outlawtorn 53 Report post Posted March 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Wouldliketolearn said: I was wondering that, any idea who to go through with regards to importing one myself from Japan, there's such limited options in NZ, are there any companies/dealerships people have used here to import a bmw, and/or would you advise against it for a 130i manual? I used Vehicle Import Specialists in Rangiora to source my 130i about 6 months ago - Tom on 03-310 6539 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 What colour is this?! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/130i/listing/2854642618 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Is that a wrap? Unusual colour. Also that price 😳 Edited March 5, 2021 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 Not wrapped I don't think... door jams and trunk sills are matching colour. Sure it's not Montréal Blue with weird lighting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) montego blue with weird lightning/edit? or deep sea blue metallic Edited March 5, 2021 by qube Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 $14k.................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Driftit said: $14k.................... Yeah, and for a pre-LCI auto with no special options. You do however get a Spa Francorchamps sticker thrown in. Would have cost them no more than $5,500 to put on their lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 Its Le Mans blue, according to the VIN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, KwS said: Its Le Mans blue, according to the VIN. How’d you get the VIN?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 1 minute ago, qube said: How’d you get the VIN?!?! Off the dealers website where they have to provide the CIN. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, KwS said: Off the dealers website where they have to provide the CIN. Great stalk 👏 I thought they might have a white balance camera issue or some weird bulb temp in their overheads, but looking at the Obsidian Black CLK430, the colour is bang on - shows exactly how blue that colour really is. I'm inclined to think the 130i has had a respray. No chance that is Le Mans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 I agree, it looks too dark to be LMB, but having the door jams and the likes done should at least mean it was a proper job if it was repainted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted March 5, 2021 Looks very matt to my eyes ... Like pre-lci makes a difference ... pah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 7, 2021 Hi mileage manual for $9k: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3004303247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted March 7, 2021 Pretty common to see high mileage cars on the 130i Owners page, if it's looked after could be a good pick up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlawtorn 53 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 5 hours ago, M3AN said: Hi mileage manual for $9k: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3004303247 Gee, I thought my one with 126k was high mileage... 😱 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 Strange options that one but being NZ new probably explains that... front+rear PDC but no iDrive or Xenons. That's not a combo I'd ever select but it would drag the sticker price down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 NZ new manual is rare af 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, outlawtorn said: Gee, I thought my one with 126k was high mileage... 😱 Low mileage, not a lot of manuals around below 100k kms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2424 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, M3AN said: Strange options that one but being NZ new probably explains that... front+rear PDC but no iDrive or Xenons. That's not a combo I'd ever select but it would drag the sticker price down. For some reason a lot of NZDM BMWs seemed to miss xenons, but no iDrive is common, and i believe, preferred. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 752 Report post Posted March 8, 2021 No Xenons was very common with NZ new cars of this era - even otherwise nicely specced LCI E9x 330i / 335d missed out on them. Dad says it's the only thing he doesn't like about his E91 320d... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arron 227 Report post Posted March 9, 2021 Hi guys! looking to borrow some valvetronic spring tools for a n52, anyone out there have some we could borrow for a few days? beers/cash provided Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofaster 99 Report post Posted March 10, 2021 130i Radiator removal Is there a secret to removing the top and bottom radiator hoses that are retained by the clip. As each end is plastic, I dont want to force things too much but they wont even start to move. Do I need to go to the gym or is there a trick to getting them off? Doing Waterpump and Thermostat replacement and apparently radiator has to come out first? Cheers, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, gofaster said: 130i Radiator removal Is there a secret to removing the top and bottom radiator hoses that are retained by the clip. As each end is plastic, I dont want to force things too much but they wont even start to move. Do I need to go to the gym or is there a trick to getting them off? Doing Waterpump and Thermostat replacement and apparently radiator has to come out first? Cheers, John They may be sealed down with caked coolant... once the clips are completely free try twisting the hoses off, back and forward... if that doesn't work try to pry them loose carefully all the way around the circumference with a small trim removal tool or screwdriver. You can also try levering up the lips and spraying some CRC/WD40 in there as far around as you can get and leave that for a few hours to do its work. Some muscle will probably be required but try and apply that in a twisting motion rather than and up and down or side-to-side motion. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted March 10, 2021 Radiator doesn't need to come out 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
