I bought a used 1999 BMW 528i with 133K miles on it for 7k a week back..Would like to know more about this model including maintenance and commonly found problems, how to prevent it it etc..some tips about a good audio system is appreciated..

thanks

another desi!

welcome!

r u from the land of idli sambhar?

lol im from the land of idli and sambhar =)

Don't waste your money on an audio system. Save it for the repairs that are most likely coming your way. At that mileage lots of stuff can go bad quick.

thanks panipuri...does being a desi make a difference with these machines??

luckily I have taken an extended warranty on it..

Extended Warranty.....hahahahahahahaha

Run from the warranty. Any company that is willing to warranty an E39 with that mileage will most likely call everything wear and tear. You got a great vehicle but you have to take care of her. I hope you had a PPI done first.

I bought my car with 59k on it and when it needed trust arm bushings, they were like, we don't cover that sort of thing. I said, but it says your warranty covers suspensions, they said, not your suspension, I said, didn't you know the car you were warranting?

Common Issues: Eventually all of your plastic bits will go bad: Bushings, Tires, Hoses, Belts. Did you get an inspection, did you know the person you were buying it from, if you did you could say something like I can down below. I didn't know the owner, but I know what is in her now.

Here are some words you should learn:

Bilstein
Meyle
Zimmerman
Akebono
Amsoil
Behr (Filters that is)

Don't forget Zionsville.

welcome to the forum and good choice on the car

Welcome and congrats on your purchase!!!
20 posts till you can post pics... so get to postin!!!
:thumbup:

Welcome to the forums.:)

what an encouragement from fellow bimmers..good..but no one seemed to help me out with me Q's... lemme know...

weakest link in the e39 chassis is the cooling system. radiator is prone to cracking. get the cooling system overhauled.

with 133k miles = new suspension/control arm bushing. you may want to replace the shocks if they have not been done already.

check spark plugs and see if they need replacement.

these are some of the things that come to mind.

Common Issues: Eventually all of your plastic bits will go bad: Bushings, Tires, Hoses, Belts.


I suggest you replace your plastic tires, hoses, bushings, and belts with rubber however.



























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thankssss....let me know how much approx it will cost to replace new suspension/control arm bushing and the plastic parts you mentioned..

any advise on upgradint eh audio system...the cheaper the better..

guys...please share some tips in taking care her..

Dude welcome to the boards. Nice to have you but you need to start reading more. Searching more. Everything you seek has been answered. Start with the faqs and read till your eyes bleed. If you have a trouble reading, sell the car and get a honda....trust me! Pretty much sums up how you got con'd into getting an extended warranty on that car.

Tell us how you really feel gumbs... :rofl:

thought this forum here is to help fellow bimmers or atleast encourage them....dont mind reading the whole day....will you please what to look for atleast....for gods sake...leave the sarcasm out guysssssss...

I still can tell the warranty people to back off...have a 30 days money back on it...can tell them bye....what do you guys advise??

thought this forum here is to help fellow bimmers or atleast encourage them....dont mind reading the whole day....will you please what to look for atleast....for gods sake...leave the sarcasm out guysssssss...

I still can tell the warranty people to back off...have a 30 days money back on it...can tell them bye....what do you guys advise??
Read all the FAQs at the top of the forum, follow the links, read them. Then read all of the sticky threads at the top.

We are trying to help you, but everyone comes here and asks "what are the common problems on a 5xx w/ xxx miles on it". After answering a hundred or so such posts, it is a lot better to use the FAQs. After you have read everything, if you have more questions, try the SEARCH feature, if you really can't find something, THEN you post a question. No one is trying to be rude, that's just normal protocol on the forum.

BTW: Congratulations on the car, and welcome.

Don't forget Zionsville.


+10

heheh, or the word "FAN CLUTCH" :redspot

Good luck with the car. Can you tell me what the name is of the company that you bought the warranty from? I have a friend in the business that can do a little checking on them...

Makes me wish I took pics of my cracked control arm bushings before I had my installer chuck them out. Did you get this car inspected??? I didn't, it is costing me now

thanks cheif...I will just do that..

thanks again for being kind

yeah..I got it inspected and the mechanic advised me that it is a good buy..ezbmr..

hi roadking...it is continental warranty....I got carguard...let me know.
thanks

it may sound as another stupid question....again inexperience......While driving back home last week in little snow mine was going all over the place....saw somebody discussing about ASC/DSC.. can someone let me know whether I should hit the switch while driving in those condidionts..

Thanks
vish

you can hit the switch in those conditions if you like....but u might end up in a ditch or worse!!

by default the dsc/asc system is turned on each time you turn on your car.

in inclement weather i'd suggest leaving it on....

it may sound as another stupid question....again inexperience......While driving back home last week in little snow mine was going all over the place....saw somebody discussing about ASC/DSC.. can someone let me know whether I should hit the switch while driving in those condidionts..

Thanks
vish