I'm considering buying a '98 BMW 528i. Is this a good or bad idea?
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Asked by Julesj321 Jan 20, 2015 at 09:53 AM about the BMW 5 Series

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178k miles.  Asking $2300.  Says no transmission or engine problems, runs great.  I have not seen in person yet.  What are important questions to ask.  I can't afford immediate problems and repairs.

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jclark6218 answered 9 years ago

"...I can't afford immediate problems and repairs." Tom's right: this is the LAST car you should be looking at. High-mileage European cars are a money pit just waiting to happen. Their basics (engine/ transmission, etc...) may last a lifetime, but it's all the other stuff (electrical, brakes, HVAC) that will kill any budget. We have a saying in the car business: there's nothing as expensive as a cheap Mercedes or BMW.

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