MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 For those who want a bargain..http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-701795732.htm However repair costs would weigh up.. could be something simple though? Potentially... (Mmm doubting myself now) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Sounds like it will need trans surgery/rebuild/replace or it could just need the valve body serviced. My guess is that they've been told what needs doing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 If someone bought this I could sell them the 2003 E39 6 speed manual gearbox, driveshaft etc I have. They could have something quite fun to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 bought a 2000 540i genuine msport off TM for my sister late last year for $5k. Not seeing the "bargain" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Sounds like it will need trans surgery/rebuild/replace or it could just need the valve body serviced. My guess is that they've been told what needs doing... Yeah... manual conversion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 bought a 2000 540i genuine msport off TM for my sister late last year for $5k. Not seeing the "bargain" Guess you got the true bargain then.. Just going with what is market price for that cond+ks Maybe it would be alright if someone wanted to convert, wouldn't be outlaying the higher costs of a working 540i with the same milage to then spend a few extra to convert. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 If I had the money I would be buying Blue's 540i. Less money, and while it has more kms it has better (full) history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 If I had the money I would be buying Blue's 540i. Less money, and while it has more kms it has better (full) history. If only it was in an E39 body... It is a pretty awesome example of a E34 though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 If only it was in an E39 body... It is a pretty awesome example of a E34 though! True... I'm a bit old-fashioned and like the older cars. May have a look at a ratty E28 this week... The E39 - I'm not a fan of the 19s on that one. It raises suspicions (for me) regarding how the owner regarded ownership - 18s, OK. 19s are too big. This doesn't mean it has had a less-than-perfect life, just that I'd look harder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 True... I'm a bit old-fashioned and like the older cars. May have a look at a ratty E28 this week... The E39 - I'm not a fan of the 19s on that one. It raises suspicions (for me) regarding how the owner regarded ownership - 18s, OK. 19s are too big. This doesn't mean it has had a less-than-perfect life, just that I'd look harder. Used the same theory when I looked at my 540i "it's on bmw 17's it's good!" However I would trade up the 17's for a set of 19's any day mmm on a better thought maybe 18's would be be more suited.. Will weigh it up when It's time to purchase new rims. It's on the to do list along with everything else... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 2, 2014 Used the same theory when I looked at my 540i "it's on bmw 17's it's good!" However I would trade up the 17's for a set of 19's any day mmm on a better thought maybe 18's would be be more suited.. Will weigh it up when It's time to purchase new rims. It's on the to do list along with everything else... New rims tends to coincide with replacement tyres being required! Good 19s may look fine, but 18s will ride better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 19" rims on older vehicles = "I wear my cap backwards........" 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 19" rims on older vehicles = "I wear my cap backwards........" I sincerely doubt Amber-Leigh would do that! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 I sincerely doubt Amber-Leigh would do that! Haha! That would be a good laugh, I must admit. I love a nice looking set of rims on a car, for me it gives a big draw to it. But after googling and comparing the sizes, I think 18 will do just fine, but until then I will clean up my current ones (paint peeling etc) Plus I have brand new tyres on mine.. Might be a while then (or I could sell current..?) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 5, 2014 bought a 2000 540i genuine msport off TM for my sister late last year for $5k. Not seeing the "bargain" Cant see any bargain there either. He'll either get an idiot or a reality check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 5, 2014 Sorry, thought it could be helpful for someone. Plus an asking price is not generally what you offer - if I offered $3500 and it got accepted, well then it does potentially become a bargain, or is that still a rip to you guys? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted March 5, 2014 Cheapest part of v8 e39 ownership is usually the purchase price. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MISS BM 712 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 Cheapest part of v8 e39 ownership is usually the purchase price. Cant help but agree with you there... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
