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Stephen S. Saia (Sssaia)
New member
Username: Sssaia
Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 5:00 pm: | |
Try to step up to a 530i. It has the bigger 6 cylender yet still the smooth ride. The 8 cylender BMW's seem to ride rougher. |
Brian C Thenhaus (1day)
New member
Username: 1day
Post Number: 34
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 2:35 pm: | |
I've heard some nightmare stories about electrical problems. That said, I also know a couple of folks who have BMWs w/ 200K miles and no major issues. The 528, while a super handler (in true Bimmer fashion), is a bit under powered IMO. While it would be more $$, a 540 would provide a more complete car. Get a used one before the Bangle-ized 2004s hit the road! Good luck |
chris cummings (Entelechy)
Junior Member
Username: Entelechy
Post Number: 202
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 10:31 am: | |
Hi All,
My fiancee is looking into purchasing a 1998 BMW 528i and asked me to get your thoughts. I just bought an M3 myself, and know with a ppi we could be aware of any mechanical problems, but she is more concerned about electrical stuff, etc. She has a friend who has leased three 5 series over the years and had constant problems with the electronics (example - a bulb in the dash burned out and would cost $800 to fix, etc.)
Thanks in advance for your advice, comments, thoughts and input...
~Chris |
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