Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

post pic of e39 pls.

how many kms on an e39? servicing etc will cost u lots more

Wrong

Mohsen - E39 servicing costs will suck, but it's not going to kill you. Get one and make it good.

Wrong

lol where do you get your info?

Assuming he services it himself its no different to a jap. They still use same oils, filters etc so why would it cost more to service?

Ever had those dreams where your fighting with someone and no matter how hard you hit them, how much you shoot them they don't die?

Yes. In one of them, I have stabbed, shot, and carved into the head of a guy with one of those electric roast cutting knives. He was still very much alive and still chasing me down...scared the shit out of me. Seriously, why wouldn't you give up after I've scalped you with a kitchen utensil? Makes you wonder if you'd ever be capable of performing your dream actions in a real life scenario.

I've also had a few dreams where I'm trying to kill someone...I have a gun and I try to pull the trigger, but it's really physically hard to pull it, as if there's some 20 pound spring in the gun. And when I do finally pull it, the bullet does like 3hp damage to the person. Gay.

lol where do you get your info?

Assuming he services it himself its no different to a jap. They still use same oils, filters etc so why would it cost more to service?

*cough* parts

Even a Ferrari is cheap to change oil. Do a valve and you'll wish it was a Skyline...

lol where do you get your info?

Assuming he services it himself its no different to a jap. They still use same oils, filters etc so why would it cost more to service?

Big assumption there. It's Mohsen ffs - as if he is going to service it himself.

My best friend has an E39 actually. He has spent thousands getting a few things fixed (ABS computer, fan transistor, dead coilpacks, other stuff I cannot recall atm). More stuff to break = more expensive to maintain. Me and my mates with jap cars (all older than his bmw) have had no such issues of similar magnitude.

I agree with regards to oil/filter type stuff, but most are too pussy to get their hands dirty these days and there is also that bullshit 'it's a BMW' mentality which means many owners are too scared to do anything themselves, and 'specialist' mechanics end up charging through the nose. Have seen it first hand several times.

yeh i wouldnt execpt mohsen to be servicing it himself and even if he does as said above parts cost way more.

also generally speaking when you own a 'prestige' car you dont service it yourself or take it to barry down on the corner you get it done properly by the dealer to help enhance your resale. People like to see certified service history.

Big assumption there. It's Mohsen ffs - as if he is going to service it himself.

My best friend has an E39 actually. He has spent thousands getting a few things fixed (ABS computer, fan transistor, dead coilpacks, other stuff I cannot recall atm). More stuff to break = more expensive to maintain. Me and my mates with jap cars (all older than his bmw) have had no such issues of similar magnitude.

I agree with regards to oil/filter type stuff, but most are too pussy to get their hands dirty these days and there is also that bullshit 'it's a BMW' mentality which means many owners are too scared to do anything themselves, and 'specialist' mechanics end up charging through the nose. Have seen it first hand several times.

^ this

Big assumption there. It's Mohsen ffs - as if he is going to service it himself.

LOL ok maybe not :P

my uncle's owned about 14 beemers so far never had any problems except for a e36 323i which did end up costing him thousands but that was a lemon to begin with.

obviously dealers are gonna screw you up if you want the service history but he's only asking about a cheap 5 series not a fkn M5 so who cares about documents you're gonna lose on resale with the skyline too...

yeah true alot more parts to break etc but they're not THAT expensive and wont break everyday. i'd be more worried about the big stuff engine gearbox etc which from what i've been told and read they do last.

its pointless asking here really if you wanna know about the car go read about it on BMW forums, test drive both then make up your own mind. you're obviously asking here coz you wanna be told to get the skyline..

NA 34's are 5 stud? If so NA 34 Manual.

How long do you have left on your P's?? As long as you don't put it into a pole it will hold re-sale ok for 18 months.

Some NA 33's are 5 stud as well, like mine :D

have they just had the conversion done though?

or factory?

It would be a conversion, no n/a 33 came out factory 5 stud.

My old n/a 33 made 123.1 rwkw not as bad as people think they are you just need to find a good one and manual.

If I did it all again (the p plates i mean) I wouldn't go skyline at all too many people have them now and half of them are wankers.

I do half regret going from N/A 33 to 33 GTR just because lets face facts they look 'similar' but I REALLY wanted to own one at some stage in my life, and after bringing it on the track / drags the $$$$ vs performance cant be beaten. Don't know any other 20k cars that run mid 12s in street trim and stock as a rock. I was taking 350rwkw XR6T with slicks on the day - he mad?

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.



  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • I can get more photos of it here soon and I plan to make a thread detailing the process. I received the car this way and it sorely needs refinishing. That is probably the most appealing photo of it. Up close it is fading, cracked, and needs to be re-glued. Depending on their condition I'm on the fence between refinishing or making a new set.  Another angle hiding the pimples and razor pumps  
    • According to this thread the RS4V with build plate RC40 comes with the R200 diff @ 4.083 ratio as well (mine has said RC40 denotation). We may need to check if the axle stubs are the same pattern as well. The auto subframes have longer axles. However I think yours being a later Series 2 as well, we should have the same bolt pattern for the diff stubs. Unless your upgraded rear also has upgraded axles. Either way, I would not be opposed to pulling the covers to check so I can inspect that  fancy rear core  Also I don't have HICAS. I don't believe that should change things but I hope the people here with heaps more experience than me can correct me if I'm wrong   Let me know if you want to attempt to make this work and I can get some pictures of mine from under the car. 
    • It's not that straightforward. For example I have had this code because my ignitor/power transistor wires were unplugged. It knows something is wrong but has no idea what it means. If you want to actually diagnose this I recommend following the service manual flowchart for code 21. Ohm out the harness, coilpacks, inspect the ECU, etc. And again, it's entirely possible for there to be no problem at all but if you're running a different coilpack it'll trigger the code because it doesn't like what it sees.
    • If it (the code) wasn't still current, it should have gone away by itself by now. No, nothing it 10/10. But it is quite likely. Everything else to do with the ignition could still be responsible (which is wires and connectors). The car is an old piece of shit now, so all the wires and connectors are also old pieces of shit.
    • Lock me in mate, although I'm not sure if I'll be heading up from Goulburn or down from Sydney, either way, return will be back to Goulburn 
×
×
  • Create New...