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1995 525i good for a new driver?
Randy MacKenna 8 July 2008 00:17:44
	Hi, I was wondering what your opinion of a 1995 525i (automatic) sedan with 97K miles on it would be, for a new driver? Assuming the car checks out okay, is there anything about it that is a problem spot up around this mileage range? Any issues I should be aware of? Also, I always do my own servicing and repairs on cars I own...in the last 25 years I've never had a car in for repair, anywhere. I never buy new, so I try to buy reliable used cars. Never owned a BMW before, but currently have a 1997 Volvo 850GLT wagon, which has been good to me and is fairly easy to work on. Are these BMW 6-cylinder vehicles generally as reliable, and are they easy to work on? I like having OBDC-II connectivity, but for a 1995 model I don't think I'll get that. Thanks! -Randy
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John Burns 4 April 2005 18:56:27 [ permanent link ]
	I was wondering what your opinion of a 1995 525i (automatic) sedan> with 97K miles on it would be, for a new driver? Assuming the car> checks out okay, is there anything about it that is a problem spot up> around this mileage range? Any issues I should be aware of? The water pump is a weak point, but an improved design has replaced it and isn't dear. By now you may be starting to need new rear subframe bushings, cheap parts but not easy to fit. One of the best cars to leave the factory, really well put together. See www.bmwe34.com (or is it .net?). I'd get the manual though, not the auto. -- Who needs a life when you've got Unix? Email: john@unixnerd.demon.co.uk, John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage! Need Sun or HP Unix kit? http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/unix.html
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Cfl 4 April 2005 19:03:34 [ permanent link ]
	Randy MacKenna wrote:> Hi,> I was wondering what your opinion of a 1995 525i (automatic) sedan> with 97K miles on it would be, for a new driver? Assuming the car> checks out okay, is there anything about it that is a problem spot up> around this mileage range? Any issues I should be aware of?> Also, I always do my own servicing and repairs on cars I own...in the> last 25 years I've never had a car in for repair, anywhere. I never> buy new, so I try to buy reliable used cars. Never owned a BMW before,> but currently have a 1997 Volvo 850GLT wagon, which has been good to me> and is fairly easy to work on. Are these BMW 6-cylinder vehicles> generally as reliable, and are they easy to work on? I like having> OBDC-II connectivity, but for a 1995 model I don't think I'll get that.> Thanks!> -Randy> The cooling system is a problem area. Make sure the water pump has been replaced with a non plastic version. The radiators tend to develop a leak at the tank connection. Check the rear suspension 'dog bones' for wear, and replace if needed.
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Fbloogyudsr 4 April 2005 19:50:08 [ permanent link ]
	"Randy MacKenna" <randymackenna@yahoo.com> wrote > I was wondering what your opinion of a 1995 525i (automatic) sedan> with 97K miles on it would be, for a new driver? Assuming the car> checks out okay, is there anything about it that is a problem spot up> around this mileage range? Any issues I should be aware of? What everyone else said. In addition, the front ball joints (in the upper and lower control arms) usually are toast by this time. You basically need to replace the arms, as it's hard for the home guy to press new balls into the sockets. You might replace the strut shock cartridge also. Be sure to have a leak-down and compression test done. Be sure to have a cooling-system pressure test done - any past overheating (due to failed water pump) may show up as a bad head gasket.) If the outer portion of the front tires appear worn, don't worry about alignment, as these cars wear front tires that way. Also, I always do my own servicing and repairs on cars I own...in the> last 25 years I've never had a car in for repair, anywhere. I never> buy new, so I try to buy reliable used cars. Never owned a BMW before,> but currently have a 1997 Volvo 850GLT wagon, which has been good to me> and is fairly easy to work on. Are these BMW 6-cylinder vehicles> generally as reliable, and are they easy to work on? I like having> OBDC-II connectivity, but for a 1995 model I don't think I'll get that. The engine (other than water pump, and earlier problems with ignition coils) is as bullet-proof as can be. Our '91 (doesn't have the VANOS like the '95) has 147K miles, and looks good to go at least to 200K, probably more. Floyd
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Jeff Strickland 4 April 2005 20:01:09 [ permanent link ]
