Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) Finally cleaned the cowshit off after the Mystery Tour the weekend before last Got some photos quicky before, sadly now, smeared in bugs again So here's the Purple People Eater **And I ordered my German Plates yesterday too - Black with extra black ** Gotta love that high kiwi dollar sometimes! **EDIT: GERMAN PLATES ON** A bit cleaner again and finally have pics of the plates on the car. Am quite pleased with them - $106 well spent. And I have the originals tucked into the boot just in case too I really don't think mine will draw too much interest from the law as there aren't any characters in mine that look too different (except the "4") Well here's hoping anyway! Edited November 22, 2007 by 540Si Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Lookin' sharp. Would love to see some interior photos! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Lookin' sharp. Would love to see some interior photos! OK Crockett, just don't shoot me That's next weekend's cleaning project Got a full bottle of Mother's leathercare and I'm gonna go nuts!! P.S Have always been a huge fan of the rumpled linen suit and pink t-shirt - Love your work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 OK Crockett, just don't shoot me P.S Have always been a huge fan of the rumpled linen suit and pink t-shirt - Love your work! Is the interior of your E34 the very light grey? (I had the same in an E36) = very Miami Vice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Is the interior of your E34 the very light grey? (I had the same in an E36) = very Miami Vice That's the one! Miami grey I believe it's called Nice light interior with just a splash of woodgrain trim and the nicest matching gearstick with 1 to 6 on it Am preferring the light grey in the Hawkes Bay heat over the dark blue I had in the 535 and i'm sure everyone agrees that once you've had recaros you'll never go back! You between cars at the mo? How's Dunners anyway? My old hometown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 That's the one! Miami grey I believe it's called Nice light interior with just a splash of woodgrain trim and the nicest matching gearstick with 1 to 6 on it Am preferring the light grey in the Hawkes Bay heat over the dark blue I had in the 535 and i'm sure everyone agrees that once you've had recaros you'll never go back! You between cars at the mo? How's Dunners anyway? My old hometown Yep, i'm inbetween cars. I have this mental health problem which means I can't own a car for more than about three months. In the 7 years I have been driving, I have owned over 20 cars, inc 4 E30's, 2 E36 and a E34. Last car was a horrible Audi 80 Avant. Hunting for a nice NZ new E39, but most people want drug money for them. Dunedin is nice and grey, about 5 degrees at the mo! Im currently sitting in a dark corner studying for my last ever exam which is on Friday. Dunedin has been a great place to study though - best decision I ever made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Yep, i'm inbetween cars. I have this mental health problem which means I can't own a car for more than about three months. In the 7 years I have been driving, I have owned over 20 cars, inc 4 E30's, 2 E36 and a E34. Last car was a horrible Audi 80 Avant. Hunting for a nice NZ new E39, but most people want drug money for them. Dunedin is nice and grey, about 5 degrees at the mo! Im currently sitting in a dark corner studying for my last ever exam which is on Friday. Dunedin has been a great place to study though - best decision I ever made. Wicked! I miss Dunedin a little - but not too much Will be nice to have that last exam under your belt - I remember the feeling - will you be in a state of perpetual irresponsible drunkenness for the following days? More riots on the telly? Make sure you wear a now, the cops went back through the tv footage to collar extra naughty boys! I almost bought an E39 - drove a 540 MSport too - almost ruined me for all other cars, but like the rarity factor of mine now. What size you looking at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Wicked! I miss Dunedin a little - but not too much Will be nice to have that last exam under your belt - I remember the feeling - will you be in a state of perpetual irresponsible drunkenness for the following days? More riots on the telly? Make sure you wear a now, the cops went back through the tv footage to collar extra naughty boys! I almost bought an E39 - drove a 540 MSport too - almost ruined me for all other cars, but like the rarity factor of mine now. What size you looking at? Yes, it will be a state of incoherent drunkenness for a few days! Flat mates finished on Saturday and had to put up with them partying hard, we even had the cops turn up... As for cars, i'm not too fussy. I do a bit of work in the industry down here so have access to trade ins at various dealerships. Hence, if something OK comes up cheaply i'll grab it. Off to Akl next year so will want to sort something before I leave. A facelift 530i would be ideal, but pricing seems to be all over the show. I've also looked at a few E46 328i's, but because they are such a popular car you can't "steal" them. Mercs are very good value at the moment (97-00 E Class esp), wouldn't mind a nice NZ E320 if I could find one, they can look very sharp with big AMG monoblocks. What did you study in Dunedin? I take it the cold got to you and you moved to warmer pastures? