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1995 BMW 525i Repair Question


Topics covered: Cylinder head, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on January 14, 2011

Cracked cylinder head

My son's 1995 bmw 525i wagon has a cracked cylinder head. The estimate he was given for repair is 3600-. He doesn't have the $ to fix it. Can he sell the car for parts and get a decent amount of money for the rest of the car like the tires, parts of the engine etc?

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Replied on January 14, 2011

if u sell ur whole car then ur nt getting the desent amount , it is gud to sell the part by part , thats a gud idea to earn desent money , ok dued

Tiny Answered by nashif143
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Replied on January 14, 2011

You have posed a good question. The car will be worth little if the enegine is compromised, a cracked cylinder head is certainly a major repair. The question is, "What does the car have the ability to generate, as far as money, in it's present condition?" There are several venues to offload your wagon, the market can be strong for the car due to it's unique nature, the E34 wagon is desireable. Craigslist and Ebay come to mind, how much effort you are willing to put into it is up to you.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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Replied on January 15, 2011

Thanks for these responses. He has gotten 3 and1/2 years worth of driving out of the vehicle. Although it's not in pristine condition, the wheels, interior uphoustery, some engine parts etc seem good. Would he need a mechanic to dismantle the car? - because a friend's dad is a mechanic.

Tiny Response from edupuy
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Replied on January 15, 2011

I would develop the market before considering taking any of it apart.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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