E34 530i Touring

[Otter Smacker]

Very, very tidy motor!

I like

[Chrisw666]

Looks lovely, if the the gas struts are being very soggy it is probably because of the cold weather, my Volvo's seemed shagged when I got it but were fine all summer and have only just started being a bit more prone to dropping quickly over the last few weeks.

[Jobbo]

I replaced all the bulbs in the tail lights of mine not long after I bought it - they worked but had the same false warnings. Cured the problem.

[Chrisw666]

olly22n said:

They hold the boot up ok, its just getting there. I don't mind it but the wife is just to weak, bless her

You know what to replace then, the old German will get huffy if you start pissing about with it

[Derestrictor]

Splendid, Olly - sorry - what model?

[Derestrictor]

Sorry, Oll - started eearly, today...

Oh, joy.

That build quality is something else, non?

Full reportage!

[wackojacko]

Good barge Olly, still think you should have gone for an 850 T5

[Output Flange]

Lovely.

Does it sound like a V8?

[Mustard]

The leather as you can see from yours and mine and the one on ebay is superb if the car is reasonably well looked after..... far far better and harder wearing that the stuff they put in the E38/E39 unless you spec'd upgraded stuff

Ours.... (even came with a little sample piece and tag!)


ebay car...


All with over 100k miles..... now go and find 3 100k E39's!

[Emeye]

olly22n said:

I had a full set this morning, number plate, tail light and dipped beam...

Will clean the contacts up and get some new bulbs in there quick snap.

Was the same on my e34 touring and my current saloon. Isn't it going to get expensive replacing all the bulbs for decent quality ones as recommended? I've just learnt to ignore it, but the thing is my Bismarck would be a 100% fault free £550 car if I sorted it! The other problem can be the LKM under the bonnet that gets dry solder joints.
Let us know how the clean up and bulb changes go and I may have a go myself if you pull it off!

[5potTurbo]

Great looking car.
I had a E39 530dA Touring for about 18 months. I should have kept it.

[E38Ross]

lovely. simply lovely. i've not been in a V8 E34 but several straight six models and they are all very, very well screwed together.

is that an M3csl i see at the back?

edit - just seen your profile lovely cars

[Huff]

Fantastic car, that. Oxford Green is a superb colour (I am naturally biased )

check control flagging the lights when there aren't blown

Before you go changing all the bulbs, try just unplugging the headlight levelling motors (2-min job on the back of the headlights). If that doesnt cure it - then try cleaning the contacts for the rear numberplate lights.

Sounds odd but humour me...

Edited by Huff on Monday 21st November 13:28

[bmthnick1981]

This worked on my old E32.

Also try just removing the bulbs and cleaning contacts both on bulbs and clusters. Has also worked for me in the past.

Lovely motor, also impressed by the quality and wear of the leather.

[jonnydm]

Very nice Olly, cracking buy. Everyone needs a V8!

[E38Ross]

jonnydm said:

Very nice Olly, cracking buy. Everyone needs a V8!

sure, say that after i've just got a straight six!

[jonnydm]

E38Ross said:

jonnydm said:

Very nice Olly, cracking buy. Everyone needs a V8!

sure, say that after i've just got a straight six!

I'm saying that after two straight sixes (and almost 4 days with a V8).

[BlitzE34]

The bulb warnings are the LKM Module

http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Maintenance/Electric...

[mad4amanda]

lovely i have an E34 540i touring Auto too it is a wonderful car so comfortable !

[GTASmallville]

That looks lovely...is that an M3 CSL I see hiding away?