CSET 583 Report post Posted May 15, 2012 Hi all, I've recently purchased my first BMW after owning a number of Hondas (and an Audi A6 - don't hold that against me, it was a horrible vehicle and I was quite young at the time). Long time fan - many of the family have/had BMW's of all descriptions, and with my wife now working at BMW I thought I'd join the ranks. I'm based in Auckland, and have been a regular on the NZHonda forum from 2002. There's a chance I have met a number of you over the past few years in WGTN or AKL through family connections and/or race days, so I welcome the opportunity to reintroduce myself and the chance to become part of the BMW community. I look forward to learning more about the community and meeting with you all in time. Cheers, Christian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted May 15, 2012 Welcome aboard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Pics, model? Very Welcome!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Pics, model? Very Welcome!!! Thanks chaps, it's an e46. I have yet to take delivery, so only have the showroom pics from Team McMillan and a decidedly average cell phone pic (below). Seems quite standard besides suspension, wheels and a supersprint exhaust - also has an 'individual' paint code (sterling silver). I would certainly be keen on any information on this car if it's known in the community? Edited May 16, 2012 by CSET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 I would certainly be keen on any information on this car if it's known in the community? I think it's already got it's own thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 I think it's already got it's own thread! Hmm I've had a look-see and can't find it... Do you have a link? Sorry, a bit new on the site (with a whopping 3 posts!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Hey mate... welcome! Jealous of your purchase, that's a very nice example of an E46 M3 and well priced too. Here's a discussion thread about your car posted a few days ago... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=40227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Hey mate... welcome! Jealous of your purchase, that's a very nice example of an E46 M3 and well priced too. Here's a discussion thread about your car posted a few days ago... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=40227 Good one, thanks for that. Haha good to see a vibrant discussion on it - the wheels especially. I did some research, and was sure they were "iForged Seneka" rims. Will post up in that forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks chaps, it's an e46. I have yet to take delivery, so only have the showroom pics from Team McMillan and a decidedly average cell phone pic (below). Seems quite standard besides suspension, wheels and a supersprint exhaust - also has an 'individual' paint code (sterling silver). I would certainly be keen on any information on this car if it's known in the community? Great looking car! Jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Great looking car! Jealous.I can't take any credit for the aesthetics - all mods were made by the previous owner. And I'll bet you won't be jealous when the tyres need replacing..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 I can't take any credit for the aesthetics - all mods were made by the previous owner. And I'll bet you won't be jealous when the tyres need replacing..!Ha ha! I inherited similarly costly-to-replace wheels and tyres on my E39, so I feel your pain. Still love the look of this though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 I love the colour!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) new that wouldn't last long. awesome looking car. Welcome to the forum. Edited May 16, 2012 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 i posted trademe link for this on my facebook when it was on.. nice car and welcome ps i hate you lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 i posted trademe link for this on my facebook when it was on.. nice car and welcome ps i hate you lol Haha nothing like a warm welcome! Yeah I was the same - showed a colleague, then kept thinking about it. Spoke to my financial controller (a.k.a. wife) and we popped down to the dealership. Still don't quite know how I managed that one...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Hi and welcome don't question it mate just drive it and enjoy HaHa!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted May 16, 2012 Wow! Very nice indeed Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 very nice. love the colour and rims. also jealous of your purchase! Welcome btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 very nice. love the colour and rims. also jealous of your purchase! Welcome btw Thanks all, what a welcoming community! I look forward to meeting the local AKL'ers at the next event, and learning more about BMW (being a first time owner and all) - with the goal of becoming a productive member of the group in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Christian - am a bit pi$$ed you didn't want my 540 after buying you lunch when you were down here last! Get those rim protectors I mentioned http://www.hyper.co.nz/drive/wheels/brand/rimpro-tec/list Too late for me now, Linda has been driving my car... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 Christian - am a bit pi$$ed you didn't want my 540 after buying you lunch when you were down here last! Get those rim protectors I mentioned http://www.hyper.co.nz/drive/wheels/brand/rimpro-tec/list Too late for me now, Linda has been driving my car... Mike Haha thanks Mike - it was very tempting though at the time Ange wouldn't have a bar of it....! I'm looking into those rim protectors - thanks heaps for the link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 very nice car mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks sanderm3 - I'll be updating the showroom thread here with what I've done to the car as I slowly chip away at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
