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Topic: Newbie
Posted By: 1989 520i
Subject: Newbie
Date Posted: 23-July-2007 at 22:23
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Hi guys, I'm new to the Forum (and BMW). I've just bought a 1989 e34. Silver, 140000 miles, purchased from the first owner (me being the second owner on the old Irish log book). It's only a 2 litre but it's for cruising so i'm not too pushed (yet). The bodywork is immaculate and being garaged all it's life has really saved the paint. I'll get pics up asap but just wanted to say Hi. I'm in Oranmore, Galway by the way. Mark. |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 23-July-2007 at 22:26
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Another tribesman! There are penty of others on here. Welcome to the forum Mark
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 23-July-2007 at 22:26
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Welcome Mark - sounds like a good one; look forward to seeing pictures. The E34 really is one of BMW's very fine efforts. Good luck and well wear! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 23-July-2007 at 22:31
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kbannon - share your total lack of enthusiasm for HP; never read any of the books and have not lasted through any of the movies. No intention to hijack the thread for Potter bashing I just thought it was amusing to meet a like-minded individual, especially with all the recent hype... ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 23-July-2007 at 22:35
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Thanks guys, I've holidays this week so my polishing hat will be coming out (weather permitting of course), pics will be along very shortly after that. |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 23-July-2007 at 23:29
Sounds like a lovely car, is it an original Irish Bimmer?? ------------- |
1989 520i wrote:Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 00:23
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Yup, original dealers stickers in place and everything. I was very impressed by the old style log book. It feels much more official than the one page jobby we have now. |
Posted By: US M3
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 00:59
Now thats what you want to be looking out for. Original is best, especially when its an original Irish car also, best of luck with it, I look forward to seeing the photos after you get your waxing done ------------- 1990 E30 M3 (US MODEL) 2008 BMW 520D M SPORT |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 08:07
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Welcome and an early happy birthday to you. I see from your profile you turn the big 30 on Thursday ------------- Gerard O'Connor 
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: lesurely
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 09:01
Welcome to the forum.  ------------- e30 325is (deceased) e36 318is under major construction E39 530D Sport mtec (all the bells and whistles ) Basic unit of laryngitis: 1 hoarsepower lesurely |
Posted By: Don520
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 09:14
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Welcome Mark, good E34's are pure gold, enjoy! ------------- 95 520iSE Auto (sadly missed) |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 12:55
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Nice to have another Galwegian aboard! What part of Oranmore are you in; one or two of the lads here are based out there. Welcome to the forum. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: ascott000
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 13:56
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Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 13:56
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 18:15
Ah. A man of few words. Or a man of few letters even. Welcome to the forum 1989 520. Hope she goes well for you. They're a good solid car and with one owner it should have plenty left. Well ware. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 19:25
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Many thanks for the welcome guys... I'm in the village across from fahys garage. Yup, 30 this week
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I don't want to talk about it Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 19:30
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I've added nearly 12 more at this stage but the only one I didn't like was 30; seemed too much like the end of an era... (edit: Of course it wasn't - you'll be alright, celebrate). Happy Birthday!!! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 19:38
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It's only a number at the end of the day. My girlfriend's only a year older than my car so i'm still feeling young..... |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 21:15
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"You're only as old as the woman you feel" Groucho Marx. ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: Bayerische
Date Posted: 25-July-2007 at 16:46
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Welcome to the forum, Sound like a lovely car, even with 140k on her there is still plenty of miles left on that car if she has been looked after.They are put toghther very well. Best of luck with it. Regards Bayerische |
Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 25-July-2007 at 19:19
Welcome to the forum  ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: Curley
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 08:08
Welcome to the forum, also have an old M20 powered 520i and its a great motor, keep with the servicing and it will serve you well. When was the timing belt done ???? Oh yeah old style log books rock don't they ( haven't gone in for those single paper thingys yet !!). ------------- '90 e34 520i, '83 e28 525i, '81 e28 520i, '79 e24 635i, '75 2002tii, '73 2002 touring, '71 2002, '70 2000tilux, |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 11:25
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If it's been serviced in Fahys, then you're on to a winner! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: 1989 520i
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 19:17
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Timing belt and all ancilaries done at 121000 miles. I've just had a full service done and my mechanic (not fahys) said it was one of the cleanest examples he'd seen. I think this says a lot considering it's an Irish car from new.
On the down side, someone took a chunk out of my perfect paint this afternoon in a car park... I'm slightly miffed, to say the least. |