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View Full Version : whats up, new owner Jakedell2 11-23-2006, 02:54 AM Hello, I just bought a 1992 BMW 525i automatic. 160k on the engine, interior kinda falling apart, but the engine and the ext. are in amazing shape. So what are the first things i should read on this forum or elsewhere about getting the most out of this beautiful car. Thanks, Jake Alan 11-23-2006, 03:50 AM Start at www.bmwe34.net. Lots of great info there. Welcome to the forum and E34s! Post pics of your car! moroza 11-23-2006, 06:47 AM Wilkommen im BFc! +1 on e34net. Also read this (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=566757&highlight=manual+swap). What's wrong with your interior? General wear, or stuff that can be patched back together? BMVV4Life 11-23-2006, 10:13 AM Welcome to the family atl530i 11-23-2006, 10:34 AM Welcome to bf.c :) and the E34 club. dablack 11-23-2006, 10:40 AM congrats, good luck and welcome.... and yes lets get sum pics of your new treasure Grim Reaper 11-23-2006, 12:06 PM Welcome to a great group of E34 enthusiasts! Some great posts here on interior swaps, interior details (E34 530) and others. Do some searches on those and you will have some real good info on some interior update options. Post up some pics and let the mods begin! Jakedell2 11-23-2006, 12:16 PM What's wrong with your interior? General wear, or stuff that can be patched back together? Well it feels like i could rip the door panels off with a bit of effort, the dash has cracked and peeled a bit. the leather is understandably worn. Some electrical stuff like my SRS button flashes sometimes, or stays lit. The climate control system/clock is out. The interior is why i got a good price on it, so i knew it would need a bit of love. i'll try to get some pics up soon. e34werkz 11-23-2006, 01:51 PM Welcome aboard. You will find a lot of guidance on the board. Good luck with your e34. moroza 11-23-2006, 02:01 PM Some of that probably requires replacement. As for the door panels, they're held in by plastic grommet thingies (at least, the ones that I've seen thus far - there might be a couple of bolts) that seem to lose their touch after at least a decade. They're probably easy to replace. ///Metal 11-23-2006, 07:45 PM Welcome! The first thing any e34 owner should do, regardless of the apparent condition of the car, is make sure the cooling system is in operating order. Trust me. You'll be glad you did. DannyH4 11-23-2006, 08:26 PM Welcome to bimmerforums! tfritz 11-23-2006, 09:28 PM welcome! sander06 11-24-2006, 07:26 AM Have fun with your new car. Jakedell2 11-24-2006, 12:39 PM Welcome! The first thing any e34 owner should do, regardless of the apparent condition of the car, is make sure the cooling system is in operating order. Trust me. You'll be glad you did. Yeh, actually the dealership i got it from just replaced the thermostat kesslerbmw 11-24-2006, 01:59 PM Welcome :thumbup: |