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Ignoring the fact I know the seller and what he purchased it for... It's not even a genuine M535i...

It's a good watch, in that Doug-sort-of-way.

antigravity!

I think all the 5 series since the E39 have got worse. E60 was ok, bit weird but it's not too bad, interior lets them down more than anything. Personally not a fan of the noise the V10 made over the previous S62 V8 but that's just me, an engine in such a car should soothe your ear rather than attack it like bees. Then theres the debate of the diff thumping SMG they had... All the new ones, whatever the chassis codes, are just massive 7 series with dozens of M5 badges, and run click button automatic manual gearbox. Yes they might be hugely fast and full of fancy computers... but why is that good, especially when it comes to age and longevity, or the simplicity of fun? I think true enthusiasts can see the purity of the E39 M5 as the last great M car, Doug got it right, it's just the right blend of old and new. Classy styling, not over the top, real manual gearbox, tried and proven technology. Plus, 400hp and 500nm is plenty, and it's an amount you can use in the real world. It's also worth remembering the E39 is basically the same size as a new M3. It's all gone wrong in the new era!

Relatively low km's. But what does the A pillar rest on?

How do I tell if I've got the internet?

That auction description reads like a joke. Seriously, someone trying to be an internet troll. Another plausible explanation is that it's someone's way of saying to their wife "Its for sale honey! I can't help it if nobody buys it..."

my oh my reading this makes me want to go back and re-do all my work again haha

You might 'have' it but I don't think you've 'got it' :-)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1400391658 - A NZ New 4.6l that seems to have had some major work done recently. No need to worry about chain guides with this one . https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1407367634.htm - Saw this one parked in the CBD today. Looks to be in a great condition for the age/kms. Seller seems to give it an honest description. Still maintains the practically with the LPG cylinder tank's stealth install - No tank in the boot to take all the space! Being duel fuel will it have a range of 1000-1200 kms? Be interesting to see what it goes for.

The rego label reads Motorsport. Ah, good job during vehicle compliance. Did they have those back in 1994?

Cheers all. Bimmer day tomorrow

Soooo basically we can all agree it's just 12k for a pile of rust and a ohh humm 3.4?

Do you think the seller knows its not a genuine M535i, or is it a simple mistake. (like when people list a 318i as an m3)

Criminal

In addition to my earlier comment. AKA proof I know too much about E28s... As for the not genuine, it's not a genuine M535i, just a well spec'd 535i. Reasons for this: No Mtech Body Kit Sports seat option (standard equipment on M535i) Wrong model code (DC32) Non-Shadowline tail lights Chrome bumpers front and rear (M535i's don't have Chrome bumpers) Has a front valance (M535i's have none)

I just got new bushings. I can take the control arms out of the car sometime next week. Is there anyone in Auckland who could press them for me? The closer to Whangaparaoa/Stanmore Bay the better, as I have limited range on the EV!

Yes. I ended up with three. Keeping one as I have a leak anyway These might not be alloy, but they are guaranteed for life, or till fcp goes out of business anyway. ?

You two will be able to start the Bimmersport Leaf sub-forum possibly fairly soon! I'll be very careful NOT to say out loud where I work... but we have purchased some Renault Zoe electrics... apparently GREAT range... but apparently they aren't compatible with ANY of the fast chargers within our district We also have no charging facilities, so the first one was delivered and is parked under a building. Of course... we also got an electric mitsi van, to carry patients people from the carpark to the hospital entrance... it was too quiet... so they "had to add a flashing light!" It doesn't seem noticably louder to me!

Open up your computer and see if there are any megabytes left in the tank.

AARRR got ya! Yes! Ok one step forward, The old girl will live god dammit!! Thanks Gabe champion!

Something a bit simpler - this arrived in the mail today. Since my car didn't come with it's manual and service book, etc. As part of my restoration efforts I've purchased new ones to go with it. This original item is in awesome condition in spite of being second hand. Very pleased with it. I've put 1200km on the car since the rod bearings were done. Will be doing about another 800km and will do an oil and filter change. Will then be on to regular OCIs.

I'd say he has rust in his head too. Comment section and replies paints enough of a picture.

Must have about 11k of $1 coins in the boot?

The only place I can think of would be Taylor Automotive up in Auckland.

gorgeous!

And their you have it a man that takes pride in his work and the results for all to see.

What software? If you're in Auckland I have it all here.

UPDATE I was in the UK for a holiday last year and brought these back with me in my luggage; SPAX rsx coilovers. Adjustable height and adjustable damping. Stainless steel adjusters and spring seats. Really good quality for a reasonable price. I got the subframe and diff into the car. I had to then take it back out again because the lower and upper control arms couldn't be bolted in with the diff in the way. Rookie mistake. But second time is a charm. Because there are 2mm subframe strengthening plates, there needs to be 2mm spacers for the front brace to keep everything correctly aligned. People seem to just sit a spacer in like a big washer, but I wanted to weld the plates to the front brace for a cleaner look. I got the front brace and a couple other missing subframe attaching parts from @BM WORLD so big thanks to Brent. I also wanted to make some strengthening plates for the upper control arms as they are aluminium and known to fail with coilovers. So back to cutting up more 2mm steel. I hammered them to match the contour of the control arm and then I sandblasted them and took them to @aja540i for Andrew to do his powdercoating magic. Front brace was installed, and so was the control arm strengthening plates. I have just washed and reused the rubber spring seats for now. When the car can be driven I can make a decision on what thickness replacement rubber seats I will use. Springs and height adjusters went in easily. Then it was the turn of rear trailing arms. I'm using 330i trailing arms that I got from zebra wreckers, so I can utilise the larger brakes, and larger bearings. Of course they were sandblasted and powdercoated like everything else. I then pressed the new bearings in. New rubber bushes for the control arm attaching points, and powerflex bushings for the trailing arm to body mounts. Then they were installed with the zinc plated bolts. Rear shocks are next. The spax gas shocks got new top rubber mounts, washers, and custom stainless steel reinforcement plates and gaskets. Starting to take shape, and I'm really happy how its looking. Then the sandblasted and powdercoated brake backing plates and hubs were installed.

Every one is entitled to their opinion so lets agree to disagree on this one.

Let me be the first congrats my son on his new beast....Black on black Mercedes Benz Station Wagon...C63 AMG!!!!!!

Been awhile since I've posted but thought I'd update you guys with a couple of photos of the mtech 2 enjoy

Hi, Yes! I have been updating my personal facebook page mainly, but a summary below. Supercharger installed Link Extreme ECU installed Water/Methanol Kit installed Exhaust redone Should be at the tuners in 3-5weeks (personal life dependent...) Will post pictures and the chronological progress in the coming weeks...hoping for 300wkw / 400whp (ish)

A few of us have young ones. Can set up a run suitable if interested ?

no dramas, we're a broad church. there are others with young minions through to teens.

Hand built...? Really? Well I suppose some of the bits are put in by people as it comes down the production line so it kind of counts right? Paint Code 490 = Sonderlackeriung (or something close in German) which literally means Special Paint Finish. If you ask for a tin of BMW code 490 you might get a bit of a funny look. So much drivel on TradeMe, probably passing on what the dealer told them when they bought the car.

Yeah, it's nearly as far away as Aucklanders see the rest of the country as being

Well I've gone through the thread and changed all the images across to Flickr - here's hoping Flickr don't change their TOU any time soon!!!

damn daniel...

Rant marked 1/10. Lack of extreme hyperbole, absence of excessive swearing and proper spelling all counted against. You also left out 'dont you know who I am'.

I don't care what anyone says, if its does not have a third pedal its not a manual transmission.