Driftit 2078 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 19 hours ago, gjm said: Prices. Just seen a near mint E28 535iS 5-speed manual for sale (in the US). Seller is dropping his price from $5000 because it's not selling... Dinan chip, LSD, near-new Bilstein shocks and H&R springs, new tyres... Where abouts in the US? Not Houston I hope. Don't mind holding something for you. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Driftit said: Where abouts in the US? Not Houston I hope. Don't mind holding something for you. Do you have tax-free status in the US? I can facilitate US sales too, in New Hampshire, where there is no sales tax. Reach out if you're keen. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 50 minutes ago, Driftit said: Where abouts in the US? Not Houston I hope. Don't mind holding something for you. 45 minutes ago, Gabe79 said: Do you have tax-free status in the US? I can facilitate US sales too, in New Hampshire, where there is no sales tax. Reach out if you're keen. It's in Washington... Not going to be pursuing that one - aside from it being LHD, my comment was just a reflection on the difference in pricing. At some point though, once I get things sorted here, it may be interesting to explore the tax-free aspect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, gjm said: It's in Washington... Not going to be pursuing that one - aside from it being LHD, my comment was just a reflection on the difference in pricing. At some point though, once I get things sorted here, it may be interesting to explore the tax-free aspect. Washington state, or DC? My brother works at a large Audi/BMW dealership and has a lot of experience exporting from the US. Can hook anyone up who's keen (and serious.) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gabe79 said: Washington state, or DC? I'd forgotten that Washington State is (literally) the opposite side of the country to DC! Issaquah, WA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, gjm said: I'd forgotten that Washington State is (literally) the opposite side of the country to DC! Issaquah, WA. Indeed. That's a wee bit out of the way, alas. ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Gabe79 said: Indeed. That's a wee bit out of the way, alas. ? Yeah, it's nearly as far away as Aucklanders see the rest of the country as being 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted September 2, 2017 23 hours ago, gjm said: I'd forgotten that Washington State is (literally) the opposite side of the country to DC! Issaquah, WA. Ah yes WA is a little further away from me. My old HR lady got excited when i told her I was moving to Washington. They had work for me. Everyone got excited until I mentioned it as DC. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Ripco. How do they get away with their exorbitant prices?? For example, they're selling this filter for $27!! The Mahle filter, for comparison, costs just ~$6.40 (converted to NZD) on FCP euro. The Repco junk has about 1/3 less filter material than the Mahle and is made in Indonesia. Mahle is made in Austria. The holes on the thread side of the filter are also larger on the Mahle, I can only assume this helps the oil flow better. Repco also tried to charge me $40 for 1m of fuel line, what a joke. Went to Supercheap, $12 per metre. I'm sure this kind of thing doesn't only exist in the automotive industry. And people wonder why they're losing business to online sales from overseas... Ignore the sawdust on the used Mahle, it's been sitting in the workshop. Needless to say I will be returning the Ripco filter. /rant Edited September 5, 2017 by Kepes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Auto Super Shoppes are similarly priced. BNT are better but may not have the brand choice. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 @Kepes is that for a m20? kinda looks like you've been given the wrong one from Repco.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, musccoo said: @Kepes is that for a m20? kinda looks like you've been given the wrong one from Repco.. Yeah it's for the M20. I think it's the right one as it has a Ryco part # on it too which matches what I took off the car when I bought it. The Ryco unit is the same size as the Mahle Edited September 5, 2017 by Kepes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musccoo 82 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) The one on the left is half the size of an M20 one, its definitely not the 'correct' one. You can use it and it wont have any problem, but just sayin.. Z88A as it says on it, is the full size one Edited September 5, 2017 by musccoo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kepes said: Ripco. How do they get away with their exorbitant prices?? For example, they're selling this filter for $27!! The Mahle filter, for comparison, costs just ~$6.40 (converted to NZD) on FCP euro. The Repco junk has about 1/3 less filter material than the Mahle and is made in Indonesia. Mahle is made in Austria. The holes on the thread side of the filter are also larger on the Mahle, I can only assume this helps the oil flow better. Repco also tried to charge me $40 for 1m of fuel line, what a joke. Went to Supercheap, $12 per metre. I'm sure this kind of thing doesn't only exist in the automotive industry. And people wonder why they're losing business to online sales from overseas... Ignore the sawdust on the used Mahle, it's been sitting in the workshop. Needless to say I will be returning the Ripco filter. /rant FCP Fanclub checking in! There was someone new to the forums recently asking if it was hyperbole when we'd write things like "300% markup on parts in NZ sometimes" alas, no... Edited September 5, 2017 by Gabe79 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 I assure you, I only mark up the pricing by 200% ... someone has to ensure the boss gets his 6th rental mortgage paid and boat serviced. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 On 31/08/2017 at 4:35 PM, gjm said: Prices. Just seen a near mint E28 535iS 5-speed manual for sale (in the US). Seller is dropping his price from $5000 because it's not selling... Dinan chip, LSD, near-new Bilstein shocks and H&R springs, new tyres... And... a 1988 Euro-spec M535i in NY state for US$2500. Actually, it's not in great condition, but the gearbox could be useful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 When your shiny new diagnostic software won't install because the CD was damaged in the mail. Sigh... I hope the 10GBP for downloadable software isn't throwing good money after bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 What software? If you're in Auckland I have it all here. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted September 6, 2017 Waiting in line for 2 hours at VTNZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 40 minutes ago, pldubs said: Waiting in line for 2 hours at VTNZ I left VTNZ the other day due a the queue that wasn't moving as I saw staff pack up their bags and end their shift. Went to the Post Office, took <5 mins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, M3AN said: I left VTNZ the other day due a the queue that wasn't moving as I saw staff pack up their bags and end their shift. Went to the Post Office, took <5 mins. Happens all over the place - supermarkets, banks, government offices... Dozens of people queuing, but it's time for my break - see ya! I kinda sympathise, but it does look bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Gabe79 said: What software? If you're in Auckland I have it all here. All of it! INPA, SSS Progman, NCS Expert, DIS, EDIABAS, the TIS... there's a whole fruit salad of abbreviations Very kind of you to offer but I am in the Bay of Plenty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 494 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 ^But you have the internet right... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 How do I tell if I've got the internet? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, M3AN said: How do I tell if I've got the internet? Open up your computer and see if there are any megabytes left in the tank. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
