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Re: Buying 1988 M5 (archive)
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Posted by Neil Deshpande on March 15, 2002 at 22:35:13:

In Reply to: Buying 1988 M5 posted by RCAP on March 15, 2002 at 20:16:10:

RCAP:

I have a pre-purchase write-up at http://www.neilwerke.com. The most important thing is engine, tranny, interior cosmetics and rear self-levelling suspension. The rest is just more or less regular 5er stuff.

Low mileage cars are tough to come by and a well-maintained high-mileage one should be fine and cheap to acquire and the maintenance issues will be the same (some things have to be changed no matter what when you buy used). I think 200k miles is the practical limit on the motor before at least a partial rebuild becomes necessary so keep that in mind.

Pricing you can check http://www.traderonline.com as a reference, but it is GREATLY dependent on condition. I would guess a range of $5k-$12k for that mileage depending on condition.

Neil Deshpande
http://www.neilwerke.com

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New on this BB- buying 1988 M5 165,000 miles. What should I look for-any weakness on this car that I should know. How much do you think the fair value. Please post and appreciate any info. Should i buy it or look for low mileage M5.

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