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I think it looks great as-is. If you do change the springs, I agree with Mr D in that you should change the shocks too. Chances are they'll be due for replacement anyway.

Spied a mint burgandy e34 540i in GLN this morning. Bloody good to see such a nice original example, after the filth that's been on trademe recently. Also follow a green e34 540i wagon home some days; once again good nick, but if you're on here your left taillight is out. I think I'm going to have to buy an e34.

Sounds like it's had a busy life. Remaining life expectancy depends if it's been looked after. AA check (or similar) is your friend.

Good luck with sale!

Welcome. Have a look here if you don't have any luck on TM. Note as above, they are coupe/sedan specific for e46. Looks like the image you've posted is from an e36.

^^ Not to mention self-leveling suspension .... in 1955!

Subaru have had some shockers too. Even the ads are questionable. And this one is even self-proclaimed as ugly, in an era where cheap ruled. More information on the history here.

Lol, got me! My face initially reading this:

Whoar, awesome!

Could've been M Performance front airdam?

Nice enough condition, but he's even had it registered as an M3! Plus the badges on the grille and glovebox look a bit sus. 323i

A thing of beauty. And while we're on Great Wall, how about some concept shots...

There's a maniac in a champagne/tan e30 that's been hammering around Albany all morning - if you're on here slow the fk down, there's pedestrians crossing all the time and kids about you idiot. I couldn't believe what speed you were doing around such a built up area.

This! Check all hoses connected to intake and that they're not blocked or restricted someway. Had the same in my CL9, sounded like it was going to detonate.

E36 It does have the mug well and back deaf auto options though. Adjustable chocks, too! Definitely worth considering.

Don't change a thing !! Stunning car

Legend!! hahahaha oh dear.

Short wheel base, RWD and lots of power = 180's! I saw the Z3M race coupe spin into the grass on the straight at HD - didn't seem like it could hold a lot of oversteer!

Nothing?

Your pics have made my screen sizing weird. The old CLS. Wow is it ugly. Looks like the designer just kinda fell asleep after the b-pillar. I'm not disputing their performance capabilities - I've been for a ride in a CLS AMG and it's a rocketship - but damn. Beige, too. Edit: The more I look at it, the more it looks like:

Nope, but I've seen this one on for a while: 535i e34

Sure it's not a drive belt Mike? Otherwise could be tensioner or pulley? I've read up on this a little, there's a couple of people offshore who've reported a similar noise on the e39 540 and it's turned out to be the water pump.

Don't know the story, but chances are the engines are poked (from the aluminium intake piping in the boot & how high it's riding at the front). Paint would be well stuffed, but those panels look straight. Better they're going to the parts market than getting crushed for scrap.

Black M3 Yep I went and looked at this one too after driving past it each day for a month - unfortunately it's in quite shabby condition. It's also been for sale for a fair while. Insurance on my M3 isn't bad compared to quotes I've seen for less powerful vehicles (I'm <30 years old too). Hang out for the right one - they're popping up more and more frequently since Xmas it seems - maybe the E92's are becoming an affordable upgrade? I'm seeing lots more of these on the road now too.

IMO, the Tilux is far, far worse than the e46 compact. I know they have a cult following, so I'm cringing in anticipation of the replies.