_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 Too good to be true? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-289121886.htm http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=XO+8228 Ex-China.. really? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah, watching this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 It's probably some1 who immigrated and brought their car with them here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 China drives on the right though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 Surprisingly untidy for a car thats only done 9ks dont you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 China drives on the right though... Could be ex hong kong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 Could be, I've got a Hong Kong E28 in the shed, RHD. The E23 with the M engine was ex Hong Kong as well, silk headlining and all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 131 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 I'd have to agree surprisingly untidy...... I want an E23 suddenly.... on style5s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 I'd have to agree surprisingly untidy...... I want an E23 suddenly.... on style5s Very untidy... and apparently imported at the tender age of 12 with only 43kms on the clock Suure.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 There's also a perfectly good shell for that M30 on my driveway..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KillerX 40 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Could be, I've got a Hong Kong E28 in the shed, RHD. The E23 with the M engine was ex Hong Kong as well, silk headlining and all. That car is safely stored in my garage at the moment, with style 5s [16x8]sitting beside it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Buy it from Brent did you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 If you wanted a M30 donor, wouldn't you rather wait for a manual one? Since its the gearbox that is the expensive part of a M30 conversion? A few 535i manuals float around for next to nothing every once in a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 If you wanted a M30 donor, wouldn't you rather wait for a manual one? Since its the gearbox that is the expensive part of a M30 conversion? A few 535i manuals float around for next to nothing every once in a while I posted it for the Kms traveled more than anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KillerX 40 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Buy it from Brent did you?Yep, Still dont know what to do with it yet . Very impressed with what Lance has done with the V12, has given me more things to think about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 3 M30 boxes on trademe at the moment, common as chips. If you wanted a M30 donor, wouldn't you rather wait for a manual one? Since its the gearbox that is the expensive part of a M30 conversion? A few 535i manuals float around for next to nothing every once in a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Quite nice M30 and box here in Napier ... connected to tidy tourist delivery M535iS with those same nice electric leather recaros Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 3 M30 boxes on trademe at the moment, common as chips. I know, don't tempt me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
