1997 540i....

[OnMy2ndE30]

Now post pics.

Let me get some pics on my camera instead of crappy cell phone pics. Will get some up soon....

[OnMy2ndE30]

Haven't been able to snap any pictures yet with my camera, but here are some cell pics of the car.

[Wh33lhop]

Awesome. That is a ton of car for $3k.

[Vivek]

Looks like a pretty good deal as much as i dislike the color.

[S62]

Good old style 33's... Congrats on the car

[OnMy2ndE30]

I love it. Going to get tint done soon. Thinking about swapping for some m parallel wheels too.....

[Jean]

My 2nd e34 came with those wheels, put it on my first e34 and sold them. E39s are nice and comfy, just keep up on maint.

[iamsam]

Decent score, too bad it's auto. I would find some used E39 sport package springs and slap those on there and find some 17" wheels.

Also, here is what you have to look forward to w/ engine maintenance. This is one of my current projects. t-chain guides shattered, chain jumped, valves slapped pistons, etc...

[OnMy2ndE30]

I need to see if the chain guides have already been replaced. I need to reseal the valve covers, lower oil pan and change the tranny fluid and filter. I really want a set of M Pars for it, and install some aftermarket projector headlights with xenon bulbs. I promise I am not a ricer, lol. I found out tonite that my headlight adjusters are toast as well, hence the new headlights......

I got tint done,and it looks great. I want an M5 front bumper as the one on it now has a small biff from a previous encounter with a stationary object (thanks PO). One thing at a time.....she will come together nicely.

[vinman1513]

very cool post . V8 beast ..

[Jean]

I need to see if the chain guides have already been replaced. I need to reseal the valve covers, lower oil pan and change the tranny fluid and filter. I really want a set of M Pars for it, and install some aftermarket projector headlights with xenon bulbs. I promise I am not a ricer, lol. I found out tonite that my headlight adjusters are toast as well, hence the new headlights......

I got tint done,and it looks great. I want an M5 front bumper as the one on it now has a small biff from a previous encounter with a stationary object (thanks PO). One thing at a time.....she will come together nicely.

Cover ALL of the maintanance first, these cars get expensive FAST if you don't pay attention.

[Stephen]

The timing guides/chains are less common to go on the earlier m62s supposedly, but its something you should always have an eye/ear out for.

[Jean]

On the earlier M60s. M62b44 same crap as on M62tu.

[senorcarey]

No kidding on things getting expensive. I've got a 2000 528iT with the sport package and even doing all of my own maintenance, this thing is a money hog. It's sitting at 140K and all of the little things are breaking: window regs, rear subframe bushings, front suspension arms and the A/C just took a dump. It was over 112 degrees here today.

I just got rid of a pristine 1994 FJ80 because I didn't like the 12 MPG I was getting. I'm actually starting to regret it, but when all is said and done, it sure is a capable and nice car.

[OnMy2ndE30]

I finally snapped ONE good picture with my wife's new camera. I found a perfect spot for a photoshoot, now just need to go and do it. Anyway, here is the picture: