Getting a Euro M5 3.8l [Archive] - Bimmerforums

EVOIIIM3

10-27-2003, 08:37 PM

My 525 has got to go for this.......

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2003/10/3/137/732/579581834.137732969.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2003/10/3/137/732/579581837.137732969.IM1.04.565x421_A.562x421.jpg
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2003/10/3/137/732/579581841.137732969.IM1.08.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

My 525 has been my friend for so long, I really don't want to let it go! I just added a BUNCH of ACS parts, and Euro headlamps. Oh well....
192hp vs 340hp? It's not hard to figure this one out.

MaloventEvil

10-27-2003, 09:04 PM

amen to that brother.

-Aurash
:boobies

xredlinerx

10-27-2003, 09:09 PM

DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! M5..... *DROOL* YOUR SO LUCKY....:buttrock

The Beastmaster

10-28-2003, 12:26 AM

Yummy! What color is it?

rwindleyme02

10-28-2003, 09:39 AM

Mauritius Blue?

EVOIIIM3

10-28-2003, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
Yummy! What color is it?

Daytona Violet.

I'm having a hard time getting financed for it since it's a 10yo Euro model!

I really got to get the 525 out then I'll have enough down that I will be mine!

Gop-Dogg

10-28-2003, 08:47 PM

If you can swing it, I'd suggest looking at this one instead

Black `95 M5 (http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=145218144&dealer_id=&car_year=1995&make=BMW&distance=any&max_price=&model=M5&advcd_on=n&end_year=1995&min_price=&certified=n&address=77002&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1990&color=&cardist=1306)

This one still has the Euro gauge cluster. The one you're looking at has had the gauges changed to US-spec. It also has the manual sport seats, which are lighter (~20 lbs per seat) and more fitting of the car's sporting character, IMO

JamesM3M5

10-28-2003, 10:43 PM

http://www.peoplefirst.com <-- forwards you to the new Capital One auto finance. They don't care what kind of car it is, so long as your credit is good and you pay on time.

I have 2 loans with them, both are under 5%. Can't beat that with a stick! Both of those are dealer used car purchase interest rates, though....

e30sd

10-29-2003, 04:14 AM

mike,

check out http://www.willz.ca

they have some cars you're lookin for.

EVOIIIM3

10-29-2003, 10:42 AM

Guys I found a car, I just need to sell my 525 to get the M5, my bank will no loan me all the money for a 10yo car.

That black one is nice, but it's to far, this one is 20min from my house. They have the same gauge cluster. I like memory sport seats more then manual.

Rob Levinson

10-29-2003, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by Gop-Dogg
If you can swing it, I'd suggest looking at this one instead

Black `95 M5 (http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=145218144&dealer_id=&car_year=1995&make=BMW&distance=any&max_price=&model=M5&advcd_on=n&end_year=1995&min_price=&certified=n&address=77002&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1990&color=&cardist=1306)

This one still has the Euro gauge cluster.

BTDT. It's no fun converting km/h to mph in your head when you're driving - and when you got rollers behind you.

You can convert just the speedo which retains everything else (inlcuding fuel gauge in liters) and gives proper (and legally required in the US) mph speedo:

http://www.robertlevinson.com/M5_Touring/interior/images/gauges2.jpg

Gop-Dogg

10-30-2003, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Rob Levinson
BTDT. It's no fun converting km/h to mph in your head when you're driving - and when you got rollers behind you.

You can convert just the speedo which retains everything else (inlcuding fuel gauge in liters) and gives proper (and legally required in the US) mph speedo:

http://www.robertlevinson.com/M5_Touring/interior/images/gauges2.jpg

So, my car is technically contraband, eh? :devillook :evil2

When the cop asks me "Do you know how fast you were going?" I can honestly reply "No, officer. I don't." :biglaughb

Converting is not too bad. I made myself a cheat sheet and taped it to the dash as a quick reference. Just remember to keep it between 100 km/hr (62 mph) and 120 km/hr (75 mph).

Gop-Dogg

10-30-2003, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by EVOIIIM3
I like memory sport seats more then manual.

Weaksauce!:nono

Hehe, just messin'. Good luck w/ getting the M5. You won't regret it. :buttrock

AutoCouture

10-30-2003, 09:45 PM

you wanna part out some of the stuff on the 525?

email me w/ what you got if you want to

acbimmer@yahoo.com

sal

kotsos1870

10-31-2003, 10:55 AM

Awesome!

I m getting the same car this Monday (as in my sig) only difference is mine has the wide front grill and it's a 6-speed (late 95).

You ll love the 3.8L 340PS though, get ready for some serious fun!

EVOIIIM3

10-31-2003, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Acbimmer
you wanna part out some of the stuff on the 525?
email me w/ what you got if you want to
acbimmer@yahoo.com
sal

Sure I'm selling everything, only $10k for it.:clap:

It's really going to depend on who want the car, for me to take all the goodies off it.
Short list.....
Jim C engine
Dinan Trans
Supersprint M5 exhaust
E36 M3 headers
4.27 lsd and 4.10 open diff
ACS 17x8.5 rims
ACS front & rear badge
ACS hand brake and shifter
ACS pedals
M5 mirrors (not on car)
M5 plate filler
Clear corners F/R
Euro ellipsoid headlamps
Sach sporting kit suspension

It's a old pic but you get the idea...

http://www.bayareamotorsport.com/~mikes/MVC-492X.JPG

shragon

10-31-2003, 11:43 AM

wow nice!!

let me know (PM me) if you part out the mods before you sell the 525i. i'd be interested in the dinan tranny chip.

Pinoy2145

10-31-2003, 03:13 PM

are those OEM M5 mirrors?

EVOIIIM3

10-31-2003, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Pinoy2145
are those OEM M5 mirrors?

NO, there FK ones, really nice, I just never got them painted.

AutoCouture

10-31-2003, 11:22 PM

<-- interested definitely in the M5 filler and maybe the mirrors and clears if you'd be up to trade for OE.

let me know,

Sal
acbimmer@yahoo.com

EVOIIIM3

11-01-2003, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Acbimmer
<-- interested definitely in the M5 filler and maybe the mirrors and clears if you'd be up to trade for OE.

let me know,

Sal
acbimmer@yahoo.com

I still have all the OEM parts, in boxes.

If you want the parts there $10k and the car comes with them.

Mblaster

11-04-2003, 12:09 AM

Nice M5, too bad its PURPLE.

Rob Levinson

11-04-2003, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Mblaster
Nice M5, too bad its PURPLE.

You mean too bad it's one of the gorgeous exclusive Motorsport colors, which means it doesn't look like every other car on the road and it actually has a personality? Yeah, damn shame.

Beautiful car. Enjoy it!

- Rob

AutoCouture

11-04-2003, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Rob Levinson
Yeah, damn shame.

- Rob

:biglaughb

CTE34

11-04-2003, 10:01 PM

Bah WHY DO YOU LIVE IN SEATTLE. I would buy your 525 in a heartbeat, of course I have one question, is it stick? :)

EVOIIIM3

11-04-2003, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by CTE34
Bah WHY DO YOU LIVE IN SEATTLE. I would buy your 525 in a heartbeat, of course I have one question, is it stick? :)

Seattle ROCKS! It's a lot more fun then the East coast! (Grew up in Boston)

It's a slush box of course (auto trans). It's hard to find a stick in the 5 series.

You know for less then $1000 it can be shipped to your door.

Mblaster

11-04-2003, 10:35 PM

So you are saying that if M made a pink polkadot car as long as its exclusive its cool. Guess I got no taste

Mblaster

11-04-2003, 10:58 PM

I know a lot of women who have nice "personalities" but aren't much to look at. I bet a black or silver M5 would have better resale too. I'm not knocking the car, it could be a nice one. It's just that PURPLE -err " Daytona Violet" wouldn't be my first choice unless it's an ultra rare car like the M5 Touring for sale elsewhere on this board. And if I could afford another M5 I'd buy that Touring and paint it BLACK! :buttrock

Rob Levinson

11-04-2003, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by Mblaster
So you are saying that if M made a pink polkadot car as long as its exclusive its cool. Guess I got no taste

"M" is a character in Ian Fleming's James Bond novels. BMW Motorsport makes the M5.

Taste is always a personal thing, no doubt... but Daytona Violet is an amazing color when you see it in person. It's a color-shifting paint that looks bluish from certain angles.

But one thing I might mention is that a little sensitivity might be in order here... the guy just bought a car, he's totally in love with it. Is it really necessary to tell him "too bad" about the color? We're all friends here, no need to rain on his parade.

- Rob

Mblaster

11-04-2003, 11:35 PM

OK. We shouldn't tell him how much new EDC shocks are either. I could go on...
I just found out that PURPLE is a very healing color too.

CTE34

11-05-2003, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by EVOIIIM3
Seattle ROCKS! It's a lot more fun then the East coast! (Grew up in Boston)

It's a slush box of course (auto trans). It's hard to find a stick in the 5 series.

You know for less then $1000 it can be shipped to your door. no thanks, Too many slushboxes to choose from around here! :cool:

EVOIIIM3

11-05-2003, 10:57 AM

Ok, so Purple was my my favorite color either. However, this is a EURO M5, so that in it's self makes it special. Then this is the ONLY US E34 I have ever seen in this color. That makes it cool.

