huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=495494291 De-registered, and could do with a paintjob but looks alright. I wonder if it would be worth re-registering it, as a tow-car for the GFs horses haha Edit: Correct link.. Edited July 19, 2012 by huff3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Looks like one to avoid. You could get a legit on the road example for around 4k, and it would probably be a 4.0L version. Also note that ones had a silver respray over a dark blue body... not a good start! Edited July 19, 2012 by Michael. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 It's even got a tan doorliner! Maybe worth 1k... since it's Ex UK and probably has rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 It's even got a tan doorliner! Maybe worth 1k... since it's Ex UK and probably has rust. the plate being SLxxxx would suggest its NZ New? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=sl4294 ...? BMW 535I 1989 (in Black) Plate: SL4294 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=sl4294 ...? BMW 535I 1989 (in Black) Plate: SL4294 Should have left it black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 as stated in the listing Original Plate ZE9742 http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=+ZE9742+ Registration status: Cancelled Registration origin: Imported Vehicle usage: Private Passenger Cause of latest registration: Used Date of registration: 2000, June 13th Cancellation date of registration: 2012, May 15th Cancellation reason code: Vehicle written off by insurerWas registered overseas?: Yes Previous country of registration: Japan wil needs engineer certs for all repairs etc not worth it i think better to part it out. just buy a cheaper 540i etc $3-4k but be prepaired with lots of money if the trans needs a rebuild Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 Maybe I should just get a ford then... haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 Maybe I should just get a ford then... haha naa mate,buy my pajero.then it can still be used to have some off-road fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 naa mate,buy my pajero.then it can still be used to have some off-road fun The GF wants the tow-pig to be 4wd so it can handle paddocks, but in my price range there is no such thing as a reliable 4wd. Been very tempted to get a v8 land rover or range rover, just because then at least it'd sound good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 what is your price range? cause my wagon has been very reliable-its in the for sale section personally, wouldnt trust a pommy 4wd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 The GF wants the tow-pig to be 4wd so it can handle paddocks, but in my price range there is no such thing as a reliable 4wd. Been very tempted to get a v8 land rover or range rover, just because then at least it'd sound good!You want reliable and a Rangy??? They don't mix brother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 You want reliable and a Rangy??? They don't mix brother. Hahaha. Word. Get a Hilux 4x4 if you want a reliable work horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 If you are after a tow vehicle, Ford Explorer it! I have the V6 but it will still tow the cr@p out of a Hilux plus IMO looks better, is bigger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 What? I only ever hear really bad things about the Ford Exploder. +1 cruddy bogan spec falcon wagon. with heavy tow pack can tow like 2,500kg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Not fully seriously looking yet, I'd rather finish my CPL first. But probably gonna be looking around $3k, in September or later. Bogan-spec falcon actually sounds like the most reliable, heavy duty option, but the GF is pretty insistent it has to be 4WD for getting in and out of muddy paddocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat 11 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) so,the real Q you have to ask yourself is; a) how serious is this thing with my GF? b ) what do i want? a bogan V8 to rip around in whether your with her or not c) do you take her advice, (and make a good impression), buy something that will be able to drive home at the end of the event d) dont take her advice,buy the bogan,turnup at the horsie thing. go to leave,cant-stuck in crap. and look like a tool having to ask some wanky guy with a rangie to pull you thru/out.(even tho there was advice -but didnt take it) been there/done that (D),i hate looking like a tool-how about you? Edited July 20, 2012 by BM Weapon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 know as ford exploder in the industry , has a very small weak auto trans . buy martys(bm weapon) mitsi , it goes well , pulls well and has been fully serviced etc $3500 i think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) My old man had an Exploder for about 7 months before he got rid of it. His 4l V6 used twice the fuel as my 5.7l V8, trans blew itself to bits trying to leave our cul-de-sac, steering and suspension were scarily sloppy and bit of interior trim used to part company with their fixings on a regular basis. Ended up taking it back to the dealer principal and demanded a refund on good faith - they replaced it with a Hilux. SUV had only done 80k when purchased, did less than 8k in the time he had it. Biggest, thirstiest, ugliest POS I've ever driven in my life. Toyota FTW Edited July 20, 2012 by Ahmedsinc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 So much hate for the Explorer I have a 4th Gen 2006 4.0 V6 I have had no problems at all since i have had it. Went for a play in the recent snow we have had down here, it smoked the Hilux fanboys with there jacked up suspension and dirt digger tyres trying to be big shots in the mountains around Dunedin. So seeing as this thread was in regards to a towing vehicle (and not reliability) i will stand by my previous statement Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 So much hate for the Explorer I have a 4th Gen 2006 4.0 V6 I have had no problems at all since i have had it. Went for a play in the recent snow we have had down here, it smoked the Hilux fanboys with there jacked up suspension and dirt digger tyres trying to be big shots in the mountains around Dunedin. So seeing as this thread was in regards to a towing vehicle (and not reliability) i will stand by my previous statement Sorry man. not trying to bag anyone for their choice in vehicle. Am still astounded that such a high priced, supposedly well-specced SUV could be such a stinking pile of crap. Might have been that the old fella bought a lemon but have heard similar stories from other former owners supporting my experiences. Granted his was an '01 so very much a different vehicle to yours but I did always find it interesting that Ford discontinued the line after only two incarnations ( 'scuse the pun) Old school Land Rover is always cool. Could be a real arse finding parts but hell, how much worse can it be than a Bimmer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 Old school Land Rover is always cool. Could be a real arse finding parts but hell, how much worse can it be than a Bimmer? Considerably.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 ditch the horses / gf and get the v8 bogan mobile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
