Ferrari Mailing List: just like Ferraris

[Ken Rentiers (rentiers]

Agree with Dave.

In general BMWs are just the same as Ferraris in the sense that a  
well documented history of maintenance is more important than  
mileage. E34s had a maintenance schedule set by the engineers. In  
1997 the E39 was introduced; the maintenance schedule was set by the  
marketing department.

So low mileage is important with an E39, and the maintenance records  
become even more vital. There are some of us that still don't believe  
in the tooth fairy, Algore or lifetime transmission fluids. (Actually  
they DO last a lifetime- the lifetime of the transmission until it  
breaks about 65,000 miles.)

E34s are too old to be CPO cars, best bet is one owned by an  
enthusiast. Look in the Roundel Ads. Also look for the back issue of  
BimmerWorld that had the buyer's guide for used E34s. Be sure and get  
a pre-purchase inspection, just like Ferraris.

-ken-

On Feb 8, 2007, at 10:40 AM, Dave Handa wrote:

> Tom, go to www.bimmerfest.com and www.bimmerforums.com and click on  
> the E34
> forum sections.  Everything you ever wanted to know.
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Reynolds [mailto:kjtar [at] cox.net]
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 4:54 AM
> To: dave [at] davehanda.com
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: [Ferrari] OT:E34 530i?
>
> Ken or anyone who's owned/driven a E34 BMW 530i, would appreciate your
> feedback on performance/handling/proper care and feeding, etc.
> Jim and I have talked a bit, and I know about the Nikasil/Alusil  
> problem,
> but am looking for owner driving impressions, etc.
> Private response is fine, thanks very much.
> Tom Reynolds
> Tulsa, OK
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