darkwolf 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Hey everyone, I'm in the process of buying my first BMW. Hopefully things going to plan on Saturday, I'll be the proud owner of a 1998 BMW 540i. Will upload pictures as soon as I get hold of her. I assume there are other 540 owners around. Anything major for me to look out for? I know the radiator and water pumps are problem spots. Both seem to be fine on this particular one I'm looking at. Any more info greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 I'd advise taking the car to a BMW specialist for a pre-purchase inspection. These are fantastic cars, but we've heard the horror stories time and again - most of which could have been avoided by getting a pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist. Its cheap insurance. Don't get a VTNZ or AA or VIP/VIS inspection as they only check the overall condition - they don't know the vehicles like the specialists do. Either way good luck with the purchase. I love the e39 540i's Rate in my top 3 affordable BMWs (alongside e30 m325i, and e46 330i). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwolf 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 So I finally got my new car. http://picasaweb.google.com/DarkWolf9008/C...306928008356242 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 gnarly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 Awesome ride dude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
