320SHKBTE 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) So most of you have seen my e36, im looking at a 1990 525, really nice, starting to like the older ones, comments here... is it a trade up? or down? Edited July 9, 2006 by 320SHKBTE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 So most of you have seen my e36, im looking at a 1990 525, really nice, starting to like the older ones, comments here... is it a trade up? or down? i think you just stop mucking around http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Rideo...on-62375996.htm but seriously http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-53532441.htm then you be pimp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 i think you just stop mucking around http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Rideo...on-62375996.htm but seriously http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-53532441.htm then you be pimp Gusdawg - he just wants a straight answer. E36 - E34. In a sense its a trade-up (3er-5er, more luxury, more refined) but also in a sense its a trade down (E36, 1994 or so to E34 1990) They both cancel out each other. Its really your own choice - just consider those two factors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320SHKBTE 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 wish i had the cash jungle :S snif.. one day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) I dont know which would be worth less, but both cars are currently losing value quite fast for some reason. I had a mate with a 90 535i, in mint condition with low km's.. $3500 didnt sell for ages and ages. The 90 525's are basically just an E30 325 engine with a heap more weight. If you are interested in a 5 series E34 at least got for the vanos M50 engine (92 upward). By hte looks of it the only thing that car has going for it is the mags, other than that looks standard, surely you can put mags on a car. I dont know what your wanting in a car but heres some to look at (keep in mind the 1992 upwards had the M50 vanos engine in it, 192 horsepower as aposed to 170horsepower in your 1990 version) You'll see how without mags they're worth maybe $2-3k Auckland http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=102669 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=102669 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=102669 Waikato http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=104188 could even go one up http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...&key=102669 Edited July 9, 2006 by E30stz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 Keep the 3, as the blue-rinse-set start flogging them off to younger enthusiasts, It'll be more desirable if its more sporty [compare a Honda Legend with a Civic for example] I personally don't think any big old floaty 'boats' are desirable on our roads [unless you're a hot rodder living in the past] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 I personally don't think any big old floaty 'boats' are desirable on our roads [unless you're a hot rodder living in the past] You'd like to race my old floaty boat then? Personally, I'd stick with the 3 series. The smallest E34 motor I'd go with is the 3.5 litre. Unless you do a fair bit of open raod touring and then the 5 series is a great car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320SHKBTE 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 Cheers guys, i might go jap yet, so i need some pushing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 Nothing wrong with going jap if you want. Get a Ls400 or a newish crown. If you get a E34 dont rice it up. Why would you want to change though after the other day you were saying how much you love your car. wtf etc. Would you like to drive my "floaty" boat too kerry. Rock hard ftw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted July 9, 2006 Nah thanx for the floaty offer.Hey I've owned my share of yank tanks I'll stick to the sporty stuff that has a competition pedigree [Thats why I like 6's and 3's, cause they raced them in NZ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 I'll stick to the sporty stuff that has a competition pedigree [Thats why I like 6's and 3's, cause they raced them in NZ] Might as well buy a Flacon or Commodore then... that's all they seem to race in NZ these days IMO, 3s are the best bet for the younger set, but us old farts just look silly in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 [You can always add tints] Seriously though!,Desirability is a matter of opinion [including my comments that "touched everybody's heart"] But as a general observation, any vehicle derived from some Competition background has held some sort of desirability [eg; Falcon GT vs LTD , Mini Cooper vs Allegro, Torana GTR vs Statesman, Porsche 911 vs 928] look at the Holy Grail of Beemers, the E30 M3, or the 3.0CSL Batmobile, They will always be more desirable than a 7 series Beemer [which is a great car,"for a boat" haha!] The reality is, BMW is trying to sell new cars [we are discussing the desirabilty & value of Cars that are 10+ years old] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320SHKBTE 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Nothing wrong with going jap if you want. Get a Ls400 or a newish crown. If you get a E34 dont rice it up. Why would you want to change though after the other day you were saying how much you love your car. wtf etc. Would you like to drive my "floaty" boat too kerry. Rock hard ftw. I havent been on here for months, was gonna put the v8 in it remember? to F*&^in difficult, easier to b put it in a supra, so im looking at some options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 (edited) Supra's got a mean engine as it is, go buy one if you must. I'd still stay 4 door though if I were you, if you wanna keep that cruiser aspect. Edited July 10, 2006 by E30stz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320SHKBTE 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Supra's got a mean engine as it is, go buy one if you must. I'd still stay 4 door though if I were you, if you wanna keep that cruiser aspect. The reason i got my bmw was because i got to many fines, meh, time to go fast again, coupe it up, the v8 conversion is quite common Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Get an LS400, get a warranty, before the suspension smashes your bank balance into little tiny pieces. Apparently, there's a twin turbo LS around Akld which must be fun with an open diff. I'd keep the 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Whatever you get - good luck and enjoy it, but no girly car, eh? No MX5, Celica, MR2 etc (unless of course, you are a girl - then they're brilliant for you). I suppose blokes could put on a long blonde wig every time they drove the car in public and pretend ... I know some of you (well, oK then - Sparkle) like to do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 i'd so hit an mx5 wont go down with this fullah's ganstuh look tho...... stick with 3, already spent $$ on it etc or yuh, ls400. tems costs when it craps out but meh, all g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 Whatever you get - good luck and enjoy it, but no girly car, eh? No MX5, Celica, MR2 etc (unless of course, you are a girl - then they're brilliant for you). I suppose blokes could put on a long blonde wig every time they drove the car in public and pretend ... I know some of you (well, oK then - Sparkle) like to do that I'm fully chick and I wouldn't drive them! Stereotypical chicks car! I'd drive the DTM in my sig.. now thats a girls car Infact, buy the DTM in my sig. All your power problems will be solved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2006 That IS a car - but wasted on an old fart.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320SHKBTE 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 BMW POWER, That car is soooo hot on ya dp, im gonna buy one one day, promise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 Nah thanx for the floaty offer.Hey I've owned my share of yank tanks I'll stick to the sporty stuff that has a competition pedigree [Thats why I like 6's and 3's, cause they raced them in NZ] I like how my car has the same chassis as the 6, yet is lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 I like how my car has the same chassis as the 6, yet is lighter. sparkle. i hate you. n00b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 late to the party as usual,but 5 series ftw in my book......e34>e36 any day....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted July 11, 2006 (edited) To Gus, ok f*ckstick. Love you. From Sparkle Edited July 11, 2006 by bmwsparkle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
