paulo 86 Report post Posted June 10 https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/car-parts-accessories/personalised-plates/auction-5361163544.htm I'm not brave enough to ask if the car is included in the sale 😅 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vass 1055 Report post Posted June 15 https://www.trademe.co.nz/5368550104 What am I missing here? Yeah, it's a clownshoe, which is rare I suppose BUT it's an M52B28 automatic...? LHD, imported in 2020, never registered in NZ and by the sounds of it whoever buys it will have to take it through compliance themselves... All that for $30k!? Is this insane or am I? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 452 Report post Posted June 15 No you’re not missing anything - it was part of the collection from that hoarder on TM iirc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 161 Report post Posted June 15 You're not insane... he's dreaming. A little while ago there was RHD Z3M (Roadster) 320hp for $25k on TM. As this isn't even complied, you could buy a manual one in the USA for nz$20k and ship it here for less than this. I don't understand why someone would bother it import a LHD, automatic BMW of any kind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vass 1055 Report post Posted June 15 I didn't even know clownshoes came with non-M engines... Why would you even bother 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 161 Report post Posted June 16 2 hours ago, Vass said: I didn't even know clownshoes came with non-M engines... Why would you even bother In in way, you are right. RHD clownshoes were only produced in M versions. LHD ones were available in 'pedestrian' formats. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmario 64 Report post Posted June 16 yeah that's just a Z3 Coupe not a Z3M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmario 64 Report post Posted June 17 Do we have a Trade Me wants thread ? Look at this, wish we got more 540 manuals here, US has heaps of them https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9QPA12Wd/1997-bmw-540i-dinan-5-sedan?utm_source=listing_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2205 Report post Posted June 17 9 minutes ago, mmario said: Do we have a Trade Me wants thread ? Look at this, wish we got more 540 manuals here, US has heaps of them https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9QPA12Wd/1997-bmw-540i-dinan-5-sedan?utm_source=listing_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button Yes. It's this entire sub. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turboray82 34 Report post Posted June 17 1 hour ago, mmario said: Do we have a Trade Me wants thread ? Look at this, wish we got more 540 manuals here, US has heaps of them https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9QPA12Wd/1997-bmw-540i-dinan-5-sedan?utm_source=listing_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button I'd totally accept things from C&B and BAT. I check daily for things 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogan 17 Report post Posted June 17 (edited) https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z4/listing/5373975389 $32k Worth about $18-20k imo ”Great all round car and a reluctant sale due too many tows” surely he’s not saying it beaks down all the time?? Edited June 17 by rogan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 548 Report post Posted June 17 1 hour ago, rogan said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z4/listing/5373975389 $32k Worth about $18-20k imo ”Great all round car and a reluctant sale due too many tows” surely he’s not saying it beaks down all the time?? Dureseal... Didn't we used to cover our school books with that stuff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedub 123 Report post Posted June 17 (edited) 33 minutes ago, MD13 said: Dureseal... Didn't we used to cover our school books with that stuff? Haha Memories. It's an NZ company (I think) that does paint protection. Technically their name is Dura-Seal. I think we have it on our Toyota. Wonder if the owner of Dura-Seal was recalling childhood memories when they came up with the name... Edited June 17 by deedub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 452 Report post Posted June 17 I would legit cover my car like my primary school exercise books if they released the patterns haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 161 Report post Posted yesterday at 01:49 AM I don't think the prices are going to get to this level for a while, yet. Very nice cars but.... dreamin'... particularly the red one. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/5360032457 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/5395734395 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 514 Report post Posted 23 hours ago Didn’t someone on here buy one for their son for like $4-5k? From Waiheke? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turboray82 34 Report post Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, topnotchrally said: I don't think the prices are going to get to this level for a while, yet. Very nice cars but.... dreamin'... particularly the red one. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/5360032457 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z3/listing/5395734395 Shoot thats pretty pricey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 161 Report post Posted 22 hours ago 43 minutes ago, Palazzo said: Didn’t someone on here buy one for their son for like $4-5k? From Waiheke? In my observation: roughish, high km, manual 2.8s are about $5-6k Nice condition ones are 7-8k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 548 Report post Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, Palazzo said: Didn’t someone on here buy one for their son for like $4-5k? From Waiheke? Yes my son bought one. Think he paid 8.5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1075 Report post Posted 21 hours ago I almost grabbed one on Facebook for 3500, seemed way too cheap. Not the guy selling as it I think its pretty sharp deal for the price, but the fellas in the Q+A 2010 BMW X5 M https://www.trademe.co.nz/5370216535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 653 Report post Posted 20 hours ago 53 minutes ago, Gaz said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/5370216535 LOL the guy asking in the questions how far $50 of fuel will take him in a twin turbo V8 SUV. Not sure he'd be the right buyer for the incredibly reliable S63... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias 397 Report post Posted 19 hours ago Interesting re the value of those z3s. I woudlve thought anything 2.8L + zf manual would be worth good money, considering the e36 328i prices, most of which are swapped using getrag boxes, zf boxes sell for $2500 by themselves nowadays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 161 Report post Posted 19 hours ago 21 minutes ago, elias said: Interesting re the value of those z3s. I woudlve thought anything 2.8L + zf manual would be worth good money, considering the e36 328i prices, most of which are swapped using getrag boxes, zf boxes sell for $2500 by themselves nowadays I agree, it would seem they should be worth 10-12k but I think it's a small market. Another reason they are a good buy is they ALL have LSDs! (All 2.8s) I bought mine 4 years ago on a bit of a whim. Turned out to be an excellent decision. I put B6 Bilsteins on stock springs. I am all in on the top down motoring, such a pleasure to drive moderately quickly. The engine, gears and steering are perfect. If you buy one, put new HD front control arms on, it makes a huge difference. (factory arms have huge wobbly rubber bushings). Sorry for the rant.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias 397 Report post Posted 18 hours ago 12 minutes ago, topnotchrally said: I agree, it would seem they should be worth 10-12k but I think it's a small market. Another reason they are a good buy is they ALL have LSDs! (All 2.8s) I bought mine 4 years ago on a bit of a whim. Turned out to be an excellent decision. I put B6 Bilsteins on stock springs. I am all in on the top down motoring, such a pleasure to drive moderately quickly. The engine, gears and steering are perfect. If you buy one, put new HD front control arms on, it makes a huge difference. (factory arms have huge wobbly rubber bushings). Sorry for the rant.... Interesting to know about the LSDs. I’m currently putting the same driveline (m52b28 + zf 5 Speed) into an e30 sedan, which should be a good driving experience, and am looking for a suitable ratio LSD. From my understanding the z3 ones bolt straight into e30 subframes too, if you come across a spare z3 lsd let me know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil McCauley 452 Report post Posted 1 hour ago One thing to note is the Z3 LSD's are torsen style which can lend itself to losing lock up if the inner wheel loses its contact patch, that and they only lock under acceleration, not braking like a clutch style one will. Yes the rear suspension is the "same" as an E30 but all the 2.8's also had ASC+T as well as the LSD. That and a convertible will naturally have more chassis flex than a hard top car. The MZ3 used a clutch type LSD rather than a torsen style one. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
