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Originally Posted by Salty B.
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Since you have an E39, what might be some things to watch out for? Currently looking at a 2002 M54 530i.
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- Find a rust-free car from a state that doesn’t use salt on the roads
- but look out for failed clearcoat on rust- free cars
- run a carfax, which I do for $6 ea thru a guy on Facebook
- manuals are great, but usually a little pricier than autos
- they swap well, and easily, from auto to manual..I’ve done one.
- I would avoid TU engines from ‘99 & ‘00…and I own one!
- after the above, it’s all about catching up on maintenance.. it would be nice to find a car that had the oil pan gasket changed and other oil leaks addressed.
- I think a black interior ages better than tan or beige.