E34 535i

[charles28 117]

Guys,

I havn't been on here in a while, i sold my E36 320i over 1 year ago, I got sick of the Jatco auto transmission.

I have been thinking about buying an old E34 535i, but did any of these come with the Jatco trans? i want to avoid getting another BMW with that type of gearbox.

It seems that a 535i E34 in Auto tranny form can be picked up for a good price nowdays, I realise they are an older model, but according to wikipedia the E34 is one of the most reliable models right?

This car will be used as a daily driver/cruiser. I don't care about fuel economy, but I like some low down pulling power (torque), i trust a 535i will do the job.

Currently I have a 2001 WRX Wagon (tiptronic) that goes well when you put your put down hard, but off the mark it takes a bit to get moving..

[Silver Fox 43]

Pretty sure the jatco never went on a M30 engine, guess some of the 525's may have them tho?

They sure are a bargain at the moment, good one for around $2500, gotta be value.

[BM WORLD 1264]

correct , most jap import 525i with the M50 engine use teh jatco trans .

but yes 535i are a good buy , and are a simple car with enough power etc .

[Esky 0]

correct , most jap import 525i with the M50 engine use teh jatco trans .

but yes 535i are a good buy , and are a simple car with enough power etc .

is it the one that u got with 545 plates?

[BM WORLD 1264]

is it the one that u got with 545 plates?

no the I 545 I plate is on my e28 M535i

but my wife drives a e34 535i

[topcat 11]

they are reliable,with alittle regular servicing.

as for auto's,same units are also used in e32-730,735's.so yes plenty of

boxes about.all ZF's. i should know i have two on the shelf,and no home to send 'em to.

biggest issue i have with the model is the heater tape.not a biggie to change etc,

but needs doing

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Edited April 30, 2009 by BM Weapon aka topcat