angcil 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Hello Bimmersport! I came all the way from Indonesia to study here in Auckland. I used to drive 325i E46 facelift as daily basis back in my hometown and I had worked in one of BMW Authorized dealership before I got here. I have a keen interest in BMW car designs, I don't really understand engine tho but I admire the aesthetics of the car I've been working as freelance photographer too for the last few years, and I love to shoot cars and BMW's car during my free time as my hobby. I still have lots of free time before my university starts [begins in 22th of july] and to be honest I'm a bit bored right now because this is my first week here in Auckland and I don't have that many friends to hang out or socialize with I'm still a newbie here in Auckland, NZ. I'd love to socialize and get to know with people who shares the same passion in New Zealand, then I found this awesome website! it's my pleasure to join such a cool forum here Does anyone have a free time and would love to shoot their cars? cause I'm really bored lol Anyway, here are some shot of my ride, enjoy! Edited June 25, 2014 by angcil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 Hi! Welcome, Love the shot of your car with the lightning in the background. Was that a rare shot? Or did you edit it in? You have very good editing skills~~!! What sort of equipment/software are you using? Here Bimmersport we have a few meets coming up, so definitely feel free to come along and join us .. do you have transport? there shouold be a gathering of some of us next sunday! I am sure many members would love to have your editing skills used on some of their photos~! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angcil 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 Hi! Welcome, Love the shot of your car with the lightning in the background. Was that a rare shot? Or did you edit it in? You have very good editing skills~~!! What sort of equipment/software are you using? Here Bimmersport we have a few meets coming up, so definitely feel free to come along and join us .. do you have transport? there shouold be a gathering of some of us next sunday! I am sure many members would love to have your editing skills used on some of their photos~! Hello there Thanks, it's a multiple exposure shot. I use old Nikon D90 with several lens, would love to buy the new full frame camera but ain't got the cash yet nope man, don't have a car or any transportation here as this is my 5th day in Auckland. Still struggling to get around and to get off the city lol thinking of buying and old bmw after I graduate from my study tho so when is the gathering going to be held? tell me a bit about the culture here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 you can pick up an e30 bmw for quite cheap nowadays .. would be a nice daily car during your studies here. The next meet is this coming weekend at Kyus cafe in Penrose. http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/49568-auckland-monthly-coffee-and-cars-meet/ Depending where you stay, you may be able to get a ride from someone who is passing close to you on the way to the meet .. The culture here is a bit more mature than some other car clubs in NZ. Granted that usually the purchase price of BMWs and European cars are higher than Japanese cars, and also maintenance costs are higher as well means that the general level of maturity is a little higher than your average import car club. Most/all of us really love our machines, and keep them legal and tastefully modified. Many of the members are older than your average 'young boy racers' and own great new machines, new M3s, M5s, 335s, restored e30s etc. This is all a generalisation though! We've had some silly things done on some of our meets but we're trying! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 Welcome! Awesome shots! They are amazing. You should head through to a few of the meets we all create from time to time. BMW's are pretty easy to find at a fare price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angcil 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 you can pick up an e30 bmw for quite cheap nowadays .. would be a nice daily car during your studies here. The next meet is this coming weekend at Kyus cafe in Penrose. http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/49568-auckland-monthly-coffee-and-cars-meet/ Depending where you stay, you may be able to get a ride from someone who is passing close to you on the way to the meet .. The culture here is a bit more mature than some other car clubs in NZ. Granted that usually the purchase price of BMWs and European cars are higher than Japanese cars, and also maintenance costs are higher as well means that the general level of maturity is a little higher than your average import car club. Most/all of us really love our machines, and keep them legal and tastefully modified. Many of the members are older than your average 'young boy racers' and own great new machines, new M3s, M5s, 335s, restored e30s etc. This is all a generalisation though! We've had some silly things done on some of our meets but we're trying! Well at the moment I'm staying in Central Hostel which located behind AUT campus building, on st. paul street 47. in that case we have similar culture with my car culture back in my hometown hahahaha would love to do some silly things, keeps you healthy and young! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angcil 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 Welcome! Awesome shots! They are amazing. You should head through to a few of the meets we all create from time to time. BMW's are pretty easy to find at a fare price Thank you yeah I'd love to hit the meets, hopefully I can make it one sooner or later on I was thinking of getting an old BMW like E30 or E36 after I graduate from my study, because I have spent too much on my uni tuition fees It must be awesome to if I could drive 325i here tho, cruising along from the city to suburbs with a sports mode~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 you can pick up an e30 for $2,000NZD Of course it may not be the best condition, but if you have time and the will, you can restore it to a nice condition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angcil 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 you can pick up an e30 for $2,000NZD Of course it may not be the best condition, but if you have time and the will, you can restore it to a nice condition Yeah man, will consider E30 for daily ride.. I'm curious about E36 coupe or convertible, how much is it in NZ? because back in town those BMWs are pretty rare, and expensive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted June 25, 2014 E36 coupe 318 320 323 around 1.5-4000 325 328 4000-6000 Manual more expensive All depend on the year kms colour msport options nz new or jap import. E30 and e36 price can be anywhere. No set guideline because of what owners have done on it like maintenance and service. My advicd buy a cheap e30 318 manual or a e36 328i coupe auto and you can convert to manual later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
