Olaf 3235 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 One man's meat is another man's poisson. Was the Clio V6 desireable to anyone other than Francophiles who prefer their cars from America? "Everybody would love to have one" - a Clio V6. No doubting your enthusiasm, sir! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonf 159 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) yep, Olaf. French enthusiasm abounds. Even after 10 years. I also own the HellBM e46 m3 Touring tribute car and a mint '73 Mazda rx2 coupe and can confirm anecdotally that it's the Clio that gets ALL the attention and random people coming to chat about it at the gas station and supermarket carpark. Edited September 29, 2021 by leonf 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 187 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 Judging from recent New Zealand sales (none) these mid-engined Clios are about as saleproof as a souvenir from the Rainbow Warrior. There have been several pop up at around the 70k mark, and they are all still in the trade, after some time on market. A very pretty low mileage car series one changed hands recently for 50 ish, which is where our market seems to be at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 334 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 Wow! I admit to liking the interior on the whole. Shameful of me? https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3281389063.htm 1 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 Not at all shameful, I love that interior. The leather covered dash and door cards is a real nice touch plus a good way to hide / prevent those E30 cracks 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 Bold to price it at E30 M3 money, Surely? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 941 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, E28E30 said: Wow! I admit to liking the interior on the whole. Shameful of me? https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3281389063.htm This thing is beautiful! has to be seen to be appreciated. I have had the pleasure myself. I don't think that the price tag is too much for someone who desires to own it. I myself would pay whatever someone is asking if I really wanted it that bad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 704 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 Looks well done, sans a few details, (eg tail lights). Why can't widebody kits have a fuel door flush? Not surprised that's the price - pretty cool! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autoglym 255 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/18/2021 at 7:05 AM, Olaf said: One man's meat is another man's poisson. Was the Clio V6 desireable to anyone other than Francophiles who prefer their cars from America? "Everybody would love to have one" - a Clio V6. No doubting your enthusiasm, sir! I have a customers Clio V6 in storage, interesting car, how many came to NZ?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, LemonHunter said: Bold to price it at E30 M3 money, Surely? So hard to put a price on something that is so widely (no pun intended) modified as this. Looks to be well done, as supported by BM THUG, and Racelab are no back street outfit. Would I pay $120k for it.. I prefer my E30s to be a bit more factory, and for that money I would want a bit more poke than a cooking version 4.4 V8. That said, would someone else pay that money for it… quite possibly. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2476 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 Can’t criticise a build this spectacular and comprehensive but similar to the crazy 600hp 2JZ E46, I think its going to be really hard to find a buyer for something so unique at this price point. If you want something individual, surely you could build something amazing on the E30 platform for $100k plus? It would have an S54 in it of course 😜 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 I was wondering when it was getting listed and at what price. I’m really curious about the details of the build. It really looks like a stunning car and an amazing build. Everybody has their own preferences so I guess they just need to find someone who has the same taste. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 187 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Sammo said: Can’t criticise a build this spectacular and comprehensive but similar to the crazy 600hp 2JZ E46, I think its going to be really hard to find a buyer for something so unique at this price point. If you want something individual, surely you could build something amazing on the E30 platform for $100k plus? It would have an S54 in it of course 😜 I'm not sure why one would use such a heavy lump as an S54, when there are much lighter alloy blocks in the BMW portfolio with the S prefix? S55 anyone 🤨 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 941 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Sammo said: Can’t criticise a build this spectacular and comprehensive but similar to the crazy 600hp 2JZ E46, I think its going to be really hard to find a buyer for something so unique at this price point. If you want something individual, surely you could build something amazing on the E30 platform for $100k plus? It would have an S54 in it of course 😜 Unrelated but I saw your car the other day near Motat and I frothed over it What a beautiful e46, Almost crashed the rental moving truck I was in staring at it hahah 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2476 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, BMTHUG said: Unrelated but I saw your car the other day near Motat and I frothed over it What a beautiful e46, Almost crashed the rental moving truck I was in staring at it hahah Haha - cheers man! I'm guessing Saturday? Likely off to PT Chev Beach - otherwise has pretty much been parked up through lockdown although the wife has been driving it to work this week as her Audi needs work... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 941 Report post Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Sammo said: Haha - cheers man! I'm guessing Saturday? Likely off to PT Chev Beach - otherwise has pretty much been parked up through lockdown although the wife has been driving it to work this week as her Audi needs work... As a motor vehicle repairer, I say this with no malice intended, but when does an Audi never need any work? haha Yeah I think it was Saturday. I was moving house so needed to rent a truck! It's so beautiful your car man. It's road presence is something else 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonf 159 Report post Posted September 29, 2021 couple of pics for posterity on the e30 mentioned above. It IS unique! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted September 29, 2021 Wheels could do with some dish, other than that looks okay, if a bit too red/orange and black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 608 Report post Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Admire the effort of a build like this one, but it's a yeah, nah from me - and not just cos its asking $120k 😊 Edited September 29, 2021 by treone 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted September 29, 2021 5 hours ago, BMTHUG said: As a motor vehicle repairer Unrelated as I can’t seem to PM you but wait up, are you the SJ that works at apex auto? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3191 Report post Posted September 30, 2021 21 hours ago, Ghost Chip said: Unrelated as I can’t seem to PM you but wait up, are you the SJ that works at apex auto? The one and only. 🏆 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonf 159 Report post Posted October 7, 2021 everything about this car seems very 'right' - except the auto......... And maybe the $16k ask, but these ARE extraordinary times. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3293807841?tm=email&et=45&mt=729E11BE-B8E5-4BCB-A7AF-EACDC8ACB2FD&bof=1YWdqfI3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2476 Report post Posted October 7, 2021 27 minutes ago, leonf said: everything about this car seems very 'right' - except the auto......... And maybe the $16k ask, but these ARE extraordinary times. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3293807841?tm=email&et=45&mt=729E11BE-B8E5-4BCB-A7AF-EACDC8ACB2FD&bof=1YWdqfI3 Personally I would be looking to the manual 323i Polaris Silver sedan over that - manual / better colour(?) and also has black leather sport seats in seemingly good nick with an Mtech wheel which adds further value. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3260294076?bof=hnsnFXPs I imagine you could get it for $14k easy enough as well - where this one has been slowly drifting down from the low 20's asking price over months, so imagine seller isn't motivated to go much lower? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 382 Report post Posted October 7, 2021 A very original and clean, manual FL 316i coupe just sold for $13,500. And two PFL 318i manual coupes just sold for $15,000 each to the same buyer. Extraordinary times indeed. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2476 Report post Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Those two PFLs went in like an hour as well 😱 Edited October 8, 2021 by Sammo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
