speedyg 16 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269572676 Has anyone seen it and where is the best place to take it for a pre purchase inspection. It's on the North Shore, is Botany motor works near there? The owner is willing to take it in for me at my expense, but I don't know Auckland too well. Any help, comments appreciated. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269572676 Has anyone seen it and where is the best place to take it for a pre purchase inspection. It's on the North Shore, is Botany motor works near there? The owner is willing to take it in for me at my expense, but I don't know Auckland too well. Any help, comments appreciated. Cheers the std BMW dealer check is very thorough and thats what you want...But Glenn would be my pick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[email protected] 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Depends where its imported from and I think that half leather seat style is kinda nasty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 It's on the North Shore, is Botany motor works near there? The owner is willing to take it in for me at my expense, but I don't know Auckland too well. Its not close no, but HellBM is close very close. Not sure if they do pre-purchase inspections though. I don't think they do. But Botany is probably a 30 or 40 minute drive from the North Shore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 I can check it Monday for you if you want to arrange it... ring me though... (09) 2722546 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1552 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Send him around to us . weekend is fine. Ph. 0212435526 Regards Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wervie67 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) if you sell your e30... i want it! Edited February 11, 2010 by Wervie67 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks for the responses, I am going to test drive a couple of 530i's here tomorrow (non motorsports) and maybe a 528i motorsport too. I need a bigger car as the E30 is not quite cutting it since we had a new addition to the family! I was initially interested in a 330i ms but they don't feel or seem much bigger than the E30. So hopefully I will know by the end of tomorrow and I will be in contact with either Glenn or Hellbm for a pre purchase check. BTW, my E30 may be up for sale at some stage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 and I think that half leather seat style is kinda nasty. It's alcantara, and it's really nice in person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lidistick 70 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 Alcantara better than leather Harder wearing and used in Astons, Lambos etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 OK, so I have just driven a 528i motorsport and was fairly impressed overall, it went better than I was expecting and I even thought the tiptronic was ok. (I've never owned a auto) I then found a 525i motorsport which was ok, a bit more power wouldn't hurt though! Love the interior and feel of the car and they handle ok too. So I am happy enough it is a 5 series I am after and I imagine the 530i will go better than the 528i. Now to see how it comes through the pre purchase check......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 13, 2010 OK, so I have just driven a 528i motorsport and was fairly impressed overall, it went better than I was expecting and I even thought the tiptronic was ok. (I've never owned a auto) I then found a 525i motorsport which was ok, a bit more power wouldn't hurt though! Love the interior and feel of the car and they handle ok too. So I am happy enough it is a 5 series I am after and I imagine the 530i will go better than the 528i. Now to see how it comes through the pre purchase check......... e39 have their issues but a car doesnt win award after award and be called the best sedan in the world for nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Bought it, thanks to Ray for checking it over and for the few repairs needed. I won't actually get to see it in person and drive it for 5 weeks! It should be a good trip home though. My E30 will be for sale at some stage. (if I like the 530i) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Pictures? The auction has expired Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Yeah, I can't seem to upload the pics at the moment. Comes up with..... "Upload failed. Please ask the administrator to ensure the uploads directory is available." I'll try again later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites