Ive owned a 1990 735i for three years, and love it. Last year I replaced the head gasket at 195k (don't let the temp get near the red!) but it needed a new cam anyway. Last year we bought a 94 E320 wagon, for the third seat, and also love it--it seems faster than the BMW. The benz engine seems harder to work on as the dohc setup makes things more inaccessable; but thanks to this forum I'm getting there. With nearly twice the miles my 735 steers better than the E320--so that is my next project (after the wiring harness?) Without this forum (and roadfly.com) either car would be totally out of the question for me to own.

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TomO
94 E320 Wagon, 170k, totalled in 2006
2002 BMW 525i Wagon, 75k
1991 BMW 318is (two of 'em)