Is this car legal in the US?

"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn) 12/03/2013 at 00:19 • Filed to: None

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found on CL, and wasn't sure, so I thought i'd take it to the experts!
Basically was the E34 Touring sold in the states?
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Edit: So, the wagon never came with the V8 stateside! This is either a grey market import (the dual sunroofs lead me to believe it is) or it is not a stock 5series touring...

Edit for the Edit: NOPE seems like this car might actually be a legal car in the states, depending on what V8 is under the hood. I don't even...
Is it seriously this hard figuring this out?!?!

Edit^3: ...Anyone on oppo have a spare $5,000, and is closeish to seattle? If so, buy this thing, un-slam it, drop in a 6 speed, and enjoy :D

offroadkarter > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:21

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What year is it?

I see no reason why it isn't legal TBH

Anon > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:21

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I'm pretty sure it was.

gmctavish needs more space > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:23

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Goddamn that's hot. But yes, they were sold in north america, unfortunately only automatics on our side of the water. But they didn't sell many, and even fewer are in good shape, so go for it. I let mine get away, and still regret it

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > offroadkarter 12/03/2013 at 00:28

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it's a '94, I just wasn't sure if these were available stateside With the V8

offroadkarter > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:29

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I'm not a BMW expert but IIRC they were.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > gmctavish needs more space 12/03/2013 at 00:31

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Oh, no I don't have monies for it :'(
I wish, though...
first one I've seen on CL, so my skyline senses kicked in with a new, cool car!

The Millennial Falcon > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:32

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"in 1993 BMW added a 4.0-liter V8 to the 5 Series lineup. It was available in both sedan and touring models (the latter not in US)." ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Ser… ) It seems that BMW didn't offer an e34 540i Touring in the US, so if that actually is a v8 under the hood, either that car isn't stock or it's euro for sure.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > The Millennial Falcon 12/03/2013 at 00:33

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that's what was off with it! okay, thank you!

gmctavish needs more space > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:34

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Damn :( yeah the last thing that I had that happen with was when I saw a Nissan Stagea wagon for sale…had no idea they existed and now I really want one

E30Joe drives a Subaru > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:40

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ALL OF MY WANT

Ian @ Jewel or Jalopy > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:51

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BMW offered the 525it (with 6 cyl M50) and the 530it (with 3.0L V8) in the states.

All of them came here with an automatic. A 4 speed auto in the 525it, a 5-speed in the 530it.

Both are almost exactly the same, or at least equally slow. The 530it will get slightly worse MPG.

Swapping a manual isn't hard, we put one in our old 525it. Really woke it up.

So this one is totally legit. The hot ticket is to swap in a 4.0L V8 and 6-speed from a 540i sport. It will all bolt right in. There are 2 or 3 running around now. And if you really want a manual wagon just wait, they pop up 2-3 times a year. I think our old wagon is still prowling around Portland. It should run forever now that the auto trans is gone. :)

Oh, and my favorite part of the ad "rubs on bumps, and couldn't tighten strut". Gee, I wonder why...

stuttgartobsessed > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 00:56

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I'd be either a bit cautious or I'd want to negotiate on the price. It's been on and off CL for the better part of a year now....

Ian @ Jewel or Jalopy > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 01:04

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Even if it has a 4.0 V8 (which you hope it does) you can't tell just by looking at it. You have to check the numbers on the block. Or just drive it, you'll know.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 01:29

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If its here, its legal. Just don't ask the questions you don't want the answers to.

In all seriousness, yes those were sold here. Very few though. And holy mother of god is that thing sexy. Wonder if he wants an E28 project car...

Mattbob > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/03/2013 at 07:26

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If it wasn't so lowered, I would love everything about it. I love that shade of green.

rabidpenguin > The Millennial Falcon 12/03/2013 at 08:14

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However they did sell the 530i touring the US over those same years. Which never made any sense to me because you got the poor fuel economy of the 4.0L v-8 without any of the power.

The Millennial Falcon > rabidpenguin 12/03/2013 at 08:26

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Ahh, I missed that part. That V8 was miserable in the mid 90s, it hardly seems worth it 20 years later hahahah.

rabidpenguin > The Millennial Falcon 12/03/2013 at 08:50

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Exactly, I think the only positive is that the 4.0L will slide in with no modifications.

Just4GP > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 12/04/2013 at 18:19

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Is it just me or did the seller mention the new thermostat housing and CPS a few times too many?