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 Posted: Fri May 23rd, 2008 12:32 pm
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IanM



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 I am with you on that one! But there are very few 540 tourings in Australia. Germany also made an E34 M5 Touring - but we never got that one, sadly.

Only trouble in Australia is the cost of replacement parts - catalytic converters for my 540i LE (OEM) are $4000 (nearly the same in USD) EACH! And the V8 takes two of them!! 

EDC III suspension is $2500 AUD per corner. Clutches here from the AD are $2000 plus fitting. The backing plate is additional...

Needless to say, I have found a good supplier from the USA where parts prices (including shipping) are significantly less. You guys in the US have got it pretty good!

Just read in a UK car magazine that the 2008/9 M3 is also available in a coupe/convertible - wouldn't that be a nice combination!!?? V8, convertible, BMW build quality - what a winner.

Go Bimmer! hand6.gif