Hello all, Steve here. Let me introduce myself and thank all who contribute to this forum. Before registering today I found solutions (I hope) to two minor problems with my 1991 535i (twisted seatback problem & auto shifter cover replacement). There is nothing like enthusiasts (oftentimes aka "fellow sufferor's") passing along their wisdom and lessons-learned to help others. Much appreciation to all of you who take the time and effort to do so.

Yesterday...picked up my "project car"...Brilliant Red, black leather interior, autotranny, 118k miles. Just about every option available sans traction control (ASC). Engine/trans/drive-train seems to be solid and running smoothly. Cafaxed and came up clean but for one minor accident - sole owner since new, mechanically well maintained but looks like a parking lot battle scarred warrior. Must be at least a dozen dings....sigh. Aftermarket rims suck, no-name tires..they'll have to go...soon. Of course I didn't set out to find and acquire a project car, just a reasonably priced daily driver. Have always, enjoyed the 5-series cars (have owned two E36 M3s) but this is my first 5'er. Bottom-line...this car is too darn nice not to straighten out cosmetically...I'm even contemplating a repaint! What have I done?!?!?

I can just imagine her with shiny red paint...gleaming chrome wheels with some fat-ass tires....some "daily driver" huh? Ah...am I nuts or what?? I think the 911 is getting a tad jealous...