jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 ... but this guy is dreaming! http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=691563045 Voted one of the best E39 5 series in NZ by BMW Newmarket A much stronger, and quality build BMW than the new ones made today and also a very safe car NZ new, not a weak Singaporean build Yeah, that well-known Singaporean BMW factory is weak. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 Claims supported by his happy-pipe. $15.5K, 200,000kms, cute. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 There's a red Motorsport in palmy black and Sand interior f**k it's nice parks by my work every now and again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 Heh, 15.5k for an M52 E39 that lacks OBC control. Its a VERY nice looking car though and worth good coin. But for 3k less you could have Eagles 6 speed 540 motorsport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 'Made in Germany' Yeah... no sh1t... All 5 series are made at the Dingolfing plant. The only thing it's got going for it is the colour. I bet it's not mechanically perfect with that mileage. Lowered on what look to be Chinese wheels, and probably tires.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 At that price i would expect 3 pedals as a start Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 BMW does do such a nice Red! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneStep_TwoStep 21 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 Jesus Christ. Mine is a year younger, with 10,00 less kms, the updated tail lights and a stereo that doesn't look like a Japanese ricer called Wong has attacked it. It's just as tidy, with 200cc extra and I've got it insured for $10,000 and I thought I was being cheeky! f**k me. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 lol @ "m-spec brakes" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 mmmm, love me a red E39. So nice seeing something other than silver, green or black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff002 23 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 lol @ "m-spec brakes" bigger,(he thought). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 a stereo that doesn't look like a Japanese ricer called Wong has attacked it. Wong isn't a Japanese name. But thanks for pointing that one out. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Saw this on the wkend. Looks nice, if lowered on bump stops is your thing. Exterior is very tidy, and the owner is negotiable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Jesus Christ. Mine is a year younger, with 10,00 less kms, the updated tail lights and a stereo that doesn't look like a Japanese ricer called Wong has attacked it. It's just as tidy, with 200cc extra and I've got it insured for $10,000 and I thought I was being cheeky! f**k me. Oh thats my old car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneStep_TwoStep 21 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Really?? Tell me more! When did you own it? I've had it for 3 months now and I'm loving it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 We bought it when it was just on under 5 years old and still worth a few $$$, great car and the best colour by far.It was my wifes daily work car and man was she pissed off when i sold it!!! Another friend of ours has one in the same colour only a 528i (i reakon Shelly BMW sold all the Imola Red BMWs in NZ) with repainted darker factory wheels and she gets pissed off every time she sees it! I think we sold it in 2010 for $18500 at around 135000km , it got transported down on a truck, never me the guy who bought it till a couple of years later when i was racing at manfeild and he loved it! It was a great car, used a bit of oil but i think those motors do, and best way to keep the red paint looking good is to use the red colour wax.....best by far for keeping the red deep and shiny. I had to wax it every few weeks because our cars live out side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneStep_TwoStep 21 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 It's good to hear a bit of its history! I love the colour, I hunted for a good while until I found this one. I bought it off a bloke up in Wellington who had looked after it as well. Paint is still in pretty good nick, rear bumper could use a respray at some point but that's probably only because I'm picky like that. She's not bad on oil now, but I've done pretty frequent oil changes on all my cars so I guess I don't give it a chance to burn any. I'm moving up to Wellington in a months time, I'll let you know when I'm doing a north island roadie and I'll pop in and see you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Haha no worries, did he give you the original plates too? I put the euro ones on, infact germanplates.com still have a pic of the car in the website in the gallery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneStep_TwoStep 21 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 It's ABC883 in a Euro style plate which I love. Not sure if it's the original but I'm happy either way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 Yeah thats the original plate number but I changed it to the euro from german plates which is on the car, always lft the standard size plates in the boot just in case I got pulled up on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneStep_TwoStep 21 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 This is the plate that's on it now, I've never had a cop look twice at it so I assumed it was fully legal, especially as it's got NZ stamped on it. Is that the same one you're talking about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 yep thats what i put on, its a fake, you can get a ticket for that, just plead ignorance you bought it like that, but the guy you bought it off should have given you the originals too, must be hiding in the boot somewhere this size, not sure why i wiped the plate, maybe when i had it listed somewhere else for sale, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Great looking car. Have a permanent search for a red 540i on TM... Just in case! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Haha to do what?! To start all over again!!!, although after I sold the 530 we couldn't find an X5 we liked so bought an 02 540i motorsport...soooo much faster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 Haha to do what?! To start all over again!!!, although after I sold the 530 we couldn't find an X5 we liked so bought an 02 540i motorsport...soooo much faster I do love a project... Though my wallet is not as fond. Think I'd be better off painting mine red!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
