Back in a 5!! Yay!!
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Printed Date: 18-May-2024 at 12:17
Topic: Back in a 5!! Yay!!
Posted By: PaulS
Subject: Back in a 5!! Yay!!
Date Posted: 07-March-2010 at 19:35
I've just come home with my latest e34 530i V8 Auto in black and very happy with it:     -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
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Posted By: jetsetwilly2000
Date Posted: 08-March-2010 at 10:44
Nice one!  Is it lowered? ------------- E90 M3 DCT, E46 330d Touring, VW T5 wannabecamper Previous: Disco 3 TDV6, 2x E34 540i6, E34 535iS |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 08-March-2010 at 19:42
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yep! and handles very well - I'm lovin it back in a V8!!
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 08-March-2010 at 19:55
Just a couple of interior shots after spending this afternoon giving it a spruce up - well impressed with the condition of the leather  
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Posted By: bulletproofbomb
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 07:59
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Looks nice Paul!
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Posted By: Crispy-d
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 09:19
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Hi Paul! Looks clean! Was looking for the air ducts for the brakes but just realised it's a 530!! Would be interesting to know what the mpg is like on that as I quite fancy one myself now that they're getting even cheaper! Means I can save the clutch on mine when going into town. ------------- BMW E39 M5 - 2002 Land Rover 110 4.0 V8 - 1986 BMW E39 530d Manual SE - 2001 BMW E34 540i 6 Speed Manual - 1995 Volvo S90 3.0 CD - 1997 Volvo 460 Si Turbo - 1995 Volvo 340 GL - 1989 |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 09:48
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Nice motor. How much did that set you back? ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 14:48
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Looks lovely. Enjoy. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 19:05
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Cheers for the comments, mpg was just under 28 and car sat in limp home mode for most, wicxh has since disappeared (think it didn't go very far) so think mpg could be just over 30 and paid £550 for it
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Posted By: Crispy-d
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 19:11
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That's incredible! Good work - was that mainly motorway driving or a good mixture? Wonder if the box just needs an oil change and a good run then...? ------------- BMW E39 M5 - 2002 Land Rover 110 4.0 V8 - 1986 BMW E39 530d Manual SE - 2001 BMW E34 540i 6 Speed Manual - 1995 Volvo S90 3.0 CD - 1997 Volvo 460 Si Turbo - 1995 Volvo 340 GL - 1989 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 19:36
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These g/box ecu's are susceptable to voltage change thats why we think it went into limp-home mode, but went once stopped at services. It's been good as gold since. It's been a mixture of roads but i'm pleasantly surprised by it and still have a large grin when driving it ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Crispy-d
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 19:40
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Oh right, so could even be as simple as needing a fresh battery?! Well I'm pleased to hear it's giving you a grin - that's what it's all about! Think I might get looking again myself then. ------------- BMW E39 M5 - 2002 Land Rover 110 4.0 V8 - 1986 BMW E39 530d Manual SE - 2001 BMW E34 540i 6 Speed Manual - 1995 Volvo S90 3.0 CD - 1997 Volvo 460 Si Turbo - 1995 Volvo 340 GL - 1989 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 09-March-2010 at 19:42
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The battery is new, but the previous owner only took it about 5 miles each way and didn't use it much, so guessing it needed a run
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Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 13-March-2010 at 18:09
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good to see you back in a 5 i had a look at a 328 but i didn' fit no leg room ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 15-March-2010 at 20:10
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I wondered why you'd been so quiet lately! Nice looking car, the wheels go very well with the old girl and what a bargain. Nice one Mike ------------- 
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