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Re: 528E Weaknesses? (archive)
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Posted by Mario on February 25, 2001 at 14:09:49:

In Reply to: 528E Weaknesses? posted by Mark Campion on February 25, 2001 at 13:51:35:

The engine is very reliable, but the timing belt MUST be changed every 50,000 miles (less if you're paranoid like me), if it breaks say bye bye to the engine. Also I would suggest you don't purchase it if it has an automatic transmission, as it will probably be at death's door by 220,000 miles. Other than that these cars are pretty much bulletproof. The links below are a good starting point if you want to learn more about these cars, they are very consistent in their problem areas.

http://www.geocities.com/bmw535i86/index.html
http://home.att.net/~ebaines/528e.htm

Mario
'88 528e

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