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Re: Should I buy an '88 M5? (archive)
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Posted by Mike on March 26, 2002 at 20:04:19:

In Reply to: Should I buy an '88 M5? posted by David on March 26, 2002 at 19:22:33:


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

The S38 motor/trans can be expensive. If head goes almost totals the car.

For a daily drive I would go for a 535is. Almost as much fun. With the right wheels looks great and the 3.5 liter is as common as dirt. Cheap and reliable.


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