Buying a '95 5251, What should I look for?

[Thunderman]

Hi there, I am buying an e34 with 113k on it. I am taking it to a mechanic to have it checked out. What else should I do and look for.

Mike

 

[wood_e]

How many miles? Make sure the timing belt and fan clutch have been replaced recently if over 60,000 or 120,000. Also look for maintenance records as well as regular oil changes.

 

[Thunderman]

it has 113,000 miles on it. It looks awesome and drives like a dream!

 

[wood_e]

I would be weary.... the timing elt may seem unimportant right now, but the first tihng you should do if you buy it is chage the belt. If your timing belt goes you'll probably mess up valves and need a new head for your car. It pays to do preventive work on the 2.5L BMWs.

 

[My Toy 95]

Have a good mechanic do a full pre-purchase inspection, it should run about $100-$150 and is worth every penny.

 

[NICOLA]

We have a 1995 5 series as a 'hooptie'. Rides very nice.
However - just to get you prepared - a typical Beamer defect - the axle and tie rods ( I believe that's what it's called). We always have oneolder (as secondary )
and a brand new BMW...and always have the same problem after it's about ten years old...
How much are they asking for it? If it's a good price, it's still worth bying. Like I said, we always drive BMW's despite those reoccurring defects. It's the ultimate driving mashine, no matter what.... [bmwkick]

 

[Thunderman]

I bought it

I bought it. It was in perfect shape, I bought it for 6750 and I love it.

 

[Pink_Floyd]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the '95 525i have a timing chain?? I thought the 1990's 525's used the same engine as the 1990's 325's - the 2.5L i6 M50. I know this car has a timing chain and I'm pretty sure the '95 525i does as well... right?

 

[Thunderman]

Yup

It certainly does. I have read a ton the last few days.

Thanx

Mike

 

[wood_e]

I was under the impressio that it had a belt... you don't have a lot to worry aobut then sorry for the bad info