Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=370009627 1994 ('95 Regd) NZ new 540 iS Six speed manual Techno Violet with full grey electric Recaro interior 4.0L V8 (M60 - good for 286BHP out of the factory) 418,000km (yes, that's 400 plus! Original motor and still with great compression) - planned to drop in an M62 if the original donk ever started to slow down, but it hasn't yet!) 3.15 Ratio LSD New Carbon Kevlar Clutch with lightened flywheel in 2010 (Autoclutch Auckland) Gearbox opened checked and flushed recently Full Service History (incl all receipts for work and original sale receipt) H&R E34 springs Bilstein Sport shocks Uprated, heavy duty swaybars front and rear 18" M-Parallel wheels, staggered 8" front and 9" rear Nice burbly remus-esque exhaust New WOF and just serviced Items recently replaced: Brake master cylinder Radiator reservoir Fuel pump Clutch master and slave cylinders Both rocker cover gaskets Rear dogbones there's more - will add later Original Business RDS headunit and 6 CD boot stacker (complete with 2 cartridges) Something like 8 speakers too Auto dipping reversing passenger side mirror ASC-T Traction control etc etc I am selling my pride and joy. Necessity and growing kids mean a change of vehicle is called for. I love this car and it has been very good to me. I have used it as my daily and thrashed it at more than half a dozen track days over the three years I have owned it. It goes VERY well. On the flipside it is a compliant ride and returns pretty reasonable fuel consumption for the size of the car. Paint is not mint, but tidy considering the age. By way of background the 540is is a very limited run BMW. Only 250 were ever made in RHD and by our count only around a dozen reached NZ as new cars in the '90s. I'm listing it here before it goes on trademe. No bullshit please. If you wish to discuss, try me on 021 2288 567. I can probably make arrangements for the car to be in Auckland at some stage in the near future too. Negotiable. Taking offers Cheers Simon Edited May 2, 2011 by Simon* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 Nooooo! Don't dooo eet! It better stay in Bimmersport hands, this car is legendary and I havent even seen it in the flesh!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 I have driven this car. Goes very well! Good luck with your regretful sale Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 Best of luck with the sale Si. This car to me is my first standout memory of BS when I joined, awesome car in person and one that has been used in a way that they all should be treated. If only I could convince Dad to buy it as a race car tow car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 Awesome car! Can't believe your selling it Simon! GLWS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 nice car . shows testiment to the build quality of these e34's incl the pretty much sealed for life M60 v8 engines (if maintained) good luck with the sale i am sure you will miss it . what are you going to replace it with (hope nothing to dull) you should have done the m62 swap just for fun , i am very happy with the results of my one its a pity they never came with a 4.4L from new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 I love these e34's. We used to have a 530i, the v8. So nice! Dont sell it simon, put the kids in the boot? haha Good luck! worth every penny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted March 2, 2011 Really wish I was in a position to buy this. Hope like hell that it stays in the bimmersport family. Good luck with the Sale Simon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 5, 2011 Weekend bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1531 Report post Posted March 5, 2011 Good luck with the sale Simon. I just parted company with mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Listed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Wow, i was surprised to see this thread! I can vouch for this being a fantastic and very quick car also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 2, 2011 Relisted http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=365750747 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRacin 44 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I can vouch for this been a kick ass track car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey what size tyres are you running? Did you have to roll the guards or anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Hey what size tyres are you running? Did you have to roll the guards or anything? 235/40 front and 265/35 rears. Nope to rolling the guards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 235/40 front and 265/35 rears. Nope to rolling the guardsarn't e34's great 265 tyres in the rear with out any mods.had similer size on my old alpina kited up one , but it had 255 on the rear on 10" rims which looked a bit pinched in , should have had 265 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRacin 44 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 arn't e34's great 265 tyres in the rear with out any mods. had similer size on my old alpina kited up one , but it had 255 on the rear on 10" rims which looked a bit pinched in , should have had 265 Cool! Thats some big tyres alright. I have picked up some m pars and strangley pretty much making it look like a twin to your 540is! Mags came with two 245/45/18's which are too tall to use, so looking at what tyres to get. I noticed that the factory e34 mpars where fitted with 245x40x18's all round, so was thinking to just get them all round, but staggering the wheels may be an option now knowing bigger fits on the rear. Do you think 245's will be alight on the front? Good luck with the sale, have you had much genuine interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Cool! Thats some big tyres alright. I have picked up some m pars and strangley pretty much making it look like a twin to your 540is! Mags came with two 245/45/18's which are too tall to use, so looking at what tyres to get. I noticed that the factory e34 mpars where fitted with 245x40x18's all round, so was thinking to just get them all round, but staggering the wheels may be an option now knowing bigger fits on the rear. Do you think 245's will be alight on the front? Good luck with the sale, have you had much genuine interest? http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/wheels_upgrade.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Bumpage Closing again tonight. Someone make me a silly offer http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=370009627 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 What the hell's wrong with ya Simon? That Caldina is to die for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 2, 2011 It's just too much car for me mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 19, 2011 Semi-ridiculous offers will be entertained Bump http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=375827775 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Gone She's off to Christchurch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) What are you replacing it with Simon? Don't worry, just saw on FB Edited June 1, 2011 by AJ_D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRacin 44 Report post Posted June 17, 2011 What are you replacing it with Simon? Don't worry, just saw on FB New owner on bimmersport? So both the e34 540is technoviolets are in shakey town now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
