E39 528i - a good used buy?

[papariccardo 0]

E39 528 would prolly be a very nice car.

The E39 528 does seem to be well spec'd, and has lost a lot of value with the introduction of the newer 530 E39. What issues should I be aware of? I see many E39s advertised with fresh gearboxes - is the gearbox a particularly weak point? My boss has an E66 740 2005 ex Singapore that's gbox has been crap from day one, and he is finding difficult & expensive to sort. Still not 100% I think. I see '96-'98 528s selling around $10k, am I getting a fine ride for that, or a headache? What things should I be aware of? Thanks all

[Braeden320 0]

I would'nt touch anything from singapore.

My Grandfather had a 2003 S500 merc from singapore and had no end of trouble with it.

He ended up trading it in on a new s500.

I think its due to the humidity etc geting into the electronics?