# Hey Bimmer guys v.E34

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**Created:** [November 2, 2006, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-bimmer-guys-v-e34/19602 "2006-11-02T07:11:56Z")\
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Yes, they are pretty much just as reliable. The 525 uses the same motor as the 325 does. The 535 is a pretty stout engine as well. I kind of recall some issues with the early 540 motors due to the nickasil flaking off the cylinders, but I would research that a little more to confirm.

[http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e34/](http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e34/)

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