New car help

[Lyrred]

Thinking about buying a 2002 530i (e39), preferably 5 spd manual.
Is their any major thing I should know about these before I purchase? Common problems? How high are maintenance costs usually? What should I expect to pay for one in good condition?

Thank you for your help.

[doucy2]

They will last high miles if they are well maintained. Parts for them are somewhat pricey. Early model e39s had some electrical issues, but most I believe to be sorted by that year. Also the e39 mt is a bit harder to find than the autotragic.

On the plus side, I love how they handle and all the interior room is wonderful. Super solid models and a bargain for what they sell for in my opinion.

[Wschnitz]

arnt they 3.0l v8's? i say no.

[Vivek]

No not an e39^

[m3/e30fanatic]

i believe e34 530 are v8, e39 530 is a i6

[Wschnitz]

then you should be fine, heard the v8 3l where nightmares

[ELVA164]

We had one of the v8's a while ago, and it was pretty horrible. Ended up selling it for a huge loss because the "new" injectors crapped out and would have cost way more than the car was worth to replace.

[herbivor]

You sir are buying one of the best 5 series BMWs ever made.

[slammin.e28]

You sir are buying one of the best 5 series BMWs ever made.

After the e28, of course. ;)

But really, e39s are da bes.

[Lyrred]

They will last high miles if they are well maintained. Parts for them are somewhat pricey. Early model e39s had some electrical issues, but most I believe to be sorted by that year. Also the e39 mt is a bit harder to find than the autotragic.

On the plus side, I love how they handle and all the interior room is wonderful. Super solid models and a bargain for what they sell for in my opinion.

arnt they 3.0l v8's? i say no.

You sir are buying one of the best 5 series BMWs ever made.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. I need a new car because my e30 is becoming a big rust bucket. The engine is healthy m20b25 but the rust is killing me.

How much should I expect to spend for one in good condition?

[herbivor]

How much should I expect to spend for one in good condition?

The 530s are more desirable than the 540s. A guy offered me a low mileage 540 for $5k in good condition. If it were a 530, probably closer to $9k or $10k is reasonable, more if it's in really good condition and well maintained.

[M Dialed]

The E39 530i is the most desirable of the E39 5 series.

BMW inline sixes are the best motors, and the steering and handling on the 530i is well balanced. Even a 528i .

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