540i

[1992 BMW 535i]

Guys, I am seriously considering this vehicle:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2485983938&category=6008

What do you guys think?

[mikemaster]

I like the color and the wheels. They are very nice cars but lean a little more toward luxury and away from sport. Would you be keeping the e34?

Here's mine:
http://www.hostedimage.com/is.php?i=9931&img=snowcar1.jpg

[1992 BMW 535i]

Gorgeous!

[AllanS]

Those wheels are hella nice- made by BBS too. I don't like how the e39 looks in lighter colors- If I were to buy one it'd be black or dark blue/green.

[mholbrook]

Saw one just like that yesterday only had 54k on it. Beautiful car. I really liked the color combination. Looks just "rich" as hell. My tech wanted me to drive it but I did not want to get another version of BMW disease on top of the 535 disease I am already afflicted with!

This car does not have the niikisil issues and such. The throw for the shifter is quite long but that is easily fixed. Very luxurious inside.

Price seems ok right now on the bay.

[1992 BMW 535i]

What's the 0-60 for the 540i?

[G Feller]

Just for fun . . . all from Fred Larimer's BMW Buyer's Guide (probably BMW's claimed times):

525m 7.3
525mt 8.2
525a 8.0
525at 9.2
528m 1996 7.4; 1997 7.7; 1998-2000 7.0
528mt 1999-2000 7.9
528a 1996 8.2; 1997 8.6; 1998-2000 7.7
528at 1999-2000 8.9
530m 2001 - 6.7 (only one time given for sedan/wagon)
530a 2001 - 7.5 (same)
540m 1997 6.1; 1998-2001 5.8
540a 1997 6.6; 1998 6.4; 1999-2001 6.2
540mt 1999-2001 6.3
M5 4.8


What's the 0-60 for the 540i?

[1992 BMW 535i]

G Feller - You are proof that the old addage is true. Ask and you shall receive. Merci!

[SharkmanBMW]

does it comply with canadian safety blah blah blah?!!?!
I have often wondered!
also in montreal

[1992 BMW 535i]

Sharkman, as an American, I can bring the vehicle here without a problem. :) BMW made their cars universal - California emissions legal everywhere...

[DanDombrowski]

Well, that is if BMWs will run on maple syrup instead of gasoline.......

I crack myself up. J/K to anyone Canadian :)


Sharkman, as an American, I can bring the vehicle here without a problem. :) BMW made their cars universal - California emissions legal everywhere...

[1992 BMW 535i]

Make not fun of Maple Syrup! It is Ambrosia after all! :)

[kramsivad]

Marc,
You may want to read the info in my post above: "Which E34: Follow-up", as I, too was considering a 540. Now I want something just like you have!
Mark

[1992 BMW 535i]

Mark, thanks for the link. I learned a lot! I'm going to keep the E34 and look to an old M3 for kicks....:)