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Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 04-18-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 357
Posted By jfs356
I just saw something similar recently while...

I just saw something similar recently while searching CL for E34s, similar weird two tone paint job....
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 03-24-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 613
Posted By jfs356
Mint condition pretty much answers most of your...

Mint condition pretty much answers most of your questions, southern car, low miles.
My guess is that car is near perfect with lots of miles of trouble-free driving left.
The 3.0 is butter smooth...
Forum: Interior 03-19-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By jfs356
GLWS, that is a lot of nice trim in excellent...

GLWS, that is a lot of nice trim in excellent shape...:thumbup:
Forum: Cars - Private Party 03-18-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By jfs356
Saw that on Autotrader, beautiful car in my...

Saw that on Autotrader, beautiful car in my favorite color combo.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 03-11-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By jfs356
I believe that piece just pulls off, it has a...

I believe that piece just pulls off, it has a deep groove that secures it to the door. I bought a new one for the driver's door for around $20.00.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 02-20-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By jfs356
You almost cannot remove the fuel pump or fuel...

You almost cannot remove the fuel pump or fuel sending unit without dripping some gas after lifting out of the tank. There is usually some spillage
with any fuel pump removal in my experience...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 02-06-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 851
Posted By jfs356
Great pics of the M6030 engine, it is a fairly...

Great pics of the M6030 engine, it is a fairly exotic engine when compared to typical 3.0 liter inline six cylinders.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 02-06-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 797
Posted By jfs356
Not sure of the capapcity, but between the...

Not sure of the capapcity, but between the radiator, overflow tank and heater core, our cars hold a lot of coolant. Thermostats seem to get old and open slower than they should, found that out when...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 01-22-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By jfs356
As mentioned, finding a good passenger seat...

As mentioned, finding a good passenger seat cushion is the easiest repair, probably no more than $25 at a pic n pull or regular salvage yard. Have seen excellent passenger seats more than once,...
Forum: The Detail Department 12-14-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,466
Posted By jfs356
Thumbs up Collinite No. 476 Super Doublecoat Auto Wax. I...

Collinite No. 476 Super Doublecoat Auto Wax. I love this wax, search to see the high reviews it gets (not sold retail unless you are in NY, got mine from Amazon).
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-21-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By jfs356
For a cheap DD, I would go Japanese, as Snowsled7...

For a cheap DD, I would go Japanese, as Snowsled7 says. :thumbup:
Blown HG E34s are littered all over CL from my experience, though usually not 535s.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-15-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By jfs356
I rarely see them for sale, got mine on CL for...

I rarely see them for sale, got mine on CL for $30.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-15-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By jfs356
CL Find: Bentley Manual

No association, these are hard to find hard copy.
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/3404943475.html
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 11-06-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By jfs356
Nice work, it is crazy how much lighting costs...

Nice work, it is crazy how much lighting costs for our cars. I always look for fogs/headlights when I go junking, but they are usually destroyed from front end impact.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-31-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,323
Posted By jfs356
Steel blue gets my vote, black doesn't do...

Steel blue gets my vote, black doesn't do anything for me. Black shows flaws (even from the factory), swirl marks will eventually appear from washing/waxing, and just plain hard to keep clean. I go...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-30-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,702
Posted By jfs356
I use Prestone 50/50 in all my cars never had a...

I use Prestone 50/50 in all my cars never had a problem (Volvo now has 260,000 miles). Your car does not know the difference, though I respect those who feel they must use manufacturer products, such...
Forum: Dealer Feedback / Vehicle Problems 10-30-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By jfs356
I believe that is reasonable, tell them but for...

I believe that is reasonable, tell them but for their error in authorizing release, you would have had the car on Friday the 28th. Now it does not depart until the 29th with no firm delivery date....
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-27-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By jfs356
"I was driving in Montana today, where there is...

"I was driving in Montana today, where there is no speed limit and was doing 90 mph at about a 12 degree incline in fourth gear and the tach was at about 3700. In order to maintain safe driving...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-26-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By jfs356
My car did not have one when I purchased it,...

My car did not have one when I purchased it, found one in a salvage yard car. Now I want to try to get it to work, thanks for post.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-22-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,643
Posted By jfs356
Scrap value was around $200 per ton when I talked...

Scrap value was around $200 per ton when I talked to a salvage guy awhile back, so you are looking at $400 tops for scrap. Parting out gives more value, no doubt.
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-21-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By jfs356
All Euro 2012

Any BMW owner will appreciate this show: Lots of activities, including a drive at the Performance Center Track:thumbup: At least two dozen M cars, including the one that started it all, the BMW 3.0...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-20-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By jfs356
No E34 at All Euro 2012?

Just got in from attending the All Euro 2012 car show at BMW plant in Greenville, SC today.
Great show, lots of cars, and not one E34 to be seen, really very surprised :dunno:
Not even one in the...
Forum: General BMW 10-11-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By jfs356
Remind him that most small businesses fail within...

Remind him that most small businesses fail within 5 years, so the odds are against him even with a good economy, which we do not currently have. :( I don't your market, but the performance niche is...
Forum: General BMW 10-11-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,212
Posted By jfs356
BMW Bloated?

It's Not Just BMW's Cars That Are Bloated, It's Their Lineup


http://jalopnik.com/5950343/its-not-just-bmws-cars-that-are-bloated-its-their-lineup

Found this on Jalopnik,...
Forum: E34 (1989 - 1995) 10-11-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By jfs356
Too many questions on 540i, I would go with the...

Too many questions on 540i, I would go with the cheaper 525i. The flaws can be fixed over time while you enjoy driving it. The manual is a plus, too. A wrecked car that I cannot start is a no-go for...
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