Im thinking of getting a 535 or 540 v8. Does anyone have any opions on them, I have read about cooling problems but im more worried that these cars are big money for repairs or is it more a case of using specialist garages rather than main dealers..Any opions appreciated
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Mate has a 735i. I imagine same engine basically, his has a full service history and its been well maintained but the spray bars for one of the cams blocked and its now worn and misfires. Common problem apparently. Rocker gaskets need done too and they aren't cheap.
No idea about the 4.0s. They are definitely a lot if car for the money now.
No idea about the 4.0s. They are definitely a lot if car for the money now.
Heard some say about Head Gaskets, but generally the V8 is trouble free
A prefacelift one (up to 1999) maybe suffer from Nikasili problems, but these should of been done under warrenty by BMW
Just look for one thats had money spent on it over the years, esp as mentioned, to do with the cooling
A prefacelift one (up to 1999) maybe suffer from Nikasili problems, but these should of been done under warrenty by BMW
Just look for one thats had money spent on it over the years, esp as mentioned, to do with the cooling
While on the topic of E39 540i's, be prepared to drool over this bad boy...
http://www.iagmotors.com/carpages/2003-BMW-540i-For-Sale.htm
http://www.iagmotors.com/carpages/2003-BMW-540i-For-Sale.htm
While on the topic of E39 540i's, be prepared to drool over this bad boy...
http://www.iagmotors.com/carpages/2003-BMW-540i-For-Sale.htm
That really is fully loaded, Comms Pack & RR Blinds & Xenons!
Having worked my way through more E39s than Bavarian......I would stay clear of the 535! It's a stupid engine with only 10ish BHP over the 530 petrol and a bucket load of silly issues.... The 540 will bankrupt you near as much a an M5! My order of best would be as follows:
1. M5
2. 530d M
3. 525 M
4. 530 M
5. 528 M (fantastic engine)
6. 540 M
..
100. 535 M
You get the idea!
1. M5
2. 530d M
3. 525 M
4. 530 M
5. 528 M (fantastic engine)
6. 540 M
..
100. 535 M
You get the idea!
If one like that was available in the UK in RHD id pay whatever I had to, to own it lol
Theyre like hens teeth are they not?
Aye, but at least they exist here unlike the above lol even a nicely spec'd non individual.....you'd get change outta 10 grand.....easily
Yeh, i dont think ive ever seen a factory white E39 Sport or M5 here. Defo aren't many if there is
What im really after is a decent milage E39 530i Champagne with heated seats. That'll be my DD and then a nice E46 M3 for the weekend hehe
Yeh, i dont think ive ever seen a factory white E39 Sport or M5 here. Defo aren't many if there is
What im really after is a decent milage E39 530i Champagne with heated seats. That'll be my DD and then a nice E46 M3 for the weekend hehe
I seen a white 525d Msport for sale in Antrim a few months ago
That's the most popular one in Never Land
I have a 540i. Averaged 22 mpg since I got it 18 months ago with a lot of short trips. No complaints from me. Other than 1 coolant hose bursting which cost £20 to replace I've had no problems. Aside from basic servicing obviously. Get one, fantastic machine.
Edit- as far as I know all e39s (petrol ones anyway) can suffer from coolant issues like thermostats expansion tanks and radiators etc.
Edit- as far as I know all e39s (petrol ones anyway) can suffer from coolant issues like thermostats expansion tanks and radiators etc.
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Thats Pretty impressive, I expected 15-18mpg, if you are after a manual one they are hard come by..
I have an E39 540i in the garage for building into a project, but ive never run it on the road to find out figures..
If you had any terminal engine trouble/ Vanos or nickosol plating issues tho you can buy an engine complete for about £400 from a 7series.
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