Overheating problem when I bought it. Needed lots of work, was worth the trouble though!
Terribly neglected by a barbarian, but despite all, I restored it back to its original conditions.
I am sure that you could have had an easier time by selecting a more complete 5 Series to rebuild. It sounds like you bought a Junk and then whine about all the work your Vehicle needed. If you do not know anything about Cars then buy a newer model Sir.
Happy man... do you drive a big car to help out your ego by any chance?
Congratulations to the original poster. The more 5 series e34's we can keep on the road the better!