Looks nice. Good luck. Love my e53!

Listen for the Vanos rattle / knock,. Make certain transmission reverse is solid, as these transmission and few other BMW's fail in reverse. Nice and good luck.


06 4.8is Imola Red Euro Xenon, Eisenmann Sport
99 M3 Dinan CAI & Exhaust
03 330 XI, 89 325ic, 89 325ix
87 Benz SDL

Whatever you do, take your time and do lot's of reading here, go back several years if you have to, it may save you a lot of wallet pain in the future. The V8 models tend to have more issues than I6 models, there will be oil and fluid leaks that will drive you insane trying to track them down. Then there will the usual things like broken window regulators, broken door handles, remote keys that stop working, and various electrical issues. Also keep in mind you're buying a 15 year old vehicle, you're upgrade may suddenly turn into a downgrade while eating away at your wallet, these things are very maintenance intensive.

thanks for all your input fellas. ive called him up , hopefully going to see it tomorrow morning, , I have done a lot of reading since ive joined the forum , and I by the looks will have a lot more, it seems my old e46 was a bit of a maintenance whore as well. so used to not having any money ;)
but do you think that if it was going to break (handles and things like that) they would have broke already?.
if something was going to break it would have broke by now?

Steve

Steve, I wish you all the luck!

Please keep in mind "Always expect the unexpected" specially with 145K on the clock.

Congrats ! First 1 or 2 years may be a bit costly in repairs (depending on previous owner maintenance) .... If u have spair money go with AFE air intake stage II ! Believe me, with V8 at 3k+ RPM it is pure sex :)) enjoy!

Oh this is a good thing you're doing. Lets hope it's a short list. :thumbup:

im sat here doing the as I see it, the worse thing you can do before buying a "new" car is read forums and watch utube videos

so far I got , and in no particular order.
gearboxes, vanos, can tensioners and guides, electrics , bushes, sunroofs, various engine bits.
everything there I can tackle myself apart from gearbox and chain guides

Well, I finally saw the beast today.
body work is immaculate, same with the interior, its a very pampered car.
and I bought it :) there was a noticeable, whine from one of the pulleys, no idea which one , but there going to replace faulty one , should be getting it home in the next few days :):):)
ive got a v8 :):):):)



and no money ;)

Congratulations! The 4.4 is a great vehicle to drive.