Should I buy an '88 M5? (archive)

I am looking for some advice from past and existing M5 owwners. I found an '88 M5 with approx 105k miles for $12.5k. It is all stock except for the radio and chip. I have been informed that it has been very well maintained by a well known mechanic in northeastern Pennsylvania.

From what I could tell from the pics, the car is straight and very nice looking. No rust. The car has not been repainted and the original paint still shines well. The interior is in good shape. The driver's seat shows normal wear for a 14 year old vehicle.

I plan to use the car as a daily driver only during nice weather. Otherwise it will be covered or placed in a garage.

What major repairs should I anticipate in the near future? Can I expect the engine to hold up to 200k miles? Will I have more problems with this vehicle than with my '87 735i? What should I look for specifically when I go to test drive the car? Thanks in advance

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Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? seninha 21:02 3/29/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? Pete M 12:02 3/29/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? Timm 21:08 3/27/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? James Patton 19:08 3/27/2002 (0)
As always, make sure you run a Carfax on it. Mark W 13:13 3/27/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? Greg K 22:54 3/26/2002 (0)
Re: Should I ? Tough Question! Douglas 22:18 3/26/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? Neil Deshpande 21:23 3/26/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? Mike 20:04 3/26/2002 (2)
- I second that... M5 is not a good daily driver... Tim The Enchantor In NJ M535i 21:51 3/26/2002 (1)
  - I'll have to disagree with you Tim Sheldon 09:22 3/27/2002 (0)
If it checks out and you think you'll love it... Eric 19:55 3/26/2002 (0)
Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? Todd_G 19:48 3/26/2002 (0)

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