KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 In the market for a new car, looking for something decedent to play with. Want it preferably 2000+, but will keep options open on that one. Must be 3L or more, and must be manual. Likely looking at 330i, 130i, 530i or a 540i i guess. Would love Martins M5 but the better half didnt seem so keen on me spending THAT much. Looking to pay upto $10k. Prefer lower North Island, but will also keep options open there too. Will need to factor transport into price if its not local. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 Will be interesting to see what you end up getting, would be interesting to see what that kind of cash can get that's actually fun and not auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 Closest I can see to meeting your checklist are these two http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1051042293.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1030192167.htm You'll pick up something nice with a slushbox for that sort of money, I'll be blown away if you find a manual though! The more looking around at manuals in that price bracket, the more obvious it is just how well priced Martins M5 really is. Don't understand how it hasn't already sold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) sh*t, that silver e39 is nice.Kelvin I'd say your best bet would be to hold on to the cash until a 330ci manual pops up. Edited March 16, 2016 by Rubix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ugan 41 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 This is what I was looking for about a year ago for similar money, was an impossible find at the time, ended up buying a 318i touring auto and doing the 3L manual conversion. Worked out maybe a grand more but for me its a blast in a modernish BMW at this price point. GL with your search. Another member is selling 540i touring wagon here with all the important bits done albeit there is Hugh difference in driving dynamics between the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 you could always buy a 330 *cough buy mine cough* and convert to manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Not interested in converting anything to manual, need a toy not a project. Keeping my options open, really want a 130i but none in this price range ATM (have been some previously though). KM arent an issue, as long as its in good shape with service history. The 540i touring and 530i are both on my watchlist. The 540i is a bit more than i want to spend, and not motorsport. The 530i looks really good, still a bit high in price (considering the one Ray sold at $1 res a while back got $7500). Really like the titan silver and alcantara interior. Will probably contact them. Price isnt firm, could stretch it a bit for the right car. Edited March 16, 2016 by KwS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ugan 41 Report post Posted March 17, 2016 Most often the case when you not looking, manual cars start popping up all over the place. When you are on the hunt for one not much out there... I'm sure this is the case with Martins' M5, bargain price now but everyone that was in the market for this sort of car at the time, have probably moved on to something else most likely 335i sedan's which seemed to be the default choice considering what you get for the money and now are like WTF M5 for this money... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 17, 2016 Totally the case, could've had a 130i manual if i was in the position to buy a couple of months ago. Now, nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 17, 2016 buy my 544iT/6 e34 , a bit more than your budget though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted March 18, 2016 Be patient and maybe another will pop up. I was browsing for a 335i for 6 months and wouldn't have landed one nearly as good as this for the money I paid if I bought any sooner. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 23, 2016 Bump. Patience isnt one of my strong points. Will probably end up with a subaru or something soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted March 23, 2016 Bump. Patience isnt one of my strong points. Will probably end up with a subaru or something soon Make me an offer for the 540i touring! i cant let you go to the dark side! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted March 25, 2016 Bump. Patience isnt one of my strong points. Will probably end up with a subaru or something soon use the force, not the farce! Make me an offer for the 540i touring! i cant let you go to the dark side! indeed, Subaru - for all their positive points - are still a japanese car... there are points of difference from other japanese cars, but hey.... they're just not the dynamic drive that the cars that Kelvin's talking about are known for. The similarity is that Subarus are a relatively high-cost maintenance commitment, like our BM's. Be patient Kelvin, bide your time. winter's coming, folks will be quitting their toys... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted April 8, 2016 Still bugger all out there. Where my cheap 130i's at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted April 9, 2016 How about a 330i 6 speed manual `03 touring. M Sport with all boxes ticked $14000 ono 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1063587895.htm 540 6 spd there is a bit there actually,any 1 series manul will be a lot of fun they have briliant sterring and brakes http://www.trademe.co.nz/browse/categoryattributesearchresults.aspx?advanced=1&rptpath=1-268-&key=1630017441&page=2&sort_order=motors_default and something a bit left feild http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1046573199.htm Edited April 9, 2016 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 That 330 wagon looks bloody awesome, but unfortunately its a few thousand out of my budget. Still looking, would even consider a tidy near standard manual 325i E30, sedan or coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 Hey Kelvin, Did you end up finding anything? I'm looking for exactly the same thing with the same budget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 Strangely, i ended up with a 2007 Mazda MX5 with the power retractable hard top. Im loving it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1083680077.htm This would be a lot of fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 Could be!Just bought my new toy tonight. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
