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Thanks guys. I really appreciate all the input

I have found a 1988 e34 535i, auto with relatively high mileage but the price is pretty good. Apart from a few small issues the car is generally tidy. I did the sensible thing and got a VTNZ check and it came back with a couple of issues. The engine is idling a bit rough, which I already knew, I intend to get the car fully serviced and tuned, hopefully that will be cured. The other issue was oil leaks from the engine and transmission. These were described as minor and its not like the car is actually dropping oil, it is more that there were slight damp patches. However I am slightly concerned about this. Is this something which should be a deal breaker? Or should it be expected from cars of this age and this engine? Am I gong to be looking at hefty repair bills in the near future? Interested to hear your thoughts. Let me know if you need more info.

Yeah I get that feeling too. I am going to have a look at it in the weekend so we will see. Once again, I appreciate the input

Just to clarify it doesn't have to be a manual. Located in Auckland. Thanks

Thanks for all the advice guys. I am still looking if anyone has one for sale? Cheers

Haha cheers mate. Yeah I have been told the same thing by a few people. I have driven a few 535i's since I have been looking and really enjoyed them. They can be picked up really cheap as well which is obviously a bonus. Might have to check out a 540i to compare. In terms of reliability, everything I have read about the 535i suggests that the engine and drive train is pretty much bullet proof. Are there any issues that I should look out for? And does this also hold true for the v8? Im aware of the Nikasil engine issues but figure that any car that has done over 150,000k wont have been affected. Thanks Geoff

Looking for a tidy e34. Not sure whether to go for the v8 or the big six. Any advice or thoughts on these cars would be greatly appreciated. Looking to spend a maximum of 4.5k. 02102470332 Cheers Geoff

1996 E36 bmw black coupe with m sport skirts, doors, lights and 2004 M sport 17" mags. CD player with custom install speakers also has half leather interior. In really good condition drives awesome unfortunally is an automatic but still a real nice cruiser. Brand new WOF and reg full service history with BMW workshop. Any questions fell free. Cheers $11000 I have pictures but they are to large to put on this site if you want to see them i can email them to you. Sorry said in another entry that it was a E30 but it is actually a E36

1996 E30 bmw black coupe with m sport skirts, doors, lights and 2004 M sport 17" mags. CD player with custom install speakers also has half leather interior. In really good condition drives awesome unfortunally is an automatic but still a real nice cruiser. Brand new WOF and reg full service history with BMW workshop. Any questions fell free. Cheers $11000 I have pictures but they are to large to put on this site if you want to see them i can email them to you.

I have a 88 E30 which i am putting a different engine in and respraying it as it is not face lift i am wondering if you can put a facelift front bumper on? and can you get better skirts for it? cheers

i will have a look and get back to you its a 1985 so it might be the 240 but i will check.

getrag 260? what?

E30 bmw 320i done 14500 kms, comes with manual gearbox runs pretty sweet is in car at present to show that it is working and once purchased will be pulled out. Any questions ask away. Selling as putting turbo engine in and have no need for it.