very slow 520i
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Topic: very slow 520i
Posted By: willboy
Subject: very slow 520i
Date Posted: 24-February-2008 at 18:04
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Hi all we have just got a bmw 520i 24v auto 1995 n reg. its very slow all through the range. i do know these cars are not that fast as in the 525 which my dads has goes very well. but the 520i is just so slow i do know my way around cars. any ideas what you guys think might be wrong with the car. &n bsp; best regards paul ps. full bmw history 100k one doctor owner lots of bills we paid 1500 which we think was a good price |
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Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 24-February-2008 at 19:13
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Give a good service change plugs filters all including fuel new oil the 24v should have a bit of poke try changing gearbox oil as well sounds like it needs a good thrashing prob not driven that hard ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: m3tiko
Date Posted: 24-February-2008 at 19:25
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Or you're probably right mate...they are no movers!!!! At least you're not in a 518i which I believe my transporter could even beat. -------------  |
Posted By: Don520
Date Posted: 25-February-2008 at 12:30
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The 520i is no rocket at low rpm, but it should fairly haul if you rev it, if it is
slow throughout the rev range something is certainly amiss. ------------- 95 520iSE Auto (sadly missed) |