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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bimmerholic" data-source="post: 350345" data-attributes="member: 16686">Ok guys, Look, with the age of the car being 11-12 years old right, and mileage of 250-270K KM, am i looking at an EXTREMELY tired engine and tranny on it? Will i be looking at a full overhaul anytime soon after purchasing an E39 of this mileage? Based on the test drive, the engine and tranny was smooth and seameless. No trace of engine oil leaking looking from the top of the hood. But the mileage is my concern. I really need all your inputs on this one.Or is there a specific mileage when a full overhaul is recommended-with the assumption that the car was well taken care off with full service records? How can we tell if the engine's consuming oil and rings & pistons are due? Black, white or blue smoke emitting from exhaust?Lastly, and hopefully lastly <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> can i get a recommendation on a reliable & trustworthy mechanic around PJ,TTDI,Subang or anywhere else around these areas that most of you would encourage me to go to for a check-up (undercarriage,engine,tranny and so on) prior to buying the car? That'll be a deciding factor for me if i'll go ahead with the deal.Thanks very much.</blockquote>