View Full Version : I've been in my E34and here is my review
525iguy 10-22-2007, 11:15 PM What a wierd car! It is the most qwerky thing I've ever seen! I've been in the car buisness for almost 15 years and have never driven such an odd car.
I love it!!
Really, it is so smooth and is a perfect mix of sport and comfort. The front of it is ok, the side is better and the rear kicks ass. That is the best looking rear end I've ever seen on a car.
Where the hell are the freakin cupholders? I've learned to get a small drink so that I can put it in that useless 3" by 8" tray between the seats, or between my seat and the E brake. However I did see a nice aftermarket set on Ebay.
The best thing is that you can spend $3000 to $6000 on one and people don't know if you paid $3,000 or $10,000 because of the traditional BMW styling.
Also being able to find just about any part on Ebay is a real plus, installation is a whole notha story though.
So thats about it, I have three cars of my own and 20 in my inventory and my E34 is the only one my ass has seen since I bought it.
BTW, this is a great forum and it nice that when people get flamed it's a light flame and not well done without getting over cooked.
So thats about it, thanks for all the help from some of you guys in pointing me in the right direction.
JD
They're great cars. I still get people asking me to pay for lunch because they think I roll in money for what I drive. :nono
moonsspoon 10-22-2007, 11:56 PM They're great cars. I still get people asking me to pay for lunch because they think I roll in money for what I drive. :nono
Seriously. A kid came up to me today and asked me to break a $100 for him. I just happened to have a few 20's in my wallet though, so he got lucky.
eightynine535 10-23-2007, 12:16 AM And here i thought it was just me. I get stares and nods from guys driving even more expensive cars than mine all the time. some of my family members think i have landed a dream job or something.
Ahheck01 10-23-2007, 12:28 AM As for cupholders, get the "Ultimate Cupholders". Best for the buck.
-Evan
525iguy 10-23-2007, 12:33 AM As for cupholders, get the "Ultimate Cupholders". Best for the buck.
-Evan
where would I find these?
Ahheck01 10-23-2007, 12:59 AM where would I find these?
http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/ :shifty :D
525iguy 10-23-2007, 01:17 AM I like the ultimate but I found this one on ebay. Kinda liked it better. It won't win a beauty contest but for $25 delivered.
Item #180171026447
OK got the dual cup holder covered, now I've gotta figure out how to get a tilt wheel:)
525iguy 10-23-2007, 01:20 AM great cars +1
Yea it seems so. Today was wierd every once and a while my blower motor whistles and when I crank it up it goes away.
Is this another "common E34 problem"?
slocar 10-23-2007, 05:01 AM I have cupholders. :shifty (never used them for anything other than to put my phone in there lol)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7633/fall4ru2.jpg
btw, this is like ~25 from bavauto ; they say it's supposed to be friction held on that lip, but I put 2 pieces of very thin double sided tape on the inside edges of it to hold it firm.
Jonny525 10-23-2007, 06:07 AM I love the black interior!!
I have cupholders. :shifty (never used them for anything other than to put my phone in there lol)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7633/fall4ru2.jpg
btw, this is like ~25 from bavauto ; they say it's supposed to be friction held on that lip, but I put 2 pieces of very thin double sided tape on the inside edges of it to hold it firm.
Lol, mine's friction held and it serves only as my phone holder as well.
Yea it seems so. Today was wierd every once and a while my blower motor whistles and when I crank it up it goes away.
Is this another "common E34 problem"?
Dont know about the smaller brothers to my M60. But every time i accelerate heavily, it sounds like a jet-turboprop spooling up! Sounds f'n badass! People ask is that normal? or WTF you got under there!!:D I just cant wait to get the stock exhuast off....:evil2
But i think its normal. What do u mean by crank it up? Turning on the car, or accelerating? Mine deff does not whistle when I turn it on...
MvilleArock 10-23-2007, 11:28 AM +1 love the 5ers
525iguy 10-23-2007, 12:28 PM But i think its normal. What do u mean by crank it up? Turning on the car, or accelerating? Mine deff does not whistle when I turn it on...
No when the fan motor is on with either heat, A/C, or just the out side air there is a whistle/squeal coming from the glove box area. When I turn the fan speed to max it gets really loud and then tapers off.
Blower motor???
JD
slocar 10-23-2007, 01:07 PM Lol, mine's friction held and it serves only as my phone holder as well.
Yes, that's how mine is too, but I found that it doesn't really hold well on it's own ... so I made it more secure. Last thing I want is someone getting in the car, putting a drink in it and it falling off and spilling it's contents everywhere.
/off-topic
As far as the blower motor ... don't worry about it, as long as it works. We've had 4 e34s now and every single one made some distinct noise when it comes to the blower/the vent flaps and all.
525iguy 10-23-2007, 01:17 PM Yea but this sound is soooo loud. I just wanted to confirm that it's the blower motor before I order one. I've seen them used for $75 and new for $220
What do you think?
Yea but this sound is soooo loud. I just wanted to confirm that it's the blower motor before I order one. I've seen them used for $75 and new for $220
What do you think?
mine makes no noise thats atypical
does it sound like it could be a worn bearing?
acepilot 10-23-2007, 04:11 PM Dont know about the smaller brothers to my M60. But every time i accelerate heavily, it sounds like a jet-turboprop spooling up! Sounds f'n badass! People ask is that normal? or WTF you got under there!!:D I just cant wait to get the stock exhuast off....:evil2
But i think its normal. What do u mean by crank it up? Turning on the car, or accelerating? Mine deff does not whistle when I turn it on...
Love that sound also! It sounds like the engine of an 18-wheeler in 1st gear!
Love that sound also! It sounds like the engine of an 18-wheeler in 1st gear!
HAH! havent thought of that! Hey, does anyone else think the front, with wide grills, looks like a freight train?
525iguy 10-23-2007, 10:57 PM CWB you make me want a black E34. There was a guy at my office that had the same YR E34 today as mine, and the black made it look 10 years newer.
CWB you make me want a black E34. There was a guy at my office that had the same YR E34 today as mine, and the black made it look 10 years newer.
:blush:
brods525 10-24-2007, 12:53 AM CWB, you make me want an 540, or atleast to drive a 540.
twn75 10-24-2007, 01:06 AM No when the fan motor is on with either heat, A/C, or just the out side air there is a whistle/squeal coming from the glove box area. When I turn the fan speed to max it gets really loud and then tapers off.
Blower motor???
JD
WHATS THAT??? I CAN'T HEAR OVER MY BLOWER MOTORS!!!
Its not too bad of a job to replace it. You can prolong its life with some silicone lube but it'll last for about 6 months. So far I've done it on both e28s that I've owned and my e34 had it done before I bought it. It will get worse and worse and eventually seize and then you'll get that lovely electrical smell
When I bought my current e28, the blower at full tilt would vibrate the dash so badly it made the CD player skip
:lol
525iguy 10-24-2007, 01:30 AM There might be something in it. Yesterday I went through a 60 to 65 mph wind storm and as soon as I got through it it started screamin
attack eagle 10-24-2007, 01:50 AM Now maybe back on topic maybe ? :)
CWB, you make me want an 540, or atleast to drive a 540.
:double blush:-----after getting back from having some midnight fun
miroxz 10-24-2007, 11:55 AM dumb post title(reads like a scammer)...content; priceless.
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