re: 535is questions

[Martin Gutowski <gutowski@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jeff, the price seems about right. I bought a 1987 535i last year for
$4200. It didn't have a new clutch and it needed a guibo and exhaust. 
That's would I would ask, has the guibo (flex disc) been replaced. It 
probably was replaced when the clutch was replaced because you have to
drop the exhaust and drive shaft to work on the clutch anyway. Vibrations
under hard acceleration will tell you that you need a new guibo. (I love
writing that word) Mine had 110k at the time so a this was to be expected.
We also put a rebuilt drive-shaft in because we dropped everything anyway.

I think it's new bushing time for me. 

marty

'87 535i

>Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 07:44:44 -0600
>From: "Jeff Cornell" <Jeff_Cornell@domain.elided>
>Subject: 535is questions

>Looking at my first potential BMW. 1988 535is. 112k miles. 2nd owner has
>all records and car is well maintained.  New clutch, front bushings,
>control arms.  Runs strong and feels tight.  Asking $7500.  Any comments on
>what to look for or what it's worth?

>thanks.

>jeff cornell

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