1994 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 5-Series Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 1994 BMW 540i [calvin540i]

Written by: kyfdx on May 26, 2008 07:28 AM

Hi calvin540i.. Since this discussion is focused on pricing, you might have more luck in one of our other 5-series discussions.. You can find a list of them here: BMW 5-Series Good luck! If you need direction to a specific discussion, just ask! kyfdx Host - Prices Paid Forums Read More...

1994 BMW 540i

Written by: calvin540i on May 25, 2008 05:29 PM

I purchased a 1994 BMW with no manual. Where is the best place to purchase one. Also, what are the "A" and "M" for in regards to the transmission. Read More...

Buying a used 5 Series

Buying Used 530i - 200,000 miles

Written by: fieldofdreams on Apr 04, 2008 04:00 PM

At 200,000 miles I have a chance to purchase a 1994 BMW 530i. Anything I should look for when test driving this car? I tend to read alot of transmission comments when it comes to 530i's. The car looks clean and well taken care of, but at 200,000 I would think something has to be waiting to happen or I may be wrong? I look forward to any replies. Read More...

How does the E39 BMW 5 series do in the winter/snow?

snow tires... absolutely if you are in snow country

Written by: ricksvolvo on Jan 30, 2008 08:10 PM

I have a 2002 540, bought via ebay out of wisconsin this summer. I live in Alberta where today the temp is -33 degrees c. Lots of snow and icy road conditions. This winter I put on Hakkepelitta snow tires which run 1100.00 up here. This car handles all snow conditions well with these tires.The DSC controls the rear end, braking and steering are well managed. My 1994 ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

BMW 530

Written by: jacknzone on Nov 22, 2007 03:48 PM

Could anyone help ,My Bro Has just got a 1994 BMW 530 ,he can not find where to check the automatic transmission ,also can anyone tell me is there a site on the net where I can find this information ? cheers Jack :) Read More...

BMW 5-Series Starting Problems

Re: 1994 BMW Starting Problem [rayg20]

Written by: roadburner on Aug 23, 2007 09:03 AM

Yes, to all of those questions. Connections at the starter clean/tight? Read More...

Re: 1994 BMW Starting Problem [roadburner]

Written by: rayg20 on Aug 22, 2007 00:10 PM

Yes, to all of those questions. Read More...

Re: 1994 BMW Starting Problem [rayg20]

Written by: roadburner on Aug 22, 2007 09:23 AM

I am at my wits end, Can anyone help? Has the battery been load tested? Terminals cleaned? Ground cables cleaned? Those are the most likely culprits. Read More...

1994 BMW Starting Problem

Written by: rayg20 on Aug 21, 2007 06:18 PM

Recently (like the last month) I have been having problem with my 525i not wanting to start. I checked the battery and it is fine. Everything electrical works, but it won't start. However if I try to jump start it using the post in the engine it roars to life. I am at my wits end, Can anyone help? Read More...

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Re: 535 vs 550 [sdg380]

Written by: roadburner on Aug 16, 2007 08:13 PM

Disclaimer: I know both Steve Dinan and Jim Conforti and have tracked and competed in cars using their software(my Dinan chipped 1988 M6 won its Autocross class at Oktoberfest 1994) I have never had any reason to doubt the truthfulness of their claims regarding their chips or ECU reflashes. Is peak power boosted at the expense of mid-range? Usually not, based ... Read More...