atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 After quite a while of looking I happen to come across this very tidy and genuine NZ New E36 M3. It has black leather along with all the normal kit and is very original including a complete and up to date service book! It's had a new Vanos, water pump, cooling system and all bushes replaced. Going to be working on the paint and bringing It back to new condition. Thinking of putting my immaculate 2003 E39 530i up for sale. So if your interested, let me know. Only have a few pics after quick wash this arvo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLee 35 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Stunning! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 You finally found one then haha, looks good man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 To be honest I had actually given up looking. And then out of the blue this turned up. I'd be lining up an E46 aswell if we weren't trying to buy a house! I'm keen to have a look at yours when I'm down next. Let me know if your around up here. You finally found one then haha, looks good man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
328bema 18 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Very nice M3, IMO, one of the best colours they ever came out in, glad it hasn't been another race-car convert. The kinda colour that just looks great through all lighting 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 To be honest I had actually given up looking. And then out of the blue this turned up. I'd be lining up an E46 aswell if we weren't trying to buy a house! I'm keen to have a look at yours when I'm down next. Let me know if your around up here. Sounds good man, you should bring it down to the meet in Taupo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Is love to but as you well know.. It's all a balancing act with the Mrs.. Sounds good man, you should bring it down to the meet in Taupo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 What do you mean? I'm going to Taupo for the night didn't work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Very sweet looking example! Bet it goes as good as it looks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Actually I said, I'm not going to be around on sat and left it at that in the hope she wouldn't ask more...didn't work! What do you mean? I'm going to Taupo for the night didn't work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Richard, looking forward to you coming down to Taupo anyways mate haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Haha your asking me to tempt fate! Richard, looking forward to you coming down to Taupo anyways mate haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Whats the worst that could happen? Haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Spent 10 hours working in the paint today. Didn't really need it but was so good to get all the swirl makes out. 4 stage cut and polish and only did the front guards, roof and bonnet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 that's some nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Sorry, excuse the typos, stupid auto correct. Yeah it came up really nice, lots of hard work though and considerable patience!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob HB1 90 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Youll have to excuse my ignorance but what does a 4 stage cut and polish actually involve? Car looks great by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuManChu 2 Report post Posted May 6, 2014 Nice work! Well worth the effort with that colour. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Hey mate. Please don't feel ignorant for asking. I have spent hours upon hours reading about paint maintenance online and am still lost... Basically it means that I take It right back using almost sand paper and then slowly work the paint back with a multitude of polishing pads and cutter fluid. Finally you seal paint and then wax which makes it a 7 step process in total. I think you are from the HB? I live in Auck but am from HB and often back there. If needed id be happy to give you a little direction. Cheers. Youll have to excuse my ignorance but what does a 4 stage cut and polish actually involve? Car looks great by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Cheers man. I'm super stoked how well it come up. Nice work! Well worth the effort with that colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m0m0 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2014 a very nice tidy example man, really nice colour 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
