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Sedans BMW 5-Series Buying a used 5 Series
339 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 4:29 PM
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Replying to: mrfinagle (Mar 23, 2008 5:28 am)  (although my indie shop performed the same work on my 528i for $1,200). Just what did the dealer do on that $5,000 visit? It would be nice if the ATF and final drive oil had been changed as well. Does your mechanic know BMWs? Make sure that he inspects the lower control arm bushings and tie rod ends. Did you check to see that all four power windows work? The E39 5 Series is a really wonderful sports sedan. I'd set aside  $80 per month to cover service and repairs and drive it for another 75,000 miles.
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Replying to: tc520 (Mar 23, 2008 2:13 pm) Sounds like I have quite a bit of wiggle room if I show the dealer I will walk if he won't negotiate the residual down. I already put new Contis on several weeks ago for a little over $800. Leasing would be really terrific if one didn't have to shell out for new tires before turn in. At least I will have 5 months of use from them if I decide to turn the 545i back in to BMW. Leasing 3 Series vehicles is even worse now. The run-flats that must be replaced on turn in cost around $1200 per set. There are so many new vehicles out there that I can lease or buy so I can afford to float a low ball offer for the 545i. If he takes it fine. If not, no big deal. |
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 23, 2008 5:24 pm)
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Replying to: mrfinagle (Mar 25, 2008 3:23 pm) Maybe, maybe not. BMWs are notorious for having power steering hoses that leak or seep. Often a low pressure hose can be fixed by removing the crimped-on clamp and replacing it with a good screw clamp. If it does turn out that you do need a steering rack, there are several shops that sell rebuilt racks for less than the factory units(another reason to join BMW CCA). ATF/drive oil change (wondering if that's expensive) Not really; my local dealer changed the ATF and transfer case fluid on my wife's X3 for $208. In your case I'd say that $400 would be the most it would cost to service both the AT and the final drive. That said, I'd strongly advise that you use a good dealer or BMW independent shop for the transmission service, as the procedure is fairly involved- as can be seen here.
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 25, 2008 6:09 pm)
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Replying to: mrfinagle (Mar 26, 2008 7:13 am) No problem; ask away! And you can always shoot me a PM at roadburner carspace.com... 
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At 200,000 miles I have a chance to purchase a 1994 BMW 530i. Anything I should look for when test driving this car? I tend to read alot of transmission comments when it comes to 530i's. The car looks clean and well taken care of, but at 200,000 I would think something has to be waiting to happen or I may be wrong? I look forward to any replies.
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Replying to: fieldofdreams (Apr 04, 2008 3:00 pm) If the car checks out fine AND you have average or better DIY mechanic skills and tools then I would say go for it. If you will have to pay for all maintenance and repairs it could be very expensive to own. DO NOT even THINK about buying the car without having it inspected by a tech who knows BMWs. It might be a decent enough deal, but you need to have all the data in front of you before you can make an informed decision. |
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Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Replying to: rl328 (Apr 16, 2008 11:13 am) |
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