	I'm confused. You ask about a car for a new driver, but you give us your life history on the cars you drive. For a new driver, I can't think af a better car than a BMW 3- or 5 series. I think the margin of victory goes to the 3, for no other reason that it is smaller. If you want to know about your first BMW, then the car you found sounds like a good one. Things to check for any driver - new or with 25 years of expereince - is the radiator. The radiator on these cars is made with plastic tanks, and the plastic is known to rot and the resulting coolant loss can be catastrophic. "Randy MacKenna" <randymackenna@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1112625991.766566.82870@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...> Hi,> I was wondering what your opinion of a 1995 525i (automatic) sedan> with 97K miles on it would be, for a new driver? Assuming the car> checks out okay, is there anything about it that is a problem spot up> around this mileage range? Any issues I should be aware of?> Also, I always do my own servicing and repairs on cars I own...in the> last 25 years I've never had a car in for repair, anywhere. I never> buy new, so I try to buy reliable used cars. Never owned a BMW before,> but currently have a 1997 Volvo 850GLT wagon, which has been good to me> and is fairly easy to work on. Are these BMW 6-cylinder vehicles> generally as reliable, and are they easy to work on? I like having> OBDC-II connectivity, but for a 1995 model I don't think I'll get that.> Thanks!> -Randy>
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Randy MacKenna 4 April 2005 23:42:49 [ permanent link ]
	Sorry...the car is for my son (18), my life history was mentioned because I plan on helping him maintain the car (labor, not parts . I agree on the 3 versus 5 statement. The 525i seems like a little "too much" car for an 18 year old, especially given the likely parts cost this will need as it crosses into the +100K mileage range. Thanks everyone for their comments.
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Somebody 5 April 2005 00:17:53 [ permanent link ]
	"Randy MacKenna" <randymackenna@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1112643769.368062.262470@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...> Sorry...the car is for my son (18), my life history was mentioned> because I plan on helping him maintain the car (labor, not parts .> I agree on the 3 versus 5 statement. The 525i seems like a little "too> much" car for an 18 year old, especially given the likely parts cost> this will need as it crosses into the +100K mileage range. Thanks> everyone for their comments. I plan on buying the lowest powered 3 series in whatever age bracket seems reasonably affordable for my daughter when she reaches driving age. For the same reasons as Jeff's stop/turn/don't crumple argument. Can't imagine she'll complain about driving an old BMW to school, I'm sure the boys will be impressed. The right ones, anyway. -Russ.
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Randy MacKenna 5 April 2005 04:22:33 [ permanent link ]
	We test drove a 1995 318ti. It literally could not get out of its own way. The dealer was in the back seat. None of us weighed over 190 pounds. Up a slight hill, he said "you really should turn the air conditioner off". If they didn't look so darn "Mrs. Doubtfire", a pre-Ford Volvo 850GLT is a really good deal on the used market right now. Not bad for a young lady, but I don't want to get one for my son (even though he said he'd consider it). He's 6'1" and 190...but he'd still get teased in that car! -Randy
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Somebody 5 April 2005 17:26:24 [ permanent link ]
	"Randy MacKenna" <randymackenna@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1112660553.525290.84580@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...> We test drove a 1995 318ti. It literally could not get out of its own> way. The dealer was in the back seat. None of us weighed over 190> pounds. Up a slight hill, he said "you really should turn the air> conditioner off".> If they didn't look so darn "Mrs. Doubtfire", a pre-Ford Volvo 850GLT> is a really good deal on the used market right now. Not bad for a> young lady, but I don't want to get one for my son (even though he said> he'd consider it). He's 6'1" and 190...but he'd still get teased in> that car!> -Randy My dad just sold his 780... I've always kind of liked Volvos, we had them growing up and I respect them. But you're right, they aren't regarded well, stylistically, by most people. I happen to think hte 850 is a sharp looking car, but anyway... I drove an E36 318ti around 1998 or 1999 that my boss had as a loaner while his 540 was in the shop (nikasil fix). It had an automatic transmission, and I was expecting gutlessness, but I found it to be sufficient to the task. I only drove it solo, maybe that was part of it -- does anyone know if they added some power later in the production run perhaps? My impression at the time was that it was a capable enough car. Perhaps the example you drove was tired. -Russ.
