Long distance test drive via our administrator, ed...

[Jr ///M5]

The other night I received a call from Denton, remember? He's the one that drove through a 6" snowfall from Oklahoma City to the Heart of Illinois to buy my '89 535iA a couple years ago.

Ever since he sold the 535, he's been kicking himself. Well, until a few nights ago....

"Hey, you'll never guess what I found", he exclaimed, as he proceeded to tell me about another mint condition Alpine white 535iA with gray leather interior. He had been pouring over the pictures the owner had sent and directed me to look at the website where the car was on display. Sure enough, it was a very nice looking car and exceptionally clean. The only problem was, he was 650 miles away. He was ready to pull the trigger anyway, but asked if someone might be able to take a look at it that didn't live too far away.

Immediately, I thought of our kind, generous, loving administrator....ed, who else is better qualified? He asked me if ed knew anything about E34's? Well, he might have seen one before...=) After gathering myself up off the floor laughing, I explained that ed was indeed very qualified to check out the 535, especially since he, runs our beloved board, owns a couple 535's, a couple beemers, and Sharon owns the Z car, isn't there a 7 in there somewhere??? With that said, a sigh of relief was heard across the 600 mile span...yes, you have the eyes and ears of a professional E34 bimmernut within miles of the pending purchase.

The only trouble is, we need to ask ed....=) A quick email and a speedy reply with the words..."I'd love to"....but it's a slushbox!!! lol....=)

Ed's generosity exceeds mere mortals comprehension, as he made arrangements to meet the seller and test drive the car for Denton. A phone call to Denton by ed confirmed he had made the catch of the day, and if he didn't reel it in, ed would.....=)

If you've ever met our wonderful administrator, you'll know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, and you ever find yourself in Chicago-land, do yourself a favor and take some time to meet him. He's one of the most stand up guys you'll ever find. If you don't believe me, take a good look at this BMW website and you might begin to scratch the surface of a bimmernut whose heart goes all the way to the bone.

This site just continues to help people, time after time. Thanks to the guys who hang around, and thanks to our administrator who asks nothing in return...it just doesn't seem fair.

Santa should be good to you this Christmas ed, what do you say guys?????

Thank-you ed,

Jr

[632 Regal]

The other night I received a call from Denton, remember? He's the one that drove through a 6" snowfall from Oklahoma City to the Heart of Illinois to buy my '89 535iA a couple years ago.

Ever since he sold the 535, he's been kicking himself. Well, until a few nights ago....

"Hey, you'll never guess what I found", he exclaimed, as he proceeded to tell me about another mint condition Alpine white 535iA with gray leather interior. He had been pouring over the pictures the owner had sent and directed me to look at the website where the car was on display. Sure enough, it was a very nice looking car and exceptionally clean. The only problem was, he was 650 miles away. He was ready to pull the trigger anyway, but asked if someone might be able to take a look at it that didn't live too far away.

Immediately, I thought of our kind, generous, loving administrator....ed, who else is better qualified? He asked me if ed knew anything about E34's? Well, he might have seen one before...=) After gathering myself up off the floor laughing, I explained that ed was indeed very qualified to check out the 535, especially since he, runs our beloved board, owns a couple 535's, a couple beemers, and Sharon owns the Z car, isn't there a 7 in there somewhere??? With that said, a sigh of relief was heard across the 600 mile span...yes, you have the eyes and ears of a professional E34 bimmernut within miles of the pending purchase.

The only trouble is, we need to ask ed....=) A quick email and a speedy reply with the words..."I'd love to"....but it's a slushbox!!! lol....=)

Ed's generosity exceeds mere mortals comprehension, as he made arrangements to meet the seller and test drive the car for Denton. A phone call to Denton by ed confirmed he had made the catch of the day, and if he didn't reel it in, ed would.....=)

If you've ever met our wonderful administrator, you'll know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, and you ever find yourself in Chicago-land, do yourself a favor and take some time to meet him. He's one of the most stand up guys you'll ever find. If you don't believe me, take a good look at this BMW website and you might begin to scratch the surface of a bimmernut whose heart goes all the way to the bone.

This site just continues to help people, time after time. Thanks to the guys who hang around, and thanks to our administrator who asks nothing in return...it just doesn't seem fair.

Santa should be good to you this Christmas ed, what do you say guys?????

Thank-you ed,

Jr

[Bimmer Nut Ed]

OMG, I feel so embarrassed. I didn’t do anything 90% of the people on the board wouldn’t do. Test drive a Bimmer, glad to. Test drive any other car, nah! That’s why we’re here, and not on some other board, isn’t it.

Yeah the car was real nice. For a 1989 with over 170k miles, actually unbelievable. I picked out a clean 1995 for a friend that was not as clean. Hope it’s to Denton’s standards when all is said and done, as if it is not, I’ll blame the nighttime, wet weather, and the case of beer I drank on it. J/K about the beer!

Denton sounds like a great guy on the phone. Very interesting that he’s going back to an E34 after having moved from one to an E39. That re-enforces why I drive the E34 instead of my E38, the E34 is just so much more fun. Although I do have to admit, some of that fun comes along in the form of a manual tranny! Long live the E34, I can’t see ever replacing it! Specially since I can replace so many of the parts on it, literally in my sleep, now.

[Bill R.]

site. I know what you mean about the e34 since i can't convince myself to part with mine either...

OMG, I feel so embarrassed. I didn’t do anything 90% of the people on the board wouldn’t do. Test drive a Bimmer, glad to. Test drive any other car, nah! That’s why we’re here, and not on some other board, isn’t it.

Yeah the car was real nice. For a 1989 with over 170k miles, actually unbelievable. I picked out a clean 1995 for a friend that was not as clean. Hope it’s to Denton’s standards when all is said and done, as if it is not, I’ll blame the nighttime, wet weather, and the case of beer I drank on it. J/K about the beer!

Denton sounds like a great guy on the phone. Very interesting that he’s going back to an E34 after having moved from one to an E39. That re-enforces why I drive the E34 instead of my E38, the E34 is just so much more fun. Although I do have to admit, some of that fun comes along in the form of a manual tranny! Long live the E34, I can’t see ever replacing it! Specially since I can replace so many of the parts on it, literally in my sleep, now.

[bimmerd00d]

i love you ed

[tim s]

i have learned so much & look forward to much more.
thanks!
tim s.

[Paul in NZ]

Santa should be good to you this Christmas ed, what do you say guys?????

I am with you JR...any ideas???

[George M]

Jr....I thought you were going to say that Ed called Denton back and told him the car was sold and then Ed bought it for himself....or maybe it was your original E-34.
Hey Jr...how is your daughter's MB holding up?
George

[callen]

Ed/Bill R 2008!

After many years of going to college part time I'm finally getting my degree...told myself as a reward that I'd get an E39 540i 6spd. Well have the money (most of it anyway) but my 91 535im with 248K miles runs soooo good....plus it's almost an M5......hand built.

Callen

[JonE]

Thanks Ed, I probably wouldn't have even bought my E34 if it wasn't for this forum. And, don't think I ever would've figured out or tried some of the fixes that are available without you guys and your wonderful help and input!
Thanks again,
JonE