Twistee 451 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 I'm looking for a run about, just to do trips to school , local shops etc. Basically the hard start stop, short distance stuff that an S85 engine does not care for. I was thinking something like this : https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/320i/listing/3211440747?bof=xYyQq5jp Currently listed at $4,250 ONO - Thoughts or other options please. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Looks good. It will all come down to how well its been serviced. Also, the clearcoat likes to lift on the red e46 so if you wont be garaging it, that is something to consider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 451 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 I'm not a huge fan of red paint at the best of times, and this wouldn't be garaged. Early days of looking, something else may popup, I won't be doing anything until lockdown is well and truly over anyway. Thanks for the input @zero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Id look for something with a bigger engine, personally. The small six ainst going to be that much more economical and it will be painfully slow if my old 323i is anything to go by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2068 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Avoid Red. For reasons mentioned above. Here is a wagon that I would say is better. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/3143012642?bof=xYyQq5jp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 get a Leaf! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 268 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, aja540i said: get a Leaf! You know what, as an around town car, ideal. It's actually covered 90% of my driving requirements. Back to BMWs, as other have said, the E46 reds like to peel. I'd probably avoid the 320i, but you know what, the M43 powered 318i's aren't too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2540 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 E46 325i in silver should be low maintenance, easy to find and cheap while still being pleasant to bomb around in. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harper 532 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 I had a silver 4 door 325i msport with the same alcantara interior seen in this red one. That thing was the tits for a daily rag about, I miss it. Wish they did an M3 version of that interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Twistee said: I'm looking for a run about, just to do trips to school , local shops etc. Basically the hard start stop, short distance stuff that an S85 engine does not care for. I was thinking something like this : There does seem to be some good buying in the E46 at the moment, prices seem to have pretty much bottomed out (even E36 are going up now!) and they are still a great looking car - especially in that spec, LCI with M Tech II body kit. A bigger engine would be good if you want to zoom, but if it's just pootling around town the 2.2ltr might be adequate. Wagons are nice, but of the options given in this thread I would take the M-Sport sedan over the non-M Sport wagon but then that is my personal taste. Quite often regret selling my wagon tbh. If you are not too fussed about the lack of modern tech - or want to fit aftermarket nav, etc systems then they are still great cars. I'm now off to browse TradeMe, dammnit now look what you've made me do!! 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogballs 115 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 Maybe like this one?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 Not bad, especially being a manual. I might have a fog light that would fit in that hole in the front bumper… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 592 Report post Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/330i/listing/3265626510?bof=LwadAbAx This seems like a bargain. Factory manual 330i, with PS4 tyres. Edited September 17, 2021 by Kees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Kees said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/330i/listing/3265626510?bof=LwadAbAx This seems like a bargain. Factory manual 330i, NZ NEW with PS4 tyres. SA import but nonetheless still a great buy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 451 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 8:57 AM, aja540i said: get a Leaf! I would, it ticks all the boxes of a drop kid at school, go to shop and it has enough room for a pallet of Monster energy drink - definitely must have better cup holders than the M5, seriously anyone that complains about SMG needs a reality check, the worlds greatest after thought drinks holders (ignoring the M6) top the list of dumb things in an E60/61interior :D Sadly though they are electric and hip so anything half good is creeping up in price and well beyond what I want to spend for a car that will do a max of 2km of a travel a day. On 9/16/2021 at 8:18 AM, Driftit said: Here is a wagon that I would say is better. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/3143012642?bof=xYyQq5jp I like that wagon, I totally need another wagon in my life. Jokes aside it looks very nice. 1 hour ago, Ghost Chip said: SA import but nonetheless still a great buy Also agree, nice car. If I had to pick one for a daily shopping trolley dad mobile I'd probably pick the silver wagon. I'll see if it's still around post lockdown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 592 Report post Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Ghost Chip said: SA import but nonetheless still a great buy My bad, saw the plate and incorrectly assumed it was NZ NEW 😅 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites