Jules wrote:
> Hi all
> Well yesterday i wrote off my E34 520 as i had a blow out as i was going
> around a roundabout in the wet, it shot off and hit the kerb at about 20mph
> so it it bend the susp, damaged 2 wheels and i guess a load of other things
> too.
>

Yes, of course you did.

> I have been looking for another 5 series on ebay UK, i was due to drive to E
> Germany in a month so i need something quick, which gives me a week or so to
> make sure its upto the job
>

Can't you repair the one you have?

The auto box might respond to a few oil changes but it's a gamble and
generally speaking not a good one.