"Grunff" > wrote in message
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> Michael wrote:
>
> > The transmission seems to have some problems...chunky crap at start off
on
> > occasion. Needs pads and rotors, fluid changout and a timing belt.
They
> > want an asking price of $11,800.
>
>
> Timing belt? I thought all the I6 e39s had chains?
>
>
> --
> Grunff

Thanks for the info on the chain vs. the belt.

Anything else about the 97 528i that might jump up and bite me?