e39 535i with three pedals

[SmithyInWelly 212]

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).

[BM WORLD 1283]

buy it >>

swap out the tiny 3.5l and swap in a 4.4L ,

job done

[treone 648]

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!

[Michael. 2313]

Thats so cool. Nice project for someone. 

[Young Thrash Driver 1020]

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

[Eagle 1662]

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.

 

[Herbmiester 925]

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.

[Allanw 1071]

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!

[treone 648]

Its been 'withdrawn from sale'. Anyone here buy it?

@SmithyInWelly? @Herbmiester?

[zero 1162]

Was this a 5 speed or a 6 speed?

[BM WORLD 1283]

1 minute ago, zero said:

Was this a 5 speed or a 6 speed?

these are 5spd ,

[SmithyInWelly 212]

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).

[zero 1162]

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.

[treone 648]

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

[Olaf 3317]

^^ This!

[BM WORLD 1283]

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

[Herbmiester 925]

No I didn't buy it. I am still thinking of a another E36 coupe though.