View Full Version : Nice 95 540i M-Tech on Ebay - UK Style
bagpuss
08-13-2006, 08:50 PM
Just thought I'd share this one with you guys to see how it compares with how you do things in the USA........, what would this fetch if it were a USA spec car selling in USA ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280017783326&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
Might have to change my sig again this time next week, if it goes :-(
angrypancake
08-13-2006, 08:57 PM
a 540 m sport can fetch a decent amount. ask Fkong777 he has one in automatic. I think he was trying to sell it for $10k?
bagpuss
08-13-2006, 08:58 PM
i'd think around 7 thou.
Bucks or quid ?
angrypancake
08-13-2006, 09:01 PM
watch this auction, there's 1 day left. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-540i-M-Sport-1995-540i-M5-Sport-Automatic-One-of-only-75-made_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6008QQihZ012QQitem Z220015310221QQrdZ1)
Bucks or quid ?
Bucks.It isn't an M Sport correct? Just has the M Technic suspension option which i also have.
bagpuss
08-13-2006, 09:06 PM
Bucks.It isn't an M Sport correct? Just has the M Technic suspension option which i also have.
We don't have the 'M Sport' model in the UK but I assume the only main difference is the sports seats ? which are too high for me. I had those on my previous 540i and my head was on the roof lining ! :-(
bagpuss
08-13-2006, 09:36 PM
If anyone looks at the photos, I'd be interested in opinions as to whether the E39 wheels suit the car...
Alan_525i
08-13-2006, 09:39 PM
The bumpers and the wheels and brakes are different as well.
bagpuss
08-13-2006, 09:43 PM
The bumpers and the wheels and brakes are different as well.
Bumpers in US different to UK anyway and my wheels replaced with E39, but whats different about the (stock) wheels (are they M5/throwing star ?) and the brakes out of interest ?
Personally, i do not like the wheels.
MTechnik540i
08-14-2006, 12:26 AM
Bumpers in US different to UK anyway and my wheels replaced with E39, but whats different about the (stock) wheels (are they M5/throwing star ?) and the brakes out of interest ?
M Sports have the Early M5 brakes.
They're equipped with M-System IIs (Throwing Stars)
They've also got the suspension from the Nürburgring Package in the Euro M5s, equipped with EDCIII and more aggressive geometry. Much more thorough than the 'Sport Pkg' in the ordinary 540i.
I would not prefer the Self Leveling rear end if making the choice.
bagpuss
08-14-2006, 07:30 AM
Ah well, no one likes it then. There is no choice here, the only 'next model up' (in UK) is the M5 so good job its not for sale there then - lol. But thanks for your comments :-)
MTechnik540i
08-15-2006, 09:46 PM
watch this auction, there's 1 day left. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-5-Series-540i-M-Sport-1995-540i-M5-Sport-Automatic-One-of-only-75-made_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6008QQihZ012QQitem Z220015310221QQrdZ1)
M5 badge? That's weak.
He also did a splendid job getting the production #s completely wrong.
angrypancake
08-15-2006, 10:14 PM
M5 badge? That's weak.
He also did a splendid job getting the production #s completely wrong.
I noticed, but it was something for the OP to go by.....
bagpuss
08-20-2006, 06:17 PM
Well reserve was 3250 and it made 3200, how close was that !
bagpuss
09-13-2006, 08:17 PM
Car now sold on a re-list, well deposit in hand at least. Will be sad to part with it, but needs must and all that... Maybe an E39 when I get back from the states. Any views on E39 vs E34 (540i) ? I test drove an E39 once and found it a bit 'pipe and slippers' in comparison. Nice and smooth, but seemed 'lacking in something', not speed or power, just didn't feel I had the same 'connection' with the road that the E34 gives but couldn't really put my finger on 'why?'.
Thayne
09-13-2006, 08:27 PM
Personally, i do not like the wheels.
