5 Series (E34) bmw e34 any suggestions to a buyer?

[magnum]

i looked for a bmw e34 520i in the last 2 years.
finally i have found a 1992 no vanos 520i in black with 160.000 kms on the clock.
the request is 1450 euros.
so, i am not an expert of that car although i love, anyone can help me to avoid a wreck?
thank you in advance.

 

[FC123]

i looked for a bmw e34 520i in the last 2 years.
finally i have found a 1992 no vanos 520i in black with 160.000 kms on the clock.
the request is 1450 euros.
so, i am not an expert of that car although i love, anyone can help me to avoid a wreck?
thank you in advance.

First of all, go for a 525i 24v M50 engine, much nicer with same economy.

Secondly,

Check for a smooth idle, if the car doesn't have it walk away. (was more of a problem on M30, but the M50 does suffer from it occasionally)
Steering play
worn bushes
Car shaking between 85-120 km/h (often a bad hardy disc)
Rust
I believe the M50 also featured a viscous system for starting the fan, when engine temperature rises. A very common failing item, so let the car idle and check fan starts before engine gets too hot.
collapsed catalytic converters.

 

[magnum]

wednesday i am going to see the 520i and thanking to your suggestion i will see a 525i the same day, i have called the owner right now.
i found a 89 525i in silver, grey velour interior ad original 15 alloy wheels for 2900 euros.
i am in love with that car.
here in italy due to the past up to 2000cc hard taxation, the 525 is a rare model.

 

[magnum]

i post the insertions of those cars

Auto usate: BMW, 520 AutoScout24 pagina di dettaglio

Auto usate: BMW, 525 AutoScout24 pagina di dettaglio

 

[FC123]

i post the insertions of those cars

Auto usate: BMW, 520 AutoScout24 pagina di dettaglio

Auto usate: BMW, 525 AutoScout24 pagina di dettaglio

The advertised 525 is not a 192 hp M50 but the old 170 hp M20, avoid.

You need the 525i 24v M50 introduced in 1991.

 

[FC123]

M20 (avoid)

M50 (better idea, much faster with better economy and NVH)

 

[magnum]

after a bit of research i found one of the m50 525i.
here it is the advertise

Auto usate: BMW, 525, i 24V Executive *Leder/Klima/Standheizung* AutoScout24 pagina di dettaglio

look not too far from me (i'm in north of italy)
i will organize a trip with my girlfriend to germany to look it..
anyway i'll keep you up-to-date about the m50.
and also about the 520i that tomorrow i'm going to see.