deeveus 81 Report post Posted July 4, 2011 Visit My Website Been a while since I've seen this combination - could be a good car for someone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted July 4, 2011 Nice car, and a very nice combination all round, the only thing possibly missing is the leather (and that is purely a matter of personal taste). There does look to be some very interesting bidding going on in the auction. I'm 99% sure the bidder "thorbet" was linked to the Strat on one of his dodgy auctions. Look out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I've come across this bidder on several $1 reserve auctions. The leather thing is a downer, that said those seats are still quite nice. EDIT : Didn't realise it was a German import. Better than a Jap import? I'm gonna have a very small stab at it, auto-bid of well below what it's worth, but I think this car could be an absolute dream of a daily car. Edited July 5, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 For some reason he's withdrawn the auction and then re-listed it. Totally lost interest in it now, bugger em - looks like the listed distance travelled was in miles anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 For some reason he's withdrawn the auction and then re-listed it. Totally lost interest in it now, bugger em - looks like the listed distance travelled was in miles anyway. Looks a nice car only thing lacking would be leather .I couldnt find it on TM at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Guess s/he wasn't happy with the price it was going at. That's a lot of car for $12000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Hate tossers pull this kind of sh*t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Its now back on trade me. WTF is going on? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-390530063.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Placed a bid. Lets see what happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 The auction wasn't due to expire until the 16th at any rate. Muppet much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Nice car for sure! But mileage on a diesel, maintainance could be costly. How long do these engines last? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Nice car for sure! But mileage on a diesel, maintainance could be costly. How long do these engines last?a diesel should last longer than a petrol engine as they are more "heavy duty"My little 120 is approaching 100k... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 a diesel should last longer than a petrol engine as they are more "heavy duty"My little 120 is approaching 100k...Just run in, should loosen up a bit now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Totally lost interest in it now, bugger em - looks like the listed distance travelled was in miles anyway.Yeah, funny that, I specifically asked about the distance as it was a RHD UK spec, but listed in Kms. Didn't want to get too know-it-all with them, but it turns out it was in miles so a bit of a difference. I don't think they are trying to pull any funny stuff with the re-listing, I think they are just a bit noob when it comes to TradeMe. Still might be worth a cheeky bid Clinton..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Swirl flap failure seems to be an issue in these motors. At 200+k I`m going to do some more investigating before I bid more. This info helps to isolate which engine builds this occurs in :E46 diesel info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Swirl flap failure seems to be an issue in these motors. At 200+k I`m going to do some more investigating before I bid more. This info helps to isolate which engine builds this occurs in :E46 diesel info manufactured 7/2004 M57N engine Engine no: 36365704Chassis: WBAED92080AB69978 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 manufactured 7/2004 M57N engine Engine no: 36365704 Chassis: WBAED92080AB69978 Thanks Paul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Swirl flap failure seems to be an issue in these motors. At 200+k I`m going to do some more investigating before I bid more.The swirl flap issue has happened in these engines, but is not as common as in the 2.0ltr diesels of the same time. The 3.0d uses the bigger flap, which is a bit more robust. Just to be safe I have taken the flaps out of mine and put the blanking plugs in - it's only a couple of hour job to pull off the inlet and swap out the flaps, and no difference in performance or emissions. Another area of concern is the turbo failure, in this later version of the E46 it should be better, but again the issue is not un-known. From what they said in the previous listing about THEY had changed the oil every 10ks, I would look carefully at the service history. Yes, the book says you can run to 18,000 miles between services, but only if you use the correct oils, not if you chuck Supercheap 10w/40 in it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) If thats the same engine as the X5 "M57TUD30" then they are a good engine. The dealer in Dunedin has an X5 with that engine and it's done 300kms from new without any engine issues. Only one example I know but I've heard similar stories on X5 outpost forums with huge mileages, mostly with gearbox & electrical issues but still healthy engines. Edited July 10, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 Speaking of the swirl flaps, i've seen an M57D30 swallow one which in turn stopped the motor very quickly. Nothin like giving some confidence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 The M57D30 is an older unit though, surely they made changes to the newer ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 Same unit as this 46, think it was the technical update version in the 53. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 Listing has disappeared again.. wonder what has happened now?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) relisted again, what a joke. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-390893647.htm Edited July 10, 2011 by bmw3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 relisted again, what a joke. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-390893647.htm prolly gonna say he relisted it to get the proper km reading Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
