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03-07-2006, 07:16 PM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bradford, ON
Posts: 8,792
Car: 97 328is-02 Impreza
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In the market for a E39 530i
I'm looking to pick up a 2001-02 530i with about 90-100k. Is there anything I should look out for, any known issues, etc etc?
Thanks in advance.
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03-07-2006, 11:12 PM
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uh yes
issue #1 - the 6 cyl. under the hood.... not recommend...recommend the V8 
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03-07-2006, 11:27 PM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bradford, ON
Posts: 8,792
Car: 97 328is-02 Impreza
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I know my way around the I6, I can deal with that.
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"Driving is like a narcotic, an addiction that can take over lives. It ruins people, breaks families apart, and even kills. It’s habit that needs to be fueled. Time, money, rationality, sweat, knuckle skin, and anyone who disapproves are of little importance to a driver, and are often overlooked. Hi, I’m Nelson, and I’m a drivaholic."
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03-08-2006, 08:50 AM
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BMW Individual
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,816
Car: 540
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Nelson, I would suggest venturing over to bf.c, there are a lot more knowledgable ppl over there with regards to the 530. I'm not too familiar with the 6's but I havent heard anything bad about them. I've also heard that the 530 is the best handling e39 by far.
Sorry I couldn't do any better haha
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03-08-2006, 09:29 AM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Posts: 311
Car: F10 535xi M-Sport
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F10 535xi M-Sport, Dark Graphite 
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E39 540i Sport Titanium Silver - SOLD
E34 520 Black - SOLD
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03-08-2006, 11:38 AM
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BMW Individual
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,816
Car: 540
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pre-vanos 540 FTW lol
BTW O.S. I beleive I saw you at yonge and elgin mills on sat around 7ish, car was really clean lol
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03-08-2006, 12:32 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Posts: 311
Car: F10 535xi M-Sport
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yeah ... it was probably me .... in a freshly washed car .... I am so looking forward to the warmer days when I take out my detailing gear ....
when I am done my car wil glow like an elf from the Lord of The Rings 
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F10 535xi M-Sport, Dark Graphite
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E39 540i Sport Titanium Silver - SOLD
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03-08-2006, 01:14 PM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bradford, ON
Posts: 8,792
Car: 97 328is-02 Impreza
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Well, not issues with just the 530i, but with the 2001-02 E39 chassis in general. Like suspension, brakes, interior and electrical issues, etc, etc.
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"Driving is like a narcotic, an addiction that can take over lives. It ruins people, breaks families apart, and even kills. It’s habit that needs to be fueled. Time, money, rationality, sweat, knuckle skin, and anyone who disapproves are of little importance to a driver, and are often overlooked. Hi, I’m Nelson, and I’m a drivaholic."
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03-08-2006, 01:23 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
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Car: F10 535xi M-Sport
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here are the two links that are a good reference for e39 cars. some of them are related to the 4.4L engine but there is a fair bit or common problems listed for e39 in general.
have a look
http://www.540i6.com/probsfixes.html
http://www.bmwtips.com/ go to Tips & Tricks
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03-08-2006, 05:19 PM
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Taiwan Panda Racing Unit.
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Durty Shwa
Posts: 3,048
Car: E39 on 24"s
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don't bother to pay the extras for the ones with sports package, you'll end up lowering it anyways, unless 3-spoke steering wheel is a huge deal to you, and you can always shadowline by yourself.
530 don't have cooling problems like 540s, so you should be good, btu they did have a M-tech versions where you get the M5 seats and 6spd.
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03-08-2006, 05:39 PM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bradford, ON
Posts: 8,792
Car: 97 328is-02 Impreza
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The car more then likely won't be lowered, it'll probably remain stock. It's for my mom to replace her E34.
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"Driving is like a narcotic, an addiction that can take over lives. It ruins people, breaks families apart, and even kills. It’s habit that needs to be fueled. Time, money, rationality, sweat, knuckle skin, and anyone who disapproves are of little importance to a driver, and are often overlooked. Hi, I’m Nelson, and I’m a drivaholic."
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03-08-2006, 05:41 PM
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Taiwan Panda Racing Unit.
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Durty Shwa
Posts: 3,048
Car: E39 on 24"s
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ok, then get the one with sports package.
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03-08-2006, 10:02 PM
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Wheelman
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 11,972
Car: 013 MB C350 Coupe
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my buddy bought a 2001 530i sport last year, he hasn't had a problem yet
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03-15-2006, 07:30 AM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: wouldn't you like to know!
Posts: 215
Car: almost any car I want
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e39 530i
Nelson,
in 2001 consumers reports rated the e39 530i the BEST CAR THEY EVER TEST DROVE.
Does that say enough for you.
The e39 is not a problematic car in iteself, if you exclude instrument pixels going on the blink shortly after warranty.
some of the 540i developed a bad rap for stuff like rad necks bursting, etc..
If you are familiar with the workings of the Bmw I6 then go for it.
I would just recomment the usual, check service history etc...
But regardless I know you know your way around a bimmer, btw how's Bradford these days? Booming I've noticed!
Cheers,
Fernando
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'99 Lexus Rx300
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03-15-2006, 05:07 PM
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5erholic
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North York
Posts: 1,355
Car: 1980 528i (E12)
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Definitely stick with the I6...very strong motor, reliable, and is very reasonable on gas.
For their size, they're great handling cars due to their aluminum suspension.
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