318isCoupe 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-82093833.htm Reserve of less than 20k.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tintop 10 Report post Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) No I dont think so, not with 189k. The silver nz new e36 m3 that went at Dunedins Armstrong Prestige for $19,900 was well priced. I missed out on that one Edited December 26, 2006 by tintop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted December 26, 2006 I wouldn't buy any car with more than 100k on the clock. That one is bankruptcy on a stick, just waiting for a sucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ken Report post Posted December 27, 2006 I wouldn't buy any car with more than 100k on the clock. That one is bankruptcy on a stick, just waiting for a sucker. Nah - That car would be child's play, try owning 2 XJSs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 Nah - That car would be child's play, try owning 2 XJSs "Thats sensible" Owning one is stupid! you need to buy two, so you can cannibalise one for parts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ken Report post Posted December 27, 2006 "Thats sensible" Owning one is stupid! you need to buy two, so you can cannibalise one for parts You're on to it!!! BTW - I have an E30 pfl 323i for "therapy". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 189k is nothing....my e38 has done almost that and it still drives and looks like new. It all depends on how well looked after they are. Why are people so obsessed with the number 100k ? Its the same in England once over 100k (miles that is) people just run away. The same here but its 100k kms instead ? I just dont get it, these engines are capable of astronomical milages yet people cringe at a paultry 100k kms. Its barely run in ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 No I dont think so, not with 189k. The silver nz new e36 m3 that went at Dunedins Armstrong Prestige for $19,900 was well priced. I missed out on that one Hah yess Al gutted for you, because not only was it a bargain and I groomed it personally () but I missed out on commission! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 Why are people so obsessed with the number 100k ? Its the same in England once over 100k (miles that is) people just run away. The same here but its 100k kms instead ? I just dont get it, these engines are capable of astronomical milages yet people cringe at a paultry 100k kms. Its barely run in ! Agreed! Seen that so many times when I work at Ellerslie Car Fair. Those that have over 100k on the clock sit there for weeks not selling. Especially imported cars probably idle for much of its life stuck in traffic. They should have a engine run-time clock like tractors as well as an odometer. (Many modern BMW does have that but need a GT1/MoDIC to read it I think) ^^^ Can someone confirm this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 Why are people so obsessed with the number 100k ? Its the same in England once over 100k (miles that is) people just run away. The same here but its 100k kms instead ? I just dont get it, these engines are capable of astronomical milages yet people cringe at a paultry 100k kms. Its barely run in ! The 100mile, then later the 100km mark is an itch cycle that car dealers & marketing people have brainwashed the public with, to increase turnover any car dealer would rather [personally] buy a 100k car to a 99k car [same general condition, but one is substantially cheaper] selling is a different situation though Enthusiasts usually don't care about K's [if they are low, it's a bonus] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1042 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 m325i before the conversion started was still going strong at 375,000 ... I dont see the big deal with people and k's either. if the car is good ... its good .. servicing is the key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 yup. servicing and maintenance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) as i can recall brent has a 5 series that has done 400 000k's or so and still going strong... and besides cars with engines like that are expected to run more that a car witha turbo in it.. turbo puts more stress in da engine hence the problem with servicing begins (needs more regular servicing etc)... like my bros subaru.. starting giving him troubles like burst pipes, some engine probs, gearbox failing at 190ks... on da other hand my car @ 206xxx ks still running strong, also with my sisters civic at 220 ks.. vtec still kicks hard and an easy daily driver it hasnt broken down even once the whole time we have owned it (6 years) ive seen a 2003 civic that my m8 was going to buy.. it had 80 ks on it and was going for i believe 28k or so.. anyways when i drove it engine felt sluggish than usual, gearing wont respond much to throttle, and had signs of oil leaks on da engine.. i checked oil levels and to my suprise, the dipping stick didnt even get any oil on it.. so it was running on hopes and dreams?? LOL Edited December 29, 2006 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 I have 3 E30 325's at the moment that are approaching 300kms and all still go very well and don't use oil. Puff a bit of smoke on startup but that is just hard valve stem seals and not worth worrying about. Had an E12 M535i in SA that had 340k on the clock before it was stolen. Also didn't have any problems and was only 4kw off spec on the dyno. My old faithful diesel toyota has nearly 400kms on the clock, drips a bit of oil from the rear crank seal but still doesn't use oil between services and uses around 5litres/100km. I service all my cars regularly with good oil, drive them very hard but don't thrash them.. (not often anyway.. ) Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
