Any proof on E34's safety?

[Leo_Straight6]

Thanks for the replies guys! Keep them coming!

But does anyone have an actual lab crash test of an E34?

[Russell]

As a parent, I would not buy that car. I would buy a newer e34 with air bag (or bags), abs and traction control.

For example, We bought our daughter a 2001 4-runner because the newer models had traction control and stability control.

Just my opinion.

Thanks for the replies guys! Keep them coming!

But does anyone have an actual lab crash test of an E34?

[BillionPa]

if you get a car with traction control, make sure you have a way to turn it OFF when you need to. mine has ASC+T and you just cant move in some situations unless you hit the off button

[winfred]

i've parted dozens of wrecked e34s and they hold up pretty good in a varity of hits, front, rear, side, rollover and sandwedged, we actually fixed a rolled 95 525 for the bosses wife many years ago that's how well they hold up

[liquidtiger720]

Forget what everyone else is saying, here's what's actually going on from a parent perspective:

1) We don't want you wasting more money on another car. The Honda is paid for and cheap to operate. A BMW is expensive and all your college money will be going to run it.

SOOO SOOO SOOO SO OOOO True. Ask me how I know. I adopted the 525i when I was 15.5 years old because it was paid for already. You don't want to keep up with the maintnence. I think I would be happy with a civic right now.



and im still wondering....why did my car not come with asc?!?!?!

[billb]

Thanks for the replies guys! Keep them coming!

But does anyone have an actual lab crash test of an E34?

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showpos...90&postcount=1

[angrypancake]

just show your parents that car, tell them it's after it hit a deer and was fixed. they will be so awestruck it will be e34 for life

btw it has, what, 104,000 miles on it?

[Lennyz525i]

Forget what everyone else is saying, here's what's actually going on from a parent perspective:

1) We don't want you wasting more money on another car. The Honda is paid for and cheap to operate. A BMW is expensive and all your college money will be going to run it.

Yeah an older bmw can get expensive, especially if it hasn't been maintained well.

2) BMWs are big and powerful. You aren't responsible enough yet for such a car. When you're old enough and self-supporting then you can have any car you want and can afford. Right now, an old, cheap, low-powered Honda is right for you.

A low powered is a complete punishment for anyone who cares about driving.

3) Our insurance bills are high enough already without a BMW on it.

BS, my E34 is super cheap to insure, partly due to its age and also excellent safety record...

4) Hmmm...We're not so sure about the message sent to the neighbors by our son driving a BMW.

Great, screw the neighbors.

5) Hmmm...Drug dealers drive BMWs

No they drive low powered hondas so they won't get noticed.

6) We need an excuse to sell the above. AHA! SAFETY!!

I'll go look for those safety ratings now.

[Alexlind123]

For one thing, ALL bmw 5-series have ABS and have had ABS for at least the past 20 years. Secondly, you're looking at a 1989; a 1990 wont be much more expensive and it will probably have an airbag. Thirdly, the e34 has a 60-0 stopping distance of 130ft (correct me if im wrong people). Thats better than most new cars today, so some searching.

Now, i remember awhile back someone posted some pics of hitting a tan chevy car in the side which was severly damaged and the e34 seemed barely scratched in comparison. I will start searching for that now, if anyone knows what im talking about, please post a link.

[Alexlind123]

I found the pictures. I hope the owner doesnt mind me posting them :s