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Old 05-19-2009, 04:03 PM
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I happen to stumble upon a e34 m5 and wondered if you guys can give me some advice on what to look out for.

I like the simplicity the car offers

may even give up my current 5 just to own it

who knows

advice? tips?

Old 05-20-2009, 06:15 AM
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check out the m5board site which caters specifically to M discussions, they also have a subsection for E34s: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e34-m5-discussion/
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thank you kindly sir

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Could you post pix so we can all understand your E34 lust??
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this is the exact one



i personally think its gorgeous

my bro thinks im stupid for considering it



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We all have things that make us happy for which there is no rational explanation. If this is the car you really want, then go for it and don't look back. 2 cents.
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I know a guy here who owns with with plate E34 M5. It has full dinan parts, looks sick and is very very fast.
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Originally Posted by god_003' post='884544' date='May 20 2009, 02:24 PM
this is the exact one



i personally think its gorgeous

my bro thinks im stupid for considering it



It still looks great after all of these years.
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I'm a huge fan of the E34 M5. I think the E34 and the E39 were instant classics.
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Originally Posted by god_003' post='884544' date='May 20 2009, 01:24 PM
this is the exact one



i personally think its gorgeous

my bro thinks im stupid for considering it



It does look nice, but wouldn't trade in my car to get that.


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