I've been thinking on and off of selling my '91 E34 M5, and have had various people say "let me know when you want to sell it", so it's probably time to think more seriously about it.
Really fabulous car, but I've been driving it for 13 years, which is a heck of a lot longer than any other car I've owned, so it's time to think about a new ride.
I haven't kept up much on price chatter lately, so would love your expert opinions on pricing, etc.
1991 E34 M5
138,000 miles
Black metallic paint
New engine (Dinan 3.9 stroker, 411hp) at 48,000 miles
New gearbox at 48,000 miles (replaced under warranty)
Dinan Stage 3 suspension (shocks, springs, camber plates)
AC Schnitzer Type II 18" wheels
Original black buffalo leather (all seats re-dyed a few years ago when driver's seat was getting wear, all look brand new)
Euro-only burled walnut trim
Dark tinted windows, sides and rear
Blacked-out (formerly) chrome trim
Small rear lip wing.
Impeccably Maintained by BMW Seattle and Fordahl Motorsports
Comments: This is an amazing car, my daily driver. The stroked inline-6 is a torque monster, effortless pull in a 3800 lb car. The Dinan Stage 3 replaced the rear self-levelling suspension with regular coilovers with custom-valved Bilsteins. Amazingly good street ride (no complaints from Mercedes-driving wife or from the in-laws in the back).
Rubber bushings, guibo, tranny mounts recently replaced plus driveshaft (rubber driveshaft bushing was starting to deteriorate, less labour to just replace entire driveshaft so new ujoints etc. for free). Only mechanical issue is a jammed 6-disc CD changer.
Last time it was off the street, I set FTOD (Fast Time of Day) at a BMW club autocross (8 or 9 years ago).
Jim
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Really fabulous car, but I've been driving it for 13 years, which is a heck of a lot longer than any other car I've owned, so it's time to think about a new ride.
I haven't kept up much on price chatter lately, so would love your expert opinions on pricing, etc.
1991 E34 M5
138,000 miles
Black metallic paint
New engine (Dinan 3.9 stroker, 411hp) at 48,000 miles
New gearbox at 48,000 miles (replaced under warranty)
Dinan Stage 3 suspension (shocks, springs, camber plates)
AC Schnitzer Type II 18" wheels
Original black buffalo leather (all seats re-dyed a few years ago when driver's seat was getting wear, all look brand new)
Euro-only burled walnut trim
Dark tinted windows, sides and rear
Blacked-out (formerly) chrome trim
Small rear lip wing.
Impeccably Maintained by BMW Seattle and Fordahl Motorsports
Comments: This is an amazing car, my daily driver. The stroked inline-6 is a torque monster, effortless pull in a 3800 lb car. The Dinan Stage 3 replaced the rear self-levelling suspension with regular coilovers with custom-valved Bilsteins. Amazingly good street ride (no complaints from Mercedes-driving wife or from the in-laws in the back).
Rubber bushings, guibo, tranny mounts recently replaced plus driveshaft (rubber driveshaft bushing was starting to deteriorate, less labour to just replace entire driveshaft so new ujoints etc. for free). Only mechanical issue is a jammed 6-disc CD changer.
Last time it was off the street, I set FTOD (Fast Time of Day) at a BMW club autocross (8 or 9 years ago).
Jim
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