balancerider 702 Report post Posted October 14, 2022 Can't imagine there were many(/any others) of these sold NZ new in 2016 (must've been special order, I think they'd stopped bringing in F11's after the LCI). Great colour combo and spec too. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/535i/listing/3815440540 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 248 Report post Posted October 15, 2022 That's Fran's car, serial BMW owner. Awesome spec. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 15, 2022 Love a wagon me, even in 5 series. Theyre everywhere In Europe, but dont seem to sell here as 99% of buyers end up going for the X5 instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 561 Report post Posted October 15, 2022 I'll sell you mine for half that. Imperial blue over grey. And that would be overpriced! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1519 Report post Posted October 15, 2022 Guessing you paying a big premium for build year, spec and k's. Doesn't seem like a car that would sell easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 702 Report post Posted October 16, 2022 10 hours ago, GorGasm said: I'll sell you mine for half that. Imperial blue over grey. And that would be overpriced! Imported F11's are a dime a dozen. Can think of very few NZ new ones (assuming that means anything). Diesel wagons looking less attractive currently with the trajectory of diesel vs petrol (95 is cheaper than diesel in Welly BEFORE you add on the RUC's) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 561 Report post Posted October 16, 2022 NZ new just means it's worn out and covered in stone chips. 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1519 Report post Posted October 16, 2022 37 minutes ago, GorGasm said: NZ new just means it's worn out and covered in stone chips. Japanese imports dont live long enough to get worn out or get stone chips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorns 20 Report post Posted October 17, 2022 Like that alot! Sort of thing I could happily get rid of the X5 for, just maybe not at that kind of money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1945 Report post Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/16/2022 at 7:31 AM, GorGasm said: I'll sell you mine for half that. Imperial blue over grey. And that would be overpriced! Knowing yours and the spec I would also take it over this one. NZ new BMWs just make me wonder what common options are missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 22, 2022 That changed many years ago, probably around early 2010s, NZ new cars are now amongst the highest specced of any market. Compare them against similar year Jap or UK imports. Agree some earlier models do seem to be a little under-whelming in terms of options. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 248 Report post Posted October 22, 2022 Seeing kiwi new E87 130i's or E90 335's with halogens always make me laugh. Top spec model and candles for headlights!? I think the biggest gripe I have would be that kiwi new cars almost always have a poverty pack stereo option. So rare to see Hi-Fi or HK systems, let alone Individual audio. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 702 Report post Posted October 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Driftit said: Knowing yours and the spec I would also take it over this one. NZ new BMWs just make me wonder what common options are missing. This one is pretty nicely specced - there is a 2016 F11 535d ex-UK also on TM and this is much nicer, fancy merino leather, multifunction display, adaptive LED's...it doesn't want for much. Also no sunroof is a big plus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 561 Report post Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 50 grand is G30 540i money though, and they are a far more modern car. I know there aren't any wagons listed at present, but I have seen a couple pass through for that. Anyway, yeah the OP is nice but is 20 grand over priced. Edited October 22, 2022 by GorGasm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 12:16 PM, balancerider said: Can't imagine there were many(/any others) of these sold NZ new in 2016 (must've been special order, I think they'd stopped bringing in F11's after the LCI). Great colour combo and spec too. Only two NZ new F11 LCIs, one petrol one diesel. So yup, unicorn. But still over-priced and G31 is sooooo much better car. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 248 Report post Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/25/2022 at 7:55 PM, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Only two NZ new F11 LCIs, one petrol one diesel. So yup, unicorn. But still over-priced and G31 is sooooo much better car. Was the 435d GC ever brought in NZ new? Wouldn't mind that being my next daily... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 27, 2022 Not as a part of the NZ model line up, but I think a couple of pre-production units came in from Germany. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1945 Report post Posted October 27, 2022 With diesel being more expensive than petrol is it really worth it? It was borderline a few years back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 27, 2022 that down low torque is addictive. also, as long as fuel efficiency is at least 30% better than the petrol models, i think there is still an argument to be had for diesels 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 28, 2022 15 hours ago, Driftit said: With diesel being more expensive than petrol is it really worth it? It was borderline a few years back. Depends on the vehicle and what you use it for. Our little 116d would have no benefits over and above a petrol. However, if you’ve got a medium to large SUV and do a lot of towing / long distance highway drives then I would suggest you would still benefit a lot from a diesel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1945 Report post Posted October 28, 2022 5 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said: Depends on the vehicle and what you use it for. Our little 116d would have no benefits over and above a petrol. However, if you’ve got a medium to large SUV and do a lot of towing / long distance highway drives then I would suggest you would still benefit a lot from a diesel. Pffft. That's what supercharged V8 Mercedes are for. If its not using 30l/100 towing the racecar whilst destroying a holden going onto the motorway what's the point? 3 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 702 Report post Posted November 7, 2022 Same colour with similar performance and a less stratospheric price - also nicely equipped, bit surprised this hasn't been snaffled yet. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/530d/listing/3835995186 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 561 Report post Posted November 7, 2022 Yeah much better price. Reckon the price of diesel at the moment has taken a shine off them though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