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Malt_Hound 5 April 2005 17:40:29 [ permanent link ]
	Randy MacKenna wrote:> Sorry...the car is for my son (18), my life history was mentioned> because I plan on helping him maintain the car (labor, not parts .> I agree on the 3 versus 5 statement. The 525i seems like a little "too> much" car for an 18 year old, especially given the likely parts cost> this will need as it crosses into the +100K mileage range. Thanks> everyone for their comments.> FWIW, I own both an older 3 series (E36) and older 5 series (E34). I happen to have a V8 in the 5 series, but aside from that, the 5 series is equally as economical to repair as the 3. Assuming a 2.5L I6 in the 5 series I would say they would be roughly the same to maintain. The 5 series is a bit bigger. This can be a good thing if your progeny happens to run into something (or someone runs into him). The 3 series is certainly the sportier handling of the two, and that may promote a more aggressive sort of driving, though God knows 18 year olds don't need any prompting for that. I'd say buy which ever you can get a good deal on and work on the kid. -Fred W
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Malt_Hound 5 April 2005 18:18:03 [ permanent link ]
	Randy MacKenna wrote:> We test drove a 1995 318ti. It literally could not get out of its own> way. The dealer was in the back seat. None of us weighed over 190> pounds. Up a slight hill, he said "you really should turn the air> conditioner off".> If they didn't look so darn "Mrs. Doubtfire", a pre-Ford Volvo 850GLT> is a really good deal on the used market right now. Not bad for a> young lady, but I don't want to get one for my son (even though he said> he'd consider it). He's 6'1" and 190...but he'd still get teased in> that car!> Getting teased should be the least of your concerns as a parent. Getting your son into a safe and reliable car would be my #1 priority. Yes Volvos are safe. The reliability, I can't attest to. I put my 2 daughters into SAABs. They are very safe, and pretty easy to fix when things go wrong (they will with any older car) and they bring it to their in-house mechanic, which would be me. YMMV, -Fred W
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Somebody 5 April 2005 18:43:40 [ permanent link ]
	"Malt_Hound" <Malt_Hound@spamyahoo.com> wrote in message news:0oKdnVjpGe69A8_fRVn-iw@adelphia.com...> Randy MacKenna wrote:> > We test drove a 1995 318ti. It literally could not get out of its own> > way. The dealer was in the back seat. None of us weighed over 190> > pounds. Up a slight hill, he said "you really should turn the air> > conditioner off".> > If they didn't look so darn "Mrs. Doubtfire", a pre-Ford Volvo 850GLT> > is a really good deal on the used market right now. Not bad for a> > young lady, but I don't want to get one for my son (even though he said> > he'd consider it). He's 6'1" and 190...but he'd still get teased in> > that car!> > Getting teased should be the least of your concerns as a parent.> Getting your son into a safe and reliable car would be my #1 priority.> Yes Volvos are safe. The reliability, I can't attest to.> I put my 2 daughters into SAABs. They are very safe, and pretty easy to> fix when things go wrong (they will with any older car) and they bring> it to their in-house mechanic, which would be me. I can't recall anyone ever describing SAABs as easy to fix, but since you're the one wrenching it, I can't disagree with you! -Russ.
