MD13 496 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1406444559.htm License plate looks familiar... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 It looks nice, but "If you are reading this then you already know how good this car is" always rings alarm bells! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuey 61 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Why would you cover Silverstone with Auckland Black wrap? Unless you're trying to hide something maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 496 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Vin states Carbonschwarz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Try not to judge, but the fact this has isofix makes me think that's awesome and it sure would help sell it to the wife. ? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuey 61 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Original buildsheet states Silverstone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Just now, shuey said: Original buildsheet states Silverstone. Nope, I just did a VIN lookup. http://bimmer.work Serial is JR05132 (grabbed it from Carjam, last 7 digits of the VIN) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 546 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 43 minutes ago, Gabe79 said: Try not to judge, but the fact this has isofix makes me think that's awesome and it sure would help sell it to the wife. ? It might not have the top tether anchors as mine didn't but they are still available for order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Neal said: It might not have the top tether anchors as mine didn't but they are still available for order. Yeah, mine didn't have top tethers either. The irony being mine had top tether bolt holes and this installed reasonably easy... but mine doesn't have isofix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuey 61 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Not sure where you got your VIN number from, this is from Carjam - VIN WBSPM92000E197607 And this info is off the original build sheet - Type Code PM92 E Series E90 (M3) Series 3 Type LIM Steering RL Doors 4 Engine S65 Displacement 4.00 Power 309 Drive HECK Transmission MECH Colour SILVERSTONE II METALLIC (A29) Upholstery LEDER NOVILLO/H1 PALLADIUMSILBER (NCH1) Prod. Date 2008-10-01 Edited August 30, 2017 by shuey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) That doesn't look right. Look at that production date. This is a 2003 and an E46 (your VIN is from an E90 M3) So, car stalking for beginners. Registration > HJG25 (from tradme photo and listing) https://carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=HJG25 VIN from Carjam WBSBL92090JR05132 Input it into https://www.bmwvin.com/ which results in: Vehicle information VINWBSBL92090JR05132 Type CodeBL92 E SeriesE46 (2) Series3 TypeCOUPE SteeringRL Doors2 EngineS54 Displacement3.20 Power252 DriveHECK TransmissionMECH ColourCARBONSCHWARZ METALLIC (416) UpholsteryTEILLEDER W.N./SCHWARZ (N5SW) Prod. Date2002-10-26 Vehicle options S210ADynamic stability control S249AMultifunction f steering wheel S302AAlarm system S313AFold-in outside mirror S403AGlass roof, electrical S431AInterior mirror with automatic-dip S441ASmoker package S459ASeat adjuster, electric, with memory S473AArmrest front S495A3-point belt and headrest, center rear S502AHeadlight cleaning system S508APark Distance Control (PDC) S520AFog lights S522AXenon Light S534AAutomatic air conditioning S548AKilometer-calibrated speedometer S550AOn-board computer S630ACar phone with cordless receiver S661ARadio BMW Business (C43) S672ACD changer for 6 CDs S674AHi-Fi System Harman Kardon S710AM sports steering wheel, multifunction S737AInterior mouldings, Alu Shadow, brushed S775AHeadlining anthracite S785AWhite direction indicator lights S793ASequential M transmission Drivelogic S818ABattery master switch S825ARadio control Oceania S853ALanguage version English S861AData record without EOBD S864ARetailer Directory Overseas S880AOn-board vehicle literature English S925ADummy-SALAPA S946ADummy-SALAPA Edited August 31, 2017 by E30 325i Rag-Top Fixed carjam link.Please stop quoting previous post!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuey 61 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) We are looking at two different cars then. Sorry, my mistake. The one I'm looking at is an E90 Sedan. Edited August 30, 2017 by shuey 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Just now, shuey said: We are looking at two different cars then. I clicked on the link in the first post. That's the 2003 E46 M3 we're discussing here, isn't it? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 546 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 26 minutes ago, Gabe79 said: Yeah, mine didn't have top tethers either. The irony being mine had top tether bolt holes and this installed reasonably easy... but mine doesn't have isofix. So you and I know how just how bad these are for getting child seats in and out of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Just now, Neal said: So you and I know how just how bad these are for getting child seats in and out of. You know... We have 4 child seats (2 per car... It's a pain to move them around) and one of them is a Britax with a clicksafe system that is a breeze to install and move around. It costs $500ish, but that is the seat to get if your kid is forward facing and happy. I'll find a link. Trivial to install correctly and safely. EDIT: It's "Clicktight" and this is the seat https://www.babyonthemove.co.nz/car-seat/shop-by-weight/9-40kg/britax-frontier-click-tight It's worth every penny and installs solid tight unmoving on any car we've tried so far. ALR seatbelts not required, nor messing with the damn clips. Edited August 30, 2017 by Gabe79 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 496 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 An m3 post and you're talking babyseats... Now thats funny :-) 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Hey, gotta make sure it has the important features.... the kind that sells cars to wives... Edited August 31, 2017 by E30 325i Rag-Top Sigh.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Wow, all these posts on the thread about an E46 M3 and no-one has commented on the fact that it is an SMG gearbox, damn, just did it myself. It will be interesting to see how high the price goes on this one, and if it actually sells without and shill bids.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 546 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 4 hours ago, MD13 said: An m3 post and you're talking babyseats... Now thats funny :-) But the grin on the daughters face more than makes up for it ...... can we go in daddy's car ...... If you think about they are a smaller version of a race seat with a 5 point harnesses 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 546 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 4 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Wow, all these posts on the thread about an E46 M3 and no-one has commented on the fact that it is an SMG gearbox, damn, just did it myself. Look to your left and up slightly..... subliminal picture has appeared a number of times ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 7 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Wow, all these posts on the thread about an E46 M3 and no-one has commented on the fact that it is an SMG gearbox, damn, just did it myself. Strictly speaking its a manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 Woah, look out!! Shots fired... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 496 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 I don't bother with the labels anymore. I buy cars with 3 pedals (and no the footrest\foot brake don't count). 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted September 11, 2017 $23,800 - pretty good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites