E34 530i Touring (M60)

E34 530i Touring (M60)

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Codd

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81 posts

172 months

Tuesday 20th September 2011
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Just a few quick snaps of my latest edition; Initially bought to replace my Eunos (but that ended up staying!) I've always had a thing for BMW tourings and was keen to own a V8 at some point, when I came across this I was actually on the hunt for a 328i touring but all the ones I'd viewed were dogs, thought I'd see what sort of 5 series were around for similar money and this appeared and seemed too good to be true.

It's a two owner car with full BMW history (14 stamps I believe), owned by the previous owner for 11 years! Fairly basic on options, but has the OBC and air con which is enough for me. It's a lovely drive and wonderful place to be whether pottering back and to from work or doing motorway trips and it seems just as happy wafting around as it does when it's put it sport mode and comes alive!

Only two quick pictures at present as I still haven't had the chance to give it a damn good wash. Body work wise, it's amazingly clean for a 15 year old car with only the lightest of chicken scratches on a few of the doors and a tiny bit (2 pence piece sized) of repaired rust on the lower rear drivers side door. The interior is immaculate and it doesn't look like the rear seats or load area have ever been used.

Really loving it so far.




Mr Dave

3,233 posts

196 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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I always preferred the 525 E34s, but the V8 in a touring will be great fun to drive anyway! These are such a good looking car and they are built to last.

I like the darker colours on them as well, looks good!


RevYob

3,560 posts

175 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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That looks very nice Sir!

M3333

2,264 posts

215 months

Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Lovely, the E34 has aged very well. I had a Manual 530i a few years ago and to date it is one of the best BMW's i have ever owned.

paulrussell

2,113 posts

162 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Nice car. I'd like a 335i touring as my next car, so I hope E34's don't get expensive between now and 18 months time.

strangehighways

479 posts

166 months

Tuesday 25th October 2011
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Looks lovely. Got any more pics of the car and any inside?

BriC175

961 posts

181 months

Wednesday 26th October 2011
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paulrussell said:
Nice car. I'd like a 335i touring as my next car, so I hope E34's don't get expensive between now and 18 months time.
Why would the price of E34's affect you if you want a 335i? tongue out

dufusmuppet

937 posts

181 months

Wednesday 26th October 2011
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BriC175 said:
Why would the price of E34's affect you if you want a 335i? tongue out
Glad im not the only one who was confused by this....

Budleigh

128 posts

164 months

Wednesday 26th October 2011
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Nice. I know the 530i's get a lot of stick for being neither the 540i's Arthur or the 525i's Martha, but they're a nice mill. Looks like it's in good nick, too.

ODJ

375 posts

190 months

Wednesday 26th October 2011
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dufusmuppet said:
BriC175 said:
Why would the price of E34's affect you if you want a 335i? tongue out
Glad im not the only one who was confused by this....
E30 3 touring with a E34 3.5 transplanted

BriC175

961 posts

181 months

Thursday 27th October 2011
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ODJ said:
E30 3 touring with a E34 3.5 transplanted
Well, that wouldn't technically be a 335... it would just be a 320i (or whatever) with a 535i engine. My guess is that he actually meant 535i.

Codd

Original Poster:

81 posts

172 months

Thursday 27th October 2011
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strangehighways said:
Looks lovely. Got any more pics of the car and any inside?
Well as it's proudly wearing it's winter muck at the moment it's not in ideal state for photots! Hopefully having a good wash this weekend and I'll try and get some proper pics up if the rain holds up.

The interior is a lovely silvery white leather with dark wood. Lovely place to be.

ODJ

375 posts

190 months

Thursday 27th October 2011
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BriC175 said:
ODJ said:
E30 3 touring with a E34 3.5 transplanted
Well, that wouldn't technically be a 335... it would just be a 320i (or whatever) with a 535i engine. My guess is that he actually meant 535i.
Or not http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

paulrussell

2,113 posts

162 months

Thursday 27th October 2011
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BriC175 said:
paulrussell said:
Nice car. I'd like a 335i touring as my next car, so I hope E34's don't get expensive between now and 18 months time.
Why would the price of E34's affect you if you want a 335i? tongue out
Only just noticed my mistake lol. I mean a 535i not a 335i.

BriC175

961 posts

181 months

Thursday 27th October 2011
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ODJ said:
You clearly don't seem to understand me...

Jw Vw

4,832 posts

164 months

Thursday 27th October 2011
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Lovely car OP.