kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 my question would be, what did BMW AG call them? that is the question that matters.I can assure you that my 1990 535 motorsport was called a 535is in both the documentation that came with the car and the registration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 To be honest who gives a f**k what it is or isn't. I might go buy an AMG badge and stick it on the 540 and I'll ask vtnz to make sure that when it gets relicensed it says bmw 540 AMG, this is an amazing car although I wouldn't spend that on it I'm sure someone will. I'll get back on my fence now 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Now that's funny!!!! I think the glue fumes from sticking on that AMG badge might be starting to get to ya dude, cos I see lots of merit in your revinning it as a E39 540is auto...........now THAT is sooooooooooooo gonna be rarer than rocking horse poos........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Well it has no badge so i could rename what ever I wanted could have a 540 m5 or I could make a 544i badge and have the only 544i in the world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1659 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Using "iS" just makes it easier to ID how its spec'd, don't see the problem. Like the 318is, 325is, 535is etc they are all cars that have certain options the came std. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Damn but it'd be rather sad having to use the terms 318is & 540is in the same breathe wouldn't it..........?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Well it has no badge so i could rename what ever I wanted could have a 540 m5 or I could make a 544i badge and have the only 544i in the world Yes, you can badge it whatever you want. Still doesnt make it anything other than the 540i it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rumblefish 3 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Yes, you can badge it whatever you want. Still doesnt make it anything other than the 540i it is. It has nothing to do with the badge, or opinions - they are in fact a model, albeit a model determined by the options they were ordered with, a 6 Speed Manual, M5 Body Kit, MTech Suspension, Sports Seats and Sports Steering Wheel - the model was called a 540IS...12 of these cars were sold new in NZ, and the cars were registered, by BMW NZ, from new as a 540IS – Whatever you think, It's a fact, and opinions don't change facts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 It has nothing to do with the badge, or opinions - they are in fact a model, albeit a model determined by the options they were ordered with, a 6 Speed Manual, M5 Body Kit, MTech Suspension, Sports Seats and Sports Steering Wheel - the model was called a 540IS...12 of these cars were sold new in NZ, and the cars were registered, by BMW NZ, from new as a 540IS – Whatever you think, It's a fact, and opinions don't change facts. just FYI, i was not arguing the fact that the 540iS is a model, i was arguing that sticking an M5 or 544i badge on a 540i doesnt make it anything different. In saying that though, Yes, the cars were indeed registered as a 540iS, but its a well known fact that when first registering a car you can put almost anything on the rego label. Doesnt mean it is one. Its like when people register cars as 540iA.... because its an auto. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Some twat at BMW first registered my car as "BMW M3COUPE 3.2 M3COUPE 3.2" and now VTNZ won't change it to something more sensible. Sometimes I wonder what goes on inside people's heads. .That model description suggests your car is an import to me and not NZ new?VTNZ can't change the description, but some twat at BMW could, if you asked them nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michhod 26 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) I must of course, apologise to rjfl. His Avis Blue e34 is magnificent in every way and is worth every penny...good luck with the auction Edited February 15, 2014 by michhod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 474 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Some twat at BMW first registered my car as "BMW M3COUPE 3.2 M3COUPE 3.2" and now VTNZ won't change it to something more sensible. Sometimes I wonder what goes on inside people's heads. What's on the tag is irrelevant if you have the chassis number and know what it originally came equipped with. And since you can up-spec with factory parts the VIN can't really give you the complete picture either. I have a 325iQW, it's very rare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 474 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 "Quick Wheels"? That's better than what I'd come up with. Can't change it either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 my favourite are the "BMW 318i M3" that come in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 A friend has an altezza that he imported in 09. And due to a paperwork mix up it was registered as a 2001 toyota homebuilt trailer. Took 9 months to get fixed and was only corrected because he argued the right to pay trailer registration fees 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 my favourite are the "BMW 318i M3" that come in Specially the auto versions.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrDevine 14 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 I miss my E34, this could be a good rebound option. If it's as mint, it's worth the money. Less hassle than an M5 and just as interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 I miss my E34, this could be a good rebound option. If it's as mint, it's worth the money. Less hassle than an M5 and just as interesting. When I saw it was was as good as new.At that time it woulda been the cleanest e34 in NZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 A friend has an altezza that he imported in 09. And due to a paperwork mix up it was registered as a 2001 toyota homebuilt trailer. Took 9 months to get fixed and was only corrected because he argued the right to pay trailer registration fees Somebody buy this man a beer. Funny how these people can pull finger when it means they start loosing out on a little bit of coin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
