looking to get a 90 m5 (local)

[bahnstormer]

any tips for my pre-purchase inspection?
things i should look out for?

thanks,
martin

[mike wong]

get a compression and leakdown test; as a rebuilt engine can cost $11-15K ~ cost of another M5

check out this site for more tips:
http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/?theme=1&le...nt_id_select=3

hope the car has a service history;

if the water pump hasn't been changed in the last 60K, R&R that asap.

good luck,
feel free to email me offline.