e34 auto tranny life
I have a e30 325 and am considering a e34 for my wife. The only problem is that she will only drive auto (I know, I should divorce her!) How long does the typical e34 auto tranny last? Any suggestions for checking out the tranny other than just trying to feel it slipping?
Big Time Poster
smell the tranny fluid and it will tell you -if it is sweet and clean no problem- if it is burnt smelling it is almost time-i have 210k on my auto and the tranny fluid was changed 20k ago and it still shifts perfectly and has a great smell to it.btw 91 535i for sale 6500 -nicest one around.look in cars for sale 91 535i with all the goodies
Major Contributor
The auto in my car went 182k mi, The ZF ones hold up nicely.
Does it really matter? it will be the wifes car after all...
Major Contributor
which model?
they did come w/GM and ZF trannys.... seems both reliable if serviced when scheduled....
Originally Posted by m4ff3w
1993 / 525ia / M50TU / EAT / Sachs / Infiniti Kappa & Basslink / super clean / Style 5s wearing Pilots / Mobil 1 everywhere / long road ahead
Major Contributor
210k miles on mine and still rockin'. But, like most things, it probably all depends on care and maintenance. Good luck.
Grand Master
If you buy a car with an auto tranny and the tranny dies, it can be replaced with a used unit for under $500. No biggie.
I have an auto tranny for sale if you want one. 230,000km on it and still running like butter
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Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
1990 BMW 535i
5-speed conversion
Lightened flywheel
Sachs Suspension Kit
E.A.T. Chip
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