1990 BMW E34 535i, Anyone have any experience with these? Options

[WannabeGT4]

I'm looking at an E34 Bimmer 535i Auto Transmission for a daily while I fix up the Celi. Does anyone have any experience with them? I like the idea of an FR platform but I'm worried about prices on parts if anything needs fixed/replaced. I don't want another project just something reliable and somewhat fun to drive.

[richee3]

Those cars can have those problems. I'll admit, they are prone to them. However, as is the case with any car, I can testify of an '89 535 that now has 450,000 miles and still runs strong. Biggest issue with the car? Tail lights. Can't simply replace a bulb. You have to buy the entire tail light assembly. However, in contrast to the 535 you're looking at and Samir's 540, the 535 I know has always been a one owner car, and the owner takes care to know every single thing about that car. Nobody has ever worked on it except himself.

I guess all you can really say is that they're great cars, if and only if you know how to fix them when they break. If you can't DIY, look for something else. The Bimmer is built differently than other cars, so they are very difficult to work on for the average mechanic. But I say if the price is right, go for it.