nz 540I 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Hi,thought I should join up instead of lurking around on the boards. My name is Scott and have not long ago purchased my 1st bmw,a 1998 e39 540. Looking forward to getting to know you guys and gals better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome Scott, Nice 540i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madandy 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome Scott. Nice wheels mate and how you like that engine? I've not long ago bought my first BMW too - a 98 E36 328i 5spd and have had nothing but good times from her... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz 540I 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks for the warm welcome. The engine is treating me pretty well,ive spent a bit of time with these motors so hopefully if i treat it right it will treat me right. Was quite lucky to get hold of some genuine m5 wheels,had copys on it when i purchased it but didnt quite look right.Looks like you have a nice gtr in the shed,spent a little time working on them too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome Scott, Sweet ride, like those wheels! Show us some more pics please Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Very nice, i love a nice 540! good to see another v8 on the board to. Riley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome. We'll have to get the cars to the drags again some day. A few BMW V8's aren't that common down there. Nice car. Get along to BMW tomorrow too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 17, 2007 Welcome Scott, the car looks nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted November 17, 2007 Welcome, what's your location? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 17, 2007 Hi Scott Nice car - good to see our V8 numbers are growing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted November 19, 2007 Will kommen. I have one of those as my next bimmer once I am finished with the current toy. Loving yours. Badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2007 nice car bravo ill take your e30 hahaha ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nz540I Report post Posted November 21, 2007 I had a slight problem with my account and had to register again. Unable to reset the password. Here are some more pics of the car,waiting for it to return from panel shop and Mcmillans after some work. Have had a couple of misfourtunes happen since owning it but when she returns she will look mint! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 That is soooo nice. Whats she like to drive? Handling etc..Im due for a new company car march next year Can get anything as long as it doesn't cost more than 45k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 That is soooo nice. Whats she like to drive? Handling etc..Im due for a new company car march next year Can get anything as long as it doesn't cost more than 45k. That's a pretty generous budget. E34 M5 and E36 M3 easily, and close to E39 M5 and E46 M3 territory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 That's a pretty generous budget. E34 M5 and E36 M3 easily, and close to E39 M5 and E46 M3 territory Family Business FTW Finance company, One of the few that isn't going broke - Private Family Company.We don't take in public money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nz540I Report post Posted November 22, 2007 (edited) Just got the car back from McMillans and the paint shop on thursday,its looking awesome now! It drives and handles well enough.It could do with some stiffer rate set of springs and a few other mods,but the fact i like best is it drives well on the open road.Great just to get in and cruise on a sunny day! The budget you have does open up a few more options,I'd test drive a few different vehicles eg e36 and e46 330i and ci,m3 and e34 540is and e39 530,540 and m5 and see which vehicle you prefer and can live with on a daily basis. Edited November 22, 2007 by nz540I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
