Im looking to buy a 540i e39. I've found this one that looks

Anyone who cares about cars would probably love to have one. Unfortunately its most likely a shitheap.

>>16015149
Make sure the timing chains and tensioners and clutch and cooling system has been done with records to prove it. That's like 12k usd worth of work.

>>16015204
Timing chains and clutch are brand new, i dont know about the cooling. How much should i pay if its in good condition? Thanks for your advice!

>>16015215
There's one near me with that work already done for 5900 usd but it had 185k miles. I wouldn't pay more than 6800.

>>16015257
Its announced for 5000€ and i could get ir for less, they are bmw are cheaper here than in the US i guess...

>>16015263
Sounds good. Do you have the extra 5k you might need of something major shits the bed? Or can you turn a wrench yourself?

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>>16015271
I can do some maintainance myself, but i have some money in case something goes really wrong.
There is only one interior pic.

>>16015283
>posts the back seat
I bet the front seats are shit.

>>16015271
5k? wtf
for 5k you can buy another 540i

>>16015366
Exactly