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1991 BMW M5

by Paul on May 13, 2013 in BMW with 5 Comments

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The E34 M5 was the quintessential gentleman’s express. In an age where sports sedans shout about their muscle via large diameter wheels and bits of carbon fiber strewn about, this generation M5 was subdued in comparison. It didn’t need to be ostentatious, though, with a potent 3.6 liter, 315 horsepower inline six under the hood. This gave the M5 capabilities which few competitors of the day could match. This M5 for sale in Colorado is rather eye catching in red and apart from the faulty A/C compressor, is fairly sorted.

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Year: 1991
Model: M5
Engine: 3.6 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 106,000 mi
Price: $9,500 Buy It Now

Click for Details: 1991 BMW M5 on eBay

One of the last hand built E34 M5s ever made. Only 106K extremely low original miles, 5 spd manual with 315HP inline 6. Fully loaded with black leather interior in perfect condition, power windows, power locks, sunroof. All electrical is in perfect working order, mechanically sound, body and paint is in very good condition with exception of minor 22 year old wear. Sitting on 18″ OEM staggered M-Parallel wheels with 20/22 offset. Well maintained, service records available. Looks, runs and drives great, strong engine and tranny, clutch grabs right up. Clean CO title in hands. This is a very rare find.

The only issue is A/C compressor makes squeaking noise periodically, A/C blows ICE COLD though. Would need to be rebuilt or replaced in near future. This is exactly the same compressor as any E32 735i or 735iL. Please request all necessary info about this M5 before making offers. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY!!!

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This M5 is priced attractively, as we’ve seen a few E34 M5s over the past year with asking prices of $15,000 and above. Some did not sell so quickly, reinforcing the old adage that a car is only worth what someone in the room is willing to pay. Given the condition and mileage, this car is about spot on with the average value quoted by Hagerty. If you could knock a little bit off the asking price to compensate for the A/C compressor issue, this M5 would represent a good deal.

-Paul

1995 BMW 530i Dinan

by brian on May 8, 2013 in BMW, Dinan with 4 Comments

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck…it must be a duck, right? Not necessarily. At first look, you’d see a clean M5, but then look closer and you see a clean 530i with the Dinan treatment. While the M5 is an all out performance sedan, this Dinan 5 is more of a gentleman’s sedan with a touch of sport.

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On a lot of levels this car falls short of the M5, but on other levels, this car is just as good. The smooth and torquey V8 is a bit more civilized compared to the high strung six in the M5 and with the Dinan upgrades, the power gap becomes a lot less. Add in the smoother suspension and plush interior, and this car offers a great alternative to the increasingly pricey E34 M5. This beautifully maintained 530i for sale in Pleasanton, CA is a great daily sedan.

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Year: 1995
Model: 530i Dinan
Engine: 3.0 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 124,668 mi
Price: Reserve auction

Click for Details: 1995 BMW 530i Dinan on eBay

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This BMW came to us, as do the majority of our cars, from one of our very good customers. We have been dealing with this customer / friend for years and he regularly arrives at our showroom in some very interesting German sports cars and sporting sedans. One day, he arrived in this great BMW indicating that he had purchased another “toy” and that something had to go ( and he didn’t want it to be his marriage!). We drove the BMW DINAN, fell in love and, as they say, the rest is history.

For over 2 years, the “Dinan 5″ has been an occasional use car by our owner when 2 seaters and SUV’s are not being used. The BMW is a practical yet fun car to drive and represents a truly wonderful sporting sedan. This 530i is factory equipped with the strong 3.0 liter V8 that offers excellent performance in addition to very good fuel economy in part as a result of the cars manual 5-speed transmission. The BMW has had no major mechanical modifications and the DINAN upgrades have not negatively affected the BMW’s comfort for five, great handling, sporty 5-speed and even very good fuel economy! Perhaps the best part is that this generation E34 cars represent a tremendous value, especially if well maintained, low mileage cars can be located. This car is one such example.

