E34 525 or 530 v8

[robsbmw]

Hi, I'm from the uk and am currently looking to buy an e34 bmw. I'm not too sure whether to go for a 525 or 530 V8. I want to find an unmodified, manual version and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what i need to look for or whether someone has one for sale.

Thanks

Rob

[toby_forsdyke@hotmail.com]

Hi Rob,

I looked long and hard for a manual 530i Touring - rare as hens teeth! But I found one, and relatively unmolested. It's absolutely gorgeous! The previous owner added an original M5 body kit and throwing star wheels but other than that it is as BMW intended. So if you can afford the extra mpg I'd go for the V8 anytime, but it is widely recognised the 525 is the best all rounder (in the UK at least).

If you do go for the V8 make sure you see it started from cold, and with the drivers door open just rest your hand along the top of the door frame. Any more than a slight tremor then just walk away. Nikasil! To be honest though if you're looking at a 530 and it's done more than 70k miles chances are it'll be OK anyway.

Do get an FSH, make sure the air con freezes your fingers (if it doesn't you're looking at £600) and any wobble from the front wheels probably means new suspension bushes not just wheel balancing.

Good luck with your search and I hope you find a good one.

[Elekta]

The previous owner added an original M5 body kit and throwing star wheels but other than that it is as BMW intended..

This I gotta see. Please post pics of your Touring

[toby_forsdyke@hotmail.com]

This I gotta see. Please post pics of your Touring

Ok, as requested - apologies for the poor quality, I've got one of those camera 'phones. The car is gleaming (honest!). And before anybody tells me off, I know it's badged M5, but it is a 530, and I never tell anybody different, but it is noticeable how people treat you with so much more respect . . .




Cheers

Toby

[ryan roopnarine]

those are htmls that you linked to, you need to link to a picture file (like .jpg, .bmp).

[toby_forsdyke@hotmail.com]

Follow these links for photos of my UK 530 Touring

http://www.geocities.com/forsd_t/photopagebmw.html
http://www.geocities.com/forsd_t/photopagebmw2.html

[Dick Schneiders]

Follow these links for photos of my UK 530 Touring

http://www.geocities.com/forsd_t/photopagebmw.html
http://www.geocities.com/forsd_t/photopagebmw2.html

[toby_forsdyke@hotmail.com]

Yup, it's a good 'un. Both body kit and wheels are genuine, 'though when the kit was re-sprayed to match the car it was decided to leave it all one colour (as opposed to the M5's lower sills/spoilers being painted silver). I'm not sure about this 'though and may yet change it.

Latest changes include a UUC short-shifter, an auto-dim rear view mirror (once I've worked out the wiring. Seperate thread methinks!). Full overhaul of the a/c system, oh and it's coming up to its' next inspection service . . . and the wife is running out of patience!

Interior wise it has a genuine M5 illuminated gear knob and gaiter (all-in-one), genuine 3 spoke Mtech steering wheel, and Mtech instrument binnacle.

I wanted a 4.0 Sport Touring, but every one I looked at was knackered in some way or another. And although petrol costs nearly £5 a gallon (over $9) and insurance has set me back over £800 ($1400+) I'm a very happy chappy! Don't think I could ever go back to running Ford's again . . .

[Elekta]

[drool]S'what I'm talkin bout[/drool]

Find me an M5 kit with the rear bumper for the tow package, and I am in your debt.

I am looking for
bumper covers front and back
sideskirts
headlights
rear passenger window shades
Throwing Stars

have you considered the rear clear project yet?

[toby_forsdyke@hotmail.com]

If ever I see any I'll let you know - but then shipping from the UK???? As for the rear window shades I'm with you there! Clear rear lights? Hmmm, dunno. Quite like the contrast against the darker gray. But then again!