E34 Running costs - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Papinos · 11th April 2005, 22:10

Hello Everyone,

I am planning on buying a 1994 E34 M5 touring, with 250k km but with a full service book. Before I take the deep plunge, I'd like to hear what the approximate running costs are ? (per annum) Any horror stories I should be aware of?

Thanks for your help,

Papinos

Kurt Ramsden · 12th April 2005, 00:28

Hi Papinos,

First try a quick look at http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/ if you haven't already

There are three major things to check over and above the normal things you would check on any car of this age. They are suspension, suspension, and suspension! EDC shockers cost a fortune, and these cars are hard on bushes and other components. Have a good crawl round underneath to check for leaking shockers, and watch for knocks and wobbles on the test drive.

Some will tell you that the 3.8 engine is less robust than the 3.6 and may require freshening fairly soon (300K km).

Best of luck with your decision

Kurt

Papinos · 12th April 2005, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt Ramsden

Hi Papinos,

First try a quick look at http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/ if you haven't already

Best of luck with your decision

Kurt

Dear Kurt,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. The site you forwarded is extremely useful. Next step is to have the car inspected.
In any case, thanks again.

Papinos

Mmm-Five · 12th April 2005, 12:35

Here's my ongoing running cost summary

http://www.pistonheads.com/members/s....asp?carId=130