MD13 492 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 e34 Not a fan of wrong side drive though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 592 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) http://arrowtoys.co.nz/view/302/bmw-m5-e34 Cool car. I remember seeing this for sale in ~2017. What's interesting is when I ran the VIN in a decoder it came back as Diamant-Schwarz so I wonder if it was resprayed Mauritius Blau. Edited January 13, 2022 by Kees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 I'm not a fan of the awful different colour body kit and the adjustable suspension. If that is the factory body kit, then it's awful because it's the wrong colour, strange. When I ran the vin the production date came back as 1988. Strange? Also, we're these really made in GB? VIN WBSHD910X02899702 Code / Type E34 / HD91 Vehicle History Get a car report instantly! Chassis Sedan (4 Doors) Market Europe (left Steering) Engine S38 (3.60 l / 232 kW) Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Transmission manual Color Diamant-schwarz (181) Upholstery (0322) Manufacturer M GmbH / Oxford, Great Britain Mileage Show mileage of this vehicle Production Date 1988-10-22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 751 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 Heard a rumour that this has been re-shelled which might explain things - '93 M5 should have the 3.8 engine too. bimmer.work has been giving some rather odd results lately for VIN checks too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, topnotchrally said: I'm not a fan of the awful different colour body kit and the adjustable suspension. If that is the factory body kit, then it's awful because it's the wrong colour, strange. Two tone is a factory style (even if this car has been painted), and i think it looks quite smart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, balancerider said: '93 M5 should have the 3.8 engine too. not if it is a USA spec LHD car, which it could be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 Shame it's had so many non original changes. Even headlights have something going on? Interior appears to have about 4 different trim colours, kind of concerning as things like that suggest it's been 'bitsed' together to make one car. Certainly potential but for the money a prospective buyer would need to thoroughly inspect it before hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 Yeah, not enough boot space for me, "needs" to be a touring!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 751 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, lord_jagganath said: not if it is a USA spec LHD car, which it could be. HD91 is the ECE build for E34 M5, HD93 was the US car (only built ‘90-‘93 as well) https://bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=12 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1282 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Michael. said: Shame it's had so many non original changes. Even headlights have something going on? Interior appears to have about 4 different trim colours, kind of concerning as things like that suggest it's been 'bitsed' together to make one car. Certainly potential but for the money a prospective buyer would need to thoroughly inspect it before hand. i think seats etc from my 3.8 wreck i had a few years ago 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 12 hours ago, KwS said: Two tone is a factory style (even if this car has been painted), and i think it looks quite smart. Interesting to know that was a factory detail. I'm still not a fan but at least it is OEM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 The fact that he’s put “questions won’t be answered on this forum” make it look even more suspect to me. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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SmithyInWelly 212 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 Whenever a seller won't respond to q's within T/Me it's a massive red flag... for a car like this it's even massiver. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted January 13, 2022 For comparison... you could buy this and import it for less than $55,000, if you can tolerate LHD. Only 111,000 kms. https://www.kijijiautos.ca/cars/bmw/m5/used/#vip=23726794 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2068 Report post Posted January 14, 2022 Being a US model I find it odd that its speedo is in KPH. So it's mileage could be anything if it was swapped in Japan before being complied here. Decoding E34 chassis numbers does not work too well BTW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balancerider 751 Report post Posted January 14, 2022 2 hours ago, topnotchrally said: https://www.kijijiautos.ca/cars/bmw/m5/used/#vip=23726794 Alberta car = certain to be rusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twistee 451 Report post Posted January 14, 2022 If you were going to buy a wonky M5 may as well get one that's been converted to RHD for a lot less. https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1989-bmw-e34-m5 This one sold in December in Sydney for AU$37,000. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted January 15, 2022 When looking at that E34 it strikes me that design hasn't really progressed that far in 30 years but materials and electronics is wildly different. If I wanted an E34 for 55 grand I would build my own, possibly in the spirit of an Alpina B5. My late night musings while waiting for BBQ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 922 Report post Posted January 16, 2022 LHD and questionable past really put me off. Prefer my 540is even though its not as fast or potentially desirable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2068 Report post Posted January 16, 2022 16 hours ago, GorGasm said: When looking at that E34 it strikes me that design hasn't really progressed that far in 30 years but materials and electronics is wildly different. If I wanted an E34 for 55 grand I would build my own, possibly in the spirit of an Alpina B5. My late night musings while waiting for BBQ. B10 Turbo is what you want. But just a little more than 55k. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted February 10, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 2:36 PM, balancerider said: Alberta car = certain to be rusty I can't resist. Right.... a 32 year old car with 111k kms on it.... I'm sure it's been driving in the winter..... NOT! Also, it's very, very cold in Alberta, so cold they don't use salt on the roads, just sand, so even if it was driven it hasn't been exposed to salt. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) ICYMI seller has lowered his expectation to nearly realistic levels...$40k... I think it was $55 before. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m5/listing/3423355981 Edited February 11, 2022 by topnotchrally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 11, 2022 Starting bid of $40k, not buy now price. Reserve is higher than the 40k start. Just looks lower, might not be. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2540 Report post Posted February 13, 2022 Must have sold at $40K thereabouts. This one is a bit nicer for sure, but $175,000? Like he say's 'Happy to keep it in the garage if it doesn't sell" Surely thats the kind of price you would see at EAG with 30,000k on the clock. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3471601362?bof=ICAUiYdW 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites