Hi Carel and welcome.

Yes, as is apparent from the posts, we are all very passionate about our 540i
manuals here ans I suspect you will enjoy participating on the site with us.

Very interesting to read about the standard spec of the SA cars. They sound
very much like the 10 or so UK cars that were built with the same external and
interior trims. Have a look at one of the last photo albums on here for an
example in Avus Blue.

Again, welcome. I look forward to seeing lots more pics.

Cheers
David
540iLE #62

--- In BMW540iLE@yahoogroups.com, Carel Roccon <francesco78roc@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>  
> I have joined the group a couple of weeks ago and have read a few postings by
now.
>  
> I see that everyone is just as passionate about the e34 540i manual as I am..
I inherited my dad's car when he passed away 7 years ago. She only had 36
000km's on the clock. Now she's got 90 000km's. 1995 model, registered in Jan
1996. Number 72 of 75 built/sold in SA. The colour is Madeira black-metallic,
with light grey leather.
>  
> The spec that we got in SA is as follows:
>  
> The star mags, M5 aero body kit, with the big boot spoiler (which my dad
removed, as it looks much better without it), sport seats with the M-colour
stripes in the backrests, M-sports steering wheel (same as I saw on some of
attached pics of Aussie LE's).
>  
> Standard equipment included a sunroof and car phone and the traction control
(which was a first in SA e34's).
>  
> What we didn't get in our spec, seems to be of what I have read so far, is the
electronically adjustable M5 suspension, M5 wing mirrors and illuminated gear
lever. We only got sport suspension, which is nice and firm.
>  
> Extra's that were put on my car: stailess steel exhaust system which gave
it an extraordinary sound - civilised at idle and low speeds but loud at higher
revs. It's got a nice burble on the overrun as well.
>  
> I have just recently (200km ago) replaced the front and rear suspension bushes
and fitted new tyres. It drives like a brand new car. Unfortunately I can not
drive it every day, as it is a bit heavy on fuel in city traffic.. I get about
14 l/100km in town trying hard not to enjoy myself too much. On the open road I
get between 8 and 10 l/100km. Now in Rand terms it cost me about R650.00 to fill
up. That is the same as 100 McDonald cheese burgers, if I could use that as
a yardstick.
>  
> I attached a pic taken at the office today with my cellphone, will try
and post more in future. 
>