kiwi535

leather was an option,albeit an option that was ore often taken up and a 540 is seriousy powerful and not much heavier than a 535.The main weight difference is actually the gbox and differential 155 kw vs 212 kw or thereabouts,not to mention the torque the NZ market is much much much cheaper than the Aussie market,due mostly to 1) no local market to protect 2) the fact that second hand jap imports have made cars truly a throw away item

I would say in the scheme of things there wont be much difference between the three in day to day running...But 8 spark plugs vs 6 etc etc and the v8 s are harder to work on if you need to do anything,but the 535 needs valve adjustments...so there are swings and roundabouts any way

BMW M5 and M535i (1979) Whenever we talk about sports saloon, M5 is always the first label we would think of. Since its birth in 1984, it has been recognized as the benchmark of sports saloon. M5 was not the first sports saloon, but it successfully turned sports saloons from special editions to a sustainable business case. From E28 to the latest E60 M5, 4 generations ran almost non-stop during the past 20 years. It is the purest bloodline in the sports saloon world. M535i E12 (1979-81) To introduce the M5, we must first go back to 1979. The forerunner of M5 was the 1979 M535i. It was based on the first generation 5-series (E12) saloon and modified by the Motorsport department of BMW. By transplanting the 3453cc inline-6 from 635CSi, BMW created a saloon capable of 218 horsepower, 130 mph and 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. That kind of performance was previously unheard for a medium-size saloon. In 3 years, a total of 1410 units were sold. M535i E28 (1984-87) When the E12 was upgraded to E28 5-series, the M535i was also renewed. Massive aerodynamic kits and upgraded suspensions improved its appearance and dynamics, but the 3430cc engine kept horsepower unchanged. Still, at the time Autocar magazine praised its good road manner - fine handling, supple ride, accurate steering and of course, that smooth and flexible straight-6 that characterized all contemporary BMWs. Sales surged to 9483 units because the car was built in the regular production line instead of the inefficient Motorsport department. Ok I am confused...this info is from the web but hey,anyone can write anything.Doesnt it suggest above that the E28 had a 218 hosepower engine,or does it mean the E28 M535 had the same 3430 cc M30 as a "normal" 535i

Jochen would this go into a nz new manf 12/89 e34 and be ipod or similar compatible with (suitable) adapter

yes the M in the e28 actually means more than some trim too.... e28535,e28M535,e28M5

can you get a 5 spd illuminated one ??

what is amazing about the 6 is how good they still look.....when you look at your car and think its a 1976 model!!!!! Saw a nice red one this morning

Benny is your car an NZ new model??

E34 s meet here.They reckon it will be the biggest gathering of E34's ever!

oh man thats bad news sparkle!!.Can you get the pan repaired?

ugh its white......I dont know why but i hate white E34's.Strangely tho white is very common for M5's,here anyway.

yes,seen that,they are expensive over there tho.....the asking price is often 30,000 to begin with

I am waiting for E34 3.8 m5s or even a 540 LE from Aussie

maybe all of the above martyn,but perhaps your rego plate itself was the item that sparked some curiosity?Mabe they just called your plate in then found you had the license expired...quite nice of the to remind you hey?

proper fog are like daylight running lamps in the daytime and wouldnt dazzle anyone.its the low mouned driving lamps which people adjust up to get the range which give "fog" lights a bad name

there is some info here

you re right benny but tim has a m30 in his e30 too and he(in your quoted post) meant m20

i dont really mind during the day its the commodes and 4wd's at night that piss me off....and rear fogs!

are the oxygen sensors actually in the cat or much closer to the engine....they will still be sending a signal so the mixture will still be as lean as if the cats were there?

if a s 62? is offered at 20k without a transmission then 13 k is quite cheap isnt it?

wasnt there a guy asking about this recently?

hope you got a ggod price for those wheels!

define adjustable suspension,koni shocks,and or camber plates?? ever post a pic of your towbar? did you sell your wheels?

jochen may know and hopefully will see this post and reply

he has had those matt black /skull bentleys for years.....Didnt know he had moved up north tho