My dealer took a 95 540i/6spd in on trade and I can get it for around $1500. Its black/black. The hood/roof/trunk are starting to peel. The ABS light is on and audio system has a few issues - CD changer locked up. Pass seat bottom is torn. It has some dings, but otherwise is drives sound. Worth it? It appears to have recent Billy sports all around. I was thinking of fixing a few things and flipping it. Is there anything I should be looking for?
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You say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
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The motor and tranny is worth more than they want for the car
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I suppose I would have no issue parting it out. I would rather clean it up and sell it. Is this late enough to have the better engine block. I know there were some issues w/ nikasil liners...You say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.Comment
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For 1500? get it fix it and keep it.
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'95 was the last year of the M60's for the 5 series, so it is probably an Alusil block. I'd double check the serial number, though.
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M60B40:
1 725 963 - Nikasil
1 742 998 - Nikasil
1 745 872 - Alusil
Engine block codes above. It seems that in many ways the problem has come and gone. If the mileage is over 100k it's likely you won't have a problem in the future. One symptom is a ragged idle.sigpic
1989 325is Raged on then sold.Originally posted by JinormusJ
1988 325 SETA 2DR Beaten to death, then parted.
1988 325 SETA 4DR Parted.
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Originally posted by frankenbeemer View Post
The Idle is butter. I wrote the engine number down when I had it up on the rack but its at work ATM. I would love to keep it but don't have the lasting funds. I think I'll give it a quick resto and sell it.You say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.Comment
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Beat 540i/6es trade in that range all the time around here. Make sure that you can *actually* make it nice for cheap.
Also, if you're buying it to flip, make sure it has an alusil block. While it's true that survivor nikasil engines should be fine, nikasil cars will be quite a lot harder to sell.2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black
1999 323i GTS2 Alpinweiß
1995 M3 Dakargelb/Black - S50B32/S6S420G/3.91
1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan
1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black
Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black
Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamantschwartz/Black 5spd
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Perfect parts car for a V8 swap. Those E34's are trash if they aren't religously maintained.Comment
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1. Is it Alusil?
2. Where is El Dorado Hills?
3. What is the name of this dealer?
4. Don't buy it, it's not worth it.Comment
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Nikasil! Its dead to meYou say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.Comment
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did you pick this up?
It can be a blessing/or hell just LOOK at what your buying.
My moms still has the nikasil block a 150k and it still runs strng.
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What dealer?Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827Comment
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Any Mercedes dealer in the Sacramento area (all same company). I imagine it will be heading to auction soon. Usually adessaYou say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.Comment
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