Polish reader Piotr pointed us towards these shockingly-similar E34 M5s for sale on eBay right now. As if black-on-black E34 M5s were common, these are 2 of rare 1993 models. Just 261 M5s came to North America that year before the 6-year break to the E39 M5. Both have about 150k miles and are close to $14k. The main differences are number of owners (3 vs. 1), presence of a spoiler, and coast of the US.
1993 BMW M5 for sale in California
Pertinent points from the seller:
This is a exceptionally tight and well kept specimen of the E34 M5 breed. Only 261 of these E34 M5’s were sold in the US this last and perfected model year of 1993.
To find any of these 261 cars for sale at any price and in this condition would be a challenge but here we are!The BMW M5 is an inspiring driving machine and a true mechanical masterpiece. The E 34 M5 cars were the last generation of BMWs that were personally
hand built by serious (German) men with mustaches and names like Fritz and Günter.This particular vehicle has only 3 previous and caring owners.
It comes with records since day one, down to the original $63.300 window sticker.
Actually, I even have the original BMW M5 cassette tape tutorial!It is meticulously maintained with mature driving, it has a history of enthusiast owners and is serviced only at the most knowledgeable and reputable shops available.
Please note the exceptional condition that this car is in, furthermore, consider the milage of this vehicle and you will understand the unique quality of the E34 M5 model
and the level of maintenance and attention to detail that the vehicle has experienced during every day of it’s life.In this case the mileage is just a number, not a level of deterioration (153k miles which equals 8k miles per year on average!).
Despite it was 19 years since Fritz and Günter rolled this car out from its birth place at BMW M GmbH in Garching, Germany, it is still is in this amazing condition.
It is a daily driver so I am not talking concurs a la Pebble Beach, but the pictures tell the story.
The M5 is now looking for a new home with a caring and responsible owner who knows how to passionately continue to pamper this rare and stunning beast.
Factory equipment:
– Rare elegant color combo with Jet black exterior / black leather interior / dark birds eye maple
– Speed sensing steering
– Motorsport mirrors
– Cruise control
– AC is factory delivered with R134a
– Onboard computer (all pixels working)
– Sport front seats (all electric, including lump bar and head rest)
– Shadow line exterior trim parts
– Motorsport embossed door grips
– Sport suspension
– It still smells genuine German leather inside. It´s a non smoker, no cats, dogs or rhinos has ever sat their paws inside (don’t know if Rhinos has paws but anyway).
– Sunroof
– Full size spare wheelMaintenance:
– Perfect maintenance records, I even changed the O2 sensor in preventive service
– All new bushings, trans mounts, engine mounts, rear sub frame, suspension top mounts etc etc
– All new steering rods
– New cooling hoses
– New valve adjustment, and all was with in specs from previous adjustment.
– New full maintenance with oil and filters
– Timing chain inspection, all was with in specs.
– Oil consumption over the last 3.000 miles is less than half a quart (which is excellent).
– Updated coolant system
– Brakes are very good and recent
– A binder full of receiptsUpgrades:
– 4x Brand new Performance Bridgestone Potenza RE760 tires all round
– Dinan Chip
– Dinan Stage 1 Bilstein dampers
– UUC DSSR
– CD changer
– SLS delete
– Becker Headunit Becker makes the best sounding head units on the, they deliver factory systems to Porsche and Ferrari)
– iPod/ iPhone charger and audio hookupGeneral:
– The car is extremely tight and pleasing to drive
– Clean title
– No rust – anywhere –
– Originally sold in Texas 2nd of April 1993. Has been in California the last 9 years, has never seen, snow or salt
– Few owners (all previous owners names are available)
– Passed recent smog with flying colors
– Leather and interior are in exceptional condition
– Tags are good until December 2012
1993 BMW M5 for sale in Pennsylvania
A more removed description:
From the way the car drives and looks and the year of the vehicle – most of the miles on the car are highway miles. The car has been garage kept.
There are no reported manufacturer’s defects on this vehicle. A never-smoked-in before beauty that looks great and smells clean.
The engine is very strong and provides the power you have come to expect from a BMW and runs extra smooth. The transmission has the BMW mark on it as well and the transmission is in excellent condition! The suspension that’s on the car feels very nimble and comfortable at the same time.
The A/C works well and blows cold air! We had our mechanic check the car and no problems were found with it. All in all, the car really runs great!
As you can judge for yourself from the pictures – the interior is clean and looks great!
No electrical problems were found. The check light of the diagnostic computer reads ok. The engine compartment clean, and free of any leaks.This BMW is equipped with a climate control system. The power locks, windows, seats and roof all work and are in excellent condition. All the power controls and buttons work.
The car also comes with VERY nice all season tires have plenty of tread life left. The tires have been rotated, balanced.
This is an exceptionally looking vehicle – Loaded with tons of extras and is in great condition.
The first seller says “To find any of these 261 cars for sale at any price and in this condition would be a challenge.” Well, if that’s a challenge, then this is E34 Everest. With the claims being as similar as they are, only an in-person inspection would really let you know which one was for you. From afar, fewer owners could make the difference, or a few less cracks in the seats, or whether or not you can handle a spoiler. Personally, my dislike for spoilers on any post-80s BMW is outweighed by one owner and a $1250 price advantage on the Pennsylvania model. Either way, if you’re interested in a black-on-black 1993 BMW M5, it’s unlikely you’ll ever have this many to choose from again.
-NR
The PA car has absolutely no discussion about any maintenance records, what work was done or what (if anything) was replaced. Nor any mention of how old the tires are.
The other strange this is, how can the seller state, “most of the miles on the car are highway miles. The car has been garage kept.” and also state that no one ever smoked in the car when there were four previous owners? Did the dealer track down each previous owner and talk to them?
Those are great points, David, and highlight the general ambiguous nature of ebaying.
Even without the records and the Dinan upgrades I’d rather have the CA car for the seller’s description. This is funny stuff.
“The E 34 M5 cars were the last generation of BMWs that were personally hand built by serious (German) men with mustaches and names like Fritz and Günter.”
Fortunately or unfortuantely depending on if you’re a buyer or seller the astronimical cost of maintaining an e34 M5 has surpressed their market value. Without proper and consistant maintainence they can become a money pit to the unsuspecting.
The engine although robust needs reqular valve adjustments every 15k miles. The engine shots of these examples leaves me wondering about their maintainence? I.E. If you have the valve cover off to due the adjustment wouldn’t you have it painted or poewdercoated at some point.
Decent examples with good records can be found for around 10K. If I were buying another e34 M5 I’d place huge priotity of finding one that had meticulous repair and maintainence records, knowing that an valve job is going to run $10k and engine rebuild $20k and that’s just the under hood stuff. They require suspension, brake, and exhaust care as well and that’s not cheap either.
I had a low milage 91 at one point, even then as a one owner car the cost to ensure proper upkeep and reliability was a tuff pill to swallow
@Dan: Are you talking about a valve adjustment? Did you double the price and add a zero? M cars are expensive to maintain but there’s no such animal as a $10k valve adjustment.