1994 540i

[absolutezero273]

SOLD

Sadly I must part ways with my 540i. No time to devote to this project anymore. Whether you want it for the drivetrain as a donor or a winter driver I'm hoping it finds good use.

https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/5997404859.html

[e30luv318i]

That's a great price for all the extras it comes with

[absolutezero273]

That's a great price for all the extras it comes with

Thanks e30luv318i! I was hoping I was coming up with a reasonable price.

[absolutezero273]

Just updated a few pics now that the temp is above freezing. 2 dents in the car. One on the lip of the left front wheel arch and one dent on the the right fender right behind the turn signal.

[summitp]

Nice start on a project for someone. If you are willing to let a couple of the parts go separate, I could take those h and R Springs and front shock mounts off your hands....

[absolutezero273]

I was hoping to sell it all as a package but I'll keep that in mind.

[absolutezero273]

Any interest in the car, without all the extra parts, for $1200?

[ross1]

Any interest in the car, without all the extra parts, for $1200?

Your CL post was flagged

[absolutezero273]

Thanks Ross1. Working on that now.

[absolutezero273]

CL ad was flagged because I edited the ad on my computer and accepted the email confirmation on my cell phone. Don't do that.

In the process the CL forum recommends that I remove what I thought was very useful info to a potential buyer of an e34.

I've made changes to the CL ad but wanted to leave the details I had in the original ad here.:

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Paint is far from perfect. 2 minor dents and the clear coat is peeling in some places. Although the hood needs a
complete repaint. I have a factory matched paint in an aerosal can with the catalyst, too.

It's got all factory panels so all numbers match on it. It's never been in an accident.

The front driver's seat is torn and has the twist but I have a replacement, in fact a driver and passenger front seat, that are in perfect shape. Just need some treatment on them to make them soft again.

The interior door panels aren't perfect and I have 2 of them off currently. The right rear to fix a door latch problem, had to replace the door latch, and still need to replace the window regulator. The left rear door needs a window regulator. Just haven't had time to address that either. But I do have 2 used window regulators for it. The drivers door panel is off as I had to address a snapped cable to open the door from the inside. I have the part for that, too, but haven't had time to put it back together.

The sunroof motor access panel, where the switch is, no longer stays in place. But the sun roof works fine and the headliner is in good shape. Sun roof just needs to be adjusted to be completely flat. But
it doesn't leak and closes and opens fine.

I've replaced the steering wheel. Dash is in good shape as well as the passenger air bag panel.

A/C works fine. I had replaced the receiver/drier, expansion valve and the compressor. Last time I drove it in summer the A/C worked fine for me.

Power steering leak is present.

Needs hood and trunk struts.

Has coolant leak. The intake tube for the heater core leaks where the hose from the coolant reservoir connects to the tube before it goes through the firewall. I believe there is a microscopic crack in the
aluminum tube.

Son that has been driving it just let me know that the right side wiper isn't working. Will have to look at that to see if it's a loose linkage. That and the front left lower valence/brake duct is missing. I have the actual duct. Just don't have the valance opening for the duct.

I bought it with 164,000 on it and have done all this work in between then and the 199,000 miles it has now. I do have receipts for parts to give us dates.

[dangerwillrbnsn]

If you sell the car without the extras, I'd be intersted in the following items prices:
- H&R lowering springs
- Front left Bilstien HD strut
- Left & Right Strut mount/bearing
- Left & right rear window regulators

[summitp]

Still interested in the springs and shock mounts...

[absolutezero273]

Thanks for the interest guys. I'll be in touch if the sale of the car doesn't include the parts, too.

[ross1]

This ought to sell. There have been several threads recently started by guys looking for E34s that have been considering lesser car for the same or more money.
Bad time of year to be selling an enthusiasts car too.
Good luck, free bump.

[absolutezero273]

Thanks for that Ross1!

Just doing some final cleaning up of it today and found the wiper problem was simply a loose bolt on the wiper arm from when I repaired the A/C system.

[ross1]

loose bolt on the wiper arm from when I repaired the A/C system.

Be glad for that! bullet dodged

[absolutezero273]

Hopefully this unseasonably warm weather will entice potential e34 buyers to start shopping.

[brokenfeather]

Is there a new Craigslist ad up? The original seems to have expired.

[absolutezero273]

I let the other one expire due to lack of interest and while I debate if I want to keep it. I've been trying to find time to work on it here and there and drive it to keep everything lubricated and running well. Which then always brings me back to the point where, if I've fixed it, why do I want to sell it. Ya Know?

So I believe I have the coolant leak resolved. Been checking the coolant reservoir level and it seems to have stabilized.

Here is the updated CL ad. https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/5997404859.html.

[absolutezero273]

Sold