About this Collectable

The BMW E34 M5 Touring: the first power station and one of the most exclusive models in BMW history. This is the later version with the six-speed manual and various other upgrades. Only 209 of these were built, which makes this a proper unicorn.

A car with the performance of a sports car and the practicality of a station wagon: a brilliant concept. The first performance station wagons arrived in the 90s and it is still a popular type of car today. What not everybody realises, however: it was not Audi, but BMW that came first with a performance station wagon.

This happened in 1992 when BMW launched a Touring version of the E34 M5. This was before the RS2 and 850 T-5R appeared, making it a unique car at the time. A Touring from BMW M is still something special, since the M5 E61 Touring is the only other station wagon from BMW M.

Whereas the E34 M5 sedan first had a 3.6 engine, the Touring immediately got the new 3.8 block from the facelift version. This straight-six produces 340 hp and 400 Nm of torque. This made the M5 Touring the fastest station wagon on the market at the time of the introduction. 0 to 100 km/h in 5,9 seconds is still impressive for today's standards, especially for a stationwagon.

This M5 Touring is from 1994. These later versions are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission (rather than a five-speed gearbox), upgraded brakes, the Adaptive M Suspension and 18-inch wheels. You can also recognize this version by the kidneys, which are wider.

Nevertheless, this is just a practical car that can be used every day (it even comes with a detachable towbar). The previous 3 owners have used the car for its intended purpose and covered a total182.600 km with it.

Only 891 of the E34 M5 Touring were built, making this one of the rarest M models. The six-speed version is even more rare: only 209 were built. This is truly a special piece of BMW history.

Our opinion

Did we already write about the RS6 that it's a wolf in sheep's clothing, this M5 touring is an even more understated Collectable. We had to consult Google, but yes, virtually no M logos were fitted from the factory. Unfortunately, we have not (yet) driven this M ourselves, but it must be very entertaining to give many modern cars a run for their money.

In any case, we are fans of the BMW models from these years. Solid as a safe, deliccate feeling through all the controls and this E34 has the unsurpassed 3.8 six-in-line. A family party on wheels. Will the next owner dare to drive it daily?

Equipment

This BMW is equipped from factory with:
6-speed manual transmission
Adaptive M suspension
S235A Towbar, detachable
0302 Anti-theft alarm system with remote control
0339 Shadow Line
0354 Windscreen with green track
0385 LM wheels X-Lite
0404 Double sunroof, electric
S417A Sun blind rear side windows
0423 Velor floor mats
0431 Automatically dimming interior mirror
0459 Electrically adjustable front seats with memory
0494 Seat heating
S500A Headlight cleaning system
0500 Rain sensor with headlamp washers
0528 Automatic air recirculation
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S536A Auxiliary heating
0710 M multifunction steering wheel

Modifications

None, this car is still in its original condition.

Remarks

There are only some small signs of use, documented on the photos:
Slight damage to the rims
Scratch on the rear bumper under the left taillight
Scratch on hood above left headlight
Slight paint damage on the left side of the front bumper
Various smaller scratches
See thecollectables.nl for further signs of use

Service history

The most important points from the recent maintenance history are:
March 28th 2022 - 182.550 - Garage Glimmerveen Haarlem: MOT & oil service
May 30, 2018 - BMW specialist Auto Molenaar: DME malfunction resolved, throttle position sensor replaced, among other things
August 14, 2017 - Nagengast: Shock absorbers repaired

See thecollectables.nl for the maintenance booklet and (a selection of) the invoices since 1999.

Included with sale

Three keys
Original booklets, including service booklet
Folder with extensive documentation
Detachable towbar (original)

For over 150 photos and the complete description, please visit www.thecollectables.com