SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) So after considering numerous options - I keep coming back to the realisation that a 3 series wagon; with six cylinders, is what would tick all my boxes as a DD. I'm a mechanical numpty - so something that's older and well looked after would be a better bet than something newer that isn't... as much as I'd love a 335i - a 330i would be the biz (for me). There's a couple of e91 330's for sale at the moment - both of which are in Auckland... one NZ New that seems to have mysteriously increased in value since I first noticed it a month or two ago; and another that's ex UK with higher mileage and a few wee niggles (tho some M-sport bits)... something in; or closer, to Wellington would be ideal. Give me a shout if you know of anything that might suit... (I don't want to "have" to buy an Audi lol). Edited August 3, 2017 by SmithyInWelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 E91 330i are pretty uncommon. More likely is 325i, 335i. unless you go e90 330i. great news that you've refined your target, looking forward to seeing what you turn up, and coming along to some meets! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Yeah - the E91's are pretty scarce.... saw a very nice 330d in Whitby yesterday - oh well, it'd be outta my $$$$ range anyway. A good e46 is more likely, unless another bargain 130i pops up... would be great to meet you all - and be able to use my b'sport sticker! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 .... add a BMW Club NZ sticker to that, and you're golden! 330i wagon e46 would be very nice, and they do come up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1386769586 Thank me later 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, qube said: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1386769586 Thank me later That could only be better if it was pretty-blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 And had a skylight lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 3 hours ago, SmithyInWelly said: And had a skylight lol Dunno, I tend to think of skylight/sunroofs as "That thing that will either break, or leak, or both." 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 3 hours ago, SmithyInWelly said: And had a skylight lol and decent paint (the hood is knackered), and an interior that looks like it's not done 350k kms. decent tyres, and rims. hmmm, $3k is reasonable anyway. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 I'd (much) rather pay more for a better car. But for someone who wants a cheapish hack; they could likely do a lot worse. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1387949371.htm way overpriced but if you can get it down to say 7k or so it would be decent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Do any of you know this car by any chance? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1327926491 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 nope. looks alright though. big scoring on that rotor... still, rotors can be replaced. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Yup - NZ New, FSH (evidently)... bluddy long way to go for a test drive tho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
