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FWIW I'm looking for something similar based on my experience witha 92 E34 wagon. My beater wagion has nearly 250K miles and still runs, rides, handles like a champ. In the 160K miles I've owned it I've replaced a water pump, a fuel pump and a (pricey) ride control rear strut. Total maintenance outlay in those 160K miles was about $1300 (including the 700$ shock coutesy of pelican which I don't think the E39 has).
From what I understand, (from a bud who has an e39) expect struts ($400 DIY) and brake rotors ($220 DIY)at c. 100K miles...other than that his e39 has been trouble free.
BTW, the feel of an e39 wagon is like it was machined out of a single piece of billet...nothing against the Vulva, but a much more solid feeling car. Bet the Missus will love it.
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1987 Carrera
2002 BMW 525ti
1997 Buell Cyclone cafe project
1998 Buell S1W: "Angriest motorcycle I've ever ridden."
Last edited by Dueller; 04-15-2009 at 07:49 PM..
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