[Lots more detail on the eBay listing]

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With meticulously kept service records, relatively low miles and tasteful upgrades, this is a great car for someone looking to drive an older sedan. This car is selling in a reserve auction and I would expect that it sells in the $6,500 ballpark. That’s much less than an M5 of the same caliber, with just about the same looks.

-Brian

Wagon Week: 1993 BMW M5 Touring

by Paul on March 25, 2013 in BMW, Theme Week with 6 Comments

Whatever the case may be, I always come across some of the most interesting cars in the Netherlands. Case in point this BMW M5 Touring. Only 891 examples of this fast five-door were ever produced, making it the second rarest M car behind the M1. Appearing on the scene in 1992, this was the first wagon that was given the M treatment by BMW Motorsport. Under the hood was a 3.8 liter version of the S38B38 inline six, which was the largest capacity six cylinder of the modern era.

Even though I lust after an E39 M5, I have to admit that the E34 has been grabbing my attention for some time, mainly because of what it doesn’t do: shout about its performance. It takes a trained eye to differentiate a normal E34 from the M version. The biggest clue is the wheels, whether the car be fitted with the earlier M System wheels that gave the appearance of white wall tires, or the M System II that we see here, with the “throwing star” covers. Like many enthusiasts, I prefer the later style, and thankfully, this Daytona Violet M5 Touring is fitted with those.

Year: 1993
Model: M5 Touring
Engine: 3.8 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 175,500 km (~ 109,051 miles)
Price: €11,950 (~ $15,514 USD)

1993 BMW M5 Touring on Mobile.de

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Original BMW M5 E34 340hp
 
Vehicle Information: VIN WBSHJ91070BL01008, type code HJ91 type M5 (EUR) E series E34 (2) Type 5 Type TOUR

Engine S38 Displacement 3.80 Power 255 Drive, Daytona Violet Metallic (283), Upholstery silver grey/silver grey light bicolor.

Other equipment numbers: (0493) -01. Description SERVOTRONIC 216 C 339 404 SHADOW LINE DOPPEL-SCH TRANSMISSION LIFTING ROOF, ELECTRIC 417 SUN PROTECTION REAR TZROLLO TUERSCH. 494 SITZHEIZUN G DRIVER / PASSENGER 528 AUTOMATIC FAN CONTROLL (AUC) 534 Klimaautom ATIK 661 BMW BAV. CASS. III 860 FRONT SIDE INDICATORS NL approval.

The description is rather cryptic, with a bunch of option codes thrown out with abbreviations. For such a neat car, I would have hoped for a bit more color in terms of the owner history and significant maintenance/repair items addressed. At $15,500, this M5 Touring isn’t priced a lot higher than some of the better E34 M5 sedans we’ve seen for sale here in the US as of late. Granted, someone who wanted to import this fast five-door into the US would undoubtedly push the purchase cost close to $20,000, if not more considering shipping, customs and federalization costs. I’ve seen a few of these stateside already, so I have hope that it is possible to make these cars legal, as there’s still about a four year wait for the first examples to become exempt under the 25 year rule. Considering this car has just over 100,000 miles, it looks quite tidy for its age. The stamped service booklet and service records will certainly add piece of mind, as well.

-Paul

1995 BMW M5 Euro

by Nate on February 7, 2013 in BMW with 9 Comments

I remember in elementary school when “Barney Bashing” became the pre-teen version of gang-banging. You like Barney the Purple Dinosaur? Cool, we’re going to give you a swirly, piss on your Barney backpack, or rip apart your Barney Books. Well, folks, today we have a BMW enthusiast who brushed all that off and continued his dedication to absurd purple possessions. The ad is sparse, but the 1995 model year and 340hp designation indicate this is a Euro model of the E34 M5, which also means it comes with the seriously beasty S38B38. An extrapolation of the E28′s S38B35 and the early E34′s B36, this monster 3.8L inline-6 is a force to be reckoned with, producing the torque of the 540i and the most BMW horsepower until the E39 M5. Whether you can handle the purple, price, or unanswered questions for $16k is up to you.

