To cheap to be good?

[BreakMyWindow 1874]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=367183843

[briancol 3]

It's a 4 door, that's why it's that price.

Coupes and convertables are worth a lot more

[Apex 693]

That they are. So hard to come by these days.

That car is a great price and realistically what they are worth. Love it. Want it… don’t need it.

[polley 916]

I didnt think they made coupe or convertible 5 series. :S

[*Glenn* 854]

I didnt think they made coupe or convertible 5 series. :S

They don't

[3 SERIES 93]

Never seen a coupe nor convertable M5 myself.

[Apex 693]

Hence why they are so hard to come by and substantially more valuable.

[polley 916]

I think there is a lot of profit to be made then if someone was to buy this car and weld the rear doors shut.

[BreakMyWindow 1874]

THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!! THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!!!

I think there is a lot of profit to be made then if someone was to buy this car and weld the rear doors shut.

[Palazzo 474]

There was a blue one that sold a year or so back, sold for less than $28k with similar k's. I think it showed up at Team Mac for $33k.

[Apex 693]

Yea a mate traded that, was not as nice as the one above but gives a realistic wholesale value, A BMW dealer would offer $25k for one as a trade.

Edited April 15, 2011 by Apex

[Guest Simon*]

Dammit I don't need this on the radar now I'm looking at a new car

[philwalter 30]

I drove this car nearly a year ago. It was for sale back then ( but not advertised to the masses). Drove it the same day I bought my M3. It was a good drive too. The owner lives out in the country and wasn't afraid to give it some - and let me do the same. It drove very well, felt good and tight and not down on power like some others I drove. The folding rear seats are a handy and rare option, but its a shame they are the colour they are..I guess you'd get used to it. The general overall condition was very good also, the owner is an enthusiast and has looked after it well. Would have been expensive replacing the VANOS as well.. I probably dodged a bullet there.

First sub $30k facelift I have seen, good buy.

[Greg111 13]

That's about right, if not too dear, we priced up one with 140ks on the clock at $24,000 last week.

[kiwi535 538]

wow....if things had been just a bit different this would a had my name all over it....

[ssbmw 217]

I drove this car nearly a year ago. It was for sale back then ( but not advertised to the masses). Drove it the same day I bought my M3. It was a good drive too. The owner lives out in the country and wasn't afraid to give it some - and let me do the same. It drove very well, felt good and tight and not down on power like some others I drove. The folding rear seats are a handy and rare option, but its a shame they are the colour they are..I guess you'd get used to it. The general overall condition was very good also, the owner is an enthusiast and has looked after it well. Would have been expensive replacing the VANOS as well.. I probably dodged a bullet there.

First sub $30k facelift I have seen, good buy.

I concur with your comments Phil. The owner is an enthusiast and has evidently loved this car (he also owns a restored E24 M6 and recently sold a E9 csi which he is re-storing for a friend of mine who bought the car off him).

This is the cheapest facelift I have seen, and it is decently priced (he had $35k on it two weeks ago). Compared to a few cars marketed at $40k + recently, it represents great value.

I have a few friends who have been discussing this car over the last few weeks. They too despise the two-tone leather. I could however live with it.

My friend Andrew bought the blue M5 you were scoping for awhile (ex-owned by an Auckland lawyer). As you know it was a minter but you should see it now. Absolutely incredible. Big statement to make but in my mind arguably the best M-powered E39 in NZ. He has recently moved to Auckland from Wellington. It is in storage in Auckland. I know you love these cars - if you are interested, I could arrange for you to view this car.

Regards