E34 530i, yes or no?

[Bimmerman325i]

I was under the impression that the 530 got better mileage than the 535.

Yea, but the 535i was at least less slow.

[Cliche Guevara]

The speed of a 525 with the mileage of a 540.

I was under the impression that the 530 got better mileage than the 535.

[RacingTowardsRed]

It is a 5 speed. The opinions voiced here are kind of what I was thinking. Just wanted to confirm. :)

[iamsam]

well you CAN swap in an M60B40 fairly easily, which is worth it if the 530 is a 5-speed. Is it?

[Wh33lhop]

3 liter V8 is a novelty, nothing more. Skip it.

[TimKninja]

Find a 535i. 530's are worthless.

[E30SPDFRK]

The speed of a 525 with the mileage of a 540.

[slammin.e28]

Baby M60....meh. Not worth it to me. V8 maintenance with not really mediocre V8 performance.

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

My friend owns one. It's cool if you don't want to modify anything, because the only thing you can do to them is like the 540i intake/intake manifold, exhaust work, maybe a chip? They're kinda gutless, the 535i is better all around. Less parts too.

[RacingTowardsRed]

I'm looking into purchasing a 95 530i with 124k and was wondering if any of you here might be able to offer some advice on those cars. Any past or current owners? What are some things to look out for? Things you like or don't/didn't like? I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!