Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
update - bought the 535i. taking delivery tomorrow. price was (seemingly) very reasonable. On 7/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In a message dated 7/25/2007 11:06:37 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > It may depend on who drives the car. I see a large population of 3/5 > series BMW at the PNP with no body damage or nasty interior. Seems > to be some other issue has caused the car to end up there. > Clay and all > > There is a 99 535 at the Chandlere picknpull as we speak. One of 5 cars > that will be released this coming Saturday. Beautiful brown > leather interior, > one big dent in side and the dash was ripped open. > Car appears very, very clean and complete > > > > > > > Jim Friesen > Phoenix AZ > 79 300SD, 267 K miles > 98 ML 320, 151 K miles > > > > ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
In a message dated 7/25/2007 11:06:37 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It may depend on who drives the car. I see a large population of 3/5 series BMW at the PNP with no body damage or nasty interior. Seems to be some other issue has caused the car to end up there. Clay and all There is a 99 535 at the Chandlere picknpull as we speak. One of 5 cars that will be released this coming Saturday. Beautiful brown leather interior, one big dent in side and the dash was ripped open. Car appears very, very clean and complete Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
It may depend on who drives the car. I see a large population of 3/5 series BMW at the PNP with no body damage or nasty interior. Seems to be some other issue has caused the car to end up there. clay On 24 Jul 2007, at 23:07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 7/23/2007 7:12:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car > and I saw > a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, > "maintained as > if I'd drive it forever." > > Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? > Should I consider it or run away screaming? > > > > The 535s MAY BE the best driving all around 4 door sedans ever > made. A > friend of mine did have trouble with a sheared off oil pump drive > shaft which > caused rod bearing failure. I saw the drive shaft and it is long > and slender, > probably supposed to flex to absorb pulsations, about 5/16" hex if > I recall. > You might google that topic and see if it's a problem. > > I would suggest a nice synthetic 0W-30, as opposed to a 50 weight > racing oil. > > Good luck, > > Jim Friesen > Phoenix AZ > 79 300SD, 267 K miles > 98 ML 320, 151 K miles > > > > > ** Get a sneak peek of the all- > new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
Very nice car, as nice as a Mercedes, but more expensive to keep rolling down the road. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07/25/07 01:08 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= In a message dated 7/23/2007 7:12:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I saw a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained as if I'd drive it forever." Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? Should I consider it or run away screaming? The 535s MAY BE the best driving all around 4 door sedans ever made. A friend of mine did have trouble with a sheared off oil pump drive shaft which caused rod bearing failure. I saw the drive shaft and it is long and slender, probably supposed to flex to absorb pulsations, about 5/16" hex if I recall. You might google that topic and see if it's a problem. I would suggest a nice synthetic 0W-30, as opposed to a 50 weight racing oil. Good luck, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
In a message dated 7/23/2007 7:12:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I saw a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained as if I'd drive it forever." Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? Should I consider it or run away screaming? The 535s MAY BE the best driving all around 4 door sedans ever made. A friend of mine did have trouble with a sheared off oil pump drive shaft which caused rod bearing failure. I saw the drive shaft and it is long and slender, probably supposed to flex to absorb pulsations, about 5/16" hex if I recall. You might google that topic and see if it's a problem. I would suggest a nice synthetic 0W-30, as opposed to a 50 weight racing oil. Good luck, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
On 7/23/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I saw > a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained as > if I'd drive it forever." > > Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? > Should I consider it or run away screaming? > The front end wears out around 100-150K. Ask about whether it's been rebuilt (new bushings, control arms, etc.). Stock wheels are in a metric size (a brief Michelin experiment that never caught on) for which tires are outrageously expensive. Takeoff 15" or 16" wheels from many later BMWs will fit and are cheap and easy to find, though. The automatic trannies self-destruct if revved in neutral or park (e.g. during an emissions test). The manual is bulletproof. Various plastic bits in the motor dry out over time and fail to do their job of oiling the valvetrain, necessitating a top-end rebuild. Other than that they are extremely long-lived, well-built cars---generally considered the most reliable BMW ever. If it has been taken care of, you will be astounded at the handling and performance---like your old 124, but much more so. Half the mileage, though. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
Does it come with a polo shirt and fancy sunglasses or do you have to get that separately? --- Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car > and I saw > a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, > "maintained as > if I'd drive it forever." ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
I think they're great cars. I don't own one, but many friends do. I feel they're ever bit as reliable as a benz; those that I know would say even more so, and most of them have owned Mercedes too. The inline 3.5 is great and very smooth. I have a couple of friends with them in both 3 and 5 series with over 250,000 miles with no issues. Ed 300E On 23/07/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I > saw > a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained > as > if I'd drive it forever." > > Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? > Should I consider it or run away screaming? > > -- > Sunil Hari > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
You will soon have deep pockets. Buy it. On 7/23/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I > saw > a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained > as > if I'd drive it forever." > > Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? > Should I consider it or run away screaming? > > -- > Sunil Hari > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: looking at a ___
I might be committing heresy here, but I'm looking for my next car and I saw a BMW (I know, I know) - 1988 535i, 160Kmi, 1 owner, no rust, "maintained as if I'd drive it forever." Any listers out there know anything about these cars? Problem areas? Should I consider it or run away screaming? -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
