byza213 1 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-341431685.htm how are these puppies on gas.? i love this car ive had two e34s before best car ive had beside mr2 Edited December 21, 2010 by e34play Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 Who cares about petrol if it looks that yummy? Around 12-14L/100km average I think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 How is it on gas? It's a 1980s designed 3.5 six.... think about it. Nice example though, aside from the non OEM wheels. Rare to see one with electric M-spec seats! Seems like good value if it's in as good a condition the pictures show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) yea saw this looks nice just needs this setup . http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=341111081 yea not the best on gas but who cares when you have this much torque and power etc electric reacaro seats nice hamann deep dish wheels mtec body kit , mtec II wheel etc Edited December 21, 2010 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 where were you when i was selling this its got ALL those goodies plus a manual trans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 yea saw this looks nice just needs this setup . http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=341111081 yea not the best on gas but who cares when you have this much torque and power etc electric reacaro seats nice hamann deep dish wheels mtec body kit , mtec II wheel etc yea brett with that manual setup would be so sex! i just like the look of it . but im bias haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 where were you when i was selling this its got ALL those goodies plus a manual trans i remember that one .did it sell .? it was out of my range few months ago once i sell my car ill be up to that price range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) i remember that one .did it sell .? it was out of my range few months ago once i sell my car ill be up to that price range gone for less than some e30s on this site Edited December 21, 2010 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted December 21, 2010 gone for less than some e30s on this site really man when i had the cash i needed something in auckland real fast but im going to make profit on my currently and finally get the e30 or e34 ive wanted hopefully i lean toward e34 tho .. they look stronger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 22, 2010 really man when i had the cash i needed something in auckland real fast but im going to make profit on my currently and finally get the e30 or e34 ive wanted hopefully i lean toward e34 tho .. they look stronger whilst the e30 are great little cars a good nz e34 is 10 times the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 223 Report post Posted December 23, 2010 whilst the e30 are great little cars a good nz e34 is 10 times the car I agree with you, I owned a 535is and it was one of the best cars I have owned. It was nimble, and was relatively quick. Most importantly, they are solidly built. Mine had clocked 185,000 kms when I sold it and was rattle free, and the interior was like new. Testament to the build quality. Cool car. Very nice design too- for me the car has to look good- the E34 with kit and lowered stance with the right feet is a fantastic looking car - 22 years after launch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 23, 2010 I agree with you, I owned a 535is and it was one of the best cars I have owned. It was nimble, and was relatively quick. Most importantly, they are solidly built. Mine had clocked 185,000 kms when I sold it and was rattle free, and the interior was like new. Testament to the build quality. Cool car. Very nice design too- for me the car has to look good- the E34 with kit and lowered stance with the right feet is a fantastic looking car - 22 years after launch. i have always loved the 535,Even after driving around the 120 for a couple of weeks i still like driving the 535.I would have kept it if i had the room and i wont ever get anything like it for the money i sold it for.A car nut freind of mine who always has newish cars is always impressed by the e34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted December 23, 2010 yea there cars i have to say .after owning a 520i and a 525i motorsport , deifinitly one of my favorite cars ive owned and the looks never fail esp with kit mags etc really staunch im thinking of maybe trading my current , but to be honest i rather sell mine and pay cash im going to check it out after the new year and go from there. one thing that might scare me is gas but id be willing to eventually do the manual conversion and have a run around also. cant be far off my 01 wrx wagon tho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 23, 2010 yea there cars i have to say .after owning a 520i and a 525i motorsport , deifinitly one of my favorite cars ive owned and the looks never fail esp with kit mags etc really staunch im thinking of maybe trading my current , but to be honest i rather sell mine and pay cash im going to check it out after the new year and go from there. one thing that might scare me is gas but id be willing to eventually do the manual conversion and have a run around also. cant be far off my 01 wrx wagon tho! the 535 is heavy on the gas...the only aspect of the car that disapointed.big tank tho so can still get good range.If you drive in stop start traffic expect 17 l 100 k.You wont do any better than 10l100 k.An import with cat and o2 sensor might be a bit better.I dont think an auto will be much worse,maybe a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted December 24, 2010 ^^ On the open road i get better economy from my 540 if i baby it than i do in my Legacy. As a daily though, I can chew through a tank in a little under or over 500 clicks. Which is the same as the Legacy, though the tank in the E34 is 25L bigger than the subie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 24, 2010 ^^ On the open road i get better economy from my 540 if i baby it than i do in my Legacy. As a daily though, I can chew through a tank in a little under or over 500 clicks. Which is the same as the Legacy, though the tank in the E34 is 25L bigger than the subie! i think the 540 is better than the 535 on the open road,cos if nothing else they have higher gearing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1679 Report post Posted December 24, 2010 My E38 740il gets 8.5L\100 compared to 10L in the 535i, hardly better than my old E32 750i. The M60 is much more refined but still prefer the bulletproof big six Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 24, 2010 My E38 740il gets 8.5L\100 compared to 10L in the 535i, hardly better than my old E32 750i. The M60 is much more refined but still prefer the bulletproof big sixMr E34 and I were talking about this the other day...there is something about the "rawness" of the ol m30 which makes it more appealing than even the e34 540i6.I drove a e39 540 i6 once but it was just TOO nice..I am gonna miss it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssbmw 223 Report post Posted December 27, 2010 Mr E34 and I were talking about this the other day...there is something about the "rawness" of the ol m30 which makes it more appealing than even the e34 540i6.I drove a e39 540 i6 once but it was just TOO nice..I am gonna miss it I agree with you there- I always loved the sound of the M30 when I owned my 635csi and 535is- nice throaty sound- even if you are not really gunning it. The 635csi was the car that I loved as a kid- and the noise the M30 made was part of the magic. The 'factory sound' of the M60 and M62 is comparatively mute and is certainly not as 'raw.' Was driving the 8 yesterday and had all the windows down to soak up the sounds- but it was so quiet.... I am not changing because I want to retain originality, but my X3 3.0 probably has a cooler sounding exhaust note... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-343744871.htm another nice one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 intersting sports kit,auto and manual air con...seems to be no end of combinations!....ahh its an imported one speed do etc in miles(non sports wheel to not dissin just sayin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 I like that 535i, quite a good buy it seems. Just a pitty the age of it, 21 years old now... trying to go for things towards the late 90s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 When I finally (or rather ever!) get my project started, it I can get it to look half as nice as the two posted here, I'll be happy. 2010 was a fairly horrid year, 2011 is where it's at for me methinks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) I like that 535i, quite a good buy it seems. Just a pitty the age of it, 21 years old now... trying to go for things towards the late 90s. these are really solid cars.If they havent got any rust theywont get any now.They drive really nicely ,and a manual one is fun (unless you have to do stop start commuting cos the clutch is heavy) and for the money you spend to get them they are good value.The interiors are good quality except for the headlinings,and the door panels Edited January 1, 2011 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) these are really solid cars.If they havent got any rust theywont get any now.They drive really nicely ,and a manual one is fun (unless you have to do stop start commuting cos the clutch is heavy) and for the money you spend to get them they are good value.The interiors are good quality except for the headlinings,and the door panels I agree. I'd still look at buying one regardless of the age, but I use it as a way to stop be from wanting one. Edited January 1, 2011 by E36V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
