| advise on buying e39 with couple of problems
hi guys,
once again im closing to purchasing a BMW (yet to actually own one, been a few close calls)
the latest potential im comtemplating is a 96 e39 528i. price and kms is good compared to market value. problems:
1) airbag light like is on. owner says its because he reset the battery, and it will go away with a reset at the bmw mechanics
2) maroon paint, couple of scratches, but most concern is the bonnet, where a small patch of clear coat is gone
3) RHS passenger window. not only does window winder does not work, u can actually slide the glass down manually atm!! been told its just a cabling problem not connecting with the window motor.
is this car worth the gamble? i really want to get into a beemer. my budget is up to AU$17,000, but with a history of jap performance cars,supercharged 4 cyclinders and turbo 6s, and having driven dads e36, i am super reluctant in getting 4 cyclinder bmw. that criteria leaves me with high Kms 325i, not sure if i want a high kms car anymore.
please advise
chris  |