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Noted. Have noticed BMW are more 'high maintenance' for sure. They've attracted my attention as I think the used car prices seem reasonable vs other options, and the extra quality overall vs a commodore / camry / corolla or similar of the same vintage is appealing, especially the interior, and they are more on the sporty side whereas the others mentioned can be more cruising or economical A-to-B only.

Haha yeah I know, this is SAU after all, why are we talking about BMW's of all things!? I hear you on the 'don't have to worry about it' side of things. Having been fortunate enough to be have been able to buy a brand new motorbike or two...never really enjoyed them as much as I'd have liked as you worry so much about where you park it, will it get scratched, stolen, attempted theft, knocked over, etc...and yes dirty. Older less valuable bikes you can just go where you want and park it wherever and not really worry that much in comparison. And who cares if it gets dirty! Never owned a V8, and have had my eyes on VE / VF commodores for years but with their prices climbing so high, the M3 has come into focus more as prices are much closer than I've ever seen...is it a potential contender now?...of course need to factor in the S65 'maintenance' especially and like you said general M car 'tax'. One can dream anyway. But more on the reality front - did read the whole 330i thread as well and was a great read too, both threads enlightening as I've never even driven one of these cars! I do recall 330i didn't seem to have the same amount of issues for almost the same car (turbos and related differences notwithstanding)...perhaps down to getting it earlier in it's life so looked after better than the 335i? Perhaps so as your 130i has been good and quite similar, so finding a car that's been looked after well is the especially-crucial-BMW-first-step.

Great write ups / details / photos. I'm sort of on the road to E90 ownership (325i or 330i), haven't hit the fork in the road yet "Yes" | "No", and some of the issues you've faced have me nervous for the age these are getting to nowadays (that wiring, jesus), but I'm guessing the pro's of ownership are still outweighing the con's? Of course, if the bloody tattslotto ROI actually went my way...E90 M3. And I'd have the cash to do all the extra lovely maintenance THOSE require. 😄

I'd also be mindful that the car has just come from Japan...so potential for rust (or more so than a car that's been here for the last ~15 years or so). I'd get it inspected if you can by a mechanic/workshop that knows these cars at the very least.

was there a point to this or just some right a-holes destroying something unique?

Welcome mate. I share your feelings re facebook groups and the like, things have changed a lot and not for the better IMO.

Damn shame shite like this happens. Glad to see you're ok. Do you know how the insurance comapny is getting on with chasing down this vermin?

I thought as much...it was a damn good mag and it's a shame it's gone...The only 'import/performance' mag I brought every month (back then) coz it was well worth it as it was quality stuff...

Well title says it all....I used to read this mag a while back, have been into various newsagents over the past few months to buy a copy but it seems that no ones has it and from what I can tell the whole mag seems to have gone down the tube... Anyone know anything, like if it is truly dead (and if so, how come?) or any other info...Links to news stories or anything would be tops... Cheers

Thanks HEAPS for the replies guys....I can now go looking for some different tyres.....which ones...well....we'll see........ Thanks again!

Hey all, Well the time has come to replace my rear tyres as they are on the verge of nothingness....so I rang up the local guy, they (Bridgestone) stopped producing my tyres!!! (Firestone Firehawk SZ50EP 225/50/R16 92V).....s$&t! so now I have 80-90% good fronts and stuffed rears on a R32 GTS4...... Is it at all possible to have different rears to the fronts with an ATESSA Comp? I dont have the money to do all 4 new tyres, especially when the fronts are still so good.... Any help would be muchly appreciated! PS: I did manage to track a set of 4 down, but he couldnt sell just 2 as it would be impossible to sell the other two....so have to look for a new tyre.... EDIT: Typos

I am after a set of R32 GTR/GTS4 REAR shocks, complete and ready to be bolted in. MUST be in good condition, no leaks, no damage, no kinks, etc etc etc Please only reply if you can actually go through with the sale as I have been taken on a ride by 2 different peoples now... Cheers :-) Corey. EDIT: I am looking for stock shocks preferably, not after expensive stuff as I am one of the poor Uni students generation...

is it $40 for all 4 rotors? and if so what is the thickness of said rotors? cheers

first time I've seen it....funny stuff

hey all, I get a message saying my car is an autech vehicle and I need to look in some other parts catalogue, I click ok and my details go away so I cannot check more about my car than the usual stuff.....anyone know where or how I can get the extra Autech info?? Thanks HEAPS to anyone who can help :-)!