SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted July 27, 2017 Given it's rarity $6k doesn't seem to bad an ask from a dealer: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1380806142.htm Interesting spec, and seems to be in fair condition for it's age - I'd say it'll find a home reasonably quickly (but no, not mine lol). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1282 Report post Posted July 27, 2017 buy it >> swap out the tiny 3.5l and swap in a 4.4L , job done 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 644 Report post Posted July 27, 2017 I remember when they had it on their yard back in '07. Had a look at it and it was mint. They wouldn't let me test drive it though, so didn't actually drive it. I ended up buying a 1997 NZ new 535i cos from memory I think this was close to $30k! Used to see it parked behind parliament all the time. These 'lil' V8's are awesome - and I think with a manual box will be a pretty cool, fun drive. As they say - a lot of car for not a lot of money! Buy it, drive it, enjoy it, then do what @BM WORLD says - drop in a 4.4l! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 27, 2017 Thats so cool. Nice project for someone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 The dealers website says 5K Who isn't busy tomorrow? Could be a rare opportunity to drive a manual E39, even if it has squishy wheels and suspension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1659 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Haven't driven a 3.5L manual but the couple of autos ive driven were lackbuster, only difference i felt compared to the M54 3L was reduced torque availability. 4.4L would be mandatory unless you dropping in something special. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 922 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Looked at it yesterday. Tidy but the 3.5 V8 puts me off. Would almost be better as a 6. I don't like the steering feel in the V8 E39s, the rack and pinion setup in the 6 cyl cars is definitely better. Might have drive of it today. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 ahhh, the 535i. Sound, Fuel consumption and expenses of a 540i Speed of a 530i. Nearly. I suspect too, the manual box livens it up a lot though. Again, our manual M54 525i is like night and day, compared to an auto 525i. I'd pick a manual 525i over an auto 530i even (again , but I have 3 cars, all manual now). Plus, upgrading properly from a 2.5 to 3.0 is easier/cheaper than doing a manual conversion properly. If anyone wants to pay over the odds for a manual E39, they can have ours for $5K I'll even throw in $$$ worth of brand new DMF and clutch kit etc, that it doesn't need yet! At least ours has some options... but not as tidy as that one - poor thing - ravaged by being the taxi for 3 little boys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 644 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Its been 'withdrawn from sale'. Anyone here buy it? @SmithyInWelly? @Herbmiester? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Was this a 5 speed or a 6 speed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1282 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, zero said: Was this a 5 speed or a 6 speed? these are 5spd , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 51 minutes ago, treone said: Its been 'withdrawn from sale'. Anyone here buy it? @SmithyInWelly? @Herbmiester? Not guilty your honour... though I am now "officially" in the market for a new DD - after having a wee altercation with a biddy in a Corolla going up Haywards (her fault). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, BM WORLD said: these are 5spd , Ahhh, just a zf 310z then. It might struggle with a m62b44 in front of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 644 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, SmithyInWelly said: Not guilty your honour... though I am now "officially" in the market for a new DD - Is the 540i msprt still for sale? - if so grab it quick! here you go just to make it easier Edited August 1, 2017 by treone 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3308 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 ^^ This! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1282 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, zero said: Ahhh, just a zf 310z then. It might struggle with a m62b44 in front of it. I ran a m62b44 with one in one of my e34 540i as seen here Edited August 2, 2017 by BM WORLD 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 922 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 No I didn't buy it. I am still thinking of a another E36 coupe though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites