Mark 178 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Hey all, Don't want to do this... but have an opportunity to get hold of my dream BMW, so sacrifices must be made! 1990 BMW 535iSE (build date 1988) 5 speed manual 128,000 k's (genuine) Black leather Full toolkit OBC Heated seats and electric driver's side lumbar adjustment Factory alarm New Sony stereo (amber orange backlight to match speedo etc, will give original Blaupunkt to new owner too) 17" Style 5's with pretty much brand new Pirelli P-Zero’s on front and barely worn Dunlop Sportmaxx on the rear New VTNZ warrant Jan ‘14 Maintenance: Water pump / thermostat / all cooling and radiator hoses replaced New battery New fuel filter New spark plugs Regularly serviced (last service Dec ’13) Car is in exceptional condition for age (doubt you’ll find another example with just 128,000 k’s and in manual), but bear in mind it’s 25 years old so there are a few things that need doing: - Blower fan only works on speeds 3 and 4, sword resistor needs replacing or repairing. - WOF inspector noted that the rear trailing arm bushes may need replacing in near future. - Paintwork is original and very good, some stone chipping and light scratches. But looks amazing from three feet away. - Has typical wiper rack issue with E34’s where the wiper arms contact the edge of the bonnet. Matt has had success with adjusting the wiper arms on his so might give that a go first. - Wheels could use a refurb if you’re fussy. Throwing it up here first because I’ve had PM’s in the past from people wanting to know if I’d sell the car. Well, here’s your chance! Asking $7000 ono. PM me for further details or contact info if you wish to chat. Edited January 15, 2014 by _Mark_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 I never thought id want an e34, but this thing is rad dude! Glws!!What are you upgrading to? M5? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Lols - that was my thoughts too Tyler, like if this gem is what you're selling, then what you're buying must be unreal......... GLWS.......beautiful car!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Good to see this tidy old beast again. GLWS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 492 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Looks new! But no a\c... Shocking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Very nice car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Oh wow. Someone is going to get a deal. If only I was allowed another car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for the kind comments guys, it's a bloody nice car and a shame to sell... Looks new! But no a\c... Shocking Yes, UK import when very new ... not sure if tourist delivery vehicle (has a km/h speedo) or what, but obviously no air con because of the cooler climate in the mother country. I only drive it in nice weather with the windows down and sunroof open anyway so has never bothered me. What are you upgrading to? M5? Not quite, but to me it's pretty close in terms of sentimental value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 ooooo, such a mystery... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Have bought the other car, so now on Trademe. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=686149967&ed=true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 492 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Pics of the new purchase? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted January 16, 2014 I already have few pics of his new car, seems like mark wants to keep it a mystery....mark you should have asked for more on trademe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted January 16, 2014 do tell more !!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Had a "discussion" with some moron who decided to get all "keyboard warrior" on it and ruin my auction with his petty obsession about what counts as low kilometres. Heres hoping genuine buyers will look past the rubbish. BTW happy to negotiate price with BS members. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Your cluster is obviously not genuine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks for your support little bro. As youve read in the questions, the speedo may have been swapped (If it was originally sold in Germany then it hasnt been). But the odo reading is genuine as that cant be tampered with. Edited January 19, 2014 by _Mark_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 492 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Just read the Q&A. Well done on keeping your temper! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 I was being sarcastic. Not sure what tells anyone it's not genuine. 8000km per year till registered here in NZ isn't exactly a suspicious milage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Seems fine to me but you could take out the cluster and take a picture of the coding plug(should have the 7 digits on your VIN on it) if you really wanted too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 ^Fantastic advice. Thank you. But What a rigmarole to just appease one guy who wasnt going to buy the car anyway haha! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Be aimed more at potential buyers who might be put off by it like you mentioned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 474 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Great looking car, if I could think of an excuse, I probably would. However, a new baby in 2+ weeks and 5 cars in the driveway say no. Didn't these things have a "tamper" dot on the speedo, or am I remembering a fallacy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 they do but that's not enough for some obviously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 They suppose to have them iirc but Ive yet to see a tamper dot come on in an E34 even after swapping coding plugs and clusters around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 yes and its possible to reprogram them with whatever you like too. how do you think they do it if your cluster dies and you get the dealership to put a new one in, it doesnt start at zero again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
