There was no time the car ever needed to be towed for maintenance or operational repair. The work I have done is restorative. The entire ignition, idle control system and fuel injectors have been replaced. At one point the car would barely run, but only when hot, and only at idle. The ignition system needed parts. Changing the fuel injectors made a huge difference but I could have limped them along for a long time. Sometimes the repair is for better drivability, not for lack of operation. I changed the sub frame bushings and it rides a lot better. Did it need to be done? Yes and no. The car didn’t collapse or anything but the bushings were quite shot. I changed motor mounts. They were broken in two. The motor didn’t fall out but they needed to be changed. It goes on and on.

I want to buy a pre-’92 SEL but am afraid to take on another project. My wife might kill me. But I like to tinker, so it’s okay. At this point I am willing to pay up for a better one. Believe me, it’s cheaper.

BTW, SJ, that is a great price, but it is critical to change the guides. Did they change your chain guides? I also had the tensioner changed, as long as they are in there. I paid to have it done but would do it myself the next time. I think the SEL is easier with so much more room in front of the motor.

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si