Neal 540 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 E46 M3s...,,. Getting to be common sighting in Wgtn was following M3 Toy yesterday ...in an e46 M3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLACK DORIS 9 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Got back recently from a week in San Fran. Pleasantly surprised to see many older beemers in the central city. E28's, e30's, e34's, no 36's spotted but several e46 tourings and many late model tourers. Surprisingly not many SUV models. Saw a gold M4 which looked pretty epic. Shite load of late model mustangs. A few Tesla S's. Massive 4x4 work trucks that seem totally impractical for both carrying tools/equipment and parking... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted March 22, 2017 In North Carolina this week. No older beemers here. Saw this gem hanging out on a sidewalk on display. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted March 22, 2017 I imagine about 50 people a day laughing at and trying to pronounce the name of the manufacturing plant. looks like a fun drive though, you should try get a test ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3308 Report post Posted March 22, 2017 is that the new G30? They had a launch gig at Winger BMW in Welly the other week. I did not get an invite. They were telling me about it last week, I asked where it was and the answer was "oh it's gone off to other dealerships". I guess the RHD models are relatively rare, yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3308 Report post Posted March 22, 2017 it's been so long since I saw a US window sticker. You realise that once these vehicles have been out long enough for them to have stock in, in the US you can buy the car for $1 over invoice price (the price the dealer paid for the car)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 20 hours ago, Olaf said: is that the new G30? They had a launch gig at Winger BMW in Welly the other week. I did not get an invite. They were telling me about it last week, I asked where it was and the answer was "oh it's gone off to other dealerships". I guess the RHD models are relatively rare, yet. There are quite a few in-country already, every dealership got at least one 530d model as a demonstrator. The first customer 540i models have arrived, and the 520d is not far away now. Wingers Welly demo went up to Manawatu and Hawke's Bay for their launch events as they are part of the same group which may explain why it wasn't on site when you were there. Ask for a test drive - the new tech is pretty impressive. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3308 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: There are quite a few in-country already, every dealership got at least one 530d model as a demonstrator. The first customer 540i models have arrived, and the 520d is not far away now. Wingers Welly demo went up to Manawatu and Hawke's Bay for their launch events as they are part of the same group which may explain why it wasn't on site when you were there. Ask for a test drive - the new tech is pretty impressive. thanks for the insights Jon, it must be an exciting time preparing for a new model launch. I'll certainly tempt myself with a test drive. I'm still getting used to the quantum leap of the e60 over the e46, the G30 might blow my mind! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonoe30 53 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 On 22/03/2017 at 2:40 PM, Gabe79 said: ~92,000NZD; No wonder NZ doesn't see more new BMW's on the road with the mark up BMW NZ adds! This car would have to be at least $150,000 here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 There is a reason they have fancy show rooms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 McLaren 570 in Mt Wellington, looked f'ing hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 Followed my wagons slightly dirtier cousin into Carls jr on Paul Mathews rd, had to park up and get a photo. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1316 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 Too much goodness in one picture. And the cars are nice too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1316 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Very shiny new 7 series with quilted white leather interior. Very flash, very shiny. in the car park at work. There's another 750 with DC plates too. Edited April 9, 2017 by TermiPeteNZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 Given it has the flagpole attachments in the front fenders, I assume DC is a diplomatic prefix? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, NZ BMW said: Given it has the flagpole attachments in the front fenders, I assume DC is a diplomatic prefix? DC in this context, stands for Diplomatic Corps. Yes. Edited April 9, 2017 by Gabe79 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 50 minutes ago, NZ BMW said: Given it has the flagpole attachments in the front fenders, I assume DC is a diplomatic prefix? yes we see a lot of dc and Cr cars in welly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My545 25 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Have seen two stunning E34's, a white 540i with a nice exhaust note in Moray Place and a light blue one with a M Sport badge on the front grill in South D, looked nice and think it had throwing star rims. Seen quite A few nice Bimmer's out and about lately and since we've had the 545i my 8 and 10 year old girls are noticing them and starting to call the correct series;-) haha I see this corker M3 in town most days: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1290517123 Edited April 9, 2017 by My545 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bga 96 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 I see this beauty most weekends in Glendowie, Auckland, black leather and RHD 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1316 Report post Posted April 11, 2017 This morning going down Onslow road in Khandallah .... all in a row .... Silver F30 Motorsport sedan Me in Silver E60 M5 Silver F30 M3 sedan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 15 hours ago, TermiPeteNZ said: This morning going down Onslow road in Khandallah .... all in a row .... Silver F30 Motorsport sedan Me in Silver E60 M5 Silver F80 M3 sedan Fix'd. Stupid. No idea why they designated the different chassis code Almost as stupid as splitting the 4 door and 2 door cars into 2 different models and then making a bloody 4 door version of the 2 door model anyway. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Rubix said: Fix'd. Stupid. No idea why they designated the different chassis code The E/F/G Series codes have always come from the Engineering Department's project code at the start of development. Back in the day it was possible to capture everything under the one E30 code, costs, resources, etc. Now there is so much more complexity there would be too much info under the one code. Plus it then helps with planning, production, logistics, etc due to the greater level of accuracy from specific codes rather than all lumped into one. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 474 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 An E30 cab, registered as a Toyota Echo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1316 Report post Posted April 16, 2017 Spotted in Welly near the Botanical Gardens - Hartge E30 - didn't check what model or year tho :/ (Doh) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3308 Report post Posted April 16, 2017 9 hours ago, TermiPeteNZ said: Spotted in Welly near the Botanical Gardens - Hartge E30 - didn't check what model or year tho :/ (Doh) 325i, 1990 NZ new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