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Randy MacKenna 5 April 2005 19:44:03 [ permanent link ]
	Well...he'd be getting teased by me...that's the problem He's a good kid, and would probably take the brick...but man, I can't go there. Vain? Probably...but up until mommy and I had kids we owned cars that were fun to drive and just as much fun to look at. Heck I had a CBR600 up until he was 6 years old (then it finally dawned on me that I needed to stay alive for awhile longer). I should be able to meet both objectives...that's what led me to BMWs...seem to be nicely styled, safe and reliable. I think I'm off this 525i for now...just the prospects of front end suspension parts and a new radiator seem like too much of a parts-cost risk for him. I'm going to keep my eye out for something with under 80K miles...should stave off the parts gremlins for a couple more years, I hope. Also, I like the idea of getting something with OBDC-II connectivity for my scan tool. It's nice when a part fails to have the car tell me where to look. Hey...one question I forgot to ask: These BMW inline-6 motors...any problem burning the cheap stuff (i.e. 87 octane)? Er, maybe not 'cheap' anymore, but still cheaper than premium fuel... -Randy
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Fbloogyudsr 5 April 2005 20:01:48 [ permanent link ]
	"Randy MacKenna" <randymackenna@yahoo.com> wrote > Hey...one question I forgot to ask: These BMW inline-6 motors...any> problem burning the cheap stuff (i.e. 87 octane)? Er, maybe not> 'cheap' anymore, but still cheaper than premium fuel... We recently had another ranting thread about that; look for " Do I need the expensive gas???" The short answer is: yes. Floyd
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Malt_Hound 5 April 2005 20:12:35 [ permanent link ]
	Somebody wrote:> "Malt_Hound" <Malt_Hound@spamyahoo.com> wrote in message> news:0oKdnVjpGe69A8_fRVn-iw@adelphia.com...> Randy MacKenna wrote:>> We test drove a 1995 318ti. It literally could not get out of its own>>>way. The dealer was in the back seat. None of us weighed over 190>>>pounds. Up a slight hill, he said "you really should turn the air>>>conditioner off".>>> If they didn't look so darn "Mrs. Doubtfire", a pre-Ford Volvo 850GLT>>>is a really good deal on the used market right now. Not bad for a>>>young lady, but I don't want to get one for my son (even though he said>>>he'd consider it). He's 6'1" and 190...but he'd still get teased in>>>that car!>>> Getting teased should be the least of your concerns as a parent.>>Getting your son into a safe and reliable car would be my #1 priority.>>Yes Volvos are safe. The reliability, I can't attest to.>> I put my 2 daughters into SAABs. They are very safe, and pretty easy to>>fix when things go wrong (they will with any older car) and they bring>>it to their in-house mechanic, which would be me. > I can't recall anyone ever describing SAABs as easy to fix, but since you're> the one wrenching it, I can't disagree with you!> Yeah, they actually are quite simple cars. But, I am referring to the SAAB 4 cylinder engines, both w/ and w/o turbo. Not the GM V6 abortion fitted into some SAAB chassis. -Fred W
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Malt_Hound 5 April 2005 20:23:45 [ permanent link ]
	Randy MacKenna wrote:> Well...he'd be getting teased by me...that's the problem > He's a good kid, and would probably take the brick...but man, I can't> go there. Vain? Probably...but up until mommy and I had kids we owned> cars that were fun to drive and just as much fun to look at. I hear ya, but you have to leave something for him in the future when he can buy his own cars Heck I> had a CBR600 up until he was 6 years old (then it finally dawned on me> that I needed to stay alive for awhile longer). Ditto here, and almost at the exact same age, but it was a BMW K100 for me. Now I have to satisfy my urge for 2-wheeling with an XR400 dirt bike. But I got the boy an XR too, so it's all good. I should be able to meet both objectives...that's what led me to> BMWs...seem to be nicely styled, safe and reliable. I think I'm off> this 525i for now...just the prospects of front end suspension parts> and a new radiator seem like too much of a parts-cost risk for him.> I'm going to keep my eye out for something with under 80K> miles...should stave off the parts gremlins for a couple more years, I> hope. A lot of the cooling parts seem to go in the 80-100k mile time frame. Then after they've been replaced you're good to go for another 100k. But neither area of repair (cooling system, suspension) is particularly hard for a DIY guy. Heck, drag the little (yeah little?) guy in the garage and he can be learnin to wrench with the ole' man. Talk about your "quality time"... Also, I like the idea of getting something with OBDC-II connectivity> for my scan tool. It's nice when a part fails to have the car tell me> where to look. OBD2 is cool. I have a reader that I can hook up to the laptop. But the pre-OBD2 bimmers have the ability to put them into a mode where they flash out the codes on the CEL. So, yeah OBD2 is more versatile, but you can get the error code info even on the old timers. Hey...one question I forgot to ask: These BMW inline-6 motors...any> problem burning the cheap stuff (i.e. 87 octane)? Er, maybe not> 'cheap' anymore, but still cheaper than premium fuel... Depends... some engines require 91 AKA or higher. All 3 of mine only need 89. I don't think any BMW engines should be run with 87, though maybe some of the really oldies (2002s, etc.) could. -Fred W
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