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Looking at buying an '88 M5 - Need Help (long) (archive)
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Posted by pete on February 18, 2001 at 18:34:33:

I have been looking at purchasing an '88 M5 and have a few questions. My knowledge of the E28 M5 is very limited. I currently own an '88 M3.

- what are the main problems I should lookout for
- I noticed the needles on the instruments are white (rather than red like on the E30 M3s)
- the car I looked at had an oil leak from the timing chain area, and there is also a coolant leak somewhere (it drips towards the center passenger side), are these known problems or areas of concern
- when idling the rmps pulses between 700-800
- the driver's side seat controls all work except for the up and down controls (motor problem rather than switch as the rest of the controls on the same panel works)
- the owner has replaced the ECU, disc brakes and clutch
- the car has approximately 102,000 miles
- the interior and body looks to be in excellent condition, leather is pristine with no visible wear, the paint is sharp and all the panels have the original VIN numbers.
- the engine compartment also looks very clean and has all the original decals.
- what would be a fair price for this car (I know this is a very subjective question, so be nice)

thanks in advance for your help.

pete

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