I'm thinking of purchasing a E34 (540 with 6 speed, or earlier 535 with 5 speed).

I tend to keep my cars a LONG time (Jeep currently has 277,000), so what can I expect with a 540 or 535 wrt maintence of a high mileage example?

What specifics should I look for when inspecting these cars?

I've noticed that engine rebuild prices are pretty high for the BMW V8's when compared to the trust 3.5 or earlier 4s. Even considering the added components - why is that?

What are some "Gotchas"?

Respectfully,
cluge
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