Am I mad?

[oakey]

I just bought a 540i as a daily driver
Its got every extra you could think of and a bargain price.
Does every 540i have stainless manifolds?
I'll put up some pics soon

[RM2186]

Not mad, just rich or a fuel baron maybe!! Must admit that it has crossed my mind on more than more than one ocassion. Let us know how you get on with it.

[Jhonno]

Who is to say what madness is?

[Jon_Bmw]

Is it Manual?

[oakey]

Is it Manual?

Nope, auto. There was a manual one on ebay in Hove. I pestered the seller with messages but he didn't reply once so I left it. Auction ended with 0 bids.

[Jon_Bmw]

Come on oakey, you should have pictures up by now.

Link to the manual one?

[zaust]

I had one for a very short while. I regret selling it 100%. For the short time I had it, driving my normal week I spent the same cash fuel wise as the 2.5. It was the same insurance, and like yours had all the extra's. keep it.

[oakey]

The insurance is cheaper than for the e30 Nice.
I haven't picked it up yet, collecting it in the morning, I'll get some pics then. It's got electric rear headrests, how pointless is that fully electric cream leather, cruise, a/c, telephone, tv and loads of other pointless gizmos.

Here's the link to the manual one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %26otn%3D1

[oakey]

Does every 540i have stainless manifolds?

[bmw1066]

I had 530 v8, Luvley car Just sold it with 220k for a 525 spot, Now missing the v8 as it was a lot quicker or flet it

Good on fule to 32 was easey.

[greentouring]

I've been looking at these just this week! Very nice cars and another for the wish list. Look forward to seeing some pics of your 540i soon ;)

[78dude]

I just bought a 540i as a daily driver
Its got every extra you could think of and a bargain price.
Does every 540i have stainless manifolds?
I'll put up some pics soon

First I would say congratulations!
I drive my self an BMW with a V8 (530i) and to your question, my answer is yes!

[B7]

I take it this is an e39? If so what did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking? PM me if you want to keep it quiet. I'm looking for an e39 as we speak.

[oakey]

^No e34 B7.
I cut my budget down to leave more dosh for the e30

[Bewdley320T]

Sounds nice, suppose it depends on what mileage you do in it.

[e30_singh]

I had an Alfa 75 a few weeks ago as a daily driver, was too juicy as my daily run around, sold it to someone i know; although i wish i had kept it.

[B7]

^No e34 B7.
I cut my budget down to leave more dosh for the e30

Still a cool car. I drove an e34 auto touring back from Aldershot for a friend and it was a great car. I love 'em

[e30_singh]

Even if you do not give them much poke, classic cars still drink so much fuel.

Its nice to think about owning a classic, but in retrospec their fuel consumption is ridiculous compared to current standards, this is what always throws me from getting another classic.

But if you can afford it, enjoy it!

[Simon13]

e34 540's had cruise,leathers,A/C,OBC as standard oakey. So they came well equipped new really

[daimlerman]

Nice,hope you enjoy!! Is it a potential engine donor for a 'proper' BMW? If it is calypso red,I have a pair of good door mirrors,also a spare instrument cluster and a set of column stalks!!

[bmpaul]

well done, let us know how you get on with it!

[gooner1]

Clinically insane you maybe Oakey, but i,d rather be derranged with panache than drive a "normal "car.

[jbh]

gra325i has one of these hes selling its an individual its a cracking big motor should ask him if his has got a stainless manifold

[oakey]

Drove it home today 120miles. I put £40 in the tank, I now have 1/4 tank left. It obliterates my brothers 330ci on the motorway.
Nothing wrong with it that I can find so I'm pretty chuffed. If it was manual it would be awesome.

[stevotheevo]

get the pics up then

[e30topless]

get some pics up
I have been looking at buying an e34 for a while now as a daily driver

[leeparkes]

get some pics up
I have been looking at buying an e34 for a while now as a daily driver

+1
ive been looking at E34 tourings

[oakey]

[oakey]

e34 540's had cruise,leathers,A/C,OBC as standard oakey. So they came well equipped new really

It's got TC/ASC, sport suspension and parchment electric memory seats too

[B7]

Oh and that is nice. Same colour as the 540 touring I drove. Natural coloured leather by any chance?

You know what? I sold my last e34 in 2003 to a guy up the road from me. It goes past my house fairly regular and it still looks great to this day in Diamond Black with dechrome and silver leather. I've driving home the other night and a Black e34 comes towards me. "F*ck me thats nice" I think. "really clean". wasn't till I saw the plate I realised it was my old one. I'd have it back tomorrow. Brought my new born baby daughter home in that car nearly 9 years ago now so it holds real memories for me.

Enjoy it Oakey. I'm really rather jealous.

[oakey]

If 'natural' means "beigey" then yes, dash etc is all the same colour. I have to say I am enjoying it, not quite as fun as the e30 but it makes up for it with the v8 noise

[Simon13]

if ASC wasn't optioned then they came with a LSD, but sadly most have ASC!

looks good

[oakey]

if ASC wasn't optioned then they came with a LSD, but sadly most have ASC!

looks good

AAh shit! Oh well, tis just a cruiser, not really for chucking about the place

[Jhonno]

You taking it to Ace this Month Dave?

[oakey]

You taking it to Ace this Month Dave?

I might do. I keep meaning to go to the Ace meet, never been.