well the verdict is in

[markus]

looks like my tranny is toast. called the tranny shop this morning and they dropped the pan. said they found metal shavings and are going to remove the whole assembly. my friend is interested in buying it and he would like to swap a 6-speed. id love to keep the car but again too many bills to pay and i want to go to school this fall.

i was thinking about telling my friend he can buy it off me now for $5k. and then have the shop swap the 6-speed in and everything else.

[Macv]

Sad to see car with less miles than mine go from wear. Always makes me feel like dropping everything and checking. :X

Sticking to bimmers..... I feel as if I've asked you this before.

[markus]

actually im buying my friends E30 325is as soon as my E34 is gone.

dont want another E36 or a car payment.

[Macv]

mmmmm, I love my IS ... hope the same for you!

[markus]

i miss my E30. it was the best car i have ever owned. the only cars i have ever owned were bmws but the E30 is special.

[632 Regal]

5k for a 540 that needs a transmission? It's fair but also on the high side these days...If i'm understanding you correctly.

[BuckNaked]

Geez I hope you really trust this shop and specifically this mechanic to make a decision. I know it's probably a little late, but if it has to go, it's nice that it will be resurrected (as a 6'er) and not another e34 lost to parts.
I just introduced my indie to my car, and he was amused to say the least.
I'll let him work on the wife's truck. I'm going to try this on my own.