FieroSS Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hello everyone! I'm looking to get into my first Bimmer and I though it would be a good idea to get on this site. I live in Plymouth and have a decent fleet of vehicles i'll list below. I'm looking to replace the Saab with a manual E39 Wagon. I'm searching for a 525 that I can swap in a M54B30 3.0 for a some extra ponies without the extra cost of a supercharger. I'm also considering E46 manual, rwd wagons but they have the burden of being hard to find and tend to be more expensive than a comparable 5 series. If you know of a manual 525 wagon for sale let me know! I missed the green/tan one that was for sale in milwaukee a couple weeks ago unfortunately; it was exactly what i want. I've had a few friends with BMW's that have turned me on to them and I require a wagon and a manual transmission which really limits the options. Here is my fleet right now: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero (6 speed, looking to sell) 1964 Corvette Stingray (ZZ430, Tremec 5 speed) 1986 Pontiac Fiero (ZZ3 crate motor, lots of mods) 1984 Corvette (LS6, T56 track rat project) 2001 Saturn SL (winter beater) 1986 Honda VFR700 (excellent motorcycle!) Looking forward to a fun Bimmer lifestyle! -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Welcome! My suggestion would be to search all over craigslist with searchtempest.com, don't see them around locally too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Looking forward to a fun Bimmer lifestyle! -Tim Welcome, hope you find a good BMW in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Welcome! Instead of swapping the m54b30 in why don't you try and find a 530i touring? Or better yet... a 540i touring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroSS Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks everyone! 540 touring are great but are only automatics (swapped cars can be found but they are out of my price range). I'm also not interested in dealing with the timing chain guide issues and would rather stick to the bullet proof I6! Correct me if I'm wrong, 530 wagons don't exist in the US, right? That's why I plan to just build one! I'm searching all possible avenues and I'm willing to travel a fair amount to get one. I've been disappointed with search tempest lately and I'm missing newly posted cars. I'm using dailylister more often. -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 530i automatic tourings exist but late model manual tourings didn't seem to be ordered as much as early 528it manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I used to have a vfr700 bike, fun times. It went too fast for my lack of self control and had to go. Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 What is your price range? There is an awesome manual swap one available on the M5 board right now. If my wife didn't violently hate wagons I'd have one to go with the e39 sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroSS Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I would like to stay under $5-6K and i'm ok with high miles but would prefer it to have under 175K. However, since i'm looking to motor swap the mileage becomes less important if the price is right and its in good shape. I'll try to track that one you speak of down but could you provide me a link to aid my search in case i don't find it? There is also a very nice 525it, manual on bringatrailer.com auctions but it will exceed my price range for sure having only 86K miles. My wife doesn't understand my love for wagons but she won't keep me from one either. She also enjoys driving stick from time to time so a manual, wagon is approved! I also think the wagon will win her over when we are able to transport large items without borrowing friends trucks/SUVs. -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/cars-sale-wanted/515433-2003-m-sport-540it6-yes-you-read-right-v8-wagon-manual-transmission.html Way out of your price range. Glad your wife doesn't hate things you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroSS Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yep, that car is also on bimmerforums. What a beautiful car! Its an excellent machine but sadly way more money than i want to spend and I'm not interested in having to deal with the V8's timing chain guide issues. If I had 20K laying around for a wagon i would probably buy this one and it would be a monster! http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/5556157733.html -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Speaking of 5 series wagons... not an e39 but I will leave this here. 550awhp. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1224707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieroSS Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Wow, what a build. Those kinds of buillds by very very talented but mostly everyday people (they are building the car as a hobby not as a profession) always blow my mind. Mostly because I can't understand where they find the time to get all that work done!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Manual 528iT owner checking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Rav4 owner checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 E39 528iT auto owner checking in. My favorite BMW in our fleet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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