1995 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions

Buying a used 5 Series

Re: Pre owned 2006 BMW 550i - A couple of quick questions! :o) [LASpurs]

Written by: roadburner on Jun 20, 2009 11:11 PM

Thanks for the reply, in the end I didn't get the car as I had heard some horror stories regarding the cost of maintaining a BMW after the 50K warranty had expired!!! Those stories are mostly second and third hand hearsay passed on by pathetic envious fools. I've owned my 1995 3 Series since new and at 115,000 miles maintenance and repairs have averaged $33/month. ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Service Experiences & Recommendations

Re: BMW Service is Arrogant, Greedy [malibuwave]

Written by: roadburner on Dec 08, 2008 02:06 PM

Also notable, my battery was the original from the factory in 97 when it was produced; it finally needed replacing in 2007. He said it was the oldest he'd ever seen a battery last in a BMW. The battery in my 1995 318ti lasted over 10 years and 100,000 miles. It was still working fine but I decided to replace it as a precaution. Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

Power loss at 4000 RPM

Written by: redflea on May 19, 2008 02:08 PM

I have my 1995 530i (small block 3.0 liter V8) in at a local indie shop. They have a factory trained BMW mechanic who is having problems solving a problem...I get sudden power loss at about 4000 RPM. If I get up to that RPM, the power loss is complete until the revs fall, and the check engine light comes on. Any thoughts as to what to look for, things to check/try? My mechanic ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Re: 1995 BMW 525I E34 [stephenabelson]

Written by: roadburner on Apr 15, 2008 08:54 AM

Mine has 128,000. I just got it, and I hope to keep it for a couple hundred thousand more! I don't own one, but I have a friend who ran his 1989 535i past 300,000 miles. Just follow the maintenance schedule to the letter and you should have no problem reaching your mileage goal... Read More...

1995 BMW 525I E34

Written by: stephenabelson on Apr 15, 2008 05:42 AM

Does anyone on here have a 95 525i? How many miles do you have on your car? Mine has 128,000. I just got it, and I hope to keep it for a couple hundred thousand more! Read More...

BMW 5-Series Extended Warranties

Re: 2001 BWM 530 warranty question [edbarry12]

Written by: shipo on Mar 01, 2008 00:40 PM

Many folks, myself included, would advise that you simply "self insure" by taking the money that you would otherwise spend on the warranty and set it aside for unscheduled repairs. While you may not make out on any one car, the betting is that over years that you are a car owner, you'll come out well ahead in the end. FWIW, the last car that I bought the "extended warranty" ... Read More...

Buying a used 5 Series

Re: 1995 BMW 525i Question [stephenabelson]

Written by: roadburner on Jan 29, 2008 11:48 AM

The E34 5 Series are well regarded in the BMW community. The 2.5 six cylinder is long lived and problem free, aside from a need for a water pump at @60000 mile intervals. I would definitely have the car inspected by a qualified BMW tech. I'd also want to see the service history. Has the oil been changed every 7000 miles or so? Has the coolant been changed ever three years-using ... Read More...

1995 BMW 525i Question

Written by: stephenabelson on Jan 29, 2008 11:21 AM

I just saw a 1995 BMW 525i with 53,933 miles on it. They are selling it for $8,995. What do you think? Good deal? Do you think this is a long lasting car? It's already 13 years old, is it going to last another 10 years with the low miles? What problems do the 1995's have? Any info would be greatly appreciated. What to look out for, exc..? Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

1995 540i skip and whining

Written by: bsmart on Jan 15, 2008 03:29 PM

1995 540i 140000 miles. Starting skipping or rough idle at start and idle, upon increase in speed the skip goes away, and then sometimes it stops at idle but not for long. Have had the gasket replaced 2 years ago that lets oil on the spark plugs (sorry, don't the correct term). Removed and replaced the spark plugs without sign of oil this time. Also had it put on the ... Read More...

Buying a used 5 Series

1995 530i 5 spd or 2001-2003 530i SP 5 spd -buy?

Written by: pfagen on Sep 04, 2007 02:22 PM

Forum Members, your opinions, please, on to buy the 95': Here is the ad for the 95 model: "112k highway miles, july 95 manu, owned since July 96 (I saw the forum link talking about the v8 US gas issue + I have a bmw mechanic to do a prepurchase inspection), owner bought a x5 and now willing to part with the 530i - asking $7400, Kelly BB=$8390" Please note: 1. I owned a 89 ... Read More...