Hi from Auckland

[Boowhup 26]

Hi,

Recently acquired my 1st (and 2nd) bmw. An E36 328 sedan with m contours and some m bling on it. Bought as a cheap weekend/2nd car as I'm a bike guy from way back. but already the bug has hit, planning maintenance and upgrades. As well as what the next bmw will be

cheers, James

Edited March 24, 2014 by Boowhup

[euroriffic 609]

Welcome! 328s are a good car, loved my one. Hope you're doing cooling system first

[boy benz 5]

Welcome to the forums bud, Post some pics up man!

[Boowhup 26]

Thanks

Yeah the car has had a pretty extensive cooling system overhaul, thermostat and housing, water pump, fan and clutch, radiator , rad bottle etc. As well as shock mounts, trailing arm bushes, engine mounts, and lots of other bits that are quite common. Has 5-6 year history from BMWorkshop.

I've got some pictures of when I bought it, have since fitted MSport bumpers, and fixed a couple of small things (leccy seat, sunroof). Needs a clean so will fire some more pics in the weekend.

[Boowhup 26]

Terrible photos ... :confused:

[nath 134]

Nice.

Is that this lot?

http://www.kelleners-sport.co.jp/engine.html

[Boowhup 26]

Yeah same crowd. Discussed with the previous owner and not sure if theres any good bits. Might be just the cover.

[boy benz 5]

Clean example you have there man. any more plans for it?

[atlantiskiwi 73]

Hey bro. I looked it this car a while back. Great guy who used to own it and if in wasn't set on an m3 I would have also considered it!

[Boowhup 26]

Yeah I bought it as a 2nd car for me to get to work in winter. And save some miles and gas on the 4WD. Now it's always the 1st choice for me and the wife. We like it so much I've got a coupe as a bit of a tinker/toy, another coupe as spares. And looking at trading the Pajero on an X5 or 5 series . I still need to put new pics up, but the car is always in use (and filthy).

[atlantiskiwi 73]

Well it sounds like your on the right track. I have a very tidy (crack in front bumper which can be fixed under insurance) facelift 03 E39 530i. Runs exceptionally well. We may be looking to sell it as my wife wants something smaller.

Yeah I bought it as a 2nd car for me to get to work in winter. And save some miles and gas on the 4WD. Now it's always the 1st choice for me and the wife. We like it so much I've got a coupe as a bit of a tinker/toy, another coupe as spares. And looking at trading the Pajero on an X5 or 5 series . I still need to put new pics up, but the car is always in use (and filthy).