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Re: 120,000 miles GOOD OR BAD??? (archive)
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Posted by James Hartline on July 12, 2001 at 11:59:59:

In Reply to: 120,000 miles GOOD OR BAD??? posted by Brent on July 12, 2001 at 02:19:16:

I currently has 165k on my car, and the dyno runs that I have done show that the car is still in stock specs, not down even by 1hp. The compression and leakdown test will tell everything about the engine, and you can make a decision after that. Also try going to www.m5springboard.com, the site is down but it will proved you a link to an M5 FAQ that will tell yoou what in particular to look for on M5's. Good luck!


I am thinking of purchasing a 91 m5 with 120,000 miles. The owner has all routine maintenance and never tracked the car or modified the car. Assuming a compression test checks out what kind of mileage can I expect to get out of this engine before a rebuild or alot of $$ to be spent repairing. What would be some good #'s to see for a compression test? I have no plans on racing or pushing the car. The car has only had two previous owners and the current owner admits to only pushing the car 12 times are so. What is the most anyone has gotten out of these engines before a major rebuild? THe car appears to be in very good condition. Leather good, schocks ok. Any thoughts would be helpful.

Thanks in advance
Brent





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