byza213 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) seen one i really like , ive had two e34s in the past anything i should look out for when i go view it ? looks really tidy and well looked after its got something like 299000 basically thinking of keeping it for a few years Edited January 24, 2013 by e34play Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 What motor and box? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 What motor and box? 1995 2l ..not m20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 136 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 If its a Jap Import one they often have that annoying Jatco automatic. The Engine is no power house and tends to chew up a bit of gas to get moving, I'd suggest going for the 525i model, it probably uses less fuel despite being bigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 avoid a 520i at all costs if its an automatic. My Touring was a 520i originally. i have never driven a slower BMW yet was one of the thirstiest. if its a manual, maybe, but you'd have to nanna drive it to get the economy of a 2.5L which is more suited to the bodysize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) i understand this i used to own a 520i , i may consider doing a swap if the engine decides to die its not a Japanese import , was imported from germany? Edited January 24, 2013 by e34play Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 I dont know why you would want to keep a 520i for years but nothing wrong with higher km cars as long they check out. In my experience with high k E34's is the engines are usually good but suspension components have always needed attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 i just like the look of the car ovrrall i think thats why http://www.trademe.co.nz/555521047 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Beautiful colour and mint wheels. Looks real tidy too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Beautiful colour and mint wheels. Looks real tidy too! yea man my thoughts exactly !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 wheels alone are worth $1000. these individual cars are nicely spec'd they normally have the better ZF 5 speed auto trans. they run a simpiler wiring loom . dash cluster pixels always fail. they run the later seimens electrics on the engine so good donar car for a e36 328i engine looks good , but like said above check the suspension stuff . shocks , ball joints ,bushes etc. the 520i have a lighter rear diff set subframe setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 .... good donar car for a e36 328i engine... ... or an M62, by the looks of your race car info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nipe 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 The rears look to be same size as the front wheels, so no staggered m parallels here, might be knock offs too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 thought about that .. will be checking it out this afternoon see how it goes ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 wheels alone are worth $1000. these individual cars are nicely spec'd they normally have the better ZF 5 speed auto trans. they run a simpiler wiring loom . dash cluster pixels always fail. they run the later seimens electrics on the engine so good donar car for a e36 328i engine looks good , but like said above check the suspension stuff . shocks , ball joints ,bushes etc. the 520i have a lighter rear diff set subframe setup. cheers for this Brent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 136 Report post Posted January 26, 2013 What about this one? at least its a manual 525i http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-556217846.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 What about this one? at least its a manual 525i http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-556217846.htm crazy i just saw this one .. i might go view this week ..manual would be nice esp in 2.5 and not m20 looks pretty tidy and price not to bad ..wonder what interior... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 136 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 crazy i just saw this one .. i might go view this week ..manual would be nice esp in 2.5 and not m20 looks pretty tidy and price not to bad ..wonder what interior... Yes, the E34 is a tad too heavy for the poor ole M20 imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 Yes, the E34 is a tad too heavy for the poor ole M20 imo There was always the 518i My mate put one in the Demo derby and it did awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
