E34 540i Slushbox.

[Apex 693]

Im looking at a E34 540i, have driven it and its all good bar a sticky auto, seems hesitant to change into a higher gear, not ideal in a gas guzzler, not sure if this is the norm but I am factoring it in to the price.

My question is how much should I factor in to replace/rebuild the transmission when it dies?

Thanks

A mechanical warranty will run me $1,500.

Edited May 25, 2011 by Apex

[BM WORLD 1261]

used trans go for about $500-1500 plus about $300-$500 to fit

repairs can be done on them anywhere from $600-6000.

have you seen that 540i touring in wellywood nz new 169k $6k

or buy ian's manual one.

[Apex 693]

Thanks Brent.

[twisted 45]

Pretty much what mine was doing before it shat itself.

[Apex 693]

Did you rebuild or replace?

Any idea's on cost would be great.

Its the one thing putting the shits up me about the 540i.

[1rotty 40]

Wrong vintage i know but my e39 540 quote was $5-5.5k(rebuild lol)

Edited May 25, 2011 by 1rotty

[Michael. 2312]

Is it cost effective to upgrade to a Manual, accept use a custom fit of say a Toyota/GM/Nissan 5 or 6 speed box?

[BM WORLD 1261]

Is it cost effective to upgrade to a Manual, accept use a custom fit of say a Toyota/GM/Nissan 5 or 6 speed box?

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=bm...4506.m270.l1313

[twisted 45]

Apex: Yet to do anything about it. Though the intention is to do a manual swap.

Had a quote for $1200 for an autobox. Then theres fluid (autobox holds a heap, and it aint cheap). Honestly, you could be looking at 2k before its even in the car.