They can keep it if they have it lolQuote:
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They can keep it if they have it lolQuote:
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I've brought in 3 in the last couple of years and they all had E stamped tyres. Vintage cars to modernQuote:
Originally Posted by Chillipepper
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Good to know ginoc, if this is the case I certainly won't complain!Quote:
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I have an e39 en route also, possibly on the same ship, due 'early March' - the pics I received before departure show 'E' tyres. ~ I won't complain either :o
Did I see this on the JDM Facebook page? 2 525i tourings collected today [emoji3]
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You did indeed, its literally just been dropped at my front door!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...577f2d109f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ac9877b0bb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3b3ad0b0e9.jpgQuote:
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That is class, congrats on the new car! Looks like a great example tooQuote:
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Brilliant, looks great. There’s probably not a whole lot more one could ever want beyond that Carbon Black combo.
Looks great! Definitely worth the wait, hopefully vrt isn’t too harsh now.
Just to update, visited the VRT centre last Friday to take my punishment.
The Japanese stat code was not on their system, I did have the UK stat code but was not acceptable.
So it's off up to Dublin for "review" so it's a wait and see scenario at the moment.
In the mean time I an tipping away with a few items than needed addressing.
Change the bonnet struts as the originals were not holding the bonnet up.
Changed the battery and coded it to the car .
Replaced the top windscreen seal, the old one was in a desperate state.
Changed out the front kidney grilles for a gloss black version, these may not stay as I am still undecided on them.
Front headlights are very hazy so going to get a restoration kit and give that a go.
Will do a full service one the vrt is sorted.
What I can say initially is I am very impressed with the condition of the car, especially the interior there is practically no wear anywhere.
Everything is there including the original bmw first aid kit, and the boot looks like there was never anything put in it.
I was also correct when looking at the pictures, there is a sports exhaust fitted to the car. A bit droney for me so it may not last on the car.
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Good stuff.
I think black kidney grilles can look good on the E60, but I'm just not a fan of the double-slat style given it only came on later generations so just looks a bit out of place (IMO). If I recall correctly there were OEM gloss black kidney grilles available from BMW for the E60 at one point, but I think they have been discontinued now.
Hope all goes well with VRT.
Dreaded VRT done and dusted so paid my pennance and for my registration number.
Ordered a set of pressed plates from Eirplates quick turnaround and delivery.
Have an upgraded CIC unit for the car that DavidK has for me down in Cork just need to arrange collection.
Next up a good service, and booking the NCT.
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Nice one! Was the VRT as expected or was there a bit of a surprise?
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It's always more than you would like to pay!! Not very far off what I was expecting.Quote:
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It was the lack of transparency which annoyed me most.
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Were you tempted to drop the square plates Tony?
Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh!
I would have guessed c. €2k ?Quote:
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Any scope to appeal - E60/1 (non M5) prices can vary a lot from €1,500 heaps to €15,000 true minters ?
If only the vrt was not far off double your guess. €3675…. Breakdown 3075 + 600 nox. Wouldn’t give me the omsp so its paid now and I'll just move on and enjoy it.Quote:
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It looks like they hit you for max NOx levy, probably because its not recorded on the Japanese reg doc. For future reference, or for others maybe bringing something over, you probably should be able to get a copy of the Certificate of Conformance from BMW that states the NOx figure.
Not sure if there were TU updates for later, or Japan spec, N52's, but I googled a figure of 14mg/km for a pre-LCI N52 523i (haven't looked for other sources to verify that number). If that's correct then the NOx levy would be €70 (sorry Tony, not trying to rub salt in the wounds!).
For OMSP, if you have the CO2 number they used, or from the reg doc's, you should be able to reverse calculate the OMSP. The CO2 number will give you the VRT rate. Use that rate as a decimal and (€3075/VRT rate) will give you the grossed up OMSP.
Exactly this Diarmuid, because it was not showing up on the Japanese reg doc , I did bring figures for an "English version" which they would not accept unfortunately and would have reduced the nox figure considerably as you mentioned.Quote:
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They are some shower to be dealing with.
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So another little job ticked off the list this evening.
As mentioned previously both the headlights were oxidised with the drivers side been the worst of the two.
I picked up a holts restoration kit last week and went about having a go at the drivers side headlight this evening.
Have to say while not perfect there is a vast improvement, its a great little kit with everything you need to restore the headlight.
4 different grades of sandpaper, ranging from 800 to 3000 an abrasive polish and finally a sealer. Also two microfiber cloths and a drill attachment for the polishing.
Considering my battery died on the 3rd grade of sanding I finished the final stage and polishing paste by hand the result was better than I expected.
A nice way to spend a hour or so this evening, will tackle the passenger side tomorrow evening, should not take as long as it is in much better condition than the drivers side.
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Looks great
Up to yourself of course, but you'd have certain grounds for an appeal I'd suspect (between VRT & NOx) if they've gone with the highest NOx & VRT (41%) rates.Quote:
Originally Posted by dergside
You've nothing to lose (except a bit of time & a lot of patience) essentially - I know of a few appeals that have been quite successful once official paperwork has been presented backing up the ground for appeal.
Have a friend working for a BMW dealership. I have asked of he could track down a cert of conformity with the VIN so we will see how it goes. No harm in trying as you say.Quote:
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