qube 3570 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1289930000.htm someone buy this.. deserves some bimmersport love 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 I believe someone hereabouts is already taking a good, long look at this. (Not me! Although that person did bring it to my attention. :) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Mmmmm, that's pretty nice And I'll be heading to Hamilton soon... Edited March 28, 2017 by eliongater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 That is lovely - aside from those JDM monsoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, SmithyInWelly said: That is lovely - aside from those JDM monsoons. With some of the rain we've had lately, they'd be very handy! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Love the colour! Hope it goes to a good home. [Pics added] Edited April 2, 2017 by TermiPeteNZ Added pics for posterity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 I had just seen this post on trade me then saw it here. That is a gorgeous car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Yeah I'm trying to sort a PPI this week sometime. It sounds like a good car, and it's nearly everything I would have wanted if it was me buying it new. I don't suppose anybody knows if a sedan front Motorsport bumper will fit a touring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Young Thrash Driver said: Yeah I'm trying to sort a PPI this week sometime. It sounds like a good car, and it's nearly everything I would have wanted if it was me buying it new. I don't suppose anybody knows if a sedan front Motorsport bumper will fit a touring? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?id=DS62-EUR-02-2003-E39-BMW-530i&mg=51&sg=15&diagId=51_3723&q=51112498507&series=E39 Same as the sedan. M bumpers are hard to come by and you'll get stung twice, once for the bumper, twice for the painting. This assumes you can take it off and put it back on yourself. EDIT: See about getting it repaired. You're screwed on that bumper anyway, I doubt repair cost will end up being more than buying+painting a new one. Edited March 28, 2017 by Gabe79 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks... it's late and it was a lazy question. Removing and refitting shouldn't be too hard. As you say, there aren't a lot going around spare, so overseas might have to be an option. Not keen at all on the M5 style though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Pretty much like our touring, same year and engine, except ours is black with black leather and sunroof. and everything basically mint. wonder what it would be worth if we decided to sell it.. I think this blue one is worth $4-5000 at least, plus add another 1k for bumper at least, another $500 or so for the seats then maintenance etc... quickly gets pretty expensive.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Bumper, seats, pixels. That's before any PPI. That said, at $4k, this would be really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 like i said, nice car but the repairs bill will quickly add up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Turns out the bumper is the same as M5, the cross shaped trim is removable. Keep scaring everyone else off guys, I know you have my back 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, qube said: like i said, nice car but the repairs bill will quickly add up Could be. That PPI better be good and done by a proper BMW garage. Then we can see what it'd mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Potential for sure! Cars are so cheap these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3345 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Mrs Olaf was just saying "it's good having a spare car, for when one's in the shop" (with reference to the Volvo we're about to sell). Wow, this would be ideal! Hope you get it, Colin. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 The cup holders are not broken, great buy! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 If the broken pieces of bumper have been pushed in behind it and resting above the lower belly pan it should be able to be repaired with some plastic welding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 Best color and interior too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 28, 2017 9 hours ago, Olaf said: Mrs Olaf was just saying "it's good having a spare car, for when one's in the shop" A while ago, I went through a few months of having only one driveable car... they'd take turns breaking, sometimes on the same day the other one was fixed I'm starting to get used to this BMW lark, there's half a cooling system and various other E39 bits in the garage. While it is exciting getting a "new" car, it is kind of annoying starting from scratch with all the common bits that go wrong- cooling system, seat cables, ABS modules, SRS sensors, oil gaskets, window regulators, door seals, electric seat buttons, ABS sensor cables... I dunno, there's a thousand things! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyg 16 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 Nice car, although I may be biased! Pretty much a twin of my one. I replaced the interior wood trim with silver trim from my old sedan and the wider rear rims as the tourings aren't staggered. Also I think the genuine m sport front bumpers are around $1200 from memory, we had one replaced via insurance after someone backed into us. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 Aha so it was you I saw heading into Papamoa at New Years! Nearly drove off the expressway when I saw your car, seriously very nice looking. With a bit of luck, I may chase you up at a later stage for a twins photoshoot (if you are keen) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 ^ so you are getting it mr thrash driver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 There's no buynow, and somebody else may decide they really really want it and chuck 10grand on it- so no guarantees! But I will be giving it a shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
