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#3 of 346 Re: Moral Support to buy a '93 5 Series [div2] by bmvman Mar 13, 2006 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: div2 (Mar 13, 2006 6:47 am) Thanks for the correction. The car is a 525i. I had the right engine, but the wrong model number. This car rides and drives great, but a lumpy idle. The original owner says he was trying to fix a vacuum leak. Replaced a hose, and then the idle problem. Thanks again for your help.   bmvman Replies to this message: div2 (Mar 13, 2006 7:47 pm)
#4 of 346 Re: Moral Support to buy a '93 5 Series [bmvman] by div2 Mar 13, 2006 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: bmvman (Mar 13, 2006 2:51 pm) The 2.5 is a sweet engine as well, and it requires less maintenance than the 3.5. I'd still want the idle problem sorted before Ipurchased it.
#5 of 346 1989 535i driveshaft new or remanufactored ? by fos41 May 18, 2006 (3:16 pm)
i have an older 535 i and was wondering if anyone has ever used a reman. drive shaft/ i know new shaft will workout fine. the price difference of or a reman. shaft is more attractive ,but have had problems with some products that are reman. anyone have any feed back on this thanks donnie
#6 of 346 95 525i steering problem by 525lover Jun 04, 2006 (9:59 am)
I recently bought a 95 525i and for the first 2 months it drove well.within the last month and a half though,whenever i turn to the right at speeds of 20-25mph there is really bad vibration.could this be ball joint failure or something else? Replies to this message: div2 (Jun 04, 2006 3:44 pm)
#7 of 346 Re: 95 525i steering problem [525lover] by div2 Jun 04, 2006 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: 525lover (Jun 04, 2006 9:59 am) I'd look at the ball joints, control arm bushings, and tie rod ends.
#8 of 346 Vintage 5 Series Purchase Options by djjay Jun 08, 2006 (7:17 pm)
I am looking at 3 different older 5 Series cars to purchase and would like some wisdom to narrow it down (& negotiating info). Mileage is approx. & price is asking.   1988 535iT, $3,500, 80k on new eng/trans 1990 535i, $2,500, 207k 1991 525i, $4,500, 120k plus   The 88 & 91 both come from an auto shop specializing in BMW repairs/restoration and so will be thoroughly tuned in and out with a 6 month warranty.   On the other hand, the 90 is a cash as is sale. The only problems I've noticed in a brief inspection are power lock issues (looks like the trunk lock was broken into at some point causing a lock/unlock action or just staying locked, the rear pass lock isn't activated by power it seems) and the cabin heat/cool fan doesn't engage. One more thing, when I opened the coolant resvoir it looked like there was some "glitter" in the fluid, is this anything to be concerned over?   Any wisdom is greatly appreciated. Having owned old 5 Series' (86, 87, & 88 525e) I know they are dependable joys to drive so just want to get a car to last 3 to 5 years with little maintenance at a good price.   Thanks.
#9 of 346 528i by bigbiz1 Aug 15, 2006 (6:39 pm)
I am thinking of purchasing 1996-1999 528. I have no previous experience with these cars so I am wondering if anyone who owns one can give me some info.....reliability, problems, etc. Thanks Frank G NJ Replies to this message: manybmws (Sep 04, 2006 5:12 pm) bigbiz1 (Sep 06, 2006 7:09 pm) manybmws (Sep 15, 2006 10:21 am) pearl (Sep 20, 2006 4:51 pm)
#10 of 346 Re: 528i [bigbiz1] by manybmws Sep 04, 2006 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: bigbiz1 (Aug 15, 2006 6:39 pm) I owned a '99 for 4 years and 72K miles. Only out-of-pocket expenses were front brakes at 60K miles for $750. Replies to this message: bigbiz1 (Sep 06, 2006 7:09 pm) manybmws (Sep 15, 2006 10:21 am)
#11 of 346 Re: 528i [manybmws] by bigbiz1 Sep 06, 2006 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: manybmws (Sep 04, 2006 5:12 pm) Thanks........just looking at finances as I heard these cars can be quite expensive Frank Replies to this message: manybmws (Sep 15, 2006 10:21 am)
#12 of 346 Re: 528i [bigbiz1] by manybmws Sep 15, 2006 (10:21 am)
Replying to: bigbiz1 (Sep 06, 2006 7:09 pm) Get a car that has reasonable or is under mileage for its age - but more importantly has been nurtured by a "car guy"

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