Calypso-E34 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) I’m looking to buy a nice E34 5 series saloon - something nice with no rust, leaky tanks etc, with a 6 or 8 cylinder engine. Standard car is what I’m after. not looking to pay silly money, but maybe up to £4000 for a decent car. Would also consider a 6 / 8 cylinder E28, E32, E36 etc. anyone got anything for sale? Edited June 28, 2023 by Calypso-E34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Sadly i'm not sure that's enough budget for something nice these days 😞 , old BM's no longer cheap, might get you a 518i e34 maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Prices have gotten a bit silly, and to be honest I wouldn’t over pay for something that doesn’t merit it - but for the right car I might come up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 There have recently been some nice 535i E34's for sub £10k but I fear a £4k budget will just get you something that needs at least that much spending on it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordnator 2 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Current asking price for a 1987 520i Lux auto. https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1604363 I suspect a decent E28 will likely command a price north of £10K these days. Best regards, Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314671989419?hash=item4943e982ab:g:YSkAAOSwxhtkmdU4&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4OA%2B7qIf053Gltg7C8OCgl7LKmX2LYwnluv2h7UArC%2FqoX21DyJDhXQbfLVfuYR%2F7AdS0F10v%2B1b0cg1qKhUTTztO656R9WJ5Fk0RlEnq3W8K4fa0MhCvdPd6wjtPmpAdKYvN2OLvjZGdbkd2mIfxCQVwMwOEbpND0FmueaN2ywl%2FfcntlIQim2jcbbMFjT2uDycoQlqFt9DN9LqIXuWtWBxQO%2BCOZRlhv7gQyNBMXsdUbQ9MpHGbxXkIvN4pg6%2BcuyDLP2MX73HrnvuuYsCLJz1uWJCf4X8pmOGfTjykpiC|tkp%3ABk9SR-Df16GpYg What about something like this? Few issues to sort but looks clean and would be a nice cruiser? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Anthony Regents Park Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Now that's a proper car. £3000 will not buy an E34 worth having. My mate sold a 1995 520i last month for £2500 and it was no prize - and nowhere near as good as the Orient blue one I sold you in 2017. I bet that's looking a bit frilly now. Most of them are expensive rubbish from what I've seen, non stop money pits. E32's are cheaper but they are on the cusp of becoming a pain in the arse to get parts for. I wouldn't entertain any of them for the current asking prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E39mad Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Miss my E36 328i which sold last month. That saloon looks tidy and is the right colour for you Mark...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Sir Anthony Regents Park said: Now that's a proper car. My mate sold a 1995 520i last month for £2500 and it was no prize - and nowhere near as good as the Orient blue one I sold you in 2017. I bet that's looking a bit frilly now. Looks like it passed an MOT in January with no advisories, so someone must be looking after it! 3 minutes ago, E39mad said: Miss my E36 328i which sold last month. That saloon looks tidy and is the right colour for you Mark...lol Yours was lovely Rupert - really a credit to you. That saloon is nice - needs a few bits and pieces - but it's 600 miles away in Southampton. I think I might wait until winter / early spring and see what happens. I don't feel good about taking advantage of someone else's misfortune, but with the cost of living crisis and interest rates soaring, it may be that some will want to get the summer out of their modern classics and then move them on. I'm not in any mad hurry - we are doing some bits and pieces with the house right now - doors, floors etc, plus I still have the bike - although not many miles are going on it at the moment - and a push bike, with no miles at all going on it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Problem is Mark - everything is bloody miles form you 🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E39mad Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 21 hours ago, Calypso-E34 said: I think I might wait until winter / early spring and see what happens. I don't feel good about taking advantage of someone else's misfortune, but with the cost of living crisis and interest rates soaring, it may be that some will want to get the summer out of their modern classics and then move them on. I'm not sure classics will drop in the winter (maybe convertibles) as people with cash to spare are now looking to put their money somewhere and classic cars has been predicted by many advisors as one potential route. I think mainstream 2nd hand cars will drop in value or hope they do as I am looking to change towards the end of the year. Having said that new cars keep going up in price due to inflation which bolsters the used values. Neighbour has just bought a 911 Carrera 4S manual as a 2nd car - 996 version and says he will not loose money on it and hopefully it will go up in value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 20 minutes ago, E39mad said: I'm not sure classics will drop in the winter (maybe convertibles) as people with cash to spare are now looking to put their money somewhere and classic cars has been predicted by many advisors as one potential route. Neighbour has just bought a 911 Carrera 4S manual as a 2nd car - 996 version and says he will not loose money on it and hopefully it will go up in value High end cars maybe - but I don't know about the lower end 'Modern classic' car. Buying them is fine, but you've also got to insure, tax and maintain them, all of which comes out of any uplift in value you may get. I think at this end, they are still bought for enjoyment rather than investment. I would go higher with my purchase price for the right car mind you. We'll see what's about later in the year. I might look into an old W123 Mercedes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 W124 coupes look a good bet i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E39mad Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 hour ago, duncan-uk said: W124 coupes look a good bet i'd say. Yep was going to mention them although the 4 cylinder ones are a little pedestrian. Another alternative here and it's in the right country!! https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1611628 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Yes. You’d want a 300/320 but a 220 would probably do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 V8 manual Touring any good? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225696051335?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=5c5c256035b643f2af56ecda11353748&bu=43100544494&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1~1&crd=20230728080203&segname=11021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Sharkfan said: V8 manual Touring any good? Too much work for me I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 22 hours ago, Calypso-E34 said: Too much work for me I think. Years ago when I bought my E34 touring I had for 9 years (previous car to current E39) I considered these 530i V8s but chose a 525i due to the nice i6 engine. Largest I6 available at that time. I couldn't see the point of extra complexity of a V8 for only 25 more HP. 540i E34 with 100hp or so more than the 525i would be a better proposition I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 What about this if budget could stretch: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1481540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 LHD though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfan Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 30/07/2023 at 09:30, Dbcrd said: Years ago when I bought my E34 touring I had for 9 years (previous car to current E39) I considered these 530i V8s but chose a 525i due to the nice i6 engine. Largest I6 available at that time. I couldn't see the point of extra complexity of a V8 for only 25 more HP. 540i E34 with 100hp or so more than the 525i would be a better proposition I would say. I would buy the 3.0 V8 manual Touring and just sit and wait for any 540i to be broken. Ok, you may not get the hallowed six speed gearbox but with so many more autos being made you have a good chance of making a 5 speed manual 540i Touring for pretty much buttons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) I think the sweet spot for me would be a nice late E34 525i saloon - manual or auto. Edited August 8, 2023 by Calypso-E34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypso-E34 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 SO I've made a deal on a nice car - but not any of the cars I mentioned!! I've bought a 1998 BMW Z3 roadster. Just the 1.9 M44, as that's all I need really. HUGE history file, and loads of relevant recent work. Nothing to do except drive and enjoy. I didn't have to spend silly money to buy it either. I'll put a few pics up when I pick the car up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E39mad Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) Excellent news Mark - some people call them E36 Z3's so not too far away. They do appear to be good value atm Edited August 11, 2023 by E39mad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I was tempted by the Z3 2.8 but convinced myself into a Z4 and then a Z4M. In hindsight i think i would have got more out of the Z3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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