mtech1e30 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Sexy. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=219110517 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 i didn't think they made 4 door m3's?? Shh, quickly delete that and we will pretend we didn’t see it Nice car, shame about the SMG. Wonder if the SMG unit could be removed and the gearbox converted back to how it should be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) bahaha my bad Damn quoted...nice car though Edited May 19, 2009 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Carjam gives it 236KW ... must be hell quick with that kind of Power CarJam link BMW M34DR 3.2 1998 (in Blue) Plate: WW2517 Vehicle details * Make: BMW * Model: M34DR 3.2 * Year: 1998 * Submodel: M34DR 3.2 * Main colour: Blue * Vehicle type: Passenger Car/Van * Body style: Saloon * No of seats: 5 * CC rating: 3,201 * Fuel type: Petrol * Power: 236kW * Assembly type: Imported Built-Up * Country of origin: Germany * Gross vehicle mass: 1,460kg * Axle type: 2-Axle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Ha - he had to replace the ABS pump. Mine failed about 2 months ago... but I was able to find a second hand one for very cheap... (and feel very fortunate). It has even more wood trim than mine (eww), although ironically not the gear knob - I just had to change mine to leather. Not a fan of wood. I love the colour. I wanted Estoril. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 I love the colour. I wanted Estoril. Gotta love Estoril. But your colour's pretty nice too Cam, saw your car in the city awhile back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 The colour of mine has grown on me I hope I'd cleaned it. Its filthy, thanks to new baby and no time. I also hope I wasn't driving like a d1ck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) No worries there - you were at a stop sign or give way, so you weren't moving at all! I didn't get a close look as I was driving down the road, but it looked pretty good to me. Edited May 19, 2009 by Mpulsive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Well maintained - ignoring the frontal damage of course? I hate SMG 1. Lots of car for the money - but be careful and do your homework. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtech1e30 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Hes dropped the price to 17k! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Hes dropped the price to 17k! Man, if that does not at that price I think it says ALOT about SMG... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Rip it out and attach a gear leaver and clutch pedal. That’s a bargain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 SMG = Stupendously Mammoth Garage bills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 does SMG have any merits? all I hear about it is bad news... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) does SMG have any merits? all I hear about it is bad news... From what I gathered when I initially did the reading was it eliminates human error basically. So perfect shifts every time, and is great for track use and best possible acceleration. Downsides seem to be that daily driving them are a bitch and I guess the huge bills associated with them if they go wrong. Edited May 25, 2009 by crazyarab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Carjam gives it 236KW ... must be hell quick with that kind of Power Carjam thinks my E30 weighs 1,505KG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 They're harsh when driven normally, think of SMG-1 as a 15 year old Boy racer changing gears for you.. you know, the big fast shift even in the food town car park. I think this harshness is why there clutches perish quickly, the gearbox themselves are great! Surly someone knows weather SMG can be removed? Under all that automated crap is a nice Getrag 6-Speed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The only SMG I have been in was an E46 M3 CSL. I thought it was brilliant. Loved the blipping for the downshifts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 and they sell manual conversion kits on the net for converting smg equipped cars to a std manual (that says something ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam02 6 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 CamB what colour is your car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Byzanz Metallic. It used to be in Wellington - the prior prior owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam02 6 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Yes I used to own it, nice car i bought it from Cooke Howlison BMW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 It is a nice car - thanks for being a good owner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liam02 6 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 The best thing for you is that it got a new clutch at approx 96km, I am sure Lee looked after it also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites