E46 330d Touring

[balancerider 758]

Nice looking NZ New 330d - could be good for someone with mechanical nous...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2787026800?bof=pdIzXsje

 

[Cammsport 390]

I'd be quite keen if I could guarantee no damage has been done. 

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2957]

Sssshhh! Keep it on the down low.

[JohnM575 112]

Viewed today. Great project car.

 

 

Edited September 23, 2020 by E30 325i Rag-Top
Duplicate photos removed

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2957]

Maybe I’m off the money but $3,500+ seems a lot for car without WoF, Rego, $400 behind on RUC and with known mechanical issue, and possibly more issues from the over-heat.

Not saying this to put others off and try to snag it cheap for myself either. Would have needed to be below the reserve price for me to be interested.

Perhaps I should re-think the value of mine if/when it gets a WoF..

[JohnM575 112]

At first I was quite interested, but there's probably a good $3,500 - $4,000 + (if paying retail) to get this thing repaired and WOF'd. At minimum the car requires a water pump, diff mounts, front rotors and pads, and rear pads. That's assuming the engine is all a-okay from the water pump failing. Plus circa $400 of RUC's, rego etc...and then the cosmetic work. 

Having purchased my Touring at 200km, there was a fair list of items I had to address to bring the car back up to the standard it deserved.

 

[curryinahurry 39]

I'll add to this.

Here are the problems I found.

1. Big exhaust leak (likely from the turbo) evident by all teh carbon on the left side of engine bay but not crackly sounds (so probably not a cracked manifold?)

2. Battery is low (possibly due to alternator issue)

3. Oil level light came on (Maybe due to battery low)

4. Traction control light and yellow brake light came on (maybe also due to battery low)

5. Waterpump losing water, but doesn't seem to be overheating.

6. Steering wheel very worn.

7. RUCs are behind by around $350

It'll make a great project for someone with the time.  But may cost a bit if it needs a new turbo.

Good luck to all bidders!

Edited September 23, 2020 by curryinahurry

[JohnM575 112]

Sold for $4,610. 

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2957]

Wow, 101 bids to get to $4,620 before closing.

Heaps more then I thought it would go for.

[Driftit 2078]

That thing just looks so badly neglected.  It will be a money pit.

[balancerider 758]

Here's another. 350k km on an M57, worth trying to get it to the moon and some of the way back. Looks in good nick

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3223459195

 

 

[NZ BMW 368]

Can’t see all of the drivers seat but it looks to be in really good condition - supporting long drives (less climbing in and out). 

[zero 1162]

What colour is that?

[balancerider 758]

@zero VIN decoder says Steel Gray. Never seen a touring in that colour

[gjm 3258]

350000km is nothing. Well, not nothing, but nothing to be concerned about provided it has been looked after.
Nice car.

But... Kerikeri? That's a long way from almost everywhere else in NZ.