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bullyd
11-05-2005, 04:18 PM
i was looking for a 535i as a doner car for mine but one has come up at a good price, and the owner says all it needs is a new front bumper (wife versus gate post)so i might buy to drive! can anyone please give me a pointer of what to look for? common problems etc? also i will do a stomp test but its a bit useless as i dont know what all the codes will mean!!! can anyone post the codes or a link to the codes please, many thanks, daemon p.s thanx for the input on the poll but its an auto (i just couldnt justify the extra cash right now for a manual) i will post pics if i buy!

bullyd
11-05-2005, 04:19 PM
doh, the car is a '89

Interceptor
11-05-2005, 04:36 PM
doh, the car is a '89
Compression test (hot AND cold), check that all stuff works and inspect the cooling system, brakes, steering, shifting/clutch, shocks, etc...

Oh yeah, dead body in the trunk = BAD.

Dave M
11-05-2005, 05:01 PM
can anyone post the codes or a link to the codes please, many thanks,


Codes From Bruno's Site (http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Trouble/Engine_codes.htm)

Hope its a gooder,

Dave M

bullyd
11-05-2005, 05:33 PM
Codes From Bruno's Site (http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Trouble/Engine_codes.htm)

Hope its a gooder,

Dave M

excellent dave thanx

bullyd
11-05-2005, 05:36 PM
Compression test (hot AND cold), check that all stuff works and inspect the cooling system, brakes, steering, shifting/clutch, shocks, etc...

Oh yeah, dead body in the trunk = BAD.

and thanx 2 u too interceptor and ill be sure to check 4 bodies :p ,



does me saying thanx to 2 people in 2 different replies make me a post whore? :p

Interceptor
11-06-2005, 03:41 AM
and thanx 2 u too interceptor and ill be sure to check 4 bodies :p , does me saying thanx to 2 people in 2 different replies make me a post whore? :p
Only if your name is Jeff :)