Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Just been offered this on TM for $12K Linktothreadwithlinktotrademe Strat1 was highest bidder, and it had hit reserve but no sale ???? Makes you wonder about that guy Anyone want to buy it? I'll hit buy now for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) Good Car for your Mrs, Simon Edited March 12, 2008 by braeden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Good Car for your Mrs, Simon Bugger that! Already sorted in that department now thanks to Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 To think I offered $15k plus last year and he wouldn't even return a call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 12, 2008 To think I offered $15k plus last year and he wouldn't even return a call. Yes how times change - that does happen a lot unfortunately Do you still want to buy it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Not really, which means no I guess. I actually think it's a good buy and do want another car, but 3 Bimmers is probably too many, will stick with 2 and something else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 12, 2008 Not really, which means no I guess. I actually think it's a good buy and do want another car, but 3 Bimmers is probably too many, will stick with 2 and something else. You can never have too many And it is an M car whichever way you look at it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2008 so i guess that means strat1 won the auction but didnt follow through? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 12, 2008 so i guess that means strat1 won the auction but didnt follow through? Has that look about it - hard to draw too many conclusions though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Swap with the 540 Simon? Do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I don't think I could - is that crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 nothing beats a mint car vs a not so mint car. If you have a goodun .. stick with what you know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Simon if you ever sell that 540, let me know as I would be keen as mustard! Not that you will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 is it an M5 tho?.....even if it isnt its a lot of car for your money...S38 power...If i was in your shoes Simon i would stick with the V8...If i wanted a M5,I am sorry but it would have to be a proper one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Simon if you ever sell that 540, let me know as I would be keen as mustard! Not that you will No I don't think I will But cheers - and that makes you 4th on the list for my car now You've gone over to the "dark side" anyway Mark (E39's) - what would make you want an old car like mine BTW you need to update your "ride" on your profile mate - you're misrepresentin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 13, 2008 is it an M5 tho?.....even if it isnt its a lot of car for your money...S38 power...If i was in your shoes Simon i would stick with the V8...If i wanted a M5,I am sorry but it would have to be a proper one... I pretty much agree Paul. It would have to be a special car to winkle me out of the 540 - an E39 M5 perhaps And before you get excited Mark, an E39 M5 is perfectly acceptable if you can't own an E34! It's the only one to have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I'm not surprised to hear that! To me, the E39 M5 IS the ultimate in terms of a combination of power, looks and luxury. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I'm not surprised to hear that! To me, the E39 M5 IS the ultimate in terms of a combination of power, looks and luxury. Agree with you Yuen apart from "LOOKS". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 is it an M5 tho?.....even if it isnt its a lot of car for your money...S38 power...If i was in your shoes Simon i would stick with the V8...If i wanted a M5,I am sorry but it would have to be a proper one... 100% correct.It is not an M5, and never will be. Even a real M5(3.6) is too slow in todays world, a 540is is a better bet for all round performance. 3.8ltr is getting there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Agreed the E39 M5 is a super car (not a supercar). Looks, well probably too understated to be really cool. That is a good value car for $12k, but it's not an M5 and never will be. Do the comparison between that and the 209kW E36 318iS though. Brent, buy it and turn it into an open class race car. It be good for that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Agreed the E39 M5 is a super car (not a supercar). Looks, well probably too understated to be really cool. That is a good value car for $12k, but it's not an M5 and never will be. Do the comparison between that and the 209kW E36 318iS though. Brent, buy it and turn it into an open class race car. It be good for that! my mouse is hovering over the buy now option . but i will have to give it to suzanne to drive and sell the touring :banghead: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2008 No I don't think I will But cheers - and that makes you 4th on the list for my car now You've gone over to the "dark side" anyway Mark (E39's) - what would make you want an old car like mine BTW you need to update your "ride" on your profile mate - you're misrepresentin' I know I need to update, but I'm hanging on by a thread buddy!! I wanna 2nd car, yours is fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2008 I pretty much agree Paul. It would have to be a special car to winkle me out of the 540 - an E39 M5 perhaps And before you get excited Mark, an E39 M5 is perfectly acceptable if you can't own an E34! It's the only one to have E39 M5 or E34 M5? definately E39 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted March 14, 2008 And the offer is still open... I'm quite surprised no one's bought it yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 14, 2008 M540i '93-'95 M60 32v V8 - 3982cc 250+ km/h 6.2 sec 282hp / 286bhp 295ft.lbs@4500 Rpm 10.0:1 M5 3.6 '89-'91 S38 24v 6 - 3535cc 250+ km/h 6.3 sec 311hp / 315bhp 265.5ft.lbs@4750 Rpm 10.0:1 M5 3.8 '92-95 S38 24v 6 - 3795cc 250+ km/h 5.9 sec 335hp / 340bhp 295ft.lbs@4750 Rpm 10.5:1 nothing wrong with the output of even a 3.6 M5...note that the 535 although producing 225 ft .lbs of torque develops it at 4000 rpm.Apparently a well tuned 3.8 is very flexible.335bhp is 250kw! E39 M5 still quite dear...more complex than the e34 too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
