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Bigian
Really Senior Member II Joined: 25-May-2005 Location: Stonehaven Status: Offline Points: 2167 |
Posted: 29-January-2006 at 08:50 |
Can not fault E34 at all have had her for almost 2 years and she has not missed a beat even the trek to Gaydon last all the way from Stonehaven (15 miles south of Aberdeen) and back have to put on front shock and rear discs. since i bought the car all i have had to do is put on tyres battery front discs and pads rear shocks whole exhaust from manafold back a couple of services's and mot's THIS IS THE BEST CAR I HAVE OWNED and look forward to buy another before Gaydon this year |
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Doive
Really Senior Member II Joined: 09-February-2005 Location: Clinging to a turbine, Hexham Status: Offline Points: 1212 |
Posted: 29-January-2006 at 08:36 |
Nah, got myself another one off ebay. Went all the way to Brighton to collect, but drove home without fault. Very happy so far, not as tidy as the other one but then I'm going to treat this one as a smoker, not a show car. Needs a service and the timing belt done, but even if it does go bang I have a spare everything in the other car!
Why did they never offer the 2.7 eta engine in the E34? Presumably if someone wanted economy (theoretically) they would go for the tds? |
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1987 BMW 525e Lux Auto (sadly deceased)
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eta.
Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 599 |
Posted: 29-January-2006 at 05:30 |
Heh Doive, thought you had disappeared. Is that your 525e repaired or another one? |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 28-January-2006 at 18:15 |
absolutely Pittsy old chap, wonderful people, they even get bits for those poxy E30's some people insist on driving |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 28-January-2006 at 18:09 |
That wouldn't be http://www.robertstern.co.uk/ by any chance? |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 28-January-2006 at 18:05 |
As has been said, they are all good. I've a chipped M20 525i SE, its great. I've also been suprised by what a nice drive the 518i tourer was, it lacks the grunt of the larger sixes, and the noise, but still a great car to drive. The E39 seems flimsy to me, although it is more modern, the E34 does look dated now, but mines 18 years old. BMW also couldn't be bothered to put the windscreen wipers on the correct side for rhd cars with the E39. Beware though, they are getting old now, so be prepared for the odd gremlin, although the back up from here, and my local dealer is superb. |
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Doive
Really Senior Member II Joined: 09-February-2005 Location: Clinging to a turbine, Hexham Status: Offline Points: 1212 |
Posted: 28-January-2006 at 15:56 |
I'm an E28 man, but I sincerely hope the E34 starts getting the recognition it deserves. And seeing that photo of the E34 and E39 side by side, I'd take the E34 any day. Shark nose baby, gotta love 'em! If I were offered an M5, I could be tempted to change to an E34.....
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516 |
Posted: 28-January-2006 at 15:21 |
I'll be keeping my 530 as well - love her to bits and only cost me rear discs, control arms and pads at the moment. Needs new front shocks but still loving E34 ownership!! Paul |
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95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
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iui1086
Newbie Joined: 28-January-2006 Location: Plymouth, Devon Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Posted: 28-January-2006 at 15:07 |
The wife reckons the 530!!! She wants to get rid of her e32 to get one to match mine
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whitey
Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-May-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 450 |
Posted: 15-January-2006 at 04:22 |
2000 e39 523i with full factory sport kit.
