martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-22626946.htm Can someone please explain the rules on LHD cars in NZ, Im about to check out the LTSA website etc and will talk to people tomorrow. But I am seriously considering selling my car to buy this one. Im dubious about the 'wait for 20 years' bit, but is it true it really cant be registered to drive on NZ roads ! If so what a disgrace. How cana car like this not be allowed on the roads, this is stunning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Martyn There is more to it than the LHD issue, as that can be worked around. It won't meet NZ's frontal impact standards (i.e. have driver and passenger side airbag), so it can't be registered until it is 20 years old. Also, once it is 20 years old, you will have to export it and reimport it as a 'fresh' import. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 thats so cool . too bad cant be registerd aye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshaucks 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 f**kkkkkkkk thats mean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Is there anything that says it cant be run on the track ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Is there anything that says it cant be run on the track ? not at all, just you will have to put it on a trailer to get it to the track and back.Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 umm how about a engine transplant and those wheeeeellllllsssss.He is surely gonna lose heaps on that deal,,sell not going,oh man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 umm how about a engine transplant and those wheeeeellllllsssss. Now you're talking... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 umm how about a engine transplant and those wheeeeellllllsssss.He is surely gonna lose heaps on that deal,,sell not going,oh man. Nah I'd just sit in it on the back of a truck and have them drive me around the streets ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1N STYL 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 "350hp V12" Sounds good to me, but wat is that car seriously, sorry not familiar with older BMW's (if its even a BMW), and the fact u guys just creamed your pants is a lil beyond me. does some1 have pics of the same type of car...but like so u can see the whole thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1N STYL 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 holy crap is this the same car? cause i just blew my load Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Sounds good to me, but wat is that car seriously, sorry not familiar with older BMW's (if its even a BMW), and the fact u guys just creamed your pants is a lil beyond me. does some1 have pics of the same type of car...but like so u can see the whole thing? Its an E32 750 that has been shipped off to Alpina to have a few things done to it.As the ad says, 350bhp from the 5 litre V12 (my stock V12 had 300), Alpina exhaust, suspension, wheels, leather interior, etc etc. They are seriously sought after in the UK and there are a lot of people making fakes to try and cash in. I can understand why some people arent sure about it, Im not all that keen on alot of threes but you can see more pictures here.... Alpina B12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 (edited) holy crap is this the same car? cause i just blew my load Thats the E38 version. I have two friends in England with one of those. Edited February 15, 2005 by martyyn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 129 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Here you go- its basically a worked (etc) 7 series. There was one for sale at New Lynn a while back for 22k, might still be there- but i suspect it wasnt real. although it WAS fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sudo 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Buy it and give me the wheels ^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1N STYL 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 (edited) They are seriously sought after in the UKby it and ship it to the uk thenis Alpina the same as like Hamannn or schnizer I suck so bad at the hole BMW thing, i didn't even know there was an E32 and E38 stupid me Edited February 15, 2005 by 1N STYL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 they wouldnt fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1N STYL 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 they wouldnt fit. ahh thats in reply to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 yea buy it and strip it and put in a bimmer that complys to frontal impact blah blah blah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 buy it, strip it. f**k waiting around for 5 years!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 I seriously doubt the reserve price is going to be anything below $10k if that You could definately do an engine transplant Martyn, along with running gear, drivetrain, wheels, seats, trimmings...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Were you guys all butchers in a previously life ? "strip it", "rip the wheels off", "transplant" This is quite possibly one of only 305 cars in the world. I cant believe you would so readily want to tear it to pieces. Each to their own I guess, but if it was another couple of years down the track I would be having it my garage I can tell you. Just come along at the wrong time for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Were you guys all butchers in a previously life ? "strip it", "rip the wheels off", "transplant" This is quite possibly one of only 305 cars in the world. I cant believe you would so readily want to tear it to pieces. same as i thought martyn, but wow, what an awesome car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel 323Ti 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Actualy..they made 305 of the e32 B12 5.0 1988-1994 (350bhp/470Nm) For nice second-hand cars in Germany visit www.mobile.de Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted February 15, 2005 Agree re: leaving the car as is, but then again, I could not afford to buy a car I couldn't drive, so... Hopefully it goes to a good home - i.e. some one buys it to thrash around a track - at least it would be happy there. Would almost be sadder to have it sitting around in a collectors garage than being fanged around a track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
