E34 M5 anus blue 16/9/14

[ross_jsy]

How far away from you is it?

Might be better to go down in person if it's not too much hassle so you don't have to deal with the bell end on the phone

[jimbom30cab]

Don't be angry Si. You'll have the last laugh , simple equation below

sales man over prices car = sells no cars = made redundant

tbh Si, it was have been a big project, you know what it's like when you start stripping these old turds , lots of hours and lots of pounds

Here's an idea, why not get a decent old BM you can enjoy on day 1

[daimlerman]

You have made the correct,informed choice IMO,Simon.

Sometimes you have to make you wallet rule your heart,and this is such a time.

If a rod is waving at you,the thing will have been driven hard,so there will be lots of other running gear issues as well.

Sit back,lay a few more bricks,I assume that 'Ali' has your phone number?

[maxfield]

9k with a hole in the block. You're closer with your offer of 3k.

[Speedtouch]

How many engines does the zone know of that run with a hole in the block?!?! ffs

I suppose it is possible, being a big six-pot, that if it threw a rod, it could still run on five, even with a hole in the block...

[Simon13]

The car was in the Basingstoke area which is 20 miles from me, its now in Preston Lancs with this dealer and thats at a guess 250 miles each way, so yes maybe sit back and not worry there are others out there for the patient

[bss325i]

Nine fu cking bags?!!

They'll be holding on to that for a while!

[anothere21323i]

Nine fu cking bags?!!

They'll be holding on to that for a while!

Indeed. I think they might be holding out for a well heeled customer.






With a white stick, a Labrador, and some dark glasses......

[pacerpete]

Wantings , innit

[maxfield]

How many engines does the zone know of that run with a hole in the block?!?! ffs

I suppose it is possible, being a big six-pot, that if it threw a rod, it could still run on five, even with a hole in the block...

Subarus run happily with a rod sticking out of it.

So do Puegeot V6s.

[gooner1]

How many engines does the zone know of that run with a hole in the block?!?! ffs

I suppose it is possible, being a big six-pot, that if it threw a rod, it could still run on five, even with a hole in the block...

Possible perhaps but why would anyone even attempt to?

[pacerpete]

How many engines does the zone know of that run with a hole in the block?!?! ffs

I suppose it is possible, being a big six-pot, that if it threw a rod, it could still run on five, even with a hole in the block...

Subarus run happily with a rod sticking out of it.

So do Puegeot V6s.

I went to view a cheap Cadillac Seville STS back when they had a value . It was described as needing a service and the alternator being noisey.
The seller assumed a service would sort out the firing on less than eight cylinders issue and a new alternator would sort out the noise. He was wrong, a rod had made a dash for freedom and was spanking the alternator !
I did jump when I put a battery in it and fired it up !

[capri_rob]

How hard must it have been spanked to punch a hole in the block ?

It's a turd and the dealer sounds like a typical deluded clueless mong. You're better off out of it Si.

[B7]

maybe sit back and not worry there are others out there for the patient

Remember the B3? Trader on drugs first off and the deal went cold a few times IIRC.

This could still come off Si but bide your time.

Preston is indeed 250 miles, and you have to factor in that it aint no fun there and back in a low loader! But it could still be yours. I'm not sure there would be too many people biting his arm off for that much work, regardless of how rare it is.

Play it cool. One more phonecall to the head man, NOT this Ali geezer. Make sure he has your details and the figure you have in cash waiting for a hassle free sale. Then leave it. If he has any sense, he'll sleep on it and come to the conclusion that 3 bags in the bank next week and a fresh space for a running saleable asset in the car park, is better than this thing still being in his way in 2 years time!

[Simon13]

True maybe worth a shot to the other salesman and wait. I'd pay a little more but like you say Trev it could end up like the B3 when no one will touch it. Theres no hurry, i've got the E30 engine rebuild number 2 coming along nicely now to keep me busy as per

[spook]

Give it a couple of weeks mate and see what happens

Sure is an epic turd.

[Speedtouch]

How many engines does the zone know of that run with a hole in the block?!?! ffs

I suppose it is possible, being a big six-pot, that if it threw a rod, it could still run on five, even with a hole in the block...

Possible perhaps but why would anyone even attempt to?

Perhaps because either;

a) They are mechanically clueless, and aren't even aware of the problem.
b) Too skint/can't be ar$ed to fix it.
c) They have a bizarre fetish for clapped-out turdz which run a bit off-beat.

