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I've decided to keep an eye out for one of these to replace my 525i (which whilst doing the job has gotten a little boring), of course it's in Auckland but I'll be keeping an eye on it for sure; NZ new, seemingly good service history though seriously lacking some photos - especially of the panel damage which I can't even make out.

Bit of a bugger it's an auction (and I'm impatient lol).

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1055299577

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If you can run the vin number and decode it to see what options it has most of the 325ti should be well kitted. If you can find a M sport one look heaps better than the standard. That is a gift at that price would have though double that.

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Still plenty of time for the price to increase, and the seller sounds like bit of a prick.

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We are on to our third conversion for a customer: M54B30 repower with all 330 suspension

Have a couple of M sport ti`s to convert next both to manual

Started with this:

http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/55155-recyling-e46-316318tis/#entry595689

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Yeah, sport is definitely better though not sure I'll be able to be too picky... just have to wait for the right car... knowing me I'll end up getting something completely different.

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Vehicle information

blind.gif VIN long WBAAT320X0FR50659

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Type code AT32

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Type 325TI (EUR)

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Dev. series E46 (5)

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Line 3

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Body type COMP

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Steering RL

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Door count 3

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Engine M54

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Cubical capacity 2.50

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Power 141

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Transmision HECK

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Gearbox MECH

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Colour TOPASBLAU METALLIC (364)

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/SCHWARZ (N6SW)

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif Prod. date 2001-08-28 blind.gifblind.gif

blind.gif Order options

blind.gif No. Description

blind.gif 168 EU2 EXHAUST EMISSIONS NORM

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 262 HEAD AIRBAG

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 290 LT/ALY WHEELS STAR SPOKE 44

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 302 ALARM SYSTEM

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 438 WOOD TRIM

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 495 3. HEADREST REAR CENTRE

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 650 CD PLAYER

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 661 RADIO BMW BUSINESS

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 825 RADIO CONTROL OCEANIA

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 864 OVERSEAS/DEALER DIRECTORY

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 880 ENGLISH / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 930 CONSIDERATION OF PRICE DEPENDENCY blind.gifblind.gif

blind.gif Series options

blind.gif No. Description

blind.gif 226 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 321 EXTERIOR PARTS IN BODY COLOR

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 347 TITAN. LINE EXTERIOR

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 520 FOGLIGHTS

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 832 BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

blind.gifblind.gifblind.gif 853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

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c'mon you guys, take the hint. Ray makes these to order!

I love the epic fail of this auction - forget the Olaf 'rules of how to win at TradeMe'.

Prospective buyer: "Do you have any more photo's? (never mind the unnecessary apostrophe - this guy wants to see more skin before he gets into bed)

Vendor GOLD answer: a few but they are basically the same. A 325ti is a 325ti (that's right, I'm too lazy to actually help the sale, and I don't care if I'm sounding a little bit evasive/dodgy!)

let's extrapolate that. "oh, I need some oil. Hmmm - well, oil is oil, here's some 30/40 from 1970". "what's that mister garage, I need some brake pads? Sure, brakes are brakes". "oh, you want pictures to get a better idea of condition? who cares about condition, you'll buy this like a blind man. come to Bruce's car sales, my cars are just cars as you'd expect".

I won't go on...

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Yeah Olaf, it's a fail all around sadly - as it could be a good buy (and at good $$$$). I really should do the training guide for TM sales which I've pondered doing before (and yes, I'm actually an L&D guy lol).

Oh well... next...

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don't give up CJ, talk to Ray! He'll build you one to order, or bring your own tired 316Ti along and blammo, 325/330Ti!

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damn a manual 330ti motorsport would be cool, wouldnt it?

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I'm rather taken with that idea.

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This thing is still at $3k with a week to go, will invariably go up closer to the end... how close is Castor Bay to civilisation - or at least somewhere I could get it checked out prior to throwing in a bid? (assuming the owner plays ball of course lol). Any suggestions of a garage that'd be useful?

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They perform well even with the 2.5 ltr in them as well not to heavy on the pocket as far as gas goes.

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so it closed at $5,150.

Bruce wasn't kidding; some of his photos were the same, just cropped! I guess he won at TM #8 ) Car looked tidy, and likely honest enough.

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Yeah - the auction finished at midnight on a Sunday which was less than convenient... I put in an auto bid to $4700 when I went to bed around ten and the bidding was mid three's tho didn't expect to get it... shame, would have been ideal for what I/we need.

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