RE: SOTW: BMW 540i Touring
Discussion
Ozzie Osmond said:
One observation on the PH write-up....
"Nikasil" exists only in legend. Any cars which were going to go wrong probably went wrong a decade ago. Absolutely nothing to even think about in 2012!!
I'm sorry, this just isn't true."Nikasil" exists only in legend. Any cars which were going to go wrong probably went wrong a decade ago. Absolutely nothing to even think about in 2012!!
A few years back I heard people making similar statements on a BMW forum to people looking to buy E36 328s. More than one person bought a car that had covered highish miles, so in theory if it was going to go wrong already would have, only to find that it was fooked.
It's not a legend or a myth, it's a very real problem that still crops up even now after many years.
youngsod said:
Output Flange said:
Personally I wouldn't touch this with a double-wrapped, asbestos-lined stunt cock
This is definitely SOTW, saying of the week. I'm going to a wedding this weekend, and I'm determined to make use of it.Devil2575 said:
Ozzie Osmond said:
One observation on the PH write-up....
"Nikasil" exists only in legend. Any cars which were going to go wrong probably went wrong a decade ago. Absolutely nothing to even think about in 2012!!
I'm sorry, this just isn't true."Nikasil" exists only in legend. Any cars which were going to go wrong probably went wrong a decade ago. Absolutely nothing to even think about in 2012!!
A few years back I heard people making similar statements on a BMW forum to people looking to buy E36 328s. More than one person bought a car that had covered highish miles, so in theory if it was going to go wrong already would have, only to find that it was fooked.
It's not a legend or a myth, it's a very real problem that still crops up even now after many years.
I think the issue was more apparent some years ago at lower mileages but you should still approach so called troubled cars with a degree of caution.
Just don't think that if there's an idle problem it is instantly Nikasil
Perhaps, the seasoned shedder could go and take a look and form their own opinion, then make an appropriate offer if it is still viable, it depends how much the seller has remedied already (new hoses) and whether the reamining faults are show stoppers or merely annoying bongs, suspect the boot open thing is the sensor is out of alingment, broken or missing, Rear washer cant be that big of a deal.
The auto box issues would be the main concerm then any cooling issues if still present.
I suspect they all have some issues, seller has been mostly honest, though his ad didnt say it was the "Worse" car ever...
I reckon its £500 worth, above scrap and about what you would get as a trade in these days, some people price these still at 4 grand, cant imagine they sell, best of the best is 2k worth tops I reckon.
Would have been an epic shed if it didnt require a load of work.
The auto box issues would be the main concerm then any cooling issues if still present.
I suspect they all have some issues, seller has been mostly honest, though his ad didnt say it was the "Worse" car ever...
I reckon its £500 worth, above scrap and about what you would get as a trade in these days, some people price these still at 4 grand, cant imagine they sell, best of the best is 2k worth tops I reckon.
Would have been an epic shed if it didnt require a load of work.
J4CKO said:
I reckon its £500 worth, above scrap and about what you would get as a trade in these days, some people price these still at 4 grand, cant imagine they sell, best of the best is 2k worth tops I reckon.
Best of the best is still £5000 and still worth it. This one though isn't worth a grand.Kept nice these are great cars to be in. Knackered they're an expensive, unenjoyable heap
detomaso said:
Devil2575 said:
Ozzie Osmond said:
One observation on the PH write-up....
"Nikasil" exists only in legend. Any cars which were going to go wrong probably went wrong a decade ago. Absolutely nothing to even think about in 2012!!
I'm sorry, this just isn't true."Nikasil" exists only in legend. Any cars which were going to go wrong probably went wrong a decade ago. Absolutely nothing to even think about in 2012!!
A few years back I heard people making similar statements on a BMW forum to people looking to buy E36 328s. More than one person bought a car that had covered highish miles, so in theory if it was going to go wrong already would have, only to find that it was fooked.
It's not a legend or a myth, it's a very real problem that still crops up even now after many years.
I think the issue was more apparent some years ago at lower mileages but you should still approach so called troubled cars with a degree of caution.
Just don't think that if there's an idle problem it is instantly Nikasil
I had a 01 facelift 540 sport touring for 7 years. Sold it due to a change of job and a child on the way and bought a diesel. Diesel lasted one year before I sold it, lost a massive amount in depreciation and was terrible. I now have an e65 750 which is great but not as good as my e39 was.
God how I miss that car!
God how I miss that car!
funkyrobot said:
Ahem. This has been discussed on the smoker barge thread.
Click on the advert owner link, then look at the recent postings from the user. This car has issues
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Bit of a sale failure really.
PH really should do their homework with these things
Click on the advert owner link, then look at the recent postings from the user. This car has issues
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Bit of a sale failure really.
PH really should do their homework with these things
Like E39's but sod this one
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