FS: My e34!!

[e34.535i.sport]

Ok guys I'm goin to pick up a really nice XJR from down south today - So providing it's all as described by the owner (which I'm really hoping it is!) my 535i will sadly be up for sale :( as I can't afford to run two cars. The price is really good for all I have done to it and it is in brilliant condition for a 19 year old car... I have lowered the price a lot from what I think it's really worth only because I will need the space if I get the XJR today.. Which is looking very likely!

I have it up for sale on PH... Here's the link incase anyone from here is interested - http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1100644.htm (I've got some better pictures now, just need to upload them, which I'll do asap).

I would rather a 'bimmernut' decided to take it on because it's got so much left to give and it would be a shame if it fell into the wrong hands and got neglected.

I will be sad to see it go, but this XJR is just too good to pass up.

[leicesterboy15]

so you took the plunge in the end? Well good luck with the sale and the purchase! The car looks really good in the pics, have you had any interest yet? Any pics or details on the xjr?

[whiskychaser]

so you took the plunge in the end? Well good luck with the sale and the purchase! The car looks really good in the pics, have you had any interest yet? Any pics or details on the xjr?
I've seen the 535i and it looks that good in real life:D IIRC John did about 600 miles for a set of wheels so god know how far he is going to drive to get a car;)

Latest information: The new car is also black:D

[e34.535i.sport]

Wow I've wrote this reply three times now and the browser keeps deleting it on me before i can submit it, it's really annoying!!!!!

Anyway long story short got the XJR and I love it! Ended up being a 600 mile round trip but so worth it - the car performed brilliantly on the way home, including on the m6 car park haha! ;) It's got 134k on the clock but it had a new engine at 11k so I reckon the motor has 123k on it... It's black with privacy glass and a light grey leather inside, electric heated memory seats etc etc massive spec! It drives beautifully and the auto box seems to be spot on. The car is a 1994 and needs a bit of TLC in terms of presentation and little niggly things (like the aircon not being cold!) to be perfect, but no big issues! I just wanted to check that this is normal too incase anyone knows on these... The oil, battery and check engine light are on when you are in position II, but go out and stay out when the car is turned on... That's the way it should be I assume!

Now I just need to shift the 535i... I've had some interest already but goin to get it on autotrader and a few other places when I get time. I'll be sad to see it go to be honest because of all the work I've put into it and it being such a trustworthy car but I can't afford to keep the two :( Haha thanks Colin!! WIll be down to show you the 'monster' as I like to call it asap!! :D

Will post some pics of the new vehicle asap but having some trouble with the laptop so I'm on a borrowed one at the mintue!

[leicesterboy15]

A 1994? Is it a straight six or a V8 (isn't that the year they switched over)? How does it compare to the e34 in terms of driving and feel? Also, which interior do you prefer? I hope you got a bargain for a 600 mile round trip!

[e34.535i.sport]

A 1994? Is it a straight six or a V8 (isn't that the year they switched over)? How does it compare to the e34 in terms of driving and feel? Also, which interior do you prefer? I hope you got a bargain for a 600 mile round trip!

It's the straight six one of the early ones, they changed to the V8 in 1997/1998 I think but don't quote me... I wanted the straight six really beause I'm familiar with them and the V8's were apparently quite troublesome?!

Here's a couple of pic's!

http://img27.imagefra.me/img/img27/2/8/6/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hfom_1bd6681.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

http://img30.imagefra.me/img/img30/2/8/6/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hetm_058b972.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

http://img26.imagefra.me/img/img26/2/8/6/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hfnm_433a78f.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

http://img30.imagefra.me/img/img30/2/8/6/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hfpm_eee5fe1.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

I really don't want to compare the two because I don't think it would be fair, and they're so totally different! What I will say is the XJR is everything I hoped it would be... :D It handles beautifully, is insanely quick and is as smooth as you like despite being 15 years old! The biggest difference for me is the interior - I love the way the Jag is set out it's beautiful! The unusual thing is though, it has no glovebox?! :p

[leicesterboy15]

Man that looks baadass! Is it a LWB? Very nice! I thought I had a pimp wagon but that is the wagon of the pimp king :)

I like very much, any interior pics? Have you cleaned it or is this as you picked it up? It looks very tidy. Interesting what you say about the v8s, its the same with the e34s I guess but I would go for the v8 after owning one - hourses for courses I guess. Still looks superb though, I am very tempted.

[e34.535i.sport]

Man that looks baadass! Is it a LWB? Very nice! I thought I had a pimp wagon but that is the wagon of the pimp king :)

I like very much, any interior pics? Have you cleaned it or is this as you picked it up? It looks very tidy. Interesting what you say about the v8s, its the same with the e34s I guess but I would go for the v8 after owning one - hourses for courses I guess. Still looks superb though, I am very tempted.

