Non Vag - BMW 1999 !

Started by Pushbutton_auto, June 16, 2022, 05:20:24 PM

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Pushbutton_auto

A guy has a car he wants rid of  .............  ::)

Looks like a 1999 523  ?  e39 ?   probably the straight 6.

He is selling it like an Audi ... beaut interior, nice body, etc

My question to all you young - ;D  :D  :laugh: rich kids is, ............  what problems are out there  ..... ;) 
Beating up parking wardens ain't a crime.

Pushbutton_auto

Ok,

so one of the most popular BMW models ever, great drive,

but atrocious maintenance costs ?

sound about right ?
Beating up parking wardens ain't a crime.

RS ZWEI

It depends on the owner has maintained the car. The cooling system is something to keep an eye on.
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Pushbutton_auto

Plastic radiator ? 

yeah, all good, we will see in a week ...............  2,000 miles later  ;)
Beating up parking wardens ain't a crime.

Worms

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Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on June 17, 2022, 01:24:55 PM
Ok,

so one of the most popular BMW models ever, great drive,

but atrocious maintenance costs ?

sound about right ?

Having had a few (older) BMWs in the family (including a manual 2001 525i E39), I'd say the maintenance is way cheaper than VW/Audi - Honestly some of the VAG parts are horrendously expensive for how crappy some are!

Like all Euros, you have to pick your models - the 523i is a pretty solid car in general terms, but it's sluggish as an auto... but a reasonable cruiser. At that age, it's going to be showing some pretty serious age related wear, unless its been a garage queen with a meticulous owner...

Pushbutton_auto

yeah, I think he just got tired of paying 1500 every time ...   :laugh:

But if it does the 2,000 miles, then someone is going to get a cheap BMW after  ....  ;) 
Beating up parking wardens ain't a crime.