Hi folks. I am an E30 owner/driver, and just bought a 95 540i for my wife. Our old car had a little accident, and we're replacing it instead of repairing it. I actually have to fly out of town to pick up the car and drive it home, but I'm buying it from a very good source, and got a great deal.

It has about 59k on the Alusil block, 106k on the chassis. The P.O. has put a lot of work in it over the last few years, and it is very solid and clean. What should I be looking out for as I get to know this car? I'm bummed that the car is an automatic, but we'll either deal with it, sell it, or swap it. Can the 6-speeds be swapped in without weeks' worth of work? I wouldn't do that for a long time, but I'm just wondering if it's possible.

Thanks a lot, and I can't wait to go get this car in a few days!