Haha cheers! It does look menacing, the pictures don't even do it justice you know! I haven't even had chance to give it a good wash or anything yet so that's it warts an all in the pics... Reckon it'll shine up nicely! :D The wheels do let it down though up close, need to get them looked at as the laquer's ruined on them. Good tyres though at least lol! Only got one pic of the interior so far:

http://img33.imagefra.me/img/img33/2/8/6/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hftm_40b31cd.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

I wanted cream leather really (I know it's a bit old-manish!) but I settled for the light grey... The windows are pretty dark too, so I'm waiting to be pulled over the front ones :( ... The P.O reckoned they were 'legal' but I'm not so sure haha...

The V8's are a bit more powerful, an extra 50bhp IIRC and I imagine they are brilliant to drive... If you do go after one listen out for timing chain rattle on start up and the obvious Nikasil issues! :D

The spec on the XJR is awesome, but the one thing that's not on par with the e34 is the OBC, doesn't seem anywhere near as good to me...

[sal_park]

Is it a LWB?

Looks like it is to me - the window in the rear door is longer than the window in the front door.


...very nice btw :)

[whiskychaser]

Cream would be a bit too Arthur Daley IMHO. I 'borrowed' a 4.2 for a while but a blown 4 litre is something else. I bet you have to tie your trilby on! Have you ordered the wide wheel, short spring and spat kit yet? Seriously though, congrats! It looks the part. Damn shame you have to lose the 535i

[e34.535i.sport]

Thanks guys! :D

Haha it doesn't hang around Colin your right there! Yeah I kind of agree on the cream, but there's just something about it! :)

I took the 535i out yesterday and expected to feel a bit displeased after driving around in the Jagwa for the last ??? miles but it still felt really good, just in a different way! Despite the huge difference in power it did not feel slow by any means and the ride was so tight I felt like removing the for sale ad!!! :( I can't believe I'm selling it for the same price I bought it and no-one's jumped on it yet. I really hope it gets a good owner.

I do love the auto though, don't think I'll be going back to a manual anytime soon!

Hmmm to be honest I don't know about it being the LWB?? (Sorry I forgot about that before!)... There was nothing in the documentation to suggest it was so I've assumed not so far! Not sure they did the XJR in LWB?

[Ross]

As much as I rip on Jag ooh arrrs they sure do have pretty interiors. Can't beat 'em for lumber and hides.
Looks long wheelbase to me also but I seem to recall that all XJ cars went to the long chassis at some point.

[sal_park]

Hmmm to be honest I don't know about it being the LWB?? (Sorry I forgot about that before!)... There was nothing in the documentation to suggest it was so I've assumed not so far! Not sure they did the XJR in LWB?

I've done some research over the last few days and I can't seem to pin it down either - the pics look like a LWB but then all the other pictures I can find (autotrader.co.uk etc) all seem to look like LWB too. :(

[whiskychaser]

I've done some research over the last few days and I can't seem to pin it down either - the pics look like a LWB but then all the other pictures I can find (autotrader.co.uk etc) all seem to look like LWB too. :(
Parkers seems to suggest there is only 10cm difference between LWB and SWB. If thats the case I dont know why they bothered. I think John should get the tape measure out to settle it:D

[e34.535i.sport]

I'm sad enough to do that lol! Will get on it asap we need to solve this mystery post-haste! :D (Do I measure from hub to hub then?! :D)

I'm all registered over on the Jaguar forum but it's just not the same... Bimmernut feels like home still. :)

[e34.535i.sport]

According to the LWB came out in 1995...

http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?x300storyf.htm

[nirvana19]

You have incredible taste in cars, good luck with the sale! I especially like the shot of the two cars facing each other, both beautiful in their own rights

[e34.535i.sport]

You have incredible taste in cars, good luck with the sale! I especially like the shot of the two cars facing each other, both beautiful in their own rights

Wow thanks! I've got some brilliant pictures of it now, those didn't even do it justice... An ye i love that pic too ... it's a keeper!

http://img36.imagefra.me/img/img36/2/8/9/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hgom_c0d1195.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

http://img30.imagefra.me/img/img30/2/8/9/entwicklung34/f_vwpjh9hgpm_7456685.jpg (http://imagefra.me/)

[e34.535i.sport]

Oh and the 535i is sold! :( Sad times... But at least the new owner seems like a genuine guy and into his e34's... She's going to a good home! :)

[leicesterboy15]

Good going! Even though it hurts its a hassle keeping two cars when you don't need them, especially when you can't give both regular use. Did you direct the new owner here?

That Jag looks superb by the way!

[e34.535i.sport]

Good going! Even though it hurts its a hassle keeping two cars when you don't need them, especially when you can't give both regular use. Did you direct the new owner here?

That Jag looks superb by the way!

Thanks! I know it costs enough to keep one on the go, an it's not like it's a nissan micra! :p Ye I mentioned the forum to him so u never know he might pop in :)

I'll still be sticking around too... Ya can't get rid of me that easily! ;)