qube 3570 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1556583922 Dont sleep boys and girls, wont last long at this price. low kms and manual 535i in red.. cant go wrong 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Looks very reasonable for the price (needs those photos). No doubt you could sink a few more grand into the probably worn suspension etc but it should be a nice example after that Cloth seats (esp worn) and UK import don't do it for me personally. Id say the odo reading is in miles not km's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 seems you are correct about kms vs miles. but even at 230odd kms its not ridiculously high and we all know the big six engine is good for it. seats can be easily changed (just a matter of being patient for leather ones to come up) VINWBAHD12090BF01368 Type CodeHD12 E SeriesE34 () Series5 TypeLIM Model535I (EUR) SteeringRL Doors4 EngineM30 Displacement3.50 Power155 DriveHECK TransmissionMECH ColourBRILLANTROT (308) Upholstery(0279) Prod. Date1990-04-19 Vehicle options L812ANational version Great Britain S200Awithout catalytic converter S209ADifferential lock 25% S226ASports suspension settings S291ABMW LA wheel, cross spoke, 2-section S335M TECHNIC SPORTPAKET S401ALift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S428AWarning triangle and first aid kit S481ASports seat S498AHeadrests, rear, mechanically adjustable S500AHeadlight wipe/wash/Intensive cleaning S571AReinforced power supply S708AM sports steering wheel leather S850ADummy-SALAPA S869ARadio, factory prep. for ZG/ZZ S925ADummy-SALAPA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH 45 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Still a very good buy even with over 230k km's, will be interesting to see the interior condition. A lot looks to be better condition than the other red 535i for sale at the same price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Yeah the mileage is nothing. Never owned a M30 under 300,000. Anything thing can be fixed for $, seats would set you back at least $500 + probably need recon of some sorts. IMO E34's are good cars to sink money into as good ones are increasing value and are fairly cheap to get up standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH 45 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Just now, Eagle said: Yeah the mileage is nothing. Never owned a M30 under 300,000. Anything thing can be fixed for $, seats would set you back at least $500 + probably need recon of some sorts. IMO E34's are good cars to sink money into as good ones are increasing value and are fairly cheap to get up standard. Sports seats for $500+, wow I got a very good deal on mine then. Paid less than $300, one of the best things I have purchased for my car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Seems to be the average price asking price for respectable condition ones, usually includes the rears too and maybe door cards. BBS's on the car are in desperate of repair, i dont think ive seen wheel bolts that rusty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLACK DORIS 9 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Was this the same e34 from the Welly meet circa 5 years ago? From memory, we met by Chocolate Fish Cafe, did a little drive around the bay and took some pics of the cars. If this is the same car, it was very nice in person... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 I think I looked at buying this car before this guy. Was nice back then. Great cars. Motors are cheap. Check the sync-roes for 3rd gear. Mine are average at high rpm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH 45 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 He has added more photos now, definitely a bit rough around the edges but for the money still a good buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 I recall this being for sale a few years ago. I think the owner also had a 1UZ 540i at the time. Its good value, even with the cosmetic issues. Would tidy up well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 Faded paint, rust, keyed and failed clearcoat to me point to a full exterior respray. Add the the rims and interior restore its wouldn't be cheap unless you could do all or most of the work yourself. Then you got engine, suspension and transmission which will probably need some love it one way or another, I like E34's but Id rather pay a few k more for a better one tbh 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
