"The E34 M5 was a 1990's Sport Sedan Icon" - Doug Demuro Review

///M TOWN · 07-06-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ..Rush..

In this world where each person tries to stake their claim, he's become a millionaire by just being an annoying reviewer

Using his trusty yahoo account, word has it he edits everything from his parents garage

..Rush.. · 07-06-2020, 05:09 PM

Doug does love BMWs.
Saw some good videos he's had on 1M's, M2's, an older M3, etc.
He says great things about the brand.

530iDriver · 07-06-2020, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SpooldYou

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Originally Posted by jpan08

I don't know why but this guy annoys me

It's his voice and mannerism

But he has profited handsomely from it

530iDriver · 07-06-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I love how simple and timeless it looks. It ticks all the boxes for "classic" BMW styling elements.

The white interior is nice too and well-maintained.

I enjoy the analog feel of these cars but count me out as being a fan of 1990s BMW interiors.

530iDriver · 07-06-2020, 05:43 PM

BMW E34 M5 production ended in August 1995. A quarter of a century ago...

Also this was the last NA I-6 M5. From there on it would be N/A V8s (E39), V10 (E60) and twin turbo N63 V8s (F10 and F90).

Humdizzle · 07-06-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Logical

Wow look at how small they were back then. That's probably the size of a 2020 M4

it is sad the m3/m4 has ballooned to the size of a 5 series now. On the bright side it is significantly lighter than the older M5's by about 300-400 pounds.

I just hope M3s don't get to the size of the current M8/M5... those cars are just way to big

Al Pinã · 07-06-2020, 07:32 PM

I'd rather lay my balls across a hot exhaust manifold than listen to this guys voice.

2011ninja · 07-06-2020, 08:04 PM

Lol

Not a fan

530iDriver · 07-06-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Lol

Not a fan

Of the car or the presenter?

2011ninja · 07-06-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Lol

Not a fan

Of the car or the presenter?

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Lol

Not a fan

Of the car or the presenter?

Presenter

🦅

My old school would be 1985 635csi

positiveions · 07-06-2020, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by yco

great car just the wrong color..

That is one sexy color.

Germanauto · 07-06-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

I enjoy the analog feel of these cars but count me out as being a fan of 1990s BMW interiors.

I feel those 90s interiors didn't age well as far as quality goes. The Bangle era cars held up better.

lonestar22 · 07-06-2020, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 123sub

FunFact:The 3.8 E34 M5 has the highest output NA I6 with MT ever from BMW...

That and the E46 M3

illirep · 07-06-2020, 09:57 PM

Well he certainly wasn't biased in favor of a car that is live on his site....I'd be a little ticked at that score if I was the owner listing it....

stein_325i · 07-06-2020, 11:05 PM

This sold years ago on BAT, but this has to be the most beautiful E34 M5 I have ever seen.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-m5-2/

brad850csi · 07-07-2020, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

That and the E46 M3

E46 M3 standard was less, the CSL was more though

mbanck · 07-07-2020, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannondale900

What annoys me is he missed many many quirks and features of the E34 in general, let alone the E34 M5. I've had an E34 of some sort in my garage since 2000. I've built my own 535iTm as well. He should have let me do the quirks and features part, including the 2+2 seating of the initial year, the mirror change for 1993, the color options, the HVAC differences, the suspension differences, blah blah....

I don't think he does a lot of research on those cars in general, just checks out the interior/exterior of the particular car he gets his hands on and presents their quirks & features.

Taco_Bueno · 07-07-2020, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannondale900

What annoys me is he missed many many quirks and features of the E34 in general, let alone the E34 M5. I've had an E34 of some sort in my garage since 2000. I've built my own 535iTm as well. He should have let me do the quirks and features part, including the 2+2 seating of the initial year, the mirror change for 1993, the color options, the HVAC differences, the suspension differences, blah blah....

I don't think he does a lot of research on those cars in general, just checks out the interior/exterior of the particular car he gets his hands on and presents their quirks & features.

Lmao you clearly don't know much about him

MParallel · 07-07-2020, 09:14 AM

Doug, the type of guy...

W/// · 07-07-2020, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I feel those 90s interiors didn't age well as far as quality goes. The Bangle era cars held up better.

No they don't hold up well at all. My E36 M3's interior has so many things that needs to be repaired and rattles constantly. I really like the design though, it makes you feel like you're in a cockpit just because the dash is angled so aggressively towards the driver, but quality wise, it doesn't hold up well. It's a huge jump from the E36/E34 to the E46/E39.

Frosty · 07-07-2020, 11:57 AM

..I watch all of his videos, have come to really appreciate his reviews and quirks.

He's not trying to be comprehensive, its like having a relaxed 20 min conversation about a car thats interesting for some reason... happy he's built success out of this endeavor.

MParallel · 07-07-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

No they don't hold up well at all. My E36 M3's interior has so many things that needs to be repaired and rattles constantly. I really like the design though, it makes you feel like you're in a cockpit just because the dash is angled so aggressively towards the driver, but quality wise, it doesn't hold up well. It's a huge jump from the E36/E34 to the E46/E39.

+1 on the cockpit. It's also because you sit in it. On the E46 it's more like you are sitting on it.

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