Advice (not Techincal) - Thinking of getting a K - 530 V8 E34 - £775?
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Topic: Advice (not Techincal) - Thinking of getting a K - 530 V8 E34 - £775?
Posted By: fingerman
Subject: Advice (not Techincal) - Thinking of getting a K - 530 V8 E34 - £775?
Date Posted: 04-May-2006 at 14:35
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Was watching this on EBay a few weeks ago and didn't get round to bidding - doh. So missed it, so I contacted the seller just in case it fell through - and it has as the aux fan didn't work so the guy offered £500 to him ! He's offered £775? It's a 530i auto V8, black leather (manual, but in good nick), 160k, alpine 6cd changer, Calypso red, service history up to 150k, air con. How economical are these beasts? (probably slightly better than my old 7) and is it an easy enough job to change the the aux fan? And what do you think?  Will try and get some pictures, just waiting for them ------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
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Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 04-May-2006 at 15:03
A few pics    I think I might go for it  ------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: thepurpleblob
Date Posted: 04-May-2006 at 15:50
| 775? why haven't you bought it? |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 04-May-2006 at 16:17
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Going to now - just had the all clear from the missus ! Topping up her white wine all night seemed to have worked !!! ------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 04-May-2006 at 17:12
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Nice one. Thats one hell of a car for £775. Very handsome beast. Great cars the E34's. I'll have to keep my eye open for it if you get it as I work in Stockport. Good luck, Steve. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 11:06
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Tis Mine !! - picking her up next week
------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 11:10
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Does it have a Nikasil block? If so, it'll be much more than £775 to repair if compression goes... Sorry to dampen the flames a little.... <edit> now I look at the mileage, probably worth the gamble anyway - you'd be very unlucky for it to rear its ugly head on a car thats gone that far... |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 11:15
I thought about that, and took the mileage into consideration - but for that price I'm going for it Not sure if it has the Nikasil block - will trawl trough the receipts when I get it - is there an easy way to see if it has though? ------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 11:40
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I only know about the copper tag that would be on an Alusil block at the back of the block near the firewall on the nearside, but I've never seen a V8 with that, only M52 engines. NB Mine's a Nikasil too (M52) and I'm not worried! Then again I paid a few thousand for my car and so will take the hit for a new block if the current one karks it. |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 11:42
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Give BMW HO at Bracknell a call and they should be able to let you
know. Of course you need the VIN and possibly the engine number.
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 11:44
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Will give them a shout - thanks for the info
------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 05-May-2006 at 15:27
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Nice one that is the facelift model too so looks alot more modern! I had the 24v 525i and was one of those cars i wished i hadn't sold but you live and learn! Enjoy your new steed!! BTW it looks in great conditon for the age and mileage ------------- |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 06-May-2006 at 14:15
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Can anyone help with the Aux Fan? As it's seized on this car I think this kicks in when the Air Con is turned on? Is this true? Do these really cost about £300?  Or do any of you fine people have a spare or know where I can get one 
------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 06-May-2006 at 14:58
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Just confirmed that they do cost about £300 !!! (BM ones) Can someone advise where and what price to get one please? Ta ------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |
Posted By: chazzer
Date Posted: 06-May-2006 at 18:01
let me know what you do, or if anyone else has advice all is welcome regards chaz ------------- 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 |
fingerman wrote:Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 07-May-2006 at 06:20
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The low speed circuit on my 6's aux fan had burnt out. £123 for a complete new fan. I'd heard they were $300 + too. There are two makes used, Bosch being one of them. They only cut in if the a/c is used but the Bently manual indicates it will start itself it needed in hot traffic conditions. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: chazzer
Date Posted: 07-May-2006 at 10:22
regards chaz ------------- 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 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 07-May-2006 at 10:46
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She looks rather nice mate!! Enjoy it Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 07-May-2006 at 14:03
Jon Morgan at Prestige German Cars sourced & fitted it. Link to his site or tech queries are from our club site http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club North East . He'll know which Six you're talking about. With luck it'll be the same part no. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bill-
Date Posted: 08-May-2006 at 18:24
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This happened to me the other day, It sounded as if aircon was on but it wasnt seems the manual is right. ------------- Hayabusa |
Posted By: Bill-
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 04:48
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Fingerman, I have the same car, I didn't like the colour when I picked it up from Glasgow but, it was dirty, Washed & polished when I got it back to Kent. What a difference.. you will love the grunt of the V8 too. it's such a refined car you don't realise how fast it is until you see cars behind disappearing in your mirrors In sports mode, it will rev above and beyond the redline (which is at 6250 RPM) with ease. I had a little hesitation at high revs a few weeks ago, I have dosed the petrol up with redex type stuff and all is fine now . I'm in to over 18,000 miles in 11 months with this car and touch wood ,all it has cost me is oil & tyres
Enjoy ------------- Hayabusa |
Posted By: fingerman
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 07:28
Glasgow to Kent - Jesus that's a bit of a trek!  Picking her up on friday and looking forward to the V8 again - the low rumble is sweet, I think it's the same engine as my 730 was - haven't had chance to check yet And hopefully shouldn't have too many issues, but for that price I'm happy - I'll be keeping the 520 for a bit until the 530 is in tip top shape------------- Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew! My Ebay bits: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZseany69ukQQhtZ-1 |