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Re: Who's hiding the classics?

robsa — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:32:36 UTC

Author: robsa

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:32:36 UTC

£4k probably wouldn't buy you a final edition escort!!!

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

alun — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:16:13 UTC

Author: alun

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:16:13 UTC

^ It took long enough to sell the first time around. Been for sale for a few months now. :-s Lovely car in the flesh!

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

robsa — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:46:35 UTC

Author: robsa

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:46:35 UTC

Talking of E34's.. can't believe nobody has snapped this up:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1454975.htm

God, I'm almost tempted myself just because I am so outraged it hasn't been bought!

I mean, just over 4 grand! What a total peach...

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

PaulSh — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:37:27 UTC

Author: PaulSh

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:37:27 UTC

OMG Tim, what a transformation, looking spot on mate!!

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

Tim525i — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:33:41 UTC

Author: Tim525i

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:33:41 UTC

If this works i'll be astounded. If it doesn't what is written below will be a bit pointless

img 1 is at the Harewood Vintage & Classic lst June. Our club Durham Thoroughbred Wheels (DTW) were 2nd placed in the Best Club Stand award. The Capri's next to us got 1st and the TVR CC were 3rd. We still havent figured out how we got even placed. The Corvette next to me has also won awards.
img 2, 3 and 4 are various views on the leather from Paulsh's 540 refurbed an now fully installed.

Good to hear from you Paulsh. Good luck in finding a new one.

Lets raise a glass to the E34 (Non-alcoholic if we are driving of course)

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

mlam — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:06:57 UTC

Author: mlam

Posted: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:06:57 UTC

My dad has a 525i SE sort of in storage at the moment, it hasn't been moved for a while now.

No idea what he wants to do with it as it will need some money spent on it to get it back in tip top shape.

Very comfortable cars though, they really do soak up the miles well on Motorways and aren't no slouches in the bends.

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

szjon — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:35:13 UTC

Author: szjon

Posted: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:35:13 UTC

I mean in 10 years Paul, when the young 'uns have bought people carriers and given up on the repair bills.

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

PaulSh — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:27:05 UTC

Author: PaulSh

Posted: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:27:05 UTC

szjon wrote:

So, what do you guys reckon. Future classic? Will it appreciate like the e30?

No, as theres still so many on the road still, although they are getting a huge following now with the younger of us, a well built BMW at silly money, and lovely 4,6 and V8 engines!!

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

szjon — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:11:50 UTC

Author: szjon

Posted: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:11:50 UTC

So, what do you guys reckon. Future classic? Will it appreciate like the e30?

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

PaulSh — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:31:23 UTC

Author: PaulSh

Posted: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:31:23 UTC

Tim525i wrote:

I'm an E34er as well!

I aint got photos lined up like the other chaps. They do look fantastic tho.

I've had a white 520i on a K years ago (called the fridge) and I've now got a '94 525i 24v in Calypso red which I love.

Now its got PaulSH's leather in it its even better. Really tough and reliable and I have a great indie which makes things a whole lot easier.

I would be frightened of a 540 though (complexities of the V8). Did some have premature engine wear issues (nikasil)?

I'm sure they are great fun though, but I have a limited budget and I am more than happy to sing the praises of the M50 Straight 6 as my fave.

E34's as a whole are brill. Once described to me in this phrase. 'You dont have to worry about rust like an E28 or complexity like an E39'. I do like both of them as well but this was the period when BMW really was the ultimate driving machine. Long may they live.

Totally agree tim, glad the leathers still ok, I'm hunting for another e34 as the 328's just too small

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

Tim525i — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:40:16 UTC

Author: Tim525i

Posted: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:40:16 UTC

I'm an E34er as well!

I aint got photos lined up like the other chaps. They do look fantastic tho.

I've had a white 520i on a K years ago (called the fridge) and I've now got a '94 525i 24v in Calypso red which I love.

Now its got PaulSH's leather in it its even better. Really tough and reliable and I have a great indie which makes things a whole lot easier.

I would be frightened of a 540 though (complexities of the V8). Did some have premature engine wear issues (nikasil)?

I'm sure they are great fun though, but I have a limited budget and I am more than happy to sing the praises of the M50 Straight 6 as my fave.

E34's as a whole are brill. Once described to me in this phrase. 'You dont have to worry about rust like an E28 or complexity like an E39'. I do like both of them as well but this was the period when BMW really was the ultimate driving machine. Long may they live.

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

olli — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:51:48 UTC

Author: olli

Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:51:48 UTC

Powerflex ustom made stainless from the middle damper. 4"twin pipe and the burble was very distinctive without being intrusive.
Nowadays I would use torqueflow in Birmingham for that.

The wheels were 3 piece japanese forged Rezax (made by Work's wheels). rears 10x18

I loved that car.

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

bobsy852 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:03:59 UTC

Author: bobsy852

Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:03:59 UTC

i agree with u on looks olli! but it's a tough call with a saloon that looks as nice as that! What exhaust has that got on? Im liking the look of that! not over the top or anything!
Ive never drive the saloon but I know the drive of the E34 tourer deffnelty beats the drive feel of my E36 saloon!

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

olli — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:22:47 UTC

Author: olli

Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:22:47 UTC

Bobsy, I had a tourer and a saloon at the ame time a few years back, both with proper suspension and nice 18" wheels (wide rears) and although I loved both, the tourer seemed to have the edge in looks and also handling. May have been very subjective feel, though.
Only got a pic of the saloon, as it is loooong ago

Re: Who's hiding the classics?

alun — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:08:56 UTC

Author: alun

Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:08:56 UTC

I think I know the car you're talking about... You're quite right, go for what you want. It's what makes you happy after all.