Reply With QuoteI never knew there was such a beast. Did any make it to the US?
It looks very nice, enjoy.
Grand Master
Bo that car definatley has to come to Goulburn in August. good work mate thats unreal.
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I never knew there was such a beast. Did any make it to the US?
It looks very nice, enjoy.
"The gas pedal wouldn't go to the floor if it weren't meant to be there"
Grand Master
Interest in E34s ? Are you kidding ? What else gives the same driving pleasure ? Did I mention that the price was right ?Originally Posted by BigKriss
I've been looking for a manual 5 series, E34 or E39, for some time but as you know they are all imports and rare as hens teeth. My '88 model E34 is getting a little long in the tooth with over 275k km on it.
Bought this one because No 3 son got his licence the other day and we were a car short and I think it is important to drive manuals for the first few years of ones driving career.
The fact it was a manual was more important to me than the all wheel drive, but with low kms (105K) and the fact it was first registered (in Fiji) in 11/97 meant it has only been on roads for 10 years. Its service history is also good.
It has dual airbags as well which is nice and it is nice to own a rare model too.
Also the early E39s (before 04/98) in this country were nikasil lined single vanos engines and this is an iron block single vanos engine.
My mechanic looked it over before purchase and apart from some front end ball joints that need replacing (already ordered from BMA) he gave it the nod of approval.
Main differences driving it are the extra grip and lower gearing compared to my RWD E34.
It has a totally different front end with boomerang shaped control arms apparently similar to X3s as well as a front driveshaft that goes through the sump !
Time will tell how it goes !
"I'm not the village idiot.
But when he retires I'm next on the list."
Major Contributor
is it an M50 engine? it would be awesome !! congratulationsenjoy da snow :P
Grand Master
Yes - M50 with single vanos.is it an M50 engine? it would be awesome !! congratulations
Snow ? - more dirt where I live !
"I'm not the village idiot.
But when he retires I'm next on the list."
I'd love to see some pictures of the drivetrain from underneath... I like to see how they set up the t-case, front axle, etc...
Next time it goes on a lift, make sure you take your camera...
Big, Big Time Poster
Well done mate
Looks very nice I take it its the M50 with vanos? Yeah the 18s dont really suit imho.But looks straight. Any history>
Grand Master
My mechanic had never seen one either.I'd love to see some pictures of the drivetrain from underneath... I like to see how they set up the t-case, front axle, etc...
Next time it goes on a lift, make sure you take your camera...
This will give you some idea
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...77&hg=31&fg=10
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...04&hg=27&fg=05
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...77&hg=33&fg=10
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&hg=31&fg=15
Last edited by Zeuk in Oz; 05-23-2007 at 06:57 PM.
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But when he retires I'm next on the list."
Grand Master
History is almost perfect.
The 18s were put on to attract punters in a dealer's caryard and then the original 16" style 6s went walkabout.
Will look for some style 6s eventually but not a major priority now.
"I'm not the village idiot.
But when he retires I'm next on the list."
Grand Master
calyso yeah!
assuming my e34 makes it, looks like there'll be 3 calypso e34s at goulburn.
Last edited by rob101; 05-23-2007 at 09:20 PM.
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