3 months ago i bought one for €800. Spent €2500 on parts and maintenance since and now it’s as good as new. It did not have a single problem - they were tyres, discs, pads, all possible oils. 140k miles and running very smooth

Preach dude. I feel your love. People either hate this car or love it to the bone. There are many cars that strike in some side likeliness more than others, but for me this is a crowned king - the perfect balance.

Im glad your rear wheel gap was completely different but the front looks the same. Because my car somehow ends up the exact same way sometimes.

Love watching your channel and your passion for e34s.. ive got 540i/6 and it seriously is the best car ever made.. so I know what you mean.. also got e34 wagon… appreciate all your content! Take care

the e38 was another good one, with the m60/m62 engine

Love these cars

I love my 95 e34 too and everything you said is correct i just hit 200000 on mine

I have a modern 320d (2012) but still end up taking my 535i sport for the commute to work and back. It's just so much cooler and nicer to drive. They're pretty rare now here in the UK although values are pretty low also. Mine is a manual 535 sport and had an extensive body resto a couple of years back. If I were to sell I would want £10K GB but there's nothing I could buy for that price that's better than my e34. I just wish it made the sound of a 540!

On the economy / power the best balance is 525i, at least here in Europe, The US a bit of a oddball with the road size and gas prices

Owned v8's,v6's and 1 4 cylinder cars in my life and all the note Ive loved the most it's that of my e36 with the m50 intake swap and 3.91 diff. People complain about the "drone" but imo it makes it sound meaner

ay big man tossing up between 535 and 540 and I think I'm sold haha

💯Agree, such a great sounding V8. Are you going to Radwood next weekend? I’m in Chicago as well.

Temos uma das 3 540i manuais existentes no Brasil em perfeito estado, o carro é espetacular.

The e39 540i is good tho bro, i own one and is biggest love

Snagged me an original he53 v8 6 speed and love it.first bmw and im going to make the best of it.

Nice vid. I've had a 1990 525i and a 1990 750iL. Currently drive a 1990 535i - one owner before I bought it. The e34s are much easier to work on than the e32 750iL engine-wise and the electronics. The e32 750iL was over complicated for its time but when I had it running right, it was a blast! The e34 535i is a breeze to work on in comparison.

Theyre nice if they just werent 8k+ for a manual thats in ok shape

10:53, I think you can get the pipes to sound like a gang warfare ...

wow, what is the exhaust setup? Sounds great, not too loud not too quiet. Need to do the same thing with mine as well so any advice would be nice

hey Josh, saw ur posting off the 840 n fell in love of your builds and just getting into the market of these cars. im in the budget of around 14k-25k and either looking at one these, a mid 10's lexus IS/GS, or a mid 00's Merc. what is ur opinion? im here in MI so some winters will be tough/have to be considered. i love these cars but spending that much/to get it up to standards, is it worth? especially compared to newer car like an IS/GS 350. you've proven these models are reliable n swayed me to consider these cars but want to know your opinion on everything from an owners perspective.

i use a 350.000km e34 520 as daily, never a single problem

can't find 540i but 525 is everywhere, guess i'll go with 525i then

You motivated me to do simple maintenance on my e36 😂

E34 is the best looking Bmw ever brother

Take a shot every time Josh says “badass”

Depends what your daily driving pattern is. For a daily drive that involves a short commute, doing the shopping and the like an E34 M50B20 (you didn't get this in the US) or M50B25 is arguable more reliable and cheaper to run.

ONLY reason I've found bmw ownership has been expensive is the absolute need to use like 98% OEM parts unless u wanna be fixing it again. People cheap out,buy the cheap parts and complain when it keeps breaking. Bmw parts I swear are made to work together,buy a aftermarket and the car just rejects it like the body rejects organs not meant to be changed

WORST sound is a straight piped m5x motor. LOVE my full exhaust and tight exhaust note

Always been an E39 guy, but I’m considering an E34 530i 5 speed. Price seems high, but I’ve never driven an E34 before. I have a lot of respect for the M60, as it’s so solid compared to an M62TU. If you’re in the Chicago area, I think you know which car I’m talking about. Have you driven a 530i before? Not a lot of videos on the 3.0 V8 :/

I found a 95 540i for 5500 with 162,000 miles on it and am JUST about to pull the trigger. I can definitely wrench I'm just scared I'm not getting an M60 like i want(I'm only versed in modern 2000+ years and engines) and was wondering if this year still has the M60 in it?

540i with chip is 235rwhp... I got smoked by a old lady with a white perm in a GTI... I was unimpressed other than exhaust note! Next build I went Supercharged S62 swap because fuck that shit!

525i individual paid 3k for it around 5k in parts and other work and still not near finnished.

E34 540i & E32 740i Best cars right here What do you want ? Sport and luxury? or Luxury and sport?

Honestly the price of he53 cars is creeping up on m5 prices

Someone offered me a e34 535i that’s been sitting for a year or two and they just want some stuff around the house cleaned up for the car. 140k miles pretty nice just been sitting. Should I do it?

Am I overpaying for a clean m sport 6 Spd 540i with 160k miles for 17-18k? Comes with a stock lsd too feels like a lot but theirs nothing to compare it against really so a bit unsure.

How much did it cost you to buy the 540i motor vs a 525i. My 1991 bmw 525i needs a motor and I am just trying to see the price difference to swapping it .

I stay cruising in highest gear in my 540i too it drinkssssss gas lnao i get half a tank on 30 bucks

how much did you pay for your 540i?

arent e34 540i rare? i havent seen one for sale

Josh want you donate me one of your 735i for parts I need so bad man I need a lot of things for mine to make it ready to fix it up so be a friend and help me out I can't find anything here in Phoenix to even think about it bro

I don't like the sound of BMW V8s, would get a American car with a 302 or a other iconic V8 if I want V8 sounds, prefer the Inline six engine sound in my BMWs, even if they have a lot less torque and hp, but comes down to preferance ofc.

nails everything but fuel consumption

cmon josh look for another 540

Josh we need a meet from you with @stashecam of 90's vibes