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96 540i...any experience?


jonathanc

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Really need someone to put some sense into me before I do anything stupid :p

 

Basically I manage to get a very good insurance price and perhaps maybe a good deal on the car and I am VERY tempted since the car is like 25 min drive from my place.

 

I know it shouldn't have any nikasil problems since the 96 models are M62 V8s... However, I have little experience on BMWs...esp the older models.

 

This is the pistonheads advert : http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1595456.htm

 

Do you think its worth it? Not much history but from the pictures I've got from the owner it does look mint.

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Hi Jonathan i'd be wary mate unless the history is very good,on the other hand it's not expensive,your a true car nut :D

 

Hi lockie. Yeah I've been a bad bad boy :p

 

I don't know its the head and heart thingy... the fuel and road tax increase is the thing that's really putting off. However, the insurance for the 5 series + tax is miles cheaper compared to my EVO lol.

 

The secret is finding cars registered before 1st March 2001 I guess :rolleyes:

 

What car are you driving now lockie if you don't mind me asking? still the 350z?

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Hi lockie. Yeah I've been a bad bad boy :p

 

I don't know its the head and heart thingy... the fuel and road tax increase is the thing that's really putting off. However, the insurance for the 5 series + tax is miles cheaper compared to my EVO lol.

 

The secret is finding cars registered before 1st March 2001 I guess :rolleyes:

 

What car are you driving now lockie if you don't mind me asking? still the 350z?

 

Audi tt,got it because with the back seats down it takes a fair amount of band gear,cant get much in a Z or sup.Still think the supra is one of the best looking cars on the road though.Ive been on a few jap sites and there are some nice cars on there but they are pricey,however if i see one in RSPB i dont think i'll be able to resist :D

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has it got vanos like the m5 ?

i found a sweet m5 for a great price but was close to the 100k read up and found the vanos only lasts about 100k if it goes your looking at 2-3k to sort it PER SIDE as its a v8 2 sides

not sure it the 4.0 has vanos or not

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