Might buy E34 530i V8

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   Hi All

I hope you might be able to give me some advice....

I'm going to look at a 530i V8 touring near me. I haven't looked at one of these before, but have had a look at E32 7 series with the same engine.

The engine was rebuilt by BMW at around 50k. The current owner isn't sure why this was, but I suspect it could have been due to nikasil? He says the engine was rebuilt (possibly with a new block) rather than replaced - does this make sense? Is there anything I can check on the engine or in the paperwork that would give me some clues?

it needs a new a/c condensor, after a leak was discovered a couple of years ago. the current owner didn't mind so didn't fix it. I'm wondering if it's likely to need more than a condensor after not working for so long?

The car's got a set of BMW low profile alloys, but I wondered if the suspension would be any different from a smaller engined car? I drive mostly on country raods, so something that handles well would be a bonus!

Lastly, one of the rear door windows and locks stick, is this a common problem with an easy fix?

What would an sensible price be for one of these? it's now got 120k on the clock.
I'd welcome any other advice about buying one of these!

thanks

Richard

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vp500 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27-September-2011 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote vp500 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Might buy E34 530i V8 Posted: 27-September-2011 at 19:04
	Hi All I hope you might be able to give me some advice.... I'm going to look at a 530i V8 touring near me. I haven't looked at one of these before, but have had a look at E32 7 series with the same engine. The engine was rebuilt by BMW at around 50k. The current owner isn't sure why this was, but I suspect it could have been due to nikasil? He says the engine was rebuilt (possibly with a new block) rather than replaced - does this make sense? Is there anything I can check on the engine or in the paperwork that would give me some clues? it needs a new a/c condensor, after a leak was discovered a couple of years ago. the current owner didn't mind so didn't fix it. I'm wondering if it's likely to need more than a condensor after not working for so long? The car's got a set of BMW low profile alloys, but I wondered if the suspension would be any different from a smaller engined car? I drive mostly on country raods, so something that handles well would be a bonus! Lastly, one of the rear door windows and locks stick, is this a common problem with an easy fix? What would an sensible price be for one of these? it's now got 120k on the clock. I'd welcome any other advice about buying one of these! thanks Richard

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Peter Fenwick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484	Post Options Post Reply Quote Peter Fenwick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28-September-2011 at 09:49
	I'd take any statements about the aircon with a pinch of salt. It could have any number of problems so don't buy it with the expectation that getting the aircon back up and running will be a simple job. That's not to say it won't be though. Not sure about the suspension but if your after a sporty ride you may want to upgrade the dampers and springs.
	Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel.