Tony Edwards is one of the best service center for BMW after AGMC. They have qualified professional and neat and clean workshop with good respect for customer money and time.
Just drove one of my old friend 2001 525i and i loved the real BMW feel unlike new plastic feel. Want to buy one, clean one now but want to buy the most latest one. Any idea until what last year this E39 came in...?
Any pitfall, or known issue for specific model advise would be kind enough. Cheers.
Take it to VIP german garage in Rashidiya, they are very good and not bomb expensive.
For changing expensive part you can buy part from shj bm road in half the price and get it change from VIP German garage. This way you will save lot of bucks and hopefully get things working in less than 2k - 3k.
All cars have electronically controlled top speed which becomes invalid to gear and hp ration while on top speed.
Don't delay head gasket, its a serious job and concern or else you have to change whole engine.
Check the brake pads and brake drums and see if any have reduced in size noticeably.
See if brake warning light in dash is appearing? that means brake pad is finishing.
It all depends on which engine oil you choose. Fully synthetic lasts longer than semi synthetic or mineral oil.
If i am not wrong fully synthetic lasts for 15000 kms, Synthetic lasts for 10000 kms and mineral oil last for 5000 km.
I second to Jeff here.
Wheel change is very important and good for your safety. But wheel change is only cosmetic issue unless present wheels are bent or broken.