Is this 530it worth buying?

[deutschman]

This guy wants $2800 for his 540it 192k miles.
Has a v8?

Bad:
Faded paint on hood and roof with some clear coat damage
no smog
no reg
rip in passenger side seat

Other wise everything works correctly according to him. Has H&R springs with Bilsteins. Has an M5 exhaust and an intake but it comes with all the OEM parts. Chrome style 37s, not sure if OEM or reps.








Any thoughts? I dont want to drive 4 hours if this is a bad idea.
I drove 4 hours today for a car that looked really clean on Clist and turned out to be a turd. Plus my truck broke down so getting around is hard right now :(

[glnr13]

badge and video says 530i and no smog. i'd hate to find out it won't smog because needs new cat, muffler, maybe 02 sensor, etc. It sure is clean though.

[deutschman]

Then why the V8? Hmmmmm
He swears it will pass smog but that really means nothing. Plus its not registered which means it could have hefty DMV fines or something.

[glnr13]

530i and 540i are both v8's. the 530i is just the "economy" version. Smaller displacement.

[deutschman]

Oh hahahahahaha I got two adds mixed up. My face is turning red. lol
But seriously they look the same in the adds with the same wheels and everything.

EDIT: No I was right. Both the adds are by the same guy, and both have 530 badging but have pictures of V8 engines. More questions must be asked.

[glnr13]

if he swears it'll pass smog than he should smog it since by california law he needs to smog before selling it.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm

but let's be honest, nobody follows that law, right? however it does prevent you from spending another $200-500 for exhaust work and parts.

[deutschman]

530i and 540i are both v8's. the 530i is just the "economy" version. Smaller displacement.

Really? I couldnt find that info when I read about the e34s on the internet.

[deutschman]

if he swears it'll pass smog than he should smog it since by california law he needs to smog before selling it.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm

but let's be honest, nobody follows that law, right?

Iv only had one guy smog the car for me and he was the best guy I have ever bought a car from. :)
Im super embarrassed about not knowing more about these e34s. Im just learning about newer BMWs. Im stuck in the 60s-80s haha

[glnr13]

530 is 3.0l v8, 540 is 4.0l v8, 535i 3.5l i6, 525 is 2.5l i6 in m20 and m50 form.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series_(E34)

[deutschman]

Ok his second (older add) has more info. H&R Springs, Bilstein shocks, M5 exhaust.

[deutschman]

Im going to get the VIN to call DMV about the reg. He says its about $300 but its kind of a red flag that he hasnt registered it. He says its his second car and just never drove it.

[AWDBOB]

That's clean as hell. I'm not a Cali guy so I don't know about smog and all that jazz, but for $2800 that thing is beautiful. That's a $5K car with a manual swap.

[deutschman]

I just got the VIN to check out. Im thinking Ill grab it

[makecopies]

Always liked those cars.
If I had the $ I would buy it.

[EyExR]

Great price but I would check to make sure it has an Alusil block...

The composition of the engine can be found by checking the serial number stamped into the engine block:
M60B30:
· 1 725 970 - Nikasil
· 1 741 212 - Nikasil
· 1 745 871 - Alusil
M60B40:
· 1 725 963 - Nikasil
· 1 742 998 - Nikasil
· 1 745 872 - Alusil