malus139 5 Report post Posted February 28, 2015 Hi guys Car recently got stolen and am looking at another BMW, 9kish-10k (will stretch further for the right car). Fairly picky, have a few options lined up thought I'd ask on here preferably: - Larger engine (2.5+ may consider e90 in smaller forms) - Manual/Auto not too fussy but manual would be preferred - Coupe - Current wof/reg - Fairly straight body condition. - M sport (of course ) I know my budget I'm being fairly picky, worth a shot . PM me if there's anything out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted February 28, 2015 Definitely go for a 2004-2005 E46 2.5-2.8-3.0L You wouldn't regret it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Hi guys Car recently got stolen whut!!? found? insurance? mental trauma?! haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohil 30 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 So for sure not a 2L? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
malus139 5 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 whut!!? found? insurance? mental trauma?! haha Insurance it was my daily Honda but good opportunity to get back into the BMW, Am leaning towards E90 320i (Newer shape in my budget) - the e46 prefer 2.5+ Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Am leaning towards E90 320i (Newer shape in my budget) - the e46 prefer 2.5+ Cheers. there's a great 2006 323i E90 on TradeMe at the moment - all black, 18" mags, tints, valid mechanical warranty etc well priced too XD XD .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 if you can stretch to 13k my friend has a great e90 323i (2.5L) sedan in black msport excellent condition just about to tick over 100ks. hes looking for a quick sale its worth at least 15k imo. http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/51566-fs-2006-bmw-323i-e90-black-m-sport-13000/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Am leaning towards E90 320i (Newer shape in my budget . Don't even consider one of these pieces of sh*t. They recycle oil and water all over our high ways , your garage, your drive way and my workshop for our grandchildren to acknowledge that BMW was into recycling. Maybe BMW think all this sh*t going into our drains and storm water canals is one of the appropriate ways to do this Go for a E46 or E90 6 cylinder version Edited March 2, 2015 by B.M.W Ltd 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 So, 4 cylinder E90s are the devil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 From a mechanical perspective the 4 cylinder e90s are prone to oil leaks. The 6 cylinders are prone to longevity except waterpump failure and rocker cover gasket leaks on the odd occasion which should be a maintenance item. I suggest you go for a 6 cylinder in the e46 and e90 variants. 2.5 or more 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 if you can stretch to 13k my friend has a great e90 323i (2.5L) sedan in black msport excellent condition just about to tick over 100ks. hes looking for a quick sale its worth at least 15k imo. http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/51566-fs-2006-bmw-323i-e90-black-m-sport-13000/ kyu go away hahahahahahaha this was my thread :p 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Bossy as eff brah ^ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 uh oh. better stay away from this thread now.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 From a mechanical perspective the 4 cylinder e90s are prone to oil leaks. The 6 cylinders are prone to longevity except waterpump failure and rocker cover gasket leaks on the odd occasion which should be a maintenance item. I suggest you go for a 6 cylinder in the e46 and e90 variants. 2.5 or more Lol@prone to longevity 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Lol@prone to longevity Thats how we roll bruv. Come we kick blud haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Haha yeah mate. My 6pot is still chugging away at 290kms 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Have a look at my 328ci if you like the color combinations. It is 1999 though but I bet much better condition inside out than any newer ones I have seen. I might go for a Benz oldtimer so the e46 will go at some stage. Cheers 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Haha yeah mate. My 6pot is still chugging away at 290kmsAnd it will keep chugging all the way till the car outlasts you hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites