The Pirate
07-11-2012, 02:29 PM
hi all I've really wanted my own e34 since I learned how to drive in one and the other day i came across this 535i/5
heres the post:
THE GOOD
M30b35 3.5 (3430cc) engine replaced 3 years ago.
getrag 260 5spd tranmission (fluid change 10/2010)
Strong clutch
Slave cylinder replaced 6/2010
Brake master cylinder replaced 8/2010
Gas tank was replaced 2 years ago.
Gas straps were replaced 10 months ago
Meyle HD thrust arms -10/2011
Meyle HD front stabilizer links -10/2011
Schmiedman HD CAs - 10/2011
Schmiedmann Tie rods - 10/2011
Powerflex subframe bushings - 10/2011
Schmiedmann HD Rear Pitman arms - 10/2011
Brembo Rotors (1k on them)
Trans mounts replaced 1 year ago
motor mounts replaced 1 year ago.
New OEM hood Roundel
UPGRADES
Suspension:
KW variant 2 coilovers - 3/2012
25mm euro Mtech front sway
( 31352226333 verified only available for 89-93 525, 535 and m5 US models rest are euro due to eccentric stabilzer bar hole mount) - 10/2011
18mm euro Mtech rear sway
(33551140219 verified euro only part NA in US) - 10/2011
Racing Dynamics strut bar
Powerflex racing subframe bushings
Engine and drivetrain:
Black valve cover
24lb injectors - 11/2011
Dinan chip
New OEM center Bearing - 4/2012
New rocker eccentrics - 4/2012
new rocker retainers - 4/2012
3.64 LSD diff
Custom exhaust with Magnaflow hi flow dual pipe cat and glasspack (nice job nice tone)
Exterior:
Satin Black finish (not matte or flat black)
Blacked out chrome trim
Factory Shadowline ( Custom shadowline has been replaced )
Alpina front bumper
Mtech skirts
Euro Bosch smileys w/ :
electric adjusters and dash switch
Clear front corner signals
Hella Euro M5 plate filler
Replica M5 mirrors
Genuine Hella Smoked tails
18 inch Rondell 58 staggard (18x8.5, 18x10)on 225/35/18 front 265/35/18 rear - this is a european set which is no longer available with the rear 18x10 wheels
Projector fogs - one glass is cracked but still works
Euro Eyebrows
Interior:
360mm aftermarket steering wheel (has 2 extra buttons for horns, Nos or whatever you can think of. But horns for now)
Momo e28 Steering wheel adapter
Custom Handstitched leather hub adapter cover (got bored one day and the momo cover bothered me)
Custom leather sunroof switch cover (the original cover just reupolstered)
e32 rear arm rest
Custom Power Racing Seats - one of a kind you will not find these anywhere
Custom leather passenger side pocket
Custom leather Trunk pocket
Updated door panels with wood trim
M5 shift surround
Rear Headrests
BMW OEM cupholder
JVC head unit
Sony xw 1000w (600x1 ) amp
Phoenix Gold Ryval V5C interior component setup. 100 rms 400 peak
Phoenix Gold RSD10D Subwoofer (cheater sub) 50rms 500peak
THE TURBO KIT - Not Installed
This is the most complete ready to install turbo kit for the e34 m30b35.
To collect these items on your own would easily place you in the 2-3k range
Nothing is missing
745 turbo Mainfold
666Fab 3" down pipe with dual O2 sensor bungs and 3.5" v-clamp
A/A intercooler setup
36lb injectors (not installed)
Tial wastegate (38mm)
KKK27 turbo (rebuilt and balanced, not installed)
VDO boost/vac gauge (installed)
VDO Oil gauge w/ send unit (installed)
AEM UEGO wideband controller (gauge installed not wired)
complete 3" turbo exhaust with v-clamp connection
GM IAT sensor
Reverse intake manifold
Forge diverter Valve
Megasquirt 1 v3.0 w/ boost control and mega stim (tested and working properly)
MS 2 daughter board with extra pcb board and parts.
ThermaCool Exhaust wrap
All necessary hardware for installation
THE BAD:
Being it's a 23 year old car there are some things you would expect.
However most of these issues have been attended to.
What remains are only items which I had not gotten around to or lived with for they are extremely minor.
Here they are:
Gas tank needs to be realigned. When replaced there was a plastic shim which wasn't seen when it was installed.
So the tank nozzle pushs the gas door out.
As well Gas tank straps were replaced with heavy duty strapping.
Tank does not sag or move. It is secured perfectly and not noticable.
Due to rust, front jack points have been removed and replaced with fresh BMW sheet metal.
Undercoating and other preventive measures were made to make it solid.
4 dings in car (left fender, lower left door, right rear door, and I think one in rear left door)
Drivers and rear doors need new actuators. I lived with them for drivers door still locks trunk, hood, and front passenger door.
I have kids so rear doors are better suited for me since I alway have the child locks on them.
Door entry seals are a worn could use replacements.
Rear taillight harness was damaged. Rear lights have been rewired and work properly. However "light out message comes up on dash"
Never got around to installing need harness. Doesn't affect anything or the performance of the lights.
I have a large Leather 3 ring binder full of receipts, pictures, and documentation of everything done or bought for this car since being in my possession.
and then heres the email he sent me:
The body has 288K+
Engine was bought and head work was done to refresh 3 years ago so at that time the car had roughly 235k+
Clutch and flywheel have also been replaced when engine was removed.
Valve adjustments, and regular maintenance has been performed on the car since engine replacement.
The 3.46lsd diff is the original diff and has also been maintained.
This is one of 2600+ 535i models that came with a 5 spd manual from the factory into the US.
This is not a manual trans swap.
Clutch is tight, car responds as it's supposed to.
It has been on daily driver duty since engine replacement.
No tracking or racing whatsoever.
Other major rust issues? No. All serious areas of rust which would effect performance and upkeep of the car have been R&R'd.
Mind you this car has undergone a restoration and as been cared for by an e34 enthusiast and BMW european parts specialist.
Simply put, if there were any issues that haven't been disclosed in the ad which there are not.
To find and build a e34 m30b35/5 parallel to mine will cost you the asking price if not more.
You must research to see the validity.
FWIW, I am in no rush to sell my car. This being said,
If your looking for a steal of a deal on a e34 535i/5 that is 98% complete with most if not all the most sought after options available plus performance add ons.
For 5k this is the car.
If your looking to obtain this car for less. I can work with you.
However there will be compromises made and parts removed.
ie:
5000.00 gets it all
4000.00 no wheels (bring your own wheels)
3500.00 no wheels, no turbo kit
my question is, is he asking too much? 5gs seems like a lot to me given the high miles on the body,rear and trans but idk much about the value of one of these with all the things done to it.
Thanks in advance for the help and sorry for such a long post.
heres the post:
THE GOOD
M30b35 3.5 (3430cc) engine replaced 3 years ago.
getrag 260 5spd tranmission (fluid change 10/2010)
Strong clutch
Slave cylinder replaced 6/2010
Brake master cylinder replaced 8/2010
Gas tank was replaced 2 years ago.
Gas straps were replaced 10 months ago
Meyle HD thrust arms -10/2011
Meyle HD front stabilizer links -10/2011
Schmiedman HD CAs - 10/2011
Schmiedmann Tie rods - 10/2011
Powerflex subframe bushings - 10/2011
Schmiedmann HD Rear Pitman arms - 10/2011
Brembo Rotors (1k on them)
Trans mounts replaced 1 year ago
motor mounts replaced 1 year ago.
New OEM hood Roundel
UPGRADES
Suspension:
KW variant 2 coilovers - 3/2012
25mm euro Mtech front sway
( 31352226333 verified only available for 89-93 525, 535 and m5 US models rest are euro due to eccentric stabilzer bar hole mount) - 10/2011
18mm euro Mtech rear sway
(33551140219 verified euro only part NA in US) - 10/2011
Racing Dynamics strut bar
Powerflex racing subframe bushings
Engine and drivetrain:
Black valve cover
24lb injectors - 11/2011
Dinan chip
New OEM center Bearing - 4/2012
New rocker eccentrics - 4/2012
new rocker retainers - 4/2012
3.64 LSD diff
Custom exhaust with Magnaflow hi flow dual pipe cat and glasspack (nice job nice tone)
Exterior:
Satin Black finish (not matte or flat black)
Blacked out chrome trim
Factory Shadowline ( Custom shadowline has been replaced )
Alpina front bumper
Mtech skirts
Euro Bosch smileys w/ :
electric adjusters and dash switch
Clear front corner signals
Hella Euro M5 plate filler
Replica M5 mirrors
Genuine Hella Smoked tails
18 inch Rondell 58 staggard (18x8.5, 18x10)on 225/35/18 front 265/35/18 rear - this is a european set which is no longer available with the rear 18x10 wheels
Projector fogs - one glass is cracked but still works
Euro Eyebrows
Interior:
360mm aftermarket steering wheel (has 2 extra buttons for horns, Nos or whatever you can think of. But horns for now)
Momo e28 Steering wheel adapter
Custom Handstitched leather hub adapter cover (got bored one day and the momo cover bothered me)
Custom leather sunroof switch cover (the original cover just reupolstered)
e32 rear arm rest
Custom Power Racing Seats - one of a kind you will not find these anywhere
Custom leather passenger side pocket
Custom leather Trunk pocket
Updated door panels with wood trim
M5 shift surround
Rear Headrests
BMW OEM cupholder
JVC head unit
Sony xw 1000w (600x1 ) amp
Phoenix Gold Ryval V5C interior component setup. 100 rms 400 peak
Phoenix Gold RSD10D Subwoofer (cheater sub) 50rms 500peak
THE TURBO KIT - Not Installed
This is the most complete ready to install turbo kit for the e34 m30b35.