1989 e30 325i Convertible 1999 Golf GTI 1.8T |
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chazzer
Bavarian-Board Contributor V8 Baby !!! Joined: 25-April-2005 Location: south bristol Status: Offline Points: 383 |
Posted: 14-January-2006 at 15:21 |
everyone seems so impressed with their own cars i think the E34 family speaks for itself a brilliant car whatever engine and spec each have pro's annd cons but are all great Long live the E34 |
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Current : 1995 BMW E34 540I Auto 98K Fully Loaded, Leather, Sat Nav & Dvd. Previous: 1991 BMW E34 520I Manual(non-vanos) 185K with full leather. 1990 BMW E34 525I Auto 113k in sterling silver
& 1993 BMW E34 520I SE in dimond black |
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chasseur
Groupie Joined: 11-August-2004 Status: Offline Points: 96 |
Posted: 14-January-2006 at 15:11 |
Mine, 540 manual with Alusil engine chipped to 310 with Stainless steel Mesh Blitz filter, soon to have a M5 LSD fitted which then beat the pants off the 3.8 M5,s as they have so much more low down usable torque which you can use instead of having to scream it to the bloodline every gear change. Also Insurance a lot cheaper than M5
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chazzer
Bavarian-Board Contributor V8 Baby !!! Joined: 25-April-2005 Location: south bristol Status: Offline Points: 383 |
Posted: 14-January-2006 at 14:36 |
Is there a bad one ??? my 520 and 540 are brilliant cars in their own ways
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Current : 1995 BMW E34 540I Auto 98K Fully Loaded, Leather, Sat Nav & Dvd. Previous: 1991 BMW E34 520I Manual(non-vanos) 185K with full leather. 1990 BMW E34 525I Auto 113k in sterling silver
& 1993 BMW E34 520I SE in dimond black |
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stephenperry
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Elgin Status: Offline Points: 7213 |
Posted: 14-January-2006 at 08:57 |
heres a nice e34 on ebay, ive seen it running around - looks in good nick |
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whitey
Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-May-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 450 |
Posted: 14-January-2006 at 02:24 |
I think when stating the 2.5 is the best, what I meant was, it is the best ALLROUNDER of the pack. It does everything in a far superior way to any of it's competitors around at the time. Yes the M5 is a fantastic car and boy if I had the space, there'd be one on my drive for sure but as grahame34m5 states, big bills are the norm. The 540 can be awesome but pushed, can be juicy and you can't forget the nikasil problem. Seriously thought of buying a very nice 540 tourer on eBay this week but head ruled heart for once!!! Looking at mpg, handling, quality, finish, running costs and performance as a package, the 525 was IMO, the best of the bunch. I still see my 93 L diamond black 525iSEa with silver leather and AC regularly, as it only went to a neighbour up the road. And I still look at it with the same love and affection I had for it the day I bought it in July 98. Can't say that about my e39 I'm afriad. And the e34 is still mint at over 12 years old. Edited by whitey |
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2000 e39 523i with full factory sport kit.
1989 e30 325i Convertible 1999 Golf GTI 1.8T |
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grahame34m5
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-August-2005 Status: Offline Points: 808 |
Posted: 13-January-2006 at 18:38 |
Yeah M5 gives big kicks but big bills as well!
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08 e60 Alpina B5 S sold, please forgive me 03 e39 M5 sold 98 e38 728 Sport Individual dead 93 e34 M5 sold |
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graham325isport
Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-April-2003 Location: Sunderland . United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 286 |
Posted: 13-January-2006 at 16:40 |
Come on boys! M5, but if you can't afford one a 540 Touring in Sorrento Blue with Alpina wheels
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E60 M5 Silver Grey
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e34-520iSE
Really Senior Member I Joined: 22-December-2003 Location: Gateshead, UK Status: Offline Points: 453 |
Posted: 13-January-2006 at 15:44 |
Mine cos it's mine!!
Cheers, Shaun |
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1990 Brilliantrot 2 ltr M20. Air force definition of explosives: A loud noise followed by the sudden going away of what was once there a second ago. |
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jamie (e39)528i
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: chafford hundred essex Status: Offline Points: 1093 |
Posted: 13-January-2006 at 15:05 |
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Sarnie
Newbie Joined: 02-October-2003 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 34 |
Posted: 13-January-2006 at 14:48 |
Yep 525 M50TU, and make that a Touring Although I wouldn't say no to an M5 Touring or late 540 6-speed. Edited by Sarnie |
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