My 545i Motorsport (ex Japan) arrived last week in NZ
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Go the kiwi's on the E60 Forum!
You'll love 545 in Auckland, I've had mine for 6 months and I am still surprised how much I like it!
Let me know if you've still got the OEM M-Sport wheels as I would be super keen to pick them up - if you traded them, please let me know the tire dealer...
Why would you buy an HSV?
Cheers
stu
You'll love 545 in Auckland, I've had mine for 6 months and I am still surprised how much I like it!
Let me know if you've still got the OEM M-Sport wheels as I would be super keen to pick them up - if you traded them, please let me know the tire dealer...
Why would you buy an HSV?
Cheers
stu
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Stevie Boy' post='521651' date='Jan 23 2008, 12:53 AM
I have just landed in New Zealand this 2004 545i motorsport with 18,000km from Japan. This model sells in NZ new for $NZ160,000..=US$115,000....total cost including GST and shipping $NZ60,000.Great saving on new ex Japan. The condition is grade 6 ..which is as close to new as you can get. Have removed the motorsport wheels and fitted these M6 AutoArt wheels...rapt with the aggresive look. Tossed up whether to have silver centres but got the best deal ever on the black centres with a 4"f 6"r polished lip...These wheels were on the agent for BBS and Autoart here in NZ on his personal car.
Have changed all front lights that are not xenon to bright white...just hate the yellow OEM.
Things on the to do list...front door tints 35% is darkest legal. M5 Mirrors, maybe some carbon including total roof.....needs to be 15mm lower in rear..diffuser??quads??
Nice to back in BMW after a year in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo..which are NZ$300,000.
Have changed all front lights that are not xenon to bright white...just hate the yellow OEM.
Things on the to do list...front door tints 35% is darkest legal. M5 Mirrors, maybe some carbon including total roof.....needs to be 15mm lower in rear..diffuser??quads??
Nice to back in BMW after a year in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo..which are NZ$300,000.
Seriously though, beautiful car. Enjoy!
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My Ride: 2004 E60 545i motorsport,,retired ACS E39 2000 520i 2.2, E46 2001 motorsport sedan mine but son's drive, E46 2001 motorsport coupe, and just retired Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
For playn 2007 E92 335i motorsport little brother of my 545i in Alpine white also...faster than my Porsche Cayenne Tirbo and alot more fun..
Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='521855' date='Jan 23 2008, 01:59 PM
What an amazing deal ! You could make a decent living reselling cars from Japan 
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My Ride: AmethystGrau '03 530i
Lookin' good mate.
I'm another Kiwi on the forum, although an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian!
Did you import it yourself or going through a broker? Thinking of picking the missus a nice 1er and not having to pay the inflated prices at the dealers.
I'm another Kiwi on the forum, although an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian!
Did you import it yourself or going through a broker? Thinking of picking the missus a nice 1er and not having to pay the inflated prices at the dealers.
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My Ride: 2004 E60 545i motorsport,,retired ACS E39 2000 520i 2.2, E46 2001 motorsport sedan mine but son's drive, E46 2001 motorsport coupe, and just retired Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
For playn 2007 E92 335i motorsport little brother of my 545i in Alpine white also...faster than my Porsche Cayenne Tirbo and alot more fun..
Originally Posted by 530_nz' post='522145' date='Jan 24 2008, 02:08 AM
Lookin' good mate.
I'm another Kiwi on the forum, although an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian!
Did you import it yourself or going through a broker? Thinking of picking the missus a nice 1er and not having to pay the inflated prices at the dealers.
I'm another Kiwi on the forum, although an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian!
Did you import it yourself or going through a broker? Thinking of picking the missus a nice 1er and not having to pay the inflated prices at the dealers.
I have to upgrade my son's BMW so have been watching for a 2003 330i should cost around $NZ 15,000. The best auction is on a Monday over 10,000 cars.
Cheers from the city of sails....
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From: Auckland New Zealand Home of Lord of the Rings
My Ride: 2004 E60 545i motorsport,,retired ACS E39 2000 520i 2.2, E46 2001 motorsport sedan mine but son's drive, E46 2001 motorsport coupe, and just retired Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
For playn 2007 E92 335i motorsport little brother of my 545i in Alpine white also...faster than my Porsche Cayenne Tirbo and alot more fun..
Originally Posted by kiwistu' post='521902' date='Jan 23 2008, 04:38 PM
Go the kiwi's on the E60 Forum!
You'll love 545 in Auckland, I've had mine for 6 months and I am still surprised how much I like it!
Let me know if you've still got the OEM M-Sport wheels as I would be super keen to pick them up - if you traded them, please let me know the tire dealer...
Why would you buy an HSV?
Cheers
stu
You'll love 545 in Auckland, I've had mine for 6 months and I am still surprised how much I like it!
Let me know if you've still got the OEM M-Sport wheels as I would be super keen to pick them up - if you traded them, please let me know the tire dealer...
Why would you buy an HSV?
Cheers
stu
I'm on Cliff Rd St Heliers if you are around these parts ...come compare...
Cheers Steve
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