e34 on the trader site

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:42 pm

ive always liked the e34 and spotted this on the trader site, seems like a bargain, anyone know much about these, what to look out for etc. plus do you think this is worth the money? it got 160k on the clock

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... &logcode=p

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:05 pm

I'd say that was a bit overpriced...

160K+ 525 auto saloon with cloth comfort interior and only aircon as a discernible option (that probably doesn't work anyway) ...a max of £750, I'd offer...

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:24 pm

jaymos wrote:ive always liked the e34 and spotted this on the trader site, seems like a bargain, anyone know much about these, what to look out for etc. plus do you think this is worth the money? it got 160k on the clock

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... &logcode=p

He's on drug's.

That is worth £500 at best IMO, have a "better" look around at what else is on offer...

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:33 pm

tomson wrote:
jaymos wrote:ive always liked the e34 and spotted this on the trader site, seems like a bargain, anyone know much about these, what to look out for etc. plus do you think this is worth the money? it got 160k on the clock

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... &logcode=p
He's on drug's.

That is worth £500 at best IMO, have a "better" look around at what else is on offer...

really i thought with having only one owner and full dealer history it would be worth more than that

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:35 pm

feck me thats a bit steep

my mum's b/f got a J plate e34 520i se fully loaded with all the toys & 130k on the clock in a really good condition today from a old bloke round the corner for.......................................................................................................................................................

£375 with 7 month's t&t & full bmwsh.

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:42 pm

325msport wrote:feck me thats a bit steep

my mum's b/f got a J plate e34 520i se fully loaded with all the toys & 130k on the clock in a really good condition today from a old bloke round the corner for.......................................................................................................................................................

£375 with 7 month's t&t & full bmwsh.

bloody hell why are they so cheap? seems like a lot of car for little money

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:45 pm

jaymos wrote:
325msport wrote:feck me thats a bit steep

my mum's b/f got a J plate e34 520i se fully loaded with all the toys & 130k on the clock in a really good condition today from a old bloke round the corner for.......................................................................................................................................................

£375 with 7 month's t&t & full bmwsh.
bloody hell why are they so cheap? seems like a lot of car for little money

lets just put it this way, the guy he got it off buys a car, stick's a full mot on it & plenty of tax, drives it for a few months then ship's it on, i guess mum's b/f was just in the right place at the right time.

Post Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:56 pm

325msport wrote:
jaymos wrote:
325msport wrote:feck me thats a bit steep

my mum's b/f got a J plate e34 520i se fully loaded with all the toys & 130k on the clock in a really good condition today from a old bloke round the corner for.......................................................................................................................................................

£375 with 7 month's t&t & full bmwsh.
bloody hell why are they so cheap? seems like a lot of car for little money
lets just put it this way, the guy he got it off buys a car, stick's a full mot on it & plenty of tax, drives it for a few months then ship's it on, i guess mum's b/f was just in the right place at the right time.

ye sounds like it, there are cars goin on ebay for spares or repair that cost more than that

Post Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:52 am

Hold out for one with Leather. Makes an e34 a so much nicer place to be inside. Lower miles ones will be about at that money and once bought, LOSE THE METRICS!!!!!

Post Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:49 pm

At the end of the day, any car is worth what you're prepared to pay for it,
I totally agree about the leather & losing the metrics though,
(Keep your eyes open, I know of a white one with leather & genuine Alpina alloys etc that may well be on the market in the New Year !!)

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:54 pm

whats this losing the metrics all about? plus what should i look out for when buying one?

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:58 pm

thats worth £500

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:03 pm

jaymos wrote:whats this losing the metrics all about? plus what should i look out for when buying one?

Metric tyres are hideously expensive, hard to find and don't grip well.

Look for tired suspension bushes, as the E34, being a heavy 1.5 tonne barge, eats them. Also beware of sloppy steering box, and worn out windscreen wiper racks - they are a b*tch to replace!

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:14 pm

Metric tyres are hideously expensive, hard to find and don't grip well

why do people buy them?

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:00 pm

I guess it's cheaper for BMW to fit them, being a Continental car maker, and probably they're quite readily available in Europe.

However, here they're expensive, as this thread reveals:
http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/ ... p?TID=1228

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:15 pm

nice but as said overpriced, has the correct wheels too, best looking wheels imo, who cares that the tyres are £160 each

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:18 pm

Alex wrote:nice but as said overpriced, has the correct wheels too, best looking wheels imo, who cares that the tyres are £160 each

160 quid! youre messin right?

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:21 pm

jaymos wrote:
Alex wrote:nice but as said overpriced, has the correct wheels too, best looking wheels imo, who cares that the tyres are £160 each
160 quid! youre messin right?

No way, actually i think there more.

only about 2-3 companys make the metric tyres tyres.

Personally i would pay the money as i think they look much better than any other standard e34 alloy but nope i aint messing

Hence why most have the BBS alloys that i think were only avalible on the earlier cars ( i could be wrong)

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:29 pm

so you can only use metric tyres on those wheels?

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:31 pm

jaymos wrote:so you can only use metric tyres on those wheels?

yep

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:34 pm

bloody hell thats a wallet buster, imagine having to change all 4 at once

id cry lol

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:42 pm

A zoner on here bought a set of them wheels on ebay for a fiver or something a while back and posted up saying what a bargin they were (needed tyres)

He was shocked when he found out the price of the tyres :lol:

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:47 pm

Alex wrote:A zoner on here bought a set of them wheels on ebay for a fiver or something a while back and posted up saying what a bargin they were (needed tyres)

He was shocked when he found out the price of the tyres

lol, i bet they were back on ebay the day after.

Post Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:48 pm

he never picked them up iirc