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I dunno. Last of the E39's, 78k on chassis, spanking engine and gearbox just run in, all the desirable bits, V8 and manual... Could be worth it to the right person. I would advise those who are genuinely interested to talk to Ross at bm workshop.

I've seen factory manual E34 v8's sell for $20k, so really... Don't believe this is unreasonable.

Scoffed the first time I saw it listed, however have had time to think about it.

Yes was always 30k. And yes, been discussed - brand new motor and trans. Not kidding when he says 50k in receipts.

Can vouch for Mike Page up the coast. Did all the work on my 540s and at a reasonable price too. Probably one of the more experienced bmw guys in the region too. Have had a bit of work done at Page European, which I can't fault, also came in under quote.

He must have cleaned it,last I saw him he wouldnt let me near it

Looked spotless in the single second that I saw it.

It helps greatly that it's the right colour.

The e30 vert trademe scene is a good example of misleading prices. There was nothing listed for a while, then some tidyish ones appeared for a staggering 9k, which obviously didn't sell.

Few months later some older/rougher ones appeared and based themselves from the existing prices, which is still too much.

So now you see 7 or 8 verts listed pretty high almost for the last 4-5 months with none selling.

Its good for insurance claims, but nothing else really

Have noticed this with E34 540's too.

Thought so. It's lovely.

535is rego 2 B RED. Heading south sh1 raumati. Stunning car. Want.

Nice car, but there's no market for V12 iL's, especially at that price.

I have M52 cam lock tools. Currently on loan to a member

 

ask my workers bout that

 

 

seeing a specialist

Miss the old girl. Clearly, I also have a soft spot for that colour.

32mm open ended spanner, long flat head screw driver and hammer/rubber mallet. Wedge the screw driver between the bolt heads and give the spanner a good shock with your chosen device. As Andy said, left handed thread so, righty loosey lefty tighty

Did a skid.

I'd be careful with cast impellor waterpumps. Mine shat itself inside 4 months. Better to go for a brass impeller imo.

Lux works on EVERYTHING. I use in our couches, the leather in the car, canvas shoes, clothes with grease stains, list goes on.

I've got no problem with bikes lane splitting provided they do it properly.

Unlike the prick that cut me off the other day then SAT IN THE RIGHT LANE. At 80k. On a bike. With a car next to him on the left also doing 80k.

That situation was an excellent exercise in self control.

Yeah glitter Is definitely block seal/one shot or something similar. Hg, won't necessarily mean coolant in oil, or oil in coolant. Does the white smoke smell sweet?

M52B28 is a great engine. Nothing to be scared of with vanos.

Could do. What are you after? Would be handy when I drop my type 3 of to get a buckle fixed.

I find I'm having to do the exaggerated undertake more often too. Pricks in lala land toorling along at 95 on a highway. Have taken to leaning on the horn as I come up alongside then lately. Even then, 75% are oblivious

It''s quite simple isn't it eagle. V8 is the only valid factor in the equation, therefore the answer will always be V8. Others have their place, but V8 is V8.

Ugly, would not own at any price, particularly at that one.

 

If its a collectable you want, you can have E30 M3 at that price with change.

Breadvan is two levels of sexy beyond sexy. However, would be a cold day in hell before I dropped 60k on one.

SAAB a good car - really - done any homework??  Make great planes and trucks

 

Agree with comment about have to own an Alfa to be truly considered an enthusiast  - I would add one further condition it would HAVE to be a rear wheel drive Alfa, none of those nasty SUDS or later things-

P.S> Alfa admit they have strayed and will be returning to making rear wheel drive cars.

 

Generation X slow learners - most of them YES

Nothing wrong with suds. Except when you hit a greasy patch on a 45deg bend with a touch to much speed, and the sud thinks it's a drift car and then panics when it remembers its front wheel drive. with a diminutive wheel base.

And the rust isn't a problem provided you ave a mig and 500kg of box section laying about...

Hand brake rooted? No worries, just remove those in board discs and calipers AT THE FRONT to replace your shoes.

That said. Would own another in a heart beat. Would be keen for an alfetta too.

Hah. Fkn awesome. Ugly as sin. But these things have a funny place in my heart. Drove a turbo one for a while when I worked for enterprise. Had ridiculous torque steer, though that could have been the milano, though pretty sure the exa was based on the milano?

Hard to find tidy e36s but also hard to find tidy e46s. Unless paying a crazy price.

Same story for all cars really.

E34s are great cars but hold out for a good one.

Same story with e39 but i would personallh stay away from 95% them that are on the market.

Have sunk a small fortune in to my e39, and that's with doing the bulk of the work myself. And it still needs lots of cosmetic work.

Keep having thoughts about another V8 E34, but that could very well spell divorce hah.

Shush. This whole thread is making me miss my v8 E34s

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