[bss325i]

I suppose it is possible, being a big six-pot, that if it threw a rod, it could still run on five, even with a hole in the block...

Possible perhaps but why would anyone even attempt to?

Perhaps because either;

a) They are mechanically clueless, and aren't even aware of the problem.
b) Too skint/can't be ar$ed to fix it.
c) They have a bizarre fetish for clapped-out turdz which run a bit off-beat.

Yes it may run on five cyls but only for a min or two until it chucks all its oil out and seizes.

[Jon_Bmw]

I should send him the repair bill for the one s38b38 that we did. The block was just about saveable on that one. Suddenly your offer will make sense to him.

Ali, Preston, 9k...joker.

[pony]

I'm not buying it, the dealer is on drugs literally.

~Its covered 222,000kmh which is about 135,000 miles, the history has some gaps it would appear and the engine has a hole in the block..................................but "Ali" the saleman tells me its still runs. I said i'm not so sure about that

Anyhow they want £8995 for it as it stands. I said i'll offer 3k he said no at that price in the usual attitude asian way.

So a pipe dream!

U picking on Asians bruv ?
What is "usual attitude Asian way" meant to mean ?
And yeah so what if his name is "Ali" reliable as fock and safe as houses
Trust
Innit

[SDM]

They are advertising the sport evo for £75k, or if you want it before they polish it and service it for £50k

[DanThe]

Thats the second M5 ive heard of that runs with a hole in the block in two days!
Turdz innit

[Morat]

I bet that car will end up being sold online by the guy's brother-in-law as a private trade.
Slight misfire, probably needs new plugs, I'm off to Dubai next week for my dream job so need it gone quick and sold as seen.

Keep your eyes peeled Simon, it deserves someone who can take care of it.

[Simon13]

I've mailed them and explained my thoughts i can't be bothered to ring

[suchy]

Epic chariot these, but has the potential to empty your pockets rapidly! Bide your time and you may get lucky..

[Simon13]

While we are on the trail, how about an altogether potentially more uptogether one?

A 5 speed touring in diamond black with black nappa leather, the seats are heated front only but i think its a narrow grill with the original EDC fitted i'm probing for more details. It needs a little engine and SLS work. I'm waiting on more details. Its a bit light on spec this one but you can add trinkets as you find them

[S38B38]

Simon,,, is this 5g touring RHD ??

ps,, have you sold your B10 BT ????

[Simon13]

the 5 speed is LHD, i wouldn't want a RHD one to be honest

[Speedtouch]

Any particular reason why not?

[pacerpete]

Any particular reason why not?

No 'factory' RHD tourings, all home brew lash ups, some better than others, all FAR less desirable than a proper LHD car.

[Speedtouch]

I see. Thanks for explaining.

[Simon13]

Was driving home from working round the mother in laws house earlier which is the other side of town to me and low and behold. This is a mate of my Dads and its usually tucked up on his drive but its on the road, he wants to sell and get a porka 993 of some sort. So i knocked on the door to see the crack, hes mad has 20 motor bikes, 2 morgan 3 wheelers a 1957 pickup truck plus this and other cars.

its a 3.6 in brilliant pink, 157,000 on the clocks he bought it in 1999

Its got black half leather interior which is fully electric including lumbar, plus the rear seats for two only. Rear blind, shadow line., clear indicators. Grey headlining. The rims are 9j rears which he thinks its had from new? Hes deleted the SLS and its running Koni rear shocks. Air con is still on R12 but has stopped working this past year. Its had a clutch, its on goodyear F1 tyres all round

I cant find any rust on any of the panel work, hes had the skirts off several times over the years to clean,waxoyl etc. Its never been welded. The interior could do with a good hoover but its boardering on immaculate, the drivers seat is very very good, note he has used seat covers!

I like it bar the tired paintwork its seems mega original especially in the engine bay, a Dick lovett of swindon car originally so no northerness here. I could of had it for £2000 a couple of years ago but he wants i think i could get it for about £4500

Its looked after mechanically but needs a good interior clean and some paintwork if it can't be detailed up. Skirts painting silver again, rims refurbed

[bss325i]

And lose the spoiler!

[CaesarBob]

Get a deal done Simon!

[B7]

This has been in the wings for a long time this one and it sounds like it's worth pursuing Si.

Being a 3.6, would the sills and lower sections have been Silver Grey? I thought that was only the later 3.8's?