The collection grows - bought the 525ix !

[mattyb]

Bo that car definatley has to come to Goulburn in August. good work mate thats unreal.

[Ross]

I never knew there was such a beast. Did any make it to the US?
It looks very nice, enjoy.

[Zeuk in Oz]

Wow again. Not too many of these in the country. Why the interest in e34's anyway?

Interest in E34s ? Are you kidding ? What else gives the same driving pleasure ? Did I mention that the price was right ?
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 !

[grave77]

is it an M50 engine? it would be awesome !! congratulations enjoy da snow :P

[Zeuk in Oz]

is it an M50 engine? it would be awesome !! congratulations enjoy da snow :P

Yes - M50 with single vanos.

Snow ? - more dirt where I live !

[icesoft]

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...

[mamilapon]

Looks very nice I take it its the M50 with vanos? Yeah the 18s dont really suit imho.But looks straight. Any history>

[Zeuk in Oz]

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...

My mechanic had never seen one either.

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

[Zeuk in Oz]

Looks very nice I take it its the M50 with vanos? Yeah the 18s dont really suit imho.But looks straight. Any history>

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.

[rob101]

Some crappy phone camera pics but they will at least give some idea.
No very keen on the 18" replicas but that is a bit down the track.

calyso yeah!
assuming my e34 makes it, looks like there'll be 3 calypso e34s at goulburn.