1995 BMW M5 Euro for sale on Craigslist Yakima

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Hello, i’m selling my baby because I don’t drive it very much anymore, I need the space and cash more then the car. Do your homework first this car is a collector’s car, 340 hp out of the straight 6 cylinder with a 5 speed! It is a street legal race car! It is Daytona Violet (purple) with Grey Seude interior. The car has 75,035 miles as of February 2, 2013.

I’d be interested in trades only if you can prove your trade is worth the money, don’t try to lowball me it won’t happen!
I’d be interested in half trade and half cash again, only if you can prove your trade is worth the money, don’t try to lowball me it won’t happen!

If you want an inspection done on the car, I will drive the car to your mechanic at the desired time and place. I will also watch your mechanic do the inspection and if this is a problem for the mechanic then he/she is not a person I want touching my car! Please contact me for any questions you have. If you want a test drive, I drive while you are in passenger seat.

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I’m actually kind of into the Daytona Violet. I’m less into the fake E46 wheels and the weak ad copy. S38B38 and 75k miles sound really good though and working the seller down closer to $14k would make this a good buy. At $16k, it’s a bit too much money with too little information, but a Euro M5 is some great Bavarian rare even just for the engine. If the seller fully disclosed the Euroness and specifics of the car, it might be worth $16k, but he didn’t, and until then it’s just another E34 M5.

-NR

1995 BMW 540i in Calypso Red

by Ben on January 17, 2013 in BMW with 3 Comments

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome back former GCFSB writer and fellow German car enthusiast Ben Earle. Great to have you back, Ben! I know our readers will enjoy the added content going forwards! – Paul

Boy it feels good to be back! Quick update on me: I moved from Boston to San Francisco and love the thought of all the potential RWD German models that are now viable daily drivers!

Let’s start off somewhat conservative with a 1995 BMW 540i in vibrant Calypso red. This one comes graced with a third pedal and the M-Technic Sports suspension which will come in handy on the lovely SoCal twisties. Wearing 113,000 miles is no easy task but this E34 looks like Cindy Crawford stepping back on the runway. You will be hard pressed to find a cleaner and more cared for example with over 100K on the clock. The deep shade of red still shines bright after all the years of sun and the tan interior shows no loss of buttery goodness.

The owner has done a great job of sourcing tasteful upgrades while maintaining the stock appearance. Things like 18” M Parallel wheels, new Brembo rotors, Bilstein shocks, Dinan chip, B&M shifter and Magnaflow muffler will only increase the driving pleasure that this Bimmer has to offer. The seller sums it up perfectly in his description “Accelerates, handles and stops like a much newer performance car while retaining the elegance of the classic e34 body.” Clean e34s are starting to really catch my eye for their value and brute handsomeness.

Year: 1995
Model: 540i
Engine: 4.0 V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 113,000
Price: Auction – Reserve Not Met

1995 BMW 540i on eBay


List of Upgrades:

18” M Parallel alloy wheels
Continental Extreme Contact 235/45/ZR18 tires less than 11K miles
New Brembo Front Brake Rotors
No leaks, no burnt out pixels
Custom 3.64 ratio differential w/limited slip
4.0 liter DOHC 32 valve V-8 engine, 282 hp, 295 lb-ft torque
Bilstein shocks
Clean car fax
DinanChip – original chip also included
B&M Shifter
Magnaflow muffler – stock muffler also available
6 disc cd changer + cassette player
Heated sport seats with adjustable thigh support
Stock wheels with tires in great shape will be supplied at buyer’s request
Original calypso red paint with tan interior
All-weather floor mats & weathertech trunk liner also included
All manuals and documentation included
Same owner last five years

Similar to how Martha always left Jan in the shadows on The Brady Bunch, the M5 always steals the show from the 540i. This actually works out great for us in the know as the 540i is a great sports car for the money and examples like this often stay overlooked and under priced. This one deserves special attention since it’s one of 3,203 produced with the 6-speed manual transmission. I’ll be keeping an eye on this one to see how far north of $5K the bidding goes!

-Ben

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