SpidersWeb 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Hey guys, I spotted the 1993 M5 on trademe a while ago, and today me and the mrs worked out a plan to get it. However she pointed out the obvious fact that the dude driving it in the photo was on the wrong side. Turns out its LHD. They want $13500 Redbook says its worth $24,800 private sale in average condition (had to pay $15 for that) and at a guess 'RHD' Anyway, I'm not keen on LHD and those close to me will respond 'wtf you paid how much?', so any ideas on what a RHD conversion would cost? and would it be worth doing? I have been unable to find any other E34 M5 for sale, or recently sold to compare. Our budget kind of ends at 13.5K, so whatever the conversion costs, we'd need to neg. off the dealer. Would LOVE an M5 (dream car for me), but if its too far out of my leauge I'll need to look at a 540i or 540iS. Just after some opinions, cheers Jono Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 you cant reg it in nz , due to the silly frontal impact laws . cars must no older than 10years and have 2 airbags etc you would have to buy a rhd e34 body and swap all the M5 bits over , i have a 1988 535i body sitting in my driveway now . bare shell no damage $500 . cheers brent 021433600 or 2997389 . there was another guy who did the same , brought one off these guys then fitted it to a std 520i body (bad choice of body too) easier to use 535i body a lot more similer in the brackets etc and already has the bigger drivetrain etc , had to get new manifold made $1200 alone for that. plus lots of labour . worth doing though . have seen M5's sell for around $25k a few years ago . and as low as $20k . i have a 1985 M745i with the m5 motor in it , will be swapping it out into my 1986 M535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpidersWeb 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Ahh nice. Thanks a lot for the response. The dealer got back to me and said the same thing. I have a 535i here I could use as well, but looks like it might be getting out of my leauge. Edited August 21, 2006 by SpidersWeb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 Make me a realistic offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 30, 2006 I dont know what the regulations or any of that are,but my mate works at a engineering place in Archers Rd that specialise in that kinda thing.They convert USA imports to RHD but have no idea on costs,permits etc.Can check if you are interested. Hope that helps Ashkan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldskool 4 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Hey mate, would be a worthwhile project, have rhd e34 3.6 and its one of the best cars I have ever owned, when swapping things over have a good look at the areas on the bodyshell that have been strengthened and make changes, difference between m535 & m5 like night and day, Brent is going to love his e28 once he has done the conversion. Good luck with it, my old bus has been known to give the odd e46 m3 a fright, all good fun. Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 479 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 If you're talking about the one at TWR Racing, I heard that $10k would buy it, would be a fun conversion. Brent, was that not your car at turners last week?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted September 9, 2006 If you're talking about the one at TWR Racing, I heard that $10k would buy it, would be a fun conversion. Brent, was that not your car at turners last week?? no it was another white one , mine has same size headlights and stupid front and rear gaurd lights , spent a few years in texas before comming to NZ . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