To collect these items on your own would easily place you in the 2-3k range
Nothing is missing
745 turbo Mainfold
666Fab 3" down pipe with dual O2 sensor bungs and 3.5" v-clamp
A/A intercooler setup
36lb injectors (not installed)
Tial wastegate (38mm)
KKK27 turbo (rebuilt and balanced, not installed)
VDO boost/vac gauge (installed)
VDO Oil gauge w/ send unit (installed)
AEM UEGO wideband controller (gauge installed not wired)
complete 3" turbo exhaust with v-clamp connection
GM IAT sensor
Reverse intake manifold
Forge diverter Valve
Megasquirt 1 v3.0 w/ boost control and mega stim (tested and working properly)
MS 2 daughter board with extra pcb board and parts.
ThermaCool Exhaust wrap
All necessary hardware for installation
THE BAD:
Being it's a 23 year old car there are some things you would expect.
However most of these issues have been attended to.
What remains are only items which I had not gotten around to or lived with for they are extremely minor.
Here they are:
Gas tank needs to be realigned. When replaced there was a plastic shim which wasn't seen when it was installed.
So the tank nozzle pushs the gas door out.
As well Gas tank straps were replaced with heavy duty strapping.
Tank does not sag or move. It is secured perfectly and not noticable.
Due to rust, front jack points have been removed and replaced with fresh BMW sheet metal.
Undercoating and other preventive measures were made to make it solid.
4 dings in car (left fender, lower left door, right rear door, and I think one in rear left door)
Drivers and rear doors need new actuators. I lived with them for drivers door still locks trunk, hood, and front passenger door.
I have kids so rear doors are better suited for me since I alway have the child locks on them.
Door entry seals are a worn could use replacements.
Rear taillight harness was damaged. Rear lights have been rewired and work properly. However "light out message comes up on dash"
Never got around to installing need harness. Doesn't affect anything or the performance of the lights.
I have a large Leather 3 ring binder full of receipts, pictures, and documentation of everything done or bought for this car since being in my possession.
and then heres the email he sent me:
The body has 288K+
Engine was bought and head work was done to refresh 3 years ago so at that time the car had roughly 235k+
Clutch and flywheel have also been replaced when engine was removed.
Valve adjustments, and regular maintenance has been performed on the car since engine replacement.
The 3.46lsd diff is the original diff and has also been maintained.
This is one of 2600+ 535i models that came with a 5 spd manual from the factory into the US.
This is not a manual trans swap.
Clutch is tight, car responds as it's supposed to.
It has been on daily driver duty since engine replacement.
No tracking or racing whatsoever.
Other major rust issues? No. All serious areas of rust which would effect performance and upkeep of the car have been R&R'd.
Mind you this car has undergone a restoration and as been cared for by an e34 enthusiast and BMW european parts specialist.
Simply put, if there were any issues that haven't been disclosed in the ad which there are not.
To find and build a e34 m30b35/5 parallel to mine will cost you the asking price if not more.
You must research to see the validity.
FWIW, I am in no rush to sell my car. This being said,
If your looking for a steal of a deal on a e34 535i/5 that is 98% complete with most if not all the most sought after options available plus performance add ons.
For 5k this is the car.
If your looking to obtain this car for less. I can work with you.
However there will be compromises made and parts removed.
ie:
5000.00 gets it all
4000.00 no wheels (bring your own wheels)
3500.00 no wheels, no turbo kit
my question is, is he asking too much? 5gs seems like a lot to me given the high miles on the body,rear and trans but idk much about the value of one of these with all the things done to it.
Thanks in advance for the help and sorry for such a long post.