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Fishstick
11-15-2005, 06:55 PM
Is a 1995 540i with about 160K on it for four grand ok? Is that too many miles? and if not what plugs, seals, and other parts should I replace on it? Thanks for your time.

skateparks
11-15-2005, 07:05 PM
with that kind of mileage I would make sure the Nikasil block has been replaced or don't bother. Otherwise Carfax it and go off the condition. $4k is pretty cheap, maybe a great deal, maybe a nightmare.

xatlas0
11-15-2005, 07:34 PM
If it is an auto, unless it has been extremely well-kept, the transmission is likely ready to depart, too.

Fishstick
11-16-2005, 07:22 PM
Alright thanks guys. Just trying to learn everything I can about the cars.

sdwhitney
11-16-2005, 07:59 PM
Wow 4k!

BimmerFreak
11-16-2005, 10:36 PM
4k is super get the car in your driveway.

Plan on spending another 4k on misc. repairs if the car has been serviced in the proper intervals.

Any word on the condition of the motor?
I would suggest a leakdown test, a full PPI, and make sure you check to see if the tranny has been replaced or serviced.

Good luck!

BimmerFreak
11-16-2005, 10:37 PM
with that kind of mileage I would make sure the Nikasil block has been replaced or don't bother. Otherwise Carfax it and go off the condition. $4k is pretty cheap, maybe a great deal, maybe a nightmare.

Did you ever get rid of those T-stars?

I will be up in CT to pick up my car next week...and if you wanted my 18s, we could meet up and make a trade :)

LMK

skateparks
11-16-2005, 10:50 PM
pm'ed ya'