kiwi6539

Cheers for info guys. really glad I joined this site. So you think in 535i it wouldn't make to much difference. I do like to drive hard and getting sideways is fun. Would you say if you drive hard in wet it could be dangerous?

Hello Car doesn't have LSD and not sure if i really need one. does it make huge difference to the way the car handles? Does anyone have a LSD for this model. And any advice on how easy to install one?. or cost?

Is that total cost or just parts?

No point in having rear well drive if you can't go sideways How much would you want for it and how much to install one?

Very nice car Brent. Ive decided I want a 525i 0r 535i Manual now just have to find good one. Do you think not having LSD would not be as much fun on open road?

Hello Just found out the 89 535i ive found doesn't LSD do you think that is a big downside?

I would if i could mate. Im living in Singapore and not in back in Wellys till end of October. Im thought budget was a bit low. but not to much room to move so might have to get uk import or not NZ new car. Looking at what it would cost to import one at moment. just to get idea. So control arms and bushes and ball joints aren't to expensive?

Hey guys cheers again for all th info! I think I will hang out for manual. I am looking to spend around $3000 mark. One question does the 525i Manual have enough power to be fun? And Is there big difference in fuel econony between 525 and 535?. The 89 535 im looking at seems to have good engine, mechanic owns it ans has told me top end has no signs of wear. so not to worried about service history. Are the suspension parts costly if anything needs doing?. Have seen I can get Aircon kit for about $600 so if i decided I wanted it could always install it. I lived in Uk for 5 years and have been coverted to european cars thats why I want one even if its older than Jap car.

Hey guys cheers for advice. Have found 89 535i Manual. under 300.000kms. Mechanic has owned it for the last 4 years but has no service history from the previous owners. Leather seats, But they are not electric though and no aircon. Manual seat don't bother me, But no aircon not so sure. From what im told engine sounds ok, The water pump has be done and cam chain and gaskets. Car looks ok, but could buy much nicer automatic for money with aircon etc. Or do you think having a manual is more important?. Ive never been a huge fan of autos on NZ roads. 535er you said $800- $1500 for conversion kit, Do you know how much to have someone do it for you?. Do you think its huge risk with no service history?. What ya think never owned Bmw before so any advice is great. im not looking to buy for couple of months so got time to research best options Cheers

Hello Hey have you sold this car yet? Sorry just seen date of ad!!! guess its gone lol

hey have you sold the car yet?

Hello Do you still have the car?. And where abouts are you?. Can you tell me more about it. auto, manual any work done on it?.if you still have it and maybe picks?. Cheers

Hey If you haven't sold this by end of October I would be keen. Let me know Cheers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Im looking at buying 89- 92 5 series. Most I can find have high kms for my budget. . I would like manual but there are not to many about. Do you think I should hang out for manual. Or are autos still fun on winding twisty roads. Like in NZ. How much would it cost to get someone to do conversion? In NZ Wellington area? And as for high kms how much is to high and should I stay away? Has anyone had trouble with the top end of motor with over 250.000kms? I have heard it can be very expensive to recon top end? And leather or cloth any downs sides to either?. What the fuel comsumtion between 535i 525i like? Any advice welcome on the 89-92 E34 M30 535i man of auto or any of the 5 series models. Kiwi6539

Hey all New to this site and Bmws. looking to buy 89-92 5 series. not many manuals around. Anyone have any idea how much kit and mechanic would charge to to do conversion?