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Originally Posted by 123c
There's a 1994 540i that's been sitting on the lot at a local dealer since last April, I wonder if there is a reason  |
No kidding! That's a money pit waiting to be dug, unless the V-8 has been replaced with the newer version.
The 3.5L inline six in the earlier 535 and 735's is an AWESOME engine. But, be careful. They are tough, but melt down if someone goes to Lubex and has 5-20 put in the crank. They need heavy oil. If the engine needs work, they are tres expensive.
The Getrag manny-tranny is indestructible but was replaced with a weaker ZF, but I can't recall when. Around 93 or so if memory serves. The ZF automatic is garbage, but not as weak as the units behind the V-12.
The 1998- cars are not as reliable electonics-wise than earlier cars, but they drive better and have more luxury features. Ignore the V-8 and V12 cars and go with the older 3.5L six. If a manny-tranny version, you've got a great car.