E23 or E28, E34

[martyyn 2]

Here's the deal.

As nice as the touring is the wife prefers her Focus wagon (dont ask) and we dont need two wagons.

I still have the e30 but its too small for me, so Im looking for something bigger (a 5 or 7). For the right car Im prepared to spend my whole budget but I have some exacting standards. Im also happy to buy something cheaper and spend the rest on getting it sorted, but I have little time with a young family and so would probably have to pay someone to do it.

Anyway, this is what I want in the end (in no particular order).

Manual (preferably from the off as a swap will cost plenty)

3l as minimum, so m535, 535is, 540is, 735i that sort of thing.

Either on a sports suspension or able to be done.

LSD

Leather (preferably 'real' recaro's or in the case of an e28 M5 leather would be the aim), if heated then even better.

Colours (red, dark dark grey, silver or black), possibly shadowlined depending on the colour.

Wheels (Alpinas - possibly style 5's)

Body kit ? Not so bothered, depends on the model of car I suppose. E28's can look superb without one but some e34's look too bulky with one, again I think colour is a big factor in this.

Aircon is nice, but not a show stopper, as is a sunroof.

Basically its time for something that goes like stink, sticks like sh!t to a blanket and looks the part, I want it mint inside and out.

This is going to be my daily as well though, so it needs to be able to put up with a bit of traffic too to and from work.

So anyone know of anything for sale or have any suggestions ?

I know about the two m535's on trademe at the moment, but I dont want white and the blue one in Wellington needs an awful lot of work doing to it to get it road worthy again. Im prepared for a project but perhaps thats a little too much right now.

Two examples

Cheers

Martyn

Edited May 10, 2008 by Penry

[topcat 11]

so many options.thats a real problem.

I suggest you find a tidy body,with all the specs your keen on. couple of e34/e32's on TM have gone for very reasonable prices.just a matter of the unfortunate leg work.

Find a nice cheap/tidy one,with a preferable blown head gasket.

then buy my 400+hp motor.

marry the two togther.

spend alittle time and $$ on sum good springs and bilsteins from ebay(just bought a set of 4 for under 750,landed)

and there is your new pride and joy,and be the envy of several BS members.

cost i estimate round the 9(?)

would sell you the manual e23,but grant reckons hes going to pull through after 16 odd months

just my $0.02

marty

[mr E34 11]

I'll take the E28 Alpina (red car), put it on a transporter immediately!

Are any of those cars suitable for DAILY DRIVERS? Hard work with big engines/manual/fuel costs.

E34 540i auto? Dunno, tricky when you are using it as a daily.

[kiwi535 538]

so you would sell the touring?Does mine still fit the bill?

[topcat 11]

I'll take the E28 Alpina (red car), put it on a transporter immediately!

Are any of those cars suitable for DAILY DRIVERS? Hard work with big engines/manual/fuel costs.

E34 540i auto? Dunno, tricky when you are using it as a daily.

a daily use e28...? absolutly.great alrounder.good torque and economy.

watch the rust though

this is way i left my m535 and started on the e34 project

[joshnz 2]

Well there is a certain 7 series you can have, for my right price.

Edited May 10, 2008 by joshnz

[martyyn 2]

so you would sell the touring?Does mine still fit the bill?

Yes and yes

[BM WORLD 1283]

maybe this , 67,000km (genuine).

535i , mint .drives like its new .

just needs the manual kit . can supply

not alpina engine . just body kit etc

Edited May 10, 2008 by Brent HARTGE535i

[tire 10]

Wait on Brant didn't you just buy that?

[topcat 11]

maybe this , 67,000km (genuine).

535i , mint .drives like its new .

just needs the manual kit . can supply

not alpina engine . just body kit etc

bored already??????

PUT MY MOTOR INTO IT!!!!!!!!!

spice up your life

[BM WORLD 1283]

Wait on Brant didn't you just buy that?

yes i love it , but anything is for sale at a price, i am a bit worried that my with all the kids will wear it out a little .

so maybe better go to good home . other wise i'll keep it , convert to a 5spd fit a nice stereo and enjoy my newish car .

bored already??????

PUT MY MOTOR INTO IT!!!!!!!!!

spice up your life

yea yea , why dont you just fit that Turbo engine into that 530i e34 body i have sitting in you paddock and then sell it , or maybe temp me with it if its any good

[martyyn 2]

You have no idea how tempting it would be to put Marty's engine in something, but as someone who gets by with changing wheels, bulbs, oil and filters swapping a 400bhp motor is a little beyond my comfort zone !

[BM WORLD 1283]

You have no idea how tempting it would be to put Marty's engine in something, but as someone who gets by with changing wheels, bulbs, oil and filters swapping a 400bhp motor is a little beyond my comfort zone !

go on , you will learn lots on the way . the net is full of info .

and make some new freinds in euro land or the states.

what about commssioning marty put it into his e23 735i manual .

that would give people a bit of a scare when you go flying by them like its a 911 turbo

[martyyn 2]

what about commssioning marty put it into his e23 735i manual .

that would give people a bit of a scare when you go flying by them like its a 911 turbo

Now there's a thought, but Grant has apparantly got in before me with the e23