Rampant_Lion 3 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Hi All Just found this site after a long time searching the internet. I am an Aussie living in Wellington, I recently moved here and picked up myself a 550i 2007 Jap Import. Its a pretty sweet ride. Back in Aus I've had the following Bavarian rides: 1986 M535i 1996 328i Convertible 2004 Mini Cooper S 2004 X5 3.0D I am keen to do the Nav and TV conversion, considering a radar detector and other mods. I am keen to hear other members thoughts on good roads, drive days and meets around NZ. Below are some photos of my more recent rides and the new beast. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Hello. Any pictures of the M535i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 ADVAN wheels? Not usually a fan of Jp wheels on BMW, but looks good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted November 16, 2014 ^ what nick said. not usually a fan but looks surprisingly good for some weird reason love the mini too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 550i! I have toyed with the idea of one of those a few times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 Sweet rides you have. That 550i looks awesome. Welcome to the forums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesrp 63 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Ahem....that 550 is a motor vehicle Ben...it`s a motor vehicle all right...But the m535 i ...Aussie new ??? You must miss it ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rampant_Lion 3 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Hello. Any pictures of the M535i? Sadly no, got collected in a t-bone accident when someone ran a red light Was never the same after. Great car though. Mini has been my personal favourite though, massive fun to drive and something you can push to the limit around town. Advan rims aren't my usually thing either but they look even better in real life. I still want an e30 325is, thats been a dream car of mine since I was 13. Edited November 26, 2014 by Rampant_Lion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Mini has been my personal favourite though, massive fun to drive and something you can push to the limit around town. thinking of selling my beema for a mini next year, any thing to look out for when buying? also there is a post somewhere on the forum where the aucklanders are beefing with the wellingtonians. ill leave you to find it welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rampant_Lion 3 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 thinking of selling my beema for a mini next year, any thing to look out for when buying? also there is a post somewhere on the forum where the aucklanders are beefing with the wellingtonians. ill leave you to find it welcome My personal pref is the r53 - supercharged model. Just think it looks better. I'd look for an 05 or younger, it comes with the LSD and most were Chili packs including HK stereo, Xenon's and etc... Supercharger rebuilts are expensive so worth checking out if its been treated well and hasn't had reduction pulleys put on. Haha will look for the thread, love an irrational forum war. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aw-krazy 45 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Welcome! also keen to see your M535i Best 5 series chassis IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 550i! I have toyed with the idea of one of those a few times Me too, cant convince the missus though .. she wants something that is smaller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 29, 2014 Me too, cant convince the missus though .. she wants something that is smaller. just had a quick look on trade me..there are any number of 545 andd 550 there!Alot of them are motorsports too(or advertised as such!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
