lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/540i/auction-698378830.htm 290k kms. owner claims 12l/100 around town in Rangiora.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) That 'should' get snapped up quickly at that kind of price as long as it's been looked after Edited February 19, 2014 by Mr2low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Oh, I wish... Is there such a thing as an E34 540i Touring with a manual 'box? If there is, I had best start saving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Oh, I wish... Is there such a thing as an E34 540i Touring with a manual 'box? If there is, I had best start saving! yes mine and with a 4.4L m62 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 On Style 5s too, nice. Would be a bit nervous about 300,000 ks though Sure, with excellent maintenance most engines will go almost forever, but the M6x is a reasonably complex piece of kit and not overly forgiving if it's not been loved. All things considered I'd be terribly tempted were it north of the strait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 There was a black one in Auckland 18 months ago for around $7500-8000 with 180kms on it. Seem to remember Brent said they had a terrible ride. Looks like the company one that used to be next door to me, had a BSxxxx plate from memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 ^ so many plates in its past! ... it had a BBN*** plate at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 "Sold as is where is" - these words usually make me think the seller knows there is some kind of problem but doesn't want to disclose it. Usually puts me off a sale but thats just me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff002 23 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 heaps problem of E39.fsu,telephone,nav,pcv.self leveling,suspension. ps:i hate that cream leatherm,and hard to find black leather replace it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff002 23 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 yes mine and with a 4.4L m62 plus one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff002 23 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/540i/auction-698378830.htm 290k kms. owner claims 12l/100 around town in Rangiora.... lie!cross town about 14.5L/100km Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Not every one has to drive around in shitty Auckland traffic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Nope, they don't but saying you get significantly better round town fuel economy than BMW's stats when the car was new is wayward at best and dishonest at worst. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Prob done lots of highway miles which is always a good thing. Worth a look! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 lie!cross town about 14.5L/100km My fuelly.com average is at 14.6 mostly city driving! (Of course i didn't buy it for the good economy!) same spec as the one in the listing, might even be the same colour! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Same as an e39 M5 around town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 My fuelly.com average is at 14.6 mostly city driving! (Of course i didn't buy it for the good economy!) same spec as the one in the listing, might even be the same colour! You have massive, heavy feet though! To be fair, it wouldn't take a genius to get better economy than you do . I know how oftern you buy tyres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Mines 12, ave speed 50 odd kph. Town and open road. Dont think it's that bad a claim but dont know Rangiora. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Mines 12, ave speed 50 odd kph. Town and open road. Dont think it's that bad a claim but dont know Rangiora. Rangiora still doesnt have any traffic lights, well not last I was there. Thought it would be better than 12 but depends how often they are in Christchurch and sit in traffic. Edited February 20, 2014 by Gaz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Fuel Consumption - MPG - Economy - Efficiency : 8.9L / 18.2L / 12.3L (19 mpg) Range : 569 Km Fuel Tank Capacity : 70 L That's what BMW said when it was new. 8.9L/100 highway, 18.2 city and 12.3 mixed. I'd be lucky to get 15L with mostly city driving in Auckland. If I do half highway, half city I get around 13-14L/100. I'd expect it to be a little less efficient after 14 years. I think a lot of the people who claim very low fuel consumptions with big engines probably don't check how accurate their dash readings are. Doesn't bother me, but saying 12L/100 with town driving sets an unreasonable expectation IMO. Edited February 20, 2014 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 You have massive, heavy feet though! To be fair, it wouldn't take a genius to get better economy than you do . I know how oftern you buy tyres True, but if i was worried about the fuel economy i would drive a 318is... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 True, but if i was worried about the fuel economy i would drive a 318is... Or a 320d... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/540i/auction-698378830.htm 290k kms. owner claims 12l/100 around town in Rangiora.... I'm pretty sure this would have sold by now if it wasn't brown inside! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Or a 320d... I'm thinking i might get a diesel when i grow up!!By the time i get sick of the e39 there should be some seriously good diseasels around for reasonable money, mmmmm torque! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 20, 2014 I'm thinking i might get a diesel when i grow up!! By the time i get sick of the e39 there should be some seriously good diseasels around for reasonable money, mmmmm torque! Not just torque... The 330d can be readily tuned for over 300bhp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
