BMW's are reliable right guys?!?! guys???

"DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By" (ducst3-red-1liter-standing-by)
02/14/2018 at 11:09 • Filed to: None

I’m in love with this thing, but may not be good for DD duty. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in case of Kinja

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DISCUSSION (21)

DayManFighterOfTheNightMan > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:14

There is nothing more expensive than a cheap German car

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > DayManFighterOfTheNightMan
02/14/2018 at 11:16

Speaking as an owner of an 07 a4 with 160K on the clock, I can confirm...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:16

Man, that is nice. The color! The interior! The bigly cargo!!

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/14/2018 at 11:18

Right? Its sooooo pretty. That green might be my new favorite

gmctavish needs more space > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:22

A working dual sunroof is somewhat rare, it has a non-VANOS M50, which is one of BMWs most reliable engines. Oh and hatch wiring is often an issue with the tourings. E34s are solid cars, but the tourings do have their specific issues that are worth looking into. This also has a GM 4L30E trans, which I know nothing about. Also the price seems high.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:24

I had my E34 535i sedan for 2 years and it always started and ran well. It had little gremlins but nothing too bad; and what you posted would be better for those little things as there was an E34 refresh around 1990-91 as I recall. Man, $5k for a 2 pedal wagon with a smaller engine seems steep though.

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > gmctavish needs more space
02/14/2018 at 11:27

A quick google seems to imply the aren’t bad transmissions, but this could be a very pricey DD

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
02/14/2018 at 11:28

I think there is some inflation due to the colors, probably not too common

gmctavish needs more space > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:32

It could be, but as far as BMWs go, E34s are some of the most reliable. The simplicity compared to E39s and newer makes a big difference. But you couldn’t buy it and bank on it being like a Camry or something.

gmctavish needs more space > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:36

Also, that said, a touring has potential to be less reliable, due to the dual sunroof and hatch wiring. Nothing huge, but it is a factor.

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > gmctavish needs more space
02/14/2018 at 11:37

Yeah, with my current pay grade, I think the bike would have to go to be able to maintain it

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:40

As the owner of a $14k Porsche 911, I have installed a large billboard proclaiming the truth of that statement as well.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:40

I NEED THIS NOW.

GIB DAMNIT.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

gmctavish needs more space > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:42

If you’re unsure about affording it, it’s probably smarter to hold off. You could also try out a different E34, for less money but still well maintained, and get an idea what they really cost to run. As long as you can tinker with some things yourself, and nothing has really been abused too much, you should be fine.

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
02/14/2018 at 11:44

My heart eco’s deeply. My wallet on the other hand is vomiting at this prospect

diplodicus > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 11:50

I mean I’d do it. But I own 2 e30's and an e39 so I might be biased. Price is a little high for an auto IMO though.

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > diplodicus
02/14/2018 at 11:54

But that green!!

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 12:20

My heart says yes, but my wallet laughed and said fuck no.

ateamfan42 > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/14/2018 at 13:15

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Granted, Arthur Dent was speaking about Ford Prefect there, but I think it applies to BMW cars as well.

pip bip - choose Corrour > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
02/15/2018 at 05:53

reliable?

yes.

reliable as clockwork to need towing to the workshop.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By
04/06/2018 at 15:27

Saw an E34 wagon yesterday and started dreaming...those things do have a very nice look to them.

I know nothing about the engine, but I’ve always been intrigued by the 3.0l V8 in the 92+ 530i. Gotta be one of the smallest V8s in recent-ish history right?