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BBatt98
03-29-2009, 08:15 AM
As the title states, I had said earlier that I was looking at a new touring over here in Germany. Picked it up the other day, a 1993 Euro Spec 525iX Touring with 166k km on the ticker. Previous owner did an incredible job of taking care of it, and did a great tasteful job with mods. Its a 5 spd, anthracite with black leather interior. List of mods include shadowline, MTech suspension, MTech front bumper, OE hella smoked headlights, MTech wheel. Not quite sure about the DSI wheels he has on it, but they will suffice for now. Id love to get something in a flat black powder coat. I also think it would look nice with an M5 rear bumper, but IM not sure if the sedan and touring take the same ones. Anyway, its been raining for like a week straight, so heres 3 pics I was able to take today. Ill take more once I clean her up a bit.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/TxAg98/DSC02960.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/TxAg98/DSC02961.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e43/TxAg98/DSC02962.jpg
zubbie
03-29-2009, 08:27 AM
It's a beauty. I'm not feeling the wheels either but since you have a huge selection over there (of 3 series wheels I assume) that shouldn't be a problem.

Love to have it myself, much jealously on this side of the pond.
ross1
03-29-2009, 09:48 AM
I'd love to own that one. If could manage to import it I'd be willing to write a check.
E34ührer
03-29-2009, 10:57 AM
I still want to do a iX conversion....too much work. Nice find!
mrsharp
03-29-2009, 11:56 AM
I'll buy it from you right now. Name a price.
BBatt98
03-29-2009, 12:01 PM
I'll buy it from you right now. Name a price.

Probably be more than it was worth with the shipping and US conversion :(
nmp411
03-29-2009, 12:36 PM
Looks great! Congrats.
David325e
03-29-2009, 06:36 PM
Glad to finally see this thead man. You're up in the top :drool:cars now. And a 5spd... man I'd love to drive that.
tonyroc14
03-29-2009, 06:41 PM
thats pretty fricken cool. I've always wanted a 4wd bimmer :D
russiankid
03-29-2009, 06:47 PM
Post pics of the X system. I've never seen one.
tonyroc14
03-29-2009, 06:49 PM
Post pics of the X system. I've never seen one.
+1
konarider98
03-29-2009, 09:05 PM
Sweet touring!

How does that steering wheel fit? does the airbag still work?
David325e
03-29-2009, 09:21 PM
Sweet touring!

How does that steering wheel fit? does the airbag still work?

Lol hopefully he never finds out in that beautiful car.

Also, are German cars LHD? I guess on a doc I watched about the autobahn people were driving on the right side...
jessejames
03-29-2009, 09:29 PM
love the car, couldn't imagine a more perfect example of an e34. congratulations.
cdnalpina
03-29-2009, 09:37 PM
Congrats! I have one too but it is an auto. :( Love the esthetic of the car, some new wheels and some nice tips and that car will be mint (in my opinion). Black wheels will look much better on that car...
p1zz4guy
03-29-2009, 11:30 PM
touring! ix! 5-speed! I wish we could get those in the states. im so jealous.
BBatt98
03-30-2009, 03:14 AM
Sweet touring!

How does that steering wheel fit? does the airbag still work?

Not sure. I dont know if Euro Spec 93's had airbags. Its obviouslly a retrofit on the PO's part. I have a nonairbag MTech II wheel that I want to put on the car, just havent had a chance to jump in and pull this one off.



Also, are German cars LHD? I guess on a doc I watched about the autobahn people were driving on the right side...

Yep, every car Ive seen over here is LHD.