My 535iM is officially for sale

[Kamil]

My '91 535iM is officially for sale, replaced with a '01 325iM.

I will post the car in several places, once I take some pictures... I figured I'll give E34 fans a first shot.

I will take some new pictures tomorrow, but I might not be able to upload them until the weekend as my card reader is in Boston and I'm currently in NJ.
I am attaching one picture, the car still looks pretty much like that, except for the wheels which have been sold and I've installed M-tech lowering springs in front (no ugly gap).

I can't read my email or check the board during the day, so post here or email me kamil_13ATyahooDOTcom and I'll get back to you later tonight.

The only reason why I am selling this car is because I wanted something different. I've purchased the 325i, and I sometimes wonder if I did the right thing, the E34 is faster, more fun to drive and cheaper to own.

-Kamil


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'91 BMW 535i, bronzit with black leather interior, 245k miles. Clean title, no accident history, all numbers match.

GENERAL:

- 5-speed manual
- LSD
- Factory alarm
- Sunroof
- Power seats
- Heated seats
- Full OBC
- All keys, manuals, some receipts/records
- 16" 750iL wheels
- 20.0 city / 22.5 highway (more if you drive like a sissy)

EXTRAS:

- OEM 15" steel wheels + OEM hubcaps with snow tires (off E39, hub-centric rings included)
- M-Tech front springs (31 33 2 226 669)
- Euro headlights (not OEM, off ebay)
- E.A.T. Chip (http://www.dsylva-tech.ca
- Short shifter (www.understeer.com
- Euro rear fog-light switch (not installed)
- Euro fire extinguisher bracket (not installed)
- 20% window tint

NEW PARTS:

- Radiator + all hoses (4/04)
- PS Box, OEM, off a low-mile donor from S. Haygood. (10/04)
- Engine mounts (10/04)
- LCAs (750iL bushings) (4/04)
- Clutch (OEM) (1/04)
- Shocks (OEM) (12/03)
- Valve cover gasket + valve adjustment (4/04)
- Redline trans/diff oils (11/04)
- Kumho all-season tires (7/04)
- Rear brake pads (9/04)
- Trunk struts (OEM) (2/04)
- Spark plugs, fuel filter (3/04)

HISTORY:

I got this car off Tim "Enchanter" as part of a trade for my '88 M5 in February of '04. The original owner (BMW SCC member) traded it in to Tim's dealership with a bad clutch; Tim put in a new clutch and sold it to me. At the time, the car had 223k miles on it.

From the list of replaced parts, you'll see that most common E34 problems have already been addressed. As is, the car will need a new muffler soon and
maybe some brakes. All parts can be had cheaply here www.bimmerparts.com or from Steve Haygood.

PRICE:

Including all of the above, I will post the car at $3400 (once I take
pictures), but I will not take a penny under $3000. I realize that the
mileage is high, but the car runs great (very torquey) and everything works
on it (like A/C, power seats, heated seats, radio, sunroof, etc).
I have seen E34 535iM's with a little less than 130k miles sell for around
$6500, and I have seen E34 525 sell for more than $4500.

Why should you buy this car?

- M30 Engines last forever.
- Turbo potential (http://www.turbochargingdynamics.com/).
- Cheap parts (all OEM parts are still being manufactured).
- Most things that should go wrong already have
(http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/troubl...will_break.htm).
- Cheap insurance.
- Good handling, quick, fun to drive. a bimmer.

[bahnstormer]

there is NO WAY u get 20 in the city...are u on crack?
=] good luck sellin

[DanH]

How is the paint and body? Any other maintenance records pre-12/03?

[Kamil]

How is the paint and body? Any other maintenance records pre-12/03?

The body is very good, solid. The paint is so-so at best...come look at it and judge for yourself.

Earlier recepits are present, it's difficult to make out what's been tho, looks like all work has been performed by NJ dealerships. The original owner first leased the car and bought it out. The car is fine, not sure what maintnance records from 10 years would do for anyone.

Gas mileage, maybe I dont get stuck too much in city traffic, most of my driving has been done at night, and I don't remember it ever being under 19.

The car burns almost no oil, which I'm quite surprised about.