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    New here, New to me 97 528i

    Hello all,
    I figured I would register to this forum, the knowledge base here is incredible. So I got a BMW this past month, and wanted to share this experience with you guys. Its a 97 528i with 114k miles on it. (I have not named the car yet, that will come with time). I got the car for 2300, but it does need some work. Rack and Pinion, Transmission fluid change, replacing shocks(they are BMW originals), opting to replace wheel bearings(also originals on the car), radiator(as insurance), already replaced waterpump +pulley(alluminum), thermostat. Then needs a wheel alignment. As of now I am waiting on a rebuilt rack from Detroit Axe with lifetime warranty $207 which I thought was pretty stellar pricing.

    They previous owner didnt know how to love the car, looks like they never put conditioner on the leather, and frankly they were not very good at mechanics. But I got it in time, and I cleaned it up real nice. I think once Im done with the above repairs, it will be a real road machine once again.

    So why, you may ask, did I get a BMW. They seem to be one of the best cars on the road, and I do alot of driving. Ill probably put 560 miles on it every week for at least the next 6 months.

    You can see in the photo, there is another car behind the BMW. That is my current DD, its a 98 Oldsmobile Cutlass that has over 260k miles on it. I did all my own repairs on that, Shirley is her name, and she handles like a brand new car, but the trans is getting tired. Still runs pretty good though. Let me know what you guys think, and if you have any other pointers on the car.

    Appreciate it
    -Boone
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    Last edited by Sleepyhead97; 03-31-2014 at 01:10 PM.

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