My new 1995 540i/6
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Nice car I was gonna grab this for a DD but could never get a return from the owner
I was one of the first people to look at and put a deposit down on it right away. He was nice enough to hold it because he didn't want to have to keep dealing with people on craigslist haha.
The car is in great mechanical condition, tons of recent work done to it but its got a couple kinks to work out:
- There is something loose/worn in the rear end. While shifting when there is slack in the drive train, I hear/feel a clunking noise in the rear end. As its going back into gear its momentarily happens again but when the drive train is under load the noise/jerk isn't present. Rear differential bushing was replaced 2 years ago which was my first thought and most of the suspension has been replaced since then too. Possibly could be passenger rear sub frame mount. I'll need to get this up on the lift soon to check it out, its very minor though so I'm just gonna baby the car.
- Transmission whines when cold, seems to stop after a couple minutes of driving. Guessing it needs a fluid change/flush.
- Power locks don't always work on the front doors when using key or remote.
- Stereo wiring in rear may need some work, has an aftermarket amp wired into stock stereo system.
- Drivers seat doesn't lean back, one of the cables must be stuck.
The car drives very smoothly otherwise and the motors pulls beautifully. Motor was replaced under warrant at 76k miles for sulfur damages the Nikasil bore lining. That puts the motor at right around 184k miles.
Options for those who are curious:
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S214A Automatic stability control (ASC+T)
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S240A Airbag Leather steering wheel
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S243A Airbag for front passenger
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S245A Steering wheel column adjustment,electr.
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S279* light alloy wheel without run flat (Full Size Style 5 Spare)
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S302A Alarm system
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S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
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S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
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S464A Ski bag
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S472A Armrest, front, driver/passenger
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S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
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S498A Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable
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S502A Headlight cleaning system (not available in USA)
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S640A Preparation f tel.installation universal (Dealer must have installed Motorola phone system with Bell antenna, Hands free mic is clipped on driver's visor)
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S686A Antenna-Diversity
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S694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer (Dealer must have installed the CD changer cause it has one)
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S818A Battery master switch
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L838A NATIONAL VERSION CANADA
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S900A Electronic immobilizer
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S925A Transport protection package
Body in pretty great shape for a high mileage E34, rust is just bubbling under the paint at this point on some of the doors, trunk and near the gas door. I'll take pics of these when I have time but these areas should be addressed by the end of summer.
Came with a set of Style 5's which will need refinishing although the 5th full size spare is in good shape. Needs a new set of tires for those and the current E34 steelies have tires that need replacement too.
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Cold start from this morning, not really impressed with the Dinan exhaust. If it didn't say it on the tips you'd think it was stock sounding almost. I'll post up go pro videos when I have access to one.
I can bring mine tomorrow if you want to borrow it?
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You have to remember, Dinan stuff is 50 state legal. My e36 was the same way.
I realized but compared to their new stuff this is tame. 2011 550i we had at concours for a while with just the Dinan mufflers was way louder than a stock F10 M5 exhaust. This doesn't even have any throat under acceleration.
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Possibly sell the style 5s???
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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I'll teach ya how to weld for the style 5s!!!
1984 BMW 528e - SETA and manual swapped! M50 to come!!!
1988 BMW 528e - Need parts?
1991 Chevy C1500 (mighty 350 with TBI and Wisconsin weight reduction package)
1996 Mazda Miata (SOLD!!!)
1996 BMW 325i (Donor car)
1998 Chevrolet Corvette (BEAST)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (BROKEN)
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I realized but compared to their new stuff this is tame. 2011 550i we had at concours for a while with just the Dinan mufflers was way louder than a stock F10 M5 exhaust. This doesn't even have any throat under acceleration. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Age may play a factor in the quality if it has been sitting for some time. Straight pipe it...
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Ramze46 said:
I'll teach ya how to weld for the style 5s!!!
Ehhh I'll have to think long and hard about that. I don't like the winter wheels very much but if I got those style 42s I could sell them. But I'll let you know, won't be till May I can do any of this anyways.
patsbimmer1 said:
I realized but compared to their new stuff this is tame. 2011 550i we had at concours for a while with just the Dinan mufflers was way louder than a stock F10 M5 exhaust. This doesn't even have any throat under acceleration. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Age may play a factor in the quality if it has been sitting for some time. Straight pipe it...
I was planning on just cutting off the muffler for now till I got the money for a legit system. Eventually I would like to get a Eisenmann exhaust, they sound ridiculously good. Here is a video of what it sounds like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5d2cJ_n8m8 The problem is that system cost $1200 so I have a way to go till I can get that.
I got to see this car in person yesterday, I was honestly surprised at how easy the car was to drift. I guess I just figured the E34 was more of a boat for some reason.
BMWCCA #499464
Current - 1995 540i/6 V 2.0 | Dead - 1995 540i/6 | Sold - 1995 318is
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I was planning on just cutting off the muffler for now till I got the money for a legit system. Eventually I would like to get a Eisenmann exhaust, they sound ridiculously good. Here is a video of what it sounds like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5d2cJ_n8m8 The problem is that system cost $1200 so I have a way to go till I can get that.
Wonderful idea
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That sounds beautiful...
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I know I'm late into this, but this car is very clean and bitchin in person. Great find and great car!
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skip the name brand exhaust. these motors sound so freakin good all on there own, and it doesn't take $1200 to get that sound. go down to the muffler shop, have them cut off the stock muffler and replace with a y-pipe and a cheap single pipe 3" muffler like a magnaflow and you will drool at the sound your $300 exhaust makes. a side bonus is that you will lose a ton of weight from the stock can to the smaller aftermarket one.
my m20 e30 with a magnaflow muffler sounded awesome
my m50 swap e30 with a $50 auto parts store 'turbo' muffler sounded awesome
you could also delete the resonator if it was still too quiet for you. here it is on a wimpy m60b30:
Dan
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Straight pipe it. Or side exit exhaust. Or run open headers.
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