I have a E30 M3, prices for parts will not surprise me at all! After all, the dealer wants over $300 for a cap & rotor on the M3! If the EDCIII goes out, it will be replaced with Sach Sporting Kit, I love this setup for the E34.

Mblaster

11-05-2003, 11:15 AM

Hey EVO, check out the M5 site there is a new thread on interesting and exclusive shades and interior combinations.

AutoCouture

11-05-2003, 11:40 AM

hey EVOIIIM3,

What did you think of the Sach Sporting Kit? I'm in the market for new suspension and its either that or Bilstein/ H&R setup. I've heard of the sach shocks to leak.

thanks,

sal

EVOIIIM3

11-05-2003, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Acbimmer
hey EVOIIIM3,
What did you think of the Sach Sporting Kit? I'm in the market for new suspension and its either that or Bilstein/ H&R setup. I've heard of the sach shocks to leak. thanks,
sal

I like it a LOT, so far it is the best street setup I have been in for a E34, I actually like it better then the EDCIII.

leaking shocks? Who knows, so far my E34 has had them for 2 years, and they are just like new. I was impressed with the quality of the kit.

Mblaster, what M5 site?

Mblaster

11-06-2003, 12:38 AM

try www.m5board.com

TC535i

11-06-2003, 02:22 AM

Those throwing stars are backwards...

bmwpower

11-07-2003, 12:34 AM

I'm not one for purple either, but I have to admit, it looks nice since it's a darker shade.

340HP?!?

Just curious... how much does something like this go for? Need to start saving....

Rob Levinson

11-07-2003, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by TC535i
Those throwing stars are backwards...

Good call! They are indeed on the wrong sides of the car.

Mblaster

11-07-2003, 02:02 AM

Violet was a very popular Euro color, especially on the wagons, where some 200+ of the 800+ E34M5 Tourings were purple. Go figure.

525iT_Feen

11-08-2003, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by EVOIIIM3

If you want the parts there $10k and the car comes with them.

:biglaughb

HAHA..

good luck selling your 525 for 10.

We bought ours(95 525i) in mint condition with 95k for $7500.
-it was a really good find-

GOOD LUCK, and i hope you enjoy that almost doubled power and 1 extra gear. hehe

bimmerdream

11-12-2003, 01:39 PM

e34 M5 is not worth buying unless it's a late Euro model... If you want to know why, do your research.
And if I could find a Euro 95 M5 / 6sp, I wouldn't give a sh*t what color it was :D
I'd love to put my hands on a base trim Euro M5 with alpina interior...mmmm (erection!) :D

Rob Levinson

11-12-2003, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by bimmerdream
e34 M5 is not worth buying unless it's a late Euro model... If you want to know why, do your research.
And if I could find a Euro 95 M5 / 6sp, I wouldn't give a sh*t what color it was :D
I'd love to put my hands on a base trim Euro M5 with alpina interior...mmmm (erection!) :D

I woud say "not worth buying" is far from accurate! They are still fantastic cars, great performance for the size and cost. With a few tweaks, they can easily be brought up to the 340hp level. Clean examples are still available, and are very reliable when given adequate care and preventative maintenance.

- Rob

Vdbcrlp001

11-12-2003, 09:48 PM

Sweet Car Mike! Once you pick it up, what are the chances of getting a few pics of your two cars with the M1?

Cheers,

Sam

Mblaster

11-13-2003, 01:21 AM

Bimmerdream- Why exactly are non euro E34M5's not worth buying? What "research " are you refering too?
Put down the pipe...bro-

bimmerdream

11-13-2003, 02:57 PM

Bimmerdream- Why exactly are non euro E34M5's not worth buying? What "research " are you refering too?

I knew it would hit home... I appologize to everyone who felt offended by my statement. I feel I should explain my self... What I meant was: if I were to get an e34 M5, I would get the Euro 3.8l w/ 6 sp combo. The '95 Europeans are technologically more advanced than their US counterparts (or should I say updated): larger engine, MAF air calculation / more advanced engine management, 6-speed, etc. It's not to say US spec cars are not great. They are by all means. 4-years of extra existance across the pond have some very good things to show for it. That's all. Either way e34 M5 are great cars! :clap:

Mblaster

11-13-2003, 11:28 PM

If you are Lucky enough to become an owner of such fine machinery I wouldn't be too picky. In fact US cars have a few nice things going. Most US cars were loaded with all options for the US market. Early E34's had SLS suspension that was easy to modify to a aftermarket sport suspension. 3.6 motors can be tuned to 350+ hp without much hassle.

