Thread: 5 series wagon
View Single Post
onewhippedpuppy onewhippedpuppy is online now
Did you get the memo?
 
onewhippedpuppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 33,347
The E39 is a great car, I don't know of any specific weaknesses. Like all BMWs, expect to replace the cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat) and suspension bushings at about 100k. I don't think the E39 had the subframe issues that the E46 and Z3/M roadster had, so that's a bonus.
__________________
‘07 Mazda RX8
Past: 911T, 911SC, Carrera, 951s, 955, 996s, 987s, 986s, 997s, BMW 5x, C36, C63, XJR, S8, Maserati Coupe, GT500, etc
Old 08-09-2009, 05:36 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #2 (permalink)