Re: it's a 95 with a nikasil block...should i buy (archive)

Bert,
Some things to consider. CA cars use a gas with less sulfur so doesn�t see the problem as often. The problem was wide spread on the east coast. I have a '95 740i purchased with 50k on it. Engine went bad at about 75k and it spent all it's time on the east coast. With it being on the tail end of its warranty life (6yrs), I'd stay away from it. There are too many others out there cheaper with engine replaced, but that's up to you.

To check how many months you have left on this, as the owner for the "in service date". That's when it started & you can see how much time you have left, if any.

Good luck, it's a great ride.

Richard V
BMW CCA Tarheel Chapter

i have the opportunity to purchase a '95 740i with just under 36k miles for $26,000...
the block has not been replaced--the current owner, who is an older individual,
is slightly aware of the nikasil problems but hasn't driven it enough in the last
couple of years to be very concerned about it...it recently had an inspection 1,
but did not have a leakdown test done...the owner insists that there are no
problems with the idle and that he has always run premium--said that his
service manager had commented that the majority of block replacements he
had done were on 93's and 94's...

since the car is about a 6 hour drive away, my plan is to ask the current
owner to request a leakdown from his dealership before making the drive
to see it...

considering the mileage and price, would i be stupid to pass on this--even if
the block ends up going south in a couple of years?

thanks for your insight...

bert
90 535i
46k miles

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