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Do it - Spend the money

I have a similar motor at the moment and it needs a bit more work doing, the back near side suspension is knocking and the front near side is dodgy!

What I've done so far is (after 6/7 or so weeks of owning)

Upgraded interior reading lights - front and back
Oil Service + Filter and reset lights (bought reset tool, oil, filter, tools + did it myself)
Hand Break had snapped so fitted new one - today
16" Turbines from an E39 fitted, with spigots - tyres now need changing (all 4!)
Glove box torch/first aid kit and tool kit fitted
Various bulbs replaced + black covers (door cards), trim etc replaced
Fitted CD/MP3 player and will be ordering new front and back speakers (few cracked)
New NGK Spark plugs just ordered

If you like the car and the engine runs sweet then keep it, I have tended to swap mine on occasion  but this one I like - until I lay my hands on a nice manual 540 or M5 
Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k
Previous: 9xE34s, 5xE30s, 2xE39s, 1xE32, 1xE36.... phew!
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Just updated my earlier post with all my costs to - date she isnt cheap but so what 
Current : 1995 BMW E34 540I Auto 98K Fully Loaded, Leather, Sat Nav & Dvd. Previous: 1991 BMW E34 520I Manual(non-vanos) 185K with full leather. 1990 BMW E34 525I Auto 113k in sterling silver
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There is nothing at all bad about spending muney on a old car. a 15 year old can be cheeper to fix than say a 04 voxhep corsa we have at work 495 +Vat for ecu 40 +vat Diagnostic 45 for 1 hour to fit and re-program and thats not at the main dealer. and you woud not belive how maney we do.

 

A car is a very personol thining, If you like the car and plan on keeping it then any muny you spend on it is well spent, I am spending a lot on my very much werthless e23 when finished it will still be onley worth 300 quid but thats not he point I WILL BE HAPPY,

Why do people seem to think to be some one you need to have a new car or as Andy boy sems to be obsesed with is your worth nothing if your driving a oldey

 

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Here's a pic of the old girl!


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i would spend money on her she looks a very tidy old gal on the outside i only wish i had got a five series alot earlier than i did what a lovely car to drive.

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There doesn't look a lot wrong with the car Ivanovitch - spend I say!

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She looks great
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How could you not spend on that...... 
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Got a quote of €250.00 from Autoglass for a replacement of the milky windscreen (You can see it on the second photo). Thought it was a bit steep for a generic bit of glass given I could probably buy a doner car for twice that.

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She looks good to me! - Spend on her

I got my windscreen replaced by Autoglass (twice as 1st time did it wrong!) for £60! - As I'm fully comp with Direct Line - check it out with your insurance company
Current: E34 1996 525tds 113-125k
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/143327.htm

 

Here is a gorgeous 5..............worth spending on to buy and mind...

Tis sweet and orignal........

 
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Sold according to the ad. It is a nice car though.
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that was quick..
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Originally posted by Oisin Oisin wrote:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/143327.htm

 

Here is a gorgeous 5..............worth spending on to buy and mind...

Tis sweet and orignal........

 



nice car.......
 
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