Same here. They don't look good on an E34.
bagpuss
09-13-2006, 08:45 PM
They look better on the pocket when you come to buy metrics ! They handle well too.
horseheadnebula
09-13-2006, 10:11 PM
Bumpers in US different to UK anyway and my wheels replaced with E39, but whats different about the (stock) wheels (are they M5/throwing star ?) and the brakes out of interest ?
In the USA, the bumper covers are the same as that car. That car just seems to have an aftermarket lip added to the stock bumper.
And no. That car is not an //M540i.
The real //M540i has the full M-Technic kit (just like the M5), M Parallel wheels (Canada) or Throwing Stars (USA), and an M-Technic interior (aka Sport seats). It also did not come in bronzit or champagne.
Real M540i fetch far upwards of US$12K (if 6spd and Canadian model) and are quite rare in these parts.
Paul in NZ
09-14-2006, 12:55 AM
The aussies got a special 540 too,with the edc,sports seats etc etc,and one feature which all the so called special 540's had.A six speed manual gearbox.
MTechnik540i
09-14-2006, 07:02 PM
In the USA, the bumper covers are the same as that car. That car just seems to have an aftermarket lip added to the stock bumper.
And no. That car is not an //M540i.
The real //M540i has the full M-Technic kit (just like the M5), M Parallel wheels (Canada) or Throwing Stars (USA), and an M-Technic interior (aka Sport seats). It also did not come in bronzit or champagne.
Real M540i fetch far upwards of US$12K (if 6spd and Canadian model) and are quite rare in these parts.
M540i/540i M-Sports are equipped with the 'M-Technic kit' but the front bumper/spoiler is slightly different than what's on the M5. Along with this, the interior features more than just 'Sport seats', especially on the M540i.
Also, 540i M-Sports fetch about ~$12kUSD, M540i's typically see higher figures.
Thayne
09-14-2006, 07:11 PM
I looked for one when I was looking at purchasing a 540i there were none around here. I am pretty happy with my 540i even though its not the M-Sport model.
Thayne
09-14-2006, 07:12 PM
Also where can one purchase the front spoiler lip that the M-Sport models had?
horseheadnebula
10-04-2006, 12:35 AM
M540i/540i M-Sports are equipped with the 'M-Technic kit' but the front bumper/spoiler is slightly different than what's on the M5. Along with this, the interior features more than just 'Sport seats', especially on the M540i.
Also, 540i M-Sports fetch about ~$12kUSD, M540i's typically see higher figures.
Thanks for the update.
Also to add, I believe only Canada got the M540i, and the US got the M-sport, or is it the other way around?
Paul in NZ
10-04-2006, 03:22 AM
Thanks for the update.
Also to add, I believe only Canada got the M540i, and the US got the M-sport, or is it the other way around?
you are correct,and as I said Australia got a rhd version known there as the 540iLE(limited Edition)
Stephan735i
10-04-2006, 05:28 AM
In Europe we got 540i Limousine with M-sport package that included following on model year 1995-96 cars (yes a low number was MY96);
M-technic bumpers (just like M540i/540i M-Sport)
8+9x17" Style 5 with 235/45 front and 255/40 rear
Black inner roof (just like some M5: s)
Birds eye maple wood Graphit
Sport seats with part leather Millpoint (lower extra cost to get leather)
M-sport suspension
Option to be able to order the rear spoiler (just M-pack and M5 was able to do this in Germany)
Shadowline
Colors available were (metallic standard);
Avus blue
Daytona violet
Cosmos black
Arktis silver
Alpin white III
Bright red
Interior was;
Standard; Millpoint part leather
Option; Leather in colors
Black
Silver grey
Light silver grey
Exactly the same package for 530i V8, the 6cyl had 15" Style 5 instead of 17"
Older M-pack cars (called M-Technic sport package) didn't have black inner roof and hadn't Birds eye maple wood and had Michelin TRX tires.
You also could get full M540i/540i M-Sport equipment in Europe as an Individual options I know about 5 cars with all or part of the equipment.
Link to one of my 540i/6 cars (my favorite) ... http://www.autopower.se/galleriet/bilder.asp?bil=40774
Regards Stephan
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