When I acquired my BMW 1993 E34 M5, it was in a distressed state.  Still, with a strong mechanical maintenance history, it was no surprise that the car fired right up and key components such as the A/C worked without issue.  Though known for a rough idle, the rich exhaust smell combined with an overly […]

One of the surprises I encountered during the damage assessment of my newly acquired BMW E34 M5 was the extent of work required to restore the exterior of the car.  Not only had this car had its mirrors and bumpers stolen but it had sat outside for an extended period of time exposing it to […]

As the original owner of an BMW E34 525i, I made some upgrades along the way.  One of these upgrades was adding 17″ turbines from a 1991 M5.  I chose the turbines as they were a) readily available at the time b) conservative looking, and  c) could be run without the centers which complimented my […]

BMW E34’s have a fairly simple interior.  The E34 M5 complicates things a little bit by introducing unique seats and a shift surround.  Still, despite unique M5 components, restoring the seats, door panel leather, and shift boot leather is a straight forward process.  The only real problem was the shift surround.  If your E34 M5 […]

As the new owner of an BMW E34 M5 whose bumpers were stolen, I had some decisions to make.  The E34 M5 shipped with a unique front and rear bumper.  I wasn’t particularly in love with the design but I had made a commitment to keep the car as original as possible.  My options included […]

I am fortunate to own an E34 M5. How I became its owner is an unfortunate event. For over 12 years I’ve used three different mechanics in the Dallas area that specialize in Porsche and BMW.  Each has their strengths and weaknesses. Stolen Front Bumper & Non-Functional Wheels One day while picking up a car […]