Re: 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

I am on my second 88 M5. Sold my first after 7 years of daily driving and regretted it so much that 5 years and 3 other cars later I bought another one. I use it as my daily driver and it is true about the M5 smile!
The M5 only stands for "multiply by 5" if you don't maintain on a regular basis and hunt for the parts at good prices.
Good luck in your purchase. They are great cars.
Tim

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