Mblaster

11-13-2003, 11:44 PM

Also you can find one or two owner cars out there with a full history of the car. No sketchy importer hack jobs, and owners manuals in english is nice too.

Gop-Dogg

11-14-2003, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Mblaster
Also you can find one or two owner cars out there with a full history of the car. No sketchy importer hack jobs, and owners manuals in english is nice too.

Stop talking about me! :D

An English owners manual cost $34.

Mblaster

11-15-2003, 12:53 AM

Hey Gopp-Dog, I know your car is nice. Some of these guys are clueless.

bimmerdream

06-19-2004, 09:37 PM

Hey Mblaster, I do believe Gop-Dogg has one of those EURO M5s!!! Yeah, like you said, some of those guys don't have a clue.... you and the rest of them...
:buttrock

Mblaster

06-20-2004, 12:22 AM

bimmerdream,
You my friend are a moron,
This thread had been dead for months...

bimmerdream

06-21-2004, 12:09 PM

MBlaster... That's very nice. So, I'm a moron for stating a well-known fact... In that case it makes you an idiot at best. Here's why:
To get you off your high horse, no one said US e34 M5s sucked, what was said that a '95 EURO e34 M5 was better / more advanced than a US 91-93 e35 M5. It's a well know fact buddy. Oh wait, I think I see the reason why you are being so defensive... you have a '91 M5!!! Of course... That said, I'd still punch all your teeth out just to have your car (it does look good with them 5-spokers on) :D
Instead of sounding like a 10-year old kid go find a 95 Euro M5 and see what all the hype is about. I had a pleasure of driving one a couple of months back... I know I'm in love. Something tells me you'll be too. Mmmmm 3.8L, HFM, 6-speed..., Alpina interior... Damn. :buttrock

525iT_Feen

06-21-2004, 05:09 PM

Bimmerdream, what "well-known" fact did you state?
I think I missed something...

All I saw were opinions, and assumptions. :dunno

Mblaster

06-21-2004, 11:34 PM

[QUOTE=bimmerdream]e34 M5 is not worth buying unless it's a late Euro model...

No Dude...that 's what YOU said
Opinions are like ***holes...
Whatever Bro...:cool:

Dark Helmet

06-22-2004, 12:53 AM

e34 M5 is not worth buying unless it's a late Euro model

ooh, yeah. we have killed people for a lot less than this...

gato

06-22-2004, 01:02 AM

Early E34's had SLS suspension that was easy to modify to a aftermarket sport suspension.

Hey Mblaster, what all is required in swapping out the SLS and ho much would it cost in all?

Thanks,
Geoff

Dark Helmet

06-22-2004, 01:06 AM

IIRC its just shocks/springs and some various hardware...

Mblaster

06-22-2004, 01:35 AM

Hey Mblaster, what all is required in swapping out the SLS and ho much would it cost in all?

Thanks,
Geoff
Yea, you can get the kit from Bav Auto or BMA. I forgot how much... It removes the lines from the actuator that pumps the shocks and plugs everything up. Remove the SLS shocks, and springs if you want to change them too. Making the cars rear suspension more or less a 535. You can pick out your new suspension from there. It's not the purist thing to do but if you have sporting intentions go for it. The car will corner just as good as those 95 Euro M5's w/ EDC shocks, and a helluva lot cheaper. ;)

bimmerdream

06-24-2004, 01:56 PM

Pinoy2145

06-24-2004, 03:08 PM

i know this thread has been dead for ages...

but are there any parts from the 525 left? lol

525iT_Feen

06-24-2004, 07:08 PM

C'mon guys, honestly, given the choice between a 91' US Spec M5 and a '95 Euro Spec M5, which one in your opinion is a better car? I was looking into e34 M5s before settling for my e36 m3/4, drove a couple, and the higlight of the experience was to drive a Euro 95 M5, it just has more stuff in it. I wish cost was not an issue... Either way, I proclaim universal love for all M5s.

You were being much more critical in your other posts. Most would probably choose the 95 euro M5, but what your were saying in your previous posts had a completely different tone then this last post.

I'm going to let this thread die now.

525iT_Feen

06-24-2004, 07:10 PM

bimmerdream

06-29-2004, 01:12 PM

Granted it's all a statement of opinion, and it seems this crowd has a diferent perception of things. After making up my own mind I chose not to buy a us spec m5 for the prices they go for. I personally couldn't justify it. That's all. I appologize if anyone felt offended, my intent was to state my opinon on the subject, and NOT to get blasted for disagreeing with e34 M5 owners. As long as your car makes you happy, I'm happy. Let's turn down ignorance and turn up acceptance. How about that?