Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 6, 2007 They say '88 530 but it's got 540 badge on back (I know that doesn't mean much!) Has wide bonnet flare like the V8s Cheapie for someone Linkage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 They say '88 530 but it's got 540 badge on back (I know that doesn't mean much!) Has wide bonnet flare like the V8s Cheapie for someone Linkage Looks like one of the quite a few ex-UK 6cyl 530 manuals. Not bad cars. There a quite a few 5's on $1 Reserve at the moment. A couple of E39 540i's too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Looks like one of the quite a few ex-UK 6cyl 530 manuals. Not bad cars. There a quite a few 5's on $1 Reserve at the moment. A couple of E39 540i's too Really? Didn't know there was a 6cyl 530 in the E34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) Really? Didn't know there was a 6cyl 530 in the E34 Will be an M30 B30 I think Don't think this model was sold new in NZ Edited November 6, 2007 by JJS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Id say the bonnet has been replaced at some point. Only the v8's had the wide 'flaring' but the grill is still the thin version indicating a straight 6. Having said that it could be the bonnet is genuine and the grill and headlight surrounds have been replaced ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rick James Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Id say the bonnet has been replaced at some point. Only the v8's had the wide 'flaring' but the grill is still the thin version indicating a straight 6. Having said that it could be the bonnet is genuine and the grill and headlight surrounds have been replaced ! You reckon they hit a flat bed at just the right height huh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Passed this today. It's parked up Church St next to Mt Smart Stadium. I'mma check it out tomorrow. Needs a paint from what I saw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Passed this today. It's parked up Church St next to Mt Smart Stadium. I'mma check it out tomorrow. Needs a paint from what I saw. Yeah even from the pics the condition doesn't look great Wheels scare me too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Wheels scare me too That's actually what caught my attention in the first place. Deffinately something that would get the flick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 You reckon they hit a flat bed at just the right height huh Its been known to happen ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxsumo 33 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Id say the bonnet has been replaced at some point. Only the v8's had the wide 'flaring' but the grill is still the thin version indicating a straight 6. Having said that it could be the bonnet is genuine and the grill and headlight surrounds have been replaced ! From what I've read all E34s got the wide grille from '94 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 From what I've read all E34s got the wide grille from '94no . just brought a 525i 94 today std grill . some excutive package ones has wide grill 520i and 525i etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxsumo 33 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 from realoem Part 41618138748 (ENGINE HOOD F WIDE KIDNEY GRILLE) was found on the following vehicles: E34: Details on E34 E34 518g TOURING, Euro E34 518i SEDAN, Euro E34 518i TOURING, Euro E34 520i TOURING, Euro E34 520i SEDAN, Euro E34 525i TOURING, Euro E34 525i SEDAN, Euro E34 525ix TOURING, Euro E34 525ix SEDAN, Euro E34 525td TOURING, Euro E34 525td SEDAN, Euro E34 525tds TOURING, Euro E34 525tds SEDAN, Euro E34 530i TOURING, Euro E34 530i SEDAN, Euro E34 540i TOURING, Euro E34 540i SEDAN, Euro E34 M5 TOURING, Euro E34 M5 3.8 SEDAN, Euro Looks like most models of E34 to me...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 7, 2007 There is no doubt you could fit the wide bonnet and kidneys on all the cars, but it was (as far as I know) only the v8's that had them from the factory. It was certainly that way for the e32's....not to say your arent right of course Darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites