Looking to buy this E34...Any comments?

[Evan]

That is one great looking 5er! It's been meticullously detailed, from what i can see in the photos. Interior and exterior have been cleaned and waxed.. the engine bay has been cleaned and all black plastic has been treated... someone took a few hours to make this car look great.


Take her straight to your mechanic and have EVERYTHING checked.

look for leaks...
worn suspension parts...
evidence of bodywork...
do a leakdown test...
and take a close look at those records and CARFAX.

Let us know how your test drive and inspection turn out...

[Denton]

Thanks guys. We're both hot on the car, as it's fairly difficult to find a mint E34. Plus it's a wide-kidney car, and only in 1995 did the 525is have it.

I'm in Atlanta and have a trusted Euro-specialist.

I'm most concerned with the suspension bushings. If he's got the balls to ask that much for his car (and it is absolutely mint-looking at the least) then I don't want to drop $1,500 in front-end work immediately.

Dad is going to take it in a week to get it inspected (the owner is out of town this week).

I take it back about the stock part. It will get Shadowlined immediately!

[Evan]

give me your opinion on M50 vs. M60

[Denton]

give me your opinion on M50 vs. M60

Me?

I want a more troublefree, less maintenance intensive car. The M50 is a less maintenance-heavy engine, so that's where I stand.

Not to mention there's not a single 530i or 540i that fits my price range and a private seller in Atlanta.

I also like the M62 much more than the M60.