Auto box advice

[karl1171]

I've been looking at a 525 auto, currently on ebay: went to view/test drive. Car seems very nice, although service history is missing: Its not a UK car, the clocks are KM, and the spec is better. The car has been fitted with an aftermarket air filter.

The problem I found on driving is if you put your foot down to accelerate as quickly as possible, the engine races to red line, then drops into gear. Also when coming to a halt you can feel the car come out of gear.

I don't know if the 'box is in need of adjustment or its something more major. I've even wondered if the air filter could be causing the problem.

Any Ideas?

[632 Regal]

Auto trans has issues, prepare for a used or rebuilt one.

[Kalevera]

What year is the car?

best, whit

[karl1171]

Its 1992

[Marshy]

Have had gearbox issues with two BMW autos, I'd run, not walk away from this one. Here in the UK, an auto gearbox rebuild is mostly north of £1000.

Ask me how I know...

[homer+vat]

I agree with Marshy, run rabbit run rabbit run run run.
I used to charge £1400 to recon the auto box.

Andy