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Rustam
11-12-2020, 06:52 PM
Missed my e34. Been considering getting one, in North America, looked at autotempest, autotrader, cars.com, cargurus - no e34s?
Where would you look for them?

632 Regal
11-13-2020, 07:43 PM
All over FB marketplace and E34 groups there, regional or nationwide. FB has surpassed craigslist which charges $4.00 for an ad to reduce the scam factors. Also look on BAT (Bring a trailer) which is like an ebay bidding site but prices are usually high. FB has the most and if you look regional and are friendly people will actually check basics out for you.

Rustam
11-14-2020, 02:44 AM
All over FB marketplace and E34 groups there, regional or nationwide. FB has surpassed craigslist which charges $4.00 for an ad to reduce the scam factors. Also look on BAT (Bring a trailer) which is like an ebay bidding site but prices are usually high. FB has the most and if you look regional and are friendly people will actually check basics out for you.
Thank you buddy. Didnt think about FB. I haven't been on that for years now.

93 525 Paul
12-07-2020, 01:18 PM
Thank you buddy. Didnt think about FB. I haven't been on that for years now.

FB Marketplace is a bit of a splattered cat. Not only is it Facebook, but the search function is weak.
I live in CA and they are on CL all the time. SF, Sacramento, LA. Just peeked at CL SF and saw several, even one 57,000 mile creampuff. Crazy high price, but pristine.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/pittsburg-1992-bmw-525i/7236561080.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00v0v_bsnhyjwp9Ea_0xS0pp_600x450.jpg

Mr._Graybeard
12-08-2020, 03:04 PM
Missed my e34. Been considering getting one, in North America, looked at autotempest, autotrader, cars.com, cargurus - no e34s?
Where would you look for them?

I have two of them, a 540i that I took to the bimmer.info Chicago gathering in what, 2006? Also a 525it. The V8 is coming up on 295k miles. Still plenty to go.

I'd watch bringatrailer for nice E34 specimens. You'll pay a premium, but it's worth it for a nice one.

I'm in the Midwest, and the most rust-free car I've ever owned I bought in downtown Los Angeles. All the rubber was shot, though (ozone). Seek out the sun belt for best results.

shogun
12-09-2020, 06:28 AM
yes, sunbelt or similar areas is the best. Here in Japan rust is generally no problem, except the northern island of Hokkaido (next to Siberia) and the southern Island of Okinawa (subtropical climate, air has a lot of salt content from seawater). Hot climate probs are usually falling headliners, rubber parts, clear coat of paint, plastic parts in engine bay get brittle quickly, cooling system and aircon have a heavy job and must be maintained well. My E32 750iL is subtropical climate version = visco fan clutch has different pulley and belt for higher RPM, engine oil cooler is larger = total engine oil is 0.5 liters more than the standard version. For the aux fan I installed a temperature switch which kicks in earlier to high speed than standard version.

califblue
12-09-2020, 04:29 PM
In Los Angles Craigslist - https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/tucson-1991-bmw-m5-34-low-miles-like/7236119941.html

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/dana-point-1994-bmw-e34-525i-automatic/7234529269.html

https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-barbara-1990-e34-bmw-525i/7240208311.html

Rustam
12-14-2020, 05:03 AM
Facebook, but the search function is weak.


Are you looking from a smartphone or another mobile device? The desktop version of the marketplace allows searching by model, year, price range, and most importantly transmission type. I was able to find a couple of cars in my area quickly.

MBXB
01-31-2021, 09:04 PM
I stil l'have mine. It survived 4 kids!

93 525 Paul
02-12-2021, 03:02 PM
Are you looking from a smartphone or another mobile device? The desktop version of the marketplace allows searching by model, year, price range, and most importantly transmission type. I was able to find a couple of cars in my area quickly.

Just hate FB but looked at it again. I am on desktop but not seeing search functions like you describe. Huh, will have to do some research...

oma99
02-13-2021, 09:13 AM
I still have mine,1989 vintage

oma99
02-13-2021, 09:17 AM
Having problem with a leaky brake fluid reservoir base gasket. anybody know where I can get a replacement? Appreciate any help please.

BMWCCA1
02-14-2021, 10:15 AM
My '95 525i stick has been my favorite 5-series ever over 50-years of BMW ownership. It is currently rusting away in my driveway. My E28 has less rust. It kind of caught me by surprise and I'm just not sure yet how or if to tackle it. Trunk is the worst. Doors next. Even completely fixed the car is worth less than the cost of a paint job.

632 Regal
02-17-2021, 08:32 PM
Having problem with a leaky brake fluid reservoir base gasket. anybody know where I can get a replacement? Appreciate any help please.

I grabbed a few at the local pull a part place. I think you can order them new if you have the part numbers.

shogun
02-18-2021, 06:54 PM
you can get new ones from the dealer, 34311163464 brake reservoir grommet/plug, abt. $10, usage +E30,+E36,+E28,+E34,+E39,+E60,+E60 Facelift,+E61,+E61 Facelift,+F07,+F10,+F10 Facelift,+F11,+F18,+F18 Facelift,+E63,+E63 Facelift,+E64,+E64 Facelift,+F06,+F06 Facelift,+F12,+F12, Facelift,+F13,+F13 Facelift,+E32,+E38,+E65,+E66,+E67,+F01,+F01 Facelift,+F02,+F02 Facelift,+F03,+F03 Facelift,+F04,+E83,+E83 Facelift,+E53,+E70,+E70 Facelift,+F15,+F85,+E71,+F16,+F86,Z Series+E52,+Z3

Rustam
02-22-2021, 01:36 PM
where I can get a replacement? Appreciate any help please.

You can simply google the part number, search results normally give back vendors selling the part. Get the number from the ETK, for example at REALOEM.COM.

Also MCMASTER.COM - remember about this site when you look for hardware. You can certainly get various gaskets there as well as other things, paying attention to needed specs. Price is cheap and deliveries are reliable.

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Rustam
02-24-2021, 07:03 AM
I am on desktop but not seeing search functions like you describe.

Facing the desktop, on facebook site, go to Marketplace, then Vehicles. Once in Vehicles, scroll down to find transmission type, with other specific search options.
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