WTB: E39 540i motorsport

[Dr. M 10]

As above, must be genuine motorsport. 

Steptronic OK, preferably newer than 2000.

Don't mind >200kms if well maintained. 

Willing to travel nationwide. 

Thanks

[Gabe79 410]

Should be a good time for these, a nice example sold here recently for a bargain of a price... 

 

Have you seen what's on Trademe now, there isn't much, but this looks nice:

 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1412394223.htm

[Lucan 196]

Might sell mine for the right price, whats your budget?

[Dr. M 10]

Yea it does seem like a good time to buy one. I liked the one that sold here; wasn't in the market at the time though.

Off to see the red one this week.

Thanks Lucan, looking to spend less than $5k. Let me know.

[SmithyInWelly 212]

6 hours ago, Gabe79 said:

Have you seen what's on Trademe now, there isn't much, but this looks nice:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1412394223.htm

Is this the one that was FS in Palmy a couple of months ago? For around $5 if I recall correctly?

[Gabe79 410]

2 minutes ago, SmithyInWelly said:

Is this the one that was FS in Palmy a couple of months ago? For around $5 if I recall correctly?

No, it was this one which another forum member bought for what I can only guess is a steal.

 

 

Edited September 11, 2017 by Gabe79

[SmithyInWelly 212]

20 minutes ago, Gabe79 said:

No, it was this one which another forum member bought for what I can only guess is a steal

 

I meant the rouge one in the TM link ;-) 

[Gabe79 410]

21 minutes ago, SmithyInWelly said:

I meant the rouge one in the TM link ;-) 

Oh my bad. Dunno the source of that one. I just found that link today.

[SmithyInWelly 212]

I remember seeing it when I was considering options a couple of months back... I like that it's not silver/black and that interior could grow on you - after you've been violently ill once or twice lol 

[Gabe79 410]

That interior is quite something. I agree there. 

[Dr. M 10]

Also considering a E39 525i or 530i M-sport if a good 540i doesn't come along, reckon they'd do instead? Gabriel are you pretty happy with yours?

[Gabe79 410]

Just now, Dr. M said:

Also considering a E39 525i or 530i M-sport if a good 540i doesn't come along, reckon they'd do instead? Gabriel are you pretty happy with yours?

I do like mine. I got it to learn to work on cars and it's been great for that. ?

Edit: in your position is look at these. 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1413385335

and

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1409511266

preference to the Touring for me.

might be worthwhile looking at a 330i too. Some good examples on trademe right now.

Edited September 11, 2017 by Gabe79

[Lucan 196]

Ooo the old 530i vs 540i debate, has been covered alot in the past.

Having had a 530i previously I do prefer the 540i - exhaust note is nicer and accelerates/pulls better. Fuel efficiency is an issue (short, low speed commutes for me).

[Gabe79 410]

33 minutes ago, Lucan said:

Ooo the old 530i vs 540i debate, has been covered alot in the past.

Having had a 530i previously I do prefer the 540i - exhaust note is nicer and accelerates/pulls better. Fuel efficiency is an issue (short, low speed commutes for me).

It isn't really a debate for me at all. I have watched hundreds of videos on the I6. It's the only engine I know. I'd have to start from scratch for the V8. Mind, I'll learn a new engine when I get an e39 m5 someday. ?

[Olaf 3317]

I thought the main difference in the e39 for 530-540, was (apart from the V8 differences) was in the steering.  Rack and Pinion (530), Recirc Ball (540).  Changes the steering feel between them.  Is this correct, or a misconception on my part?

I understand the e60 has a rack regardless of power unit.  

[hotwire 352]

Yes to the E39. Makes the six steering more precise. Dunno on the E60

[Olaf 3317]

7 hours ago, hotwire said:

Yes to the E39. Makes the six steering more precise. Dunno on the E60

my 545i has a rack.  "nice rack!" 

[allan 295]

What about the extra 60 odd kgs being lugged around for the want of two more cylinder. etc . not a far comparison E39, E60 two different beast's

Edited September 12, 2017 by allan

[hqstu 780]

Having both a 6 and an 8, the 530 is a very very fine car, and just easier etc as a daily, nimble, grunty enough, bit more fuel efficient, same creature comforts, etc etc.  If I was in a position where I had to go down to one car, it would be a very difficult choice but I fear the 530 would win out all round (except for the badge)... I'd be looking at that nice blue individual 530 on Mpars and beating him down on price (after a thorough inspection...).

[NZ BMW 368]

22 hours ago, Olaf said:

I thought the main difference in the e39 for 530-540, was (apart from the V8 differences) was in the steering.  Rack and Pinion (530), Recirc Ball (540).  Changes the steering feel between them.  Is this correct, or a misconception on my part?

I understand the e60 has a rack regardless of power unit.  

I believe the 530i also had aluminium suspension components as opposed to the heavier steel ones in the 540i.

I got rid of my 530i in early 2014, it was an excellent car I'd happily have another. 

[dirtydoogle 383]

The 540 has aluminium suspension components 

I love 540s.  I don't find the steering an issue personally as they're not exactly a proper sport car  

I want to get another 540 in the future but only want a manual one 

[aja540i 1906]

People who have decided to settle for the straight six always drag out the old steering comparison!!  It's not enough of a difference to ruin the V8 ownership experience, the noise and the torque more than make up for it, the fuel bills however......

[Young Thrash Driver 1020]

Decided to settle for?!?! Mate, I prefer the straight six

It's one of those things, you have to test drive both as they are quite different and so you have to find which suits you better. We can probably all agree the 535i V8 is crap tho

[dirtydoogle 383]

I need to compensate so I love the 8

[Dr. M 10]

Had to be an 8 for me in the end....picked up this one last night. Not a motorsport but much too tidy to walk away from.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1416212371