CJ
06-28-2002, 02:18 PM
My girlfriends father found a great deal on a 98 528i, and they want to purchase it. The local BMW shops can't perform an inspection until thursday and the seller will only hold the car until tuesday. So they want to purchase it before the inspection. I agreed to check as many things as I can on the car, before the decide to purchase. SO... this is what I am asking of you who have experience with both the 2.8 engine and the E39 5 series.
I am planning on checking all the fluid levels, and fluid color to
see if the car has been properly maintained. I am checking the spark plugs for any fouling, detonation, or anything of the like. I plan on jacking the car up to see if there is any play in the control arms. Checking the exhaust for any rattles or anything. And of course all the minor things. Is there anything else I can check to make sure this car will be a decent investment? Is there anything I can do to check the auto tranny?
And lastly, if I do jack the car up, what is the best way to do this? I use my stock jack and jackstands for my 328is, will these work on the 528? Thanks alot!
I am planning on checking all the fluid levels, and fluid color to
see if the car has been properly maintained. I am checking the spark plugs for any fouling, detonation, or anything of the like. I plan on jacking the car up to see if there is any play in the control arms. Checking the exhaust for any rattles or anything. And of course all the minor things. Is there anything else I can check to make sure this car will be a decent investment? Is there anything I can do to check the auto tranny?
And lastly, if I do jack the car up, what is the best way to do this? I use my stock jack and jackstands for my 328is, will these work on the 528? Thanks alot!