I have a 90' 740 16v, that is still running well, but it is challenged cosmetically, and is up to major maintenance.
For these and other reasons that are not very clear (may well be a mid-life crisis, noticed in the many related messages in this list archives) I am looking now at the late 960/S90.

I have read the archives - as expected this subject has been discussed before few times, but I have some questions, I didn't see answered, so I would appreciate your patience and inputs.

I just drove a 97' S90 at a used-car delaer. I t has 81 KMiles and is offered at 7,999. Cosmetically looks good, except torn apart leather on the driver seat, and problem with the moonroof, that doesn't close well, and doesn't want to slide back - only tilts. These two items the dealer will fix for the buyer.

How common are these problems at this mileage/age?

There is no service records for the car.
Carfax mentions service at 65,000, but gives no details where and was was done. What items should I count on replacing/maintain if I go for this car? I figure the timing belt, what about water pump?

Car is from PA, I am in NJ - is there a way to find out its service history, and mainly whether the t-belt was done at 65,000?


Is OBD-II a big help? I never used it before, how user-friendly is it, and which OBDII tool would you recommend?


It was a hot day here today (around 85), When I turn AC button on - it blows cold, but setting Temperature to 72, doesn't seem to engage the AC - is it normal for the ACC?


And my most worry: when leaving the dealer I had to make a quick left from the light. I pushed the gas, as I am used to do in my 740, and the rear end lost traction.
Tires look fairly new, and the road wasn't wet. Does this happen often on this cars when pushed too strong, or is it an indication of a suspension problem ?

The engine seems to run well, dudn't try transmission shifting in E was very smooth, dudn't have a chance to try S mode.


Thanks,
Mihcael