2005 plus diesel vehicle for commuting. BMW only

[BMTHUG 1064]

As the title states. I'm after either a e82 123d (hopeful), e90 320d,330d,335d or a e60 530d or 535d for sale. Not fussed on high kms if there's good service history. NZ new preferred. Ideally something that can do 900 plus ks on a tank of diesel. Let me know what's out there or what you have. My daily is potentially going to be written off. Can travel the North or south island for the right deal. 

 

Contact 02102916373 

SJ

Edited November 25, 2020 by BMTHUG

[BMTHUG 1064]

Bump still looking 

[Driftit 2093]

There is that grey 123d E87 in Wellington for $8K.

I was looking at it but don't need it just yet.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2963]

Got a link Dan?

[Driftit 2093]

11 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Got a link Dan?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2808211956?bof=K2M8Z3Am

[qube 3570]

^ wow this looks fantastic.. even has blackline tail lights..

[M3AN 4016]

But halogens... 

And how can they be worth the same as a 130? 😮

[Jacko 2158]

3 hours ago, Driftit said:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2808211956?bof=K2M8Z3Am

Thats a cool little car, odd spec (all the bells and whistles, but no xenons?) and NZ new... pretty rare

[balancerider 782]

@Jacko Am I right in thinking Xenon's would be the single most expensive option on an E87?

[M3AN 4016]

32 minutes ago, balancerider said:

@Jacko Am I right in thinking Xenon's would be the single most expensive option on an E87?

LSD I'd guess but Adaptive Xenon's would be up there.

[BMTHUG 1064]

Unfortunately most of the diesel e8x series come with no xenons. In fact I am yet to find one that has xenons as factory. Its been a struggle but we're there I think. I found an 07 LCI 530d with an impressive list of options. Motorsport etc and adaptive xenons to boot. I am flying to Wellington this Friday to pick it up. @Andy E30is going to check it out for me. I paid the guy a deposit already so hopefully it pans out. Ex UK car but has been in nz since 2010 and had 50k on it when it got here. Now doing 124ks. Hopefully it's as good as the fella says. 

Edited November 30, 2020 by BMTHUG

[BMTHUG 1064]

Just tagged the wrong andy

 Whoops 

[qube 3570]

14 hours ago, BMTHUG said:

Unfortunately most of the diesel e8x series come with no xenons. In fact I am yet to find one that has xenons as factory. Its been a struggle but we're there I think. I found an 07 LCI 530d with an impressive list of options. Motorsport etc and adaptive xenons to boot. I am flying to Wellington this Friday to pick it up. @Andy E30is going to check it out for me. I paid the guy a deposit already so hopefully it pans out. Ex UK car but has been in nz since 2010 and had 50k on it when it got here. Now doing 124ks. Hopefully it's as good as the fella says. 

I think I saw this one, it was looking very good with the updated LCI gearbox and nicely optioned. was going to forward it to you but didnt get around to it but glad you managed to find it! should be an awesome car. fingers crossed!

[Driftit 2093]

I enjoyed my E60 530d.  Though I never got to drive it.  Ended up being the wifes.  Wouldn't mind an LCI.  But unless I am towing the figures are not much better than an F10 535i.  Waiting for @GorGasm to sell me his

[BMTHUG 1064]

2 hours ago, qube said:

I think I saw this one, it was looking very good with the updated LCI gearbox and nicely optioned. was going to forward it to you but didnt get around to it but glad you managed to find it! should be an awesome car. fingers crossed!

yeah man at 10k I feel it's good buying. I couldn't say no! I'm excited to get it. a bit more practical than a coupe for a daily as well. Just incase the wife needs to use it and it's easier to get the car seat into etc plus a lot more creature comforts than the 1 series

[BMTHUG 1064]

1 hour ago, Driftit said:

I enjoyed my E60 530d.  Though I never got to drive it.  Ended up being the wifes.  Wouldn't mind an LCI.  But unless I am towing the figures are not much better than an F10 535i.  Waiting for @GorGasm to sell me his

I have never driven a 530d in all honesty, drove the 535d and the m5. so will see how it goes!  Get him to sell it to you asap 

[GorGasm 563]

Gonna be hanging on to the 535i for some time.  What would I upgrade to? It's pretty frugal and nimble for a 2 tonne wagon.  8-11l/100k.

The 130i was in better condition, the 535i has a few curb scrapes and the imperial blue brilliant effect paint is a shocker for swirling, worse than black.

[leichtbau 525]

@Driftit You could be twins

[Driftit 2093]

13 hours ago, leichtbau said:

@Driftit You could be twins

That interior is a massive no for me.  Nothing worse than a light colored interior when you work on cars often and use it to tow your race car.  But other than that is looks great.

[BMTHUG 1064]

1 hour ago, Driftit said:

That interior is a massive no for me.  Nothing worse than a light colored interior when you work on cars often and use it to tow your race car.  But other than that is looks great.

I feel you on this. As an automotive technician, I simply cannot have a light coloured interior in my daily vehicle. Insurance has offered for me to buy my vehicle back for 500 dollars. I may consider it.

[GorGasm 563]

That's a nice example, and a reasonable deal.  To be honest the light interior isn't too bad.  It certainly shows up a few brown marks but mainly on the plastics rather than the leather.

Perhaps it would be different if you wore new denim jeans with automotive grease on them?

The F10/F11 also feels more like a Mercedes than a BMW to drive I think.  They are very big and floaty with light steering.  They do go around corners very well, especially with the 4WS, but they don't feel anything like an E87 for example.

 

Edited December 1, 2020 by GorGasm

[GorGasm 563]

Totally off topic I know, but this is one of the coolest wagons I have seen from BMW for some time.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2865656305?bof=PBxGCGeC

[Navin 180]

Agree they're very cool, it's a massive car in person though

[BMTHUG 1064]

1 hour ago, GorGasm said:

Totally off topic I know, but this is one of the coolest wagons I have seen from BMW for some time.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/2865656305?bof=PBxGCGeC

oooo that is beautiful. I do like 

[balancerider 782]

Joe Achilles has just reviewed the LCI version on youtube. 5.2sec 0-100 pretty impressive for a 2 ton single turbo diesel. I wish they made the 540d in RHD, the Alpina D5 is sedan-only.