Sammo 2544 Report post Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, leichtbau said: Now that's a throw back! A bs member used to own it way back when. Wonder if it's still got the 2.8 in it? Mileage is probably closer to 360K than 260K as well.. It's not technically an "m325i" though, and the kit wasn't added until around 2005 or so. Ahhh - that's definitely a factor then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted November 25, 2020 It's a bit of a weird one - the car is a 10/87 build, but has every option the kiwi MT2 cars ended up getting, like maplight mirror, slippery diff, sport seats etc, except for the spoiler pack, obviously. The first kiwi MT2 car I know of had a 12/87 build, so maybe it was an assessment vehicle for BMWNZ? You also couldn't actually buy a non MT2 325i coupe in 89/90 either, so maybe it just occupies the time line between MT1 and MT2 being available. I guess if it's got a black headliner then it counts as genuine?? It just had the front and rear MT2 bumpers when it had the 2.8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted December 6, 2020 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/316i/listing/2891654030 shouldn't last long... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted December 6, 2020 46 minutes ago, leichtbau said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/316i/listing/2891654030 shouldn't last long... "Listing has expired" Nope not at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 On 12/6/2020 at 8:25 PM, leichtbau said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/316i/listing/2891654030 shouldn't last long... This was mine. Sold in 15 minutes of listing it. The guy is flying down today from yes, you've guessed it, Auckland. Maybe I sold it too cheap. Factory manual, new clutch, Fresh LSD, full black leather and flew through a VTNZ wof the day before. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arron 227 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 What was it listed for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 how much did you sell it for? anything less than 20k and it was too cheap 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 Its not too tidy, needs paint work in places but the body was solid. Also, it is just a 316i at the end of the day. I thought it was a fair price and I'm happy with it. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 43 minutes ago, qube said: how much did you sell it for? anything less than 20k and it was too cheap Listed at $8200 I think - can assume it sold for that or extremely close so fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 A perfect scenario here, willing seller, finds willing buyer. Well done both😀 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted December 7, 2020 congrats Chris @slideways, good selling. To think people were laughing at me a year ago talking $7-8k for a 316i faccy manual coupe 😉 Looks tidy, got more pics you'd care to share? I missed your listing. Had you done much to it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Olaf said: congrats Chris @slideways, good selling. To think people were laughing at me a year ago talking $7-8k for a 316i faccy manual coupe 😉 Looks tidy, got more pics you'd care to share? I missed your listing. Had you done much to it? Thanks Richard. At the end of the day I realised I wasn't going to do what I wanted with it which was a 318is replica so thought best to move it on. Having it sit on the side of the road under trees was taking is toll on it. I hadn't done too much to it, just the seats, LSD and a taco cluster. Wanted to tidy up the bits where the paint was rough but thought it wasn't worth my time and money involved to do that. I may regret selling it one day just like the last coupe I sold. A basic spec M42 E30 coupe has always been a dream of mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 E46 ti seats? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 14 hours ago, slideways said: Thanks Richard. At the end of the day I realised I wasn't going to do what I wanted with it which was a 318is replica so thought best to move it on. Having it sit on the side of the road under trees was taking is toll on it. I hadn't done too much to it, just the seats, LSD and a taco cluster. Wanted to tidy up the bits where the paint was rough but thought it wasn't worth my time and money involved to do that. I may regret selling it one day just like the last coupe I sold. A basic spec M42 E30 coupe has always been a dream of mine. Mate, you were nearly there! Like mine, the M42 conversion is on the cards for next year along with exhaust, LSD, purple tag, and then cert. The only other thing for iS replica in my case is interior - may have to make do with just upholstery rebuild. One step at a time eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 17 hours ago, qube said: E46 ti seats? Correct. Seemed to be the next best option for me when finding good condition E30 sport seats is next to impossible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Olaf said: Mate, you were nearly there! Like mine, the M42 conversion is on the cards for next year along with exhaust, LSD, purple tag, and then cert. The only other thing for iS replica in my case is interior - may have to make do with just upholstery rebuild. One step at a time eh? Your car will be awesome once the M42 is in there. Will perform as good, if not better than a 325i. I have an early E36 non EWS DME if you need one. Also, have a copied Turner/Mark D chip to suit too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted December 9, 2020 Gotta be quick to snag 318iS seats 😉 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 I had the opportunity, prioritising expenditure on other parts of the car right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 On 12/9/2020 at 9:57 AM, slideways said: Your car will be awesome once the M42 is in there. Will perform as good, if not better than a 325i. I have an early E36 non EWS DME if you need one. Also, have a copied Turner/Mark D chip to suit too. I'll be in touch, Chris, thanks!🙂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted December 24, 2020 I see that Supercharged black Mtech 2 325i four door is back up for sale - at $17500, trying to remember what asking price in March was? Does not appear to have any real work done / changes made. Pretty cool E30, but that’s strong money for a sedan. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Sammo said: I see that Supercharged black Mtech 2 325i four door is back up for sale - at $17500, trying to remember what asking price in March was? Does not appear to have any real work done / changes made. Pretty cool E30, but that’s strong money for a sedan. Hasn't replied to my PM, or (as far as i can see) any other questions. There's a build thread on here somewhere, I think? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Well built car. Properly thought out suspension and the tuning was done by Gavin. It's loud though, you'd have to love attention to drive it. Ask BMDubs what he sold it for? Edit: sound system CRANKS as well. Edited December 24, 2020 by leichtbau 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GetCam 15 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 Wasn’t it listed for someone like $14000 ono in March on trademe? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 On 12/24/2020 at 3:20 PM, leichtbau said: Well built car. Properly thought out suspension and the tuning was done by Gavin. It's loud though, you'd have to love attention to drive it. Ask BMDubs what he sold it for? Edit: sound system CRANKS as well. Some cars take us back, don't they? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 10 hours ago, nath said: Some cars take us back, don't they? and some never left 🤪 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
