[bmwgolfguy]

Well Ron:

I am not a mechanic, but I did own a 96 custom that had about 75,000 miles on it when I bought and about 106k when I sold it.

I also an 01 with 85k and an 02 with 50k. Both are running great.

What you have doesn't sound good. Have you done a compression check on all cylinders? Checked plugsrunaround and wires?

Those would be my thoughts, other than you might want to find a steep cliff and start over. Just kidding.

Good luck.