Thinking of buying a E34

[PdT]

Damn the paint job is more expensive than I thought. Was budgeting on around $1000. I have yet to see the car, but its red ive been told. Dont really love red on cars, but depends what kind of red it is I guess?

Went to the local gas stations, they only have octane 87, 89, and 93. I live in Maryland, US. I guess 93 will do for the chip, but damn thats like the most expensive gas there is!

Since ive been doing research on BMWs again have gotten back into BMW "Mode". Used to have a E36 1992 320 in my home country of South Africa, which got stolen and totally put me off BMWs, since they get stolen so frequently there. I think a E36 is a better car for me. The 5 series is overly big for me. Would prefer a smaller car but doesnt look like there are many available in the states. Would like a early model E36 325 or 328 with around 120,000 miles on for around $5000

[wingman]

Forget all that and get down to what tugs your heart strings. A female colleague of mine commented on my car recently, and I quote, "If a man came to pick me up in that he'd already be at second base". Says a lot about the timeless appeal of the E34 I think. Forget the boy racer E36 and buy a grown up car!

[romus]

damn and i thought australia was bad with max 98 octane! I come from germany though. I hear Japan has 100 octane. US got 93 max? I know we need 91 on M30 but i tried running mine on 95 and i noticed lack of power and valves clicked so i went back to 98.

[uscharalph]

Forget all that and get down to what tugs your heart strings. A female colleague of mine commented on my car recently, and I quote, "If a man came to pick me up in that he'd already be at second base". Says a lot about the timeless appeal of the E34 I think. Forget the boy racer E36 and buy a grown up car!

She said that about an '89 525i huh?

[onewhippedpuppy]

I think the way the USA figures octane is a bit different. I think our 91 is similar to the 98 elsewhere?

[632 Regal]

someone wrote what exactly was the conversion on this a little while back.

It really doesnt sound to me that an E34 is fitted for you at this time. If you dont do work yourself you better have a decent job and budget accordingly cause the 10K rule WILL NOT APPLY. I would have to guess that over 90% of the people on this forum do most of the work themselves because even at the dealership they mess stuff up and you will eventually have to have it fixed again. If you dont do the work you will have to find an indy (independant shop) that is well educated with these cars because simply tightening a bolt wrong can cost you thousands to repair damage.

just my 2¢

I think the way the USA figures octane is a bit different. I think our 91 is similar to the 98 elsewhere?

[JAlfredPrufrock]

She said that about an '89 525i huh?

Yeah... kinda makes you wonder...

[wingman]

I you've got it you've got it! The E34 has GOT IT!!!

P.S. she's a good sort and single. I can hook you up if you like!!!

[DanDombrowski]

Well, since no one's answered about the 1/4 mile times, I'll chime in on that.

I can get 15.6 @ 89.9 with my 525, but thats with a stick, EAT chip, and a good bit of weight reduction in the trunk area. Never tested a 535 or even seen one at the track, so I can't say for sure. I'd really like to drag against a 535 and find out!

My 0-60 is about 7.7

[wingman]

do the subs slow you down?