Early '90's 530i questions

[APZjd@xxxxxxx]

You can find a good explanation of the 530i (and 540i) engine block problem 
at www.530i.org .  You should also consider the '89-'93 535i -- In stock 
form, it puts out 208hp, compared with 215hp from the 530i.  Maintenance 
costs are generally less on a 535i than a 530i, and gas mileage is generally 
better.

Good luck with whatever you choose,
- -Drew Zacharda
'90 535i/5-speed
'89 325iX


>I am new to this digest and have a few questions regarding the 530i.  I
>have been looking for a manual transimission, rear wheel drive european car
>for a while.  There are so few miodels imported anymore.  I have considered
>buying an early to mid 90's 530i.  Does anyone know why the shortblocks
>have been replaced on so many of these cars at relatively low mileage?  Are
>there any other pitfalls to buying this particular model?  Thanks in advance.

>Trip Copeland

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