kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 0-100 in 7.33 seconds?? They weren't pushing it were they! heavy car high gearing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 True, but my stock 540i E34 Automatic was quicker than that. Better gearing I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 That Red one...MY GOD!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 I knew of Cain's old Calypso 540 LE as well. Cains old Calypso unfortunately was crashed beyond repair. The parts went to a good home however, Ross and BM workshops mint e34 540i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 Hi New to this forum. Did one of those inane web searches for my chassis number when online using the Real OEM site to search for a part and came up with this discussion. Thought I'd join up a I have owned e34 540i/6 BK35169 since 08.2006. Cosmosschwartz metallic, leder bison/ schwartz, ASC, M sport sus, etc. I love this car. An ongoing project and a keeper. Inside very tidy, outside some paint required but presentable. Mechanically very thoroughly maintained. It's just turned over 200K km with ease Keen to share knowledge and parts info on this car with other owners Ashley Wellington MMMMMMMMM.... I tried desperately to get the Mrs keen on an E34 540i/6... She doesn't like them and doesn't "need" a V8. Who NEEDS a V8! It's a WANT! Anyway... had to settle for a E39 525i - at least it's manual though! Awesome car dude! keep it well looks after! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 Who NEEDS a V8! It's a WANT! HAHA, word! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 HAHA, word! the V8 is prolly more economical the the 535 i6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 the V8 is prolly more economical the the 535 i6 I would agree there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 Found the 17,000km unicorn: Shame... it's done nearly 20K now. Does that mean it's just a horse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRacin 44 Report post Posted March 31, 2012 Found the 17,000km unicorn: This think looks amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 220 Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Hi guys, So out of curiosity, does anybody know much about this car? Fascinated to know how a car like this ended up with Ferrari / Lambo type mileage (for its age). Extraordinary. You'd think logically that a practical, versatile car like that would end up clocking decent mileage even if it was in a car collection. These were evidently like $150k new in NZ. Fascinating question - what would it be worth today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted April 1, 2012 Well it is red like a Ferrari, maybe the owner thinks it is one?? It is amazing alright, my car is only 6 months old and already has 20,000km on it, you don't buy a drivers car and not drive it, I feel sorry for the poor old thing, would be interested to get it on a dyno and see what it is making. I think Simon's purple people eater 540 had silly millage on it and still drove like clockwork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodray 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) The following cars was exported to New Zealand; 314 Hellrot; 3 cars, 1 MY 1994 and 2 MY 1996 (the later both with M Pack) 276 Avusblau metallic; 3 cars (all with M Pack and all MY 1995) 299 Techno-Violett metallic; 3 cars (MY 1995) 303 Cosmosschwarz metallic; 2 cars (MY 1995) 305 Petrol-Mica metallic; 2 cars (MY 1995) 324 Oxfordgrün metallic; 1 car (MY 1995) 237 Granitsilber metallic; 1 car, MY 1994) 309 Arktissilber metallic; 1 car (MY 1996 with M Pack] Must be 4 hellrots mines BK35100...see pictures in either showroom or under my user name 540_build_specs.pdf Edited April 27, 2012 by hodray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzler 18 Report post Posted January 30, 2020 Hi guys. I'm new to this forum but thought I'd add a pic of my 540is. 1996 e34 6 speed manual. I purchased it end of 2019. It's full M kit with black Bison leather. Love this car it's been my bucket list car forever. 18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 Gorgeous car. I think a lot of us were keeping an eye on that on TM. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 and it still has the original plate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWBob 19 Report post Posted March 30, 2021 Hey, if anyone hears of a E34 6 speed up for sale, would be very interested to know about it. Already own a couple of E34 540iA, 93 and 96. Cheers Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 924 Report post Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Just to keep the thread going. Edited April 1, 2021 by Herbmiester 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coop 261 Report post Posted April 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, Herbmiester said: Just to keep the thread going. Jeezus that is gorgeous. I should have bit the bullet on this 12 months ago. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWBob 19 Report post Posted April 1, 2021 Wow John, what a beautiful example that is! looks very clean indeed! Just love the Techno Violet. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 924 Report post Posted April 2, 2021 9 hours ago, BMWBob said: Wow John, what a beautiful example that is! looks very clean indeed! Just love the Techno Violet. Yes it was the colour that really got me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted April 3, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 9:17 PM, BMWBob said: Hey, if anyone hears of a E34 6 speed up for sale, would be very interested to know about it. Already own a couple of E34 540iA, 93 and 96. Cheers Bobby Been a couple since this post. Keep an eye on trademe... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWBob 19 Report post Posted May 23, 2021 The gods were on my side for once, and finally picked up one of the 96's hellrot red 540IS on the weekend (not the unicorn, but I aint complaining). Great to find out it came with the M PACK! Car just needs a re spray, which will be done over the next month or two. Ahhhhhhhhhhh, the feeling of owning a E34 540IS, something to treasure for a life time. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted May 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, BMWBob said: The gods were on my side for once, and finally picked up one of the 96's hellrot red 540IS on the weekend (not the unicorn, but I aint complaining). Great to find out it came with the M PACK! Car just needs a re spray, which will be done over the next month or two. Ahhhhhhhhhhh, the feeling of owning a E34 540IS, something to treasure for a life time. So you got it, what a deal it was !!! I was trying to buy this as well. Glad someone in the community got it in the end - make sure you keep us updated 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted May 23, 2021 Was slightly confused by the $5000 advertised price and the fact that it went for over $8000. Was it an Auction? Or just Facebook where anything goes? Still a great deal if you can tidy it up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
