benamobob 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Yo guise, thinking of going down to the 'tron to have a look at this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-396504873.htm thoughts? High k's a bad thing?? Edited August 18, 2011 by benamobob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Broken link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benamobob 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 fixed lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 250? It's just broken in haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 I'd assume it would have the infamous shimmy and other steering related issues. 250ks + lowered hmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 I'd rather find an extra $3k and get this fully spec'd E39 540i: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-400675688.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Very nice, Ks are low compared to some 540s i've seen/driven. Could be manually converted easily by someone on here too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 e34 and e39 quite diferent cars...the E34 is a much more "tactile" car.The e39 is a much Nicer car,the e34 will put a grin on yer face Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benamobob 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 So the km's aren't really a problem? is there any any other problems i should look out for other than what E36V8 mentioned? Going down to see it this weekend. While the E39 would be amazing to drive, i really don't like the shape compared to the E34. Manual conversion is definitely on the cards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 Shimmys. Erratic/rough idle usually means intake manifold gaskets OBC warnings referring to rear light clusters are usually a broken loom in the boot Make sure trans is shifting smoothly. Drive it when its cold and listen for a whine. Check for stalling when N selected etc. Look for evidence of coolant leaks in the engine bay. Not much else goes wrong with these cars. Be aware that $5800 is optimistic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 e34 and e39 quite diferent cars...the E34 is a much more "tactile" car.The e39 is a much Nicer car,the e34 will put a grin on yer faceHave to disagree.. the e39 is far superior in every way & shitloads more fun to drive ( read faster lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 also the PCV valve on the back of the intake manifold , smoke on start up , rough idle etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 No doubt the E39 handles and is faster etc but E34 feels alot more like a drivers car. Prefer the E34 mainly because you can get manual box fairly easy, more character with classic bmw looks & driver-centric controls and feels alot better built than e39(less sh*t plastics) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 Yeah Mark! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 Be aware that $5800 is optimistic.+1, this is a very nice example though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted August 19, 2011 No doubt the E39 handles and is faster etc but E34 feels alot more like a drivers car. Prefer the E34 mainly because you can get manual box fairly easy, more character with classic bmw looks & driver-centric controls and feels alot better built than e39(less sh*t plastics) lol Jared...youre just oldskool lmfao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 26, 2011 lol Jared...youre just oldskool lmfaoi must be too..i was surprised that i was not particularly impressed with a e39 540 six speed.When i jumped back into the 535 i expected to be disapointed....i was not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 27, 2011 E34's look better too, don't forget that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2011 theres quite a nice one for $2k current bid . http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-400815371.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 E34's look better too, don't forget that. This. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 agreed, id love a 540i ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
