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BMW info for Shatz and anyone else interested in RWD cars: 900

posted by  someone claiming to be 92-960 on  Tue Sep 3 17:28 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I have mentioned in a previous post that I am considering a used BMW 5xx. From the little reading I have done on the 5xx series cars, there seem to be significant problems with the V8 in North American cars between years 93 and 95. Apparently the sulfur content in US gas deteriorates the cylinder walls eventually leading to poor compression, poor idle, and eventually a no start. Some cars only go about 30 000 miles before the block needs to be replaced. BMW has been replacing the block for free. A similar problem appeared in England in 98 and on but with the inline six. So the problem in getting a used 5xx car is akin to the porous block in the early 960s. I have not driven a 5xx but I would appreciate a comparison to a 960 if someone could illuminate me, I would appreciate it. Is this car as easy to maintain as the Volvos?


92-960, 190 000 km





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