Re: Buying A 1997 Bmw 525 Tds (e39) Dear Fellow BHPians,
I'm also hopeless in love with a 1997 525 TDS.
I came across one the other day and have gone and just carried out a cursory check on the same.
Its done around 123000 kms and looks to be in good condition.
I will be taking it to my mechanic as well as an authorized BMW service centre so as to get a better idea of the car.
I'm torn between this car and a 1994 316i, which is also in reasonably good condition.
I have read each and every post on this topic and wanted to know if i run it around 200 km a week and not more than 14000km a year, how much will my annual maintenance be? I am going to be buying my first car and I want it to be a joy rather than something I regret.
Any help in clarifying the same would be helpful.
PS - How much would an engine overhaul, paintjob and new tyres cost for a car like this? |