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Thats another top E34 540is. Panels look straight, how many k's on the clock? I think they made less than 100 units in right hand drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Loving the 'Purple People Eater' mate... or shall we say Barney? J/ks It looks tough, and the interior looks very tidy too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Thats another top E34 540is. Panels look straight, how many k's on the clock? I think they made less than 100 units in right hand drive. from http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/540iE346Speed/HE51 ECE LHD Limousine “BJ12***†797 examples July 1993-November 1995 This number includes at least 3 with Nürburgringchassi. HE52 ECE RHD Limousine “BK35***†249 examples January 1994-December 1995 This number includes the 70 Australian 540i Limited Edition. HE53 NA LHD Limousine “GA6****†1524 examples March 1994-November 1995 This number includes the 135 540iM-Sport and the 32 M540i. HK31 ECE LHD Touring “GB45***†499 examples August 1993-June 1996 This number includes at least 2 with Nürburgringchassi. HK32 ECE RHD Touring 62 examples November 1993-May 1996 BH150**. HE98 ZA RHD Limousine “BB820**†72 examples September 1995-January 1996 only 62 rhd 6 speed tourings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joel 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Nice Sounds the part too, especially nipping past out the back of Hastings the other night! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 6, 2007 from http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/540iE346Speed/ HE51 ECE LHD Limousine “BJ12***†797 examples July 1993-November 1995 This number includes at least 3 with Nürburgringchassi. HE52 ECE RHD Limousine “BK35***†249 examples January 1994-December 1995 This number includes the 70 Australian 540i Limited Edition. HE53 NA LHD Limousine “GA6****†1524 examples March 1994-November 1995 This number includes the 135 540iM-Sport and the 32 M540i. HK31 ECE LHD Touring “GB45***†499 examples August 1993-June 1996 This number includes at least 2 with Nürburgringchassi. HK32 ECE RHD Touring 62 examples November 1993-May 1996 BH150**. HE98 ZA RHD Limousine “BB820**†72 examples September 1995-January 1996 only 62 rhd 6 speed tourings Thanks Paul - I've bookmarked that site now. That's me - HE52 block Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Nice Sounds the part too, especially nipping past out the back of Hastings the other night! Yeah mate - no afterburner like yours Joel but plenty of rumble! Excellent trip that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks Paul - I've bookmarked that site now. That's me - HE52 blockStephan (the owner of the site) will be very keen to get the details of your car....vin/options etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rick James Report post Posted November 7, 2007 I swear E34 owners are bigger trainspotters than E30 owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 7, 2007 I swear E34 owners are bigger trainspotters than E30 owners. No way!!!! I'm in a state of deep faked hurt right now It's just we have to shout a little louder 'cause we're waaaaaaaaaay outnumbered by you E30 guys Superfreak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 have you bought it off someone or have you decided to keep it? i have seen it at BMW workshop at botany - nice for the amount of mileage its done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 7, 2007 have you bought it off someone or have you decided to keep it? i have seen it at BMW workshop at botany - nice for the amount of mileage its done! Yeah bought if off a guy who bought it off that guy - make sense? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 - nice for the amount of mileage its done! What sort of kms have you put on her? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 I swear E34 owners are bigger trainspotters than E30 owners.true for me!,some e34s were relatively low production runs....does that make them special....yes in my book but only if real, same as the way you guys argue about M 325's.I mean if you had a E34 540 six speed rhd touring you are one of 62 in the world...thats a special car to me.oh look there goes the 6 15 expresss to the wairarapa..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 that leather is pimp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 8, 2007 What sort of kms have you put on her? I've had her about 2 months now - put about 2000k's on I guess We go everywhere man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 13, 2007 German plates have arrived!! Awesome 8 days from order to the door FTW And Bimmersport stickers arriving soon too Going to have to do the photoshoot all over again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted November 14, 2007 Badass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
