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#1122 of 1317 Re: 7 series reliability [Mr_Shiftright] by tiny1

May 21, 2005 (8:11 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 21, 2005 1:45 pm)
OK. I just found a 2000 740iL that I like and would like to get your thoughts. It has 55.5K miles, cold weather package and special "highline" color package and new tires. The price is $25.8K, in very good condidtion (couple of small scratches in door), but I think the dealer (non BMW) will go lower (I'm targeting $23)...They will also include a 3/36 "bumper to bumper" warranty backed by Nissan for $3.5K (sounds very expensive, I'd like to get it for 2-3K)!! What do you think about this deal so far?

#1123 of 1317 Re: Nikasil misinformation [johncalifornia] by checkerdriver

May 22, 2005 (9:23 am)

Replying to: johncalifornia (Jan 26, 2004 7:20 pm)
It's True! After months of research I determined the 1995 7 series to be the best automotive bargain to be had ...Bar None. I recently purchased one with 105k, pritine would not be a stretch...for $8,000.00. Happy Happy Joy Joy!

#1124 of 1317 Another 7 series question by tiny1

May 22, 2005 (2:02 pm)

I'm 6'6" and would like just a tad bit more seat travel backwards on the drivers seat. I heard that it is possible to remove a clip and get an extra inch of travel??? Has anyone done this? Is there a down side to this modification that will cost me later...or is there a reason not to do it? Room is not a concern in back since I'm looking at a 2000 740 iL...Thanks...

#1125 of 1317 Sat Radio for 2003 745Li by bks1

May 25, 2005 (7:52 am)


 
Does anyone know of a way to have Sat radio added to a 2003 745Li? I would prefer one that is intergrated like the new models. I called my dealer and he said BMW doesn't have a retro kit for my car. I find that hard to believe but that is what I was told. It can be XM or Sirrus.
 
Thanks....

#1127 of 1317 2001 740iL door locks by aciampi

Jun 06, 2005 (12:36 pm)

I have just purchased a used 01 740 and was wondering if someone could help me in respect with the door locks. I remember in my 2000 740 when I turned off the ignition the doors would automatically unlock yet with my 01 this does not happen. Is there a way for it to be programmed? Or is this just something BMW discontinued? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

#1129 of 1317 Re: Sat Radio for 2003 745Li [bks1] by sayaltitude

Jun 10, 2005 (10:50 pm)

Replying to: bks1 (May 25, 2005 7:52 am)
I just checked into this yesterday for my 2002 745i. The kids at the radio specialty shop AND the parts and service guys at the local BMW dealership all say it CAN'T be done by integrating XM or Sirius into the I-Drive display unit.
 
I was very surprised, though, when one of the installers let me try one of those XM hand-held units (kind of resembles an I-POD) with an FM modulator built in. It worked really well over the BMW's FM radio. Even though the radio unit is in the BMW's trunk, I got perfect reception, and this particular unit allowed you to choose from about 5 or 6 FM stations to escape interference. I had assumed the interior FM modulator wouldn't work in a 7-series, but since it worked so well, I think I'll go that route, just hiding power and antenna wires the best I can.
 
Good luck. Please post here if you figure out a way to send XM to I-Drive in a pre-2004 7-series

#1130 of 1317 Problem with the trunk of my 1995 740i by kp2

Jun 16, 2005 (5:10 am)

When I open my trunk with the remote or from inside the car, the lock does a few extra revolutions and ends up stopping in the worng position. So I am unable to shut the trunk until I've pressed the remote button a few extra times, so the locking mechanism ends up in the correct position. Has anyone had this problem and know how I can fix it? I don't want to take it to the dealership and spend hundreds of dollars on a seemingly minor problem. Thanks!

#1131 of 1317 Extended Warranty by lobdell

Jun 16, 2005 (8:24 am)

Has anyone had experience with Warranty Direct for an extended warranty for a 2001 740il?

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