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Ted K
09-12-2005, 10:59 PM
Only had 35k miles on it and was in very nice shape. I have read that some years have an oil consumption problem. What years are the good ones or the ones to stay away from?
Scott H
09-13-2005, 08:33 AM
had oval piston rings I believe. These early production motors were the ones that used a lot of oil. I used to know the production date, but it eludes me right now. I want to say up until 6/01.



Only had 35k miles on it and was in very nice shape. I have read that some years have an oil consumption problem. What years are the good ones or the ones to stay away from?
liquidtiger720
09-13-2005, 08:39 AM
i believe the 2000's had vanos problems too.
Interceptor
09-13-2005, 01:19 PM
Only had 35k miles on it and was in very nice shape. I have read that some years have an oil consumption problem. What years are the good ones or the ones to stay away from?If I had that much money, I would rather buy a '95 3.8l E34 M5 and turbo charge it. Just my point of view. :)
Jeff N.
09-13-2005, 01:33 PM
...expensive BMW synthetic oil!



had oval piston rings I believe. These early production motors were the ones that used a lot of oil. I used to know the production date, but it eludes me right now. I want to say up until 6/01.
Ted K
09-13-2005, 08:54 PM
Yes it was nice. Totally a different ride and handling then my tweaked 535. When I drove away in my car my son said Dad your car really goes pretty good too. Have not made a decision yet but I am going to keep looking. Mt son did say think what we could do if we put a turbo on yours!
bahnstormer
09-13-2005, 09:21 PM
they have clutch probs i hear
Gayle
09-13-2005, 09:35 PM
Yes it was nice. Totally a different ride and handling then my tweaked 535. When I drove away in my car my son said Dad your car really goes pretty good too. Have not made a decision yet but I am going to keep looking. Mt son did say think what we could do if we put a turbo on yours!


Can you describe how it was different?