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Would of thought it would be packing the M62 motor

I never stated the E34 was a better car, i don't believe one is better than the other, i made a recommendation for it depending on the requirements. Its a fact that the E34 is better than the E39 in some areas, vice versa, nothing subjective about it. You have stated some loose facts in areas where the E39 wins but left out areas where it doesn't, not everyone cares about having the best handling, steering etc. If you can't admit there are pros and cons to each car then you are the one who's being subjective.

I don't think anyone is denying that the E39 on paper is superior to the E34, just as the E60 and F10 are superior to the E39 on paper, We all have reasons why we prefer the older models even though we could "upgrade".

E34 are going up in value and wagons are always going to cost more than a sedan. I think its a fair price considering what been done to it. Yep especially when it comes to suspension.

I think it comes down to numbers, alot more E39's produced than E34's and it's going to take awhile before they come uncommon. If the E39 didn't have rubbish recycled plastics and some of the quality issues they suffer from then to me it would be the superior car.

The E34 and E39 both look sweet but still prefer the classic BMW boxy look of the E34 myself. Comfort wise ive done long trips in both with various configuration and haven't found one to be really better than the other when comparing to the same spec. E34 has better build quality, more basic so less to go wrong\replace and generally less failures E39 handles noticeably better but it means more components to replace if worn, more gadgets\tech obviously. To me if you don't want\need the extra gizmos the E39 offers and can make do with a lesser handling but not bad handling car then go with the E34, not to mention it will probably be more valuable if you decide to sell one day. I regret selling my old 535iS.

I don't think i could justify 2 barges, otherwise I would probably would of bought it for a daily. I bought a iL version of this 4 years ago for 4.5k, same year,k's,similar options.

Looks good. +1 on getting a PFL version, far better motor.

Ive always drained it with new filter etc, given it a drive and drained and replaced the fluid again. Having a torque converter drain like my benz would be nice or flushing equipment. I bought a 20L container of the correct Fuchs ATF for a few hundred which was enough for 2x changes on 2x BMW V8's.

Yeah its looks more like general neglect not general wear and tear to my eye Probably hasn't spend much on it and is looking to get rid of it before something costly fails.

Good time to replace the chain tensioner.

To be frank mine was actually top of the line albeit ~20 yrs ago. Every euro seems to be 'ego massaging' to some.

"Licensed by Mercedes-Benz" made me laugh, maybe he's trying to say the model letters and numbers are off an actual Mercedes. At least its easily fixed but seems a bit overpriced to me.

For me yes but ive never been a fan of under powered cars packing an auto box.

Hankook do S1 EVO 2's in that size but as above. Id swap out all the tyres for a more common size if you are keeping the car.

+1 on traffic but a motorcycle owns them both in that regard while still being manual. I generally put a premium on manual but it comes down to the specific car in question in regards to how much.

I sold my genuine '89 NZ New 535iS for 6k, done just over 300k's. It could of used a respray but even if i had done it i would of been asking 8-9k max. Also very likely in far better mechanical condition etc.

9k haha. He must of added on the price of the paint job and rims to what he paid for it.

Some sort of Pioneer Carrozzeria. Google should have the rest.

Have you tested or replaced the expansion tank cap?

All ive ever used is in BMW manuals is Royal Purple Syncromax, Redline D4 ATF and MTL. In your case you'd use D4 ATF and call it a day. Ive used MTL and D4 in my parents E46 318i, the D4 is smoother when cold but MTL shifts the best once warmed.

Indeed but spoilt for choice comes to mind, not just cars either.

Just like most of the major German manufacturers, Mercedes, Audi etc, all having been pumping out a wide range of models for awhile. I guess when your products aren't as far ahead as they used to be you have to more toward quantity rather than quality.

Im sure if modern BMW's used decent quality plastic they be far more reliable. The plastic quality difference between my W140 and E38\E39 etc is day and night, and they both use recycled stuff. Technically BMW's are superior but the average person usually takes the most reliable.

Just stating my opinion from the information provided, i wasn't out to spite him. Always someone crying about something trivial these days.