Re: Which 5 Series to buy???

["Allan Williams" <allanw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

the 525i's with the M50 *should* have the "525i" Badge in italic lettering,
where the earlier ones were normal.

It was a model year issue, not a sales year.
Allan :-)
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- ----- Original Message -----
From: Knute Ream <knute@domain.elided>
To: <bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 5:51 AM
Subject: RE: Which 5 Series to buy???


> At 01:28 PM 5/16/00 -0400, Clyde Warner <cwiii1@domain.elided> wrote:
> >I need advice on purchasing a used 5 Series in the year range of 89-92.
> >Can anyone tell of any particular items to watch-out for when buying this
> >Model/Year BMW.
> >
> >I'm not yet sure which Model I'd prefer but do know I want to get the
most
> >performance, reliability for the Model as well as resale value.
> >
> >Thanks in advance for all the feedback,
>
> The four model years you mention are all E34, which means that the body &
> interior will be very, very similar for the years you mention.  With each
> newer year, a few more gadgets appear, such as microfilter for the cabin
> air, etc.
>
> First choice:  535i (M30 "big six" 89-92, 205HP? does not require premium
fuel)
> Second choice:  525i, '91 or '92 (M50 engine; four valve, 189 HP)
> Third choice:  525i, '89 or '90 (M20 engine, 2 valve, 168 HP)
>
> Of these, the second choice (which I have) will likely be the lowest
> maintenance, since the valves are self adjusting, there is no distributor
> cap/rotor or spark wires (one coil per plug), and you will get a timing
> chain instead of a belt.
>
> Be careful with '91 model year 525i, since I have heard anecdotal evidence
> that the early models in that year did not necessarily have the newer
> engine, which is much more desirable.
>
> Good luck!
>
> -Knute
>
>
>
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