HELP - Nikasil v.s. Alusil (archive)

I have a opportunity to buy a '94 540i with 82K mi for $12,700, but original Nikasil motor. Car is in excellent condition, idles smooth and runs great. What should I do?

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Re: HELP - Nikasil v.s. Alusil Mike Babyak 22:45 10/16/2001 (0)
Don't overscared in Niksail Michael 00:30 10/16/2001 (1)
- Re: Don't overscared in Niksail marty 85 535i-94 540i 10:03 10/16/2001 (0)
Re: HELP - Nikasil v.s. Alusil Peter 16:08 10/15/2001 (0)
Buy and get extd warranty that covers block! Aardvark 14:33 10/15/2001 (0)
Walk away. Andrew Fischer 13:54 10/15/2001 (1)
- Get the seller to pay for the leak down test. Use Al R 16:10 10/15/2001 (0)
Re: HELP - Nikasil v.s. Alusil kbia 11:21 10/15/2001 (0)
Re: HELP - Nikasil v.s. Alusil Rodney 11:18 10/15/2001 (0)
Why buy the worst bmw motor ever made? patrick in riverside 11:14 10/15/2001 (3)
- Re: Why buy the worst bmw motor ever made? JOE ORDING 12:01 10/15/2001 (2)
  - then go take your medication Joe. patrick in riverside 12:35 10/15/2001 (1)
    - You still drinkin' neat Zymol Joe ? (m) Quentin 22:51 10/15/2001 (0)

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