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Replying to: quigs (Nov 30, 2005 8:51 pm) These cars, as well as 528's and older 3 series typically go for 250k-400k miles. I have personally seen many of these cars. The question isn't "how many miles does the car have on it?" but "how many miles does this car have left?" Answer that and you'll probably make the right decision. I am keeping my 735, probably give it to my college age son and will look for a 2001 740iL w sport package. I think I can get one for $26k-$28k with around 50k miles and all the toys.
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Replying to: 92735i (Dec 06, 2005 7:40 am) |
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My wife has a 2001 740il with the original battery. I am considering replacing it now on my schedule rather than when if fails. I know this car has some complicated, temperamental electronics. Are there any special precautions that need to be taken when performing this exchange? In other words, is it as simple as disconnecting the cables, taking out the old battery, putting in the new battery, and reconnecting the cables? Mr Shiftright do you have any thoughts? Thanks
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Replying to: lobdell (Dec 07, 2005 5:23 am) So yeah, call the dealer's service department or drop in there and ask, or any competent independent shop would know. I don't think it's any big deal. I know some shops have a little "helper" battery device that keeps a small current flow into the cables as they remove them. Good idea to swap out the battery. Five years is long enough. |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 03, 2005 11:57 am) |
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| I recently purchase 2 740i sport 2001 cars from e-bay motors by auction with no reserve. The first went smoothly, but the second was a nightmare. I got a great price but had the seller try everything to make up for his losses; try to get out of the sale, switch the tires, take out the spare, missing phone, not as described both physically and odometer reading much higher on delivery, etc. Am I being too hasty in giving him a negative feedback, or should I have expected as much...? | |
| Recently purchased the car and need the best service manual available. Is there a factory service manual available? | |
| I am contemplating purchasing a 2006 750Li. Do the 19" wheels make sense as a $1,300 option? Visually, they look better than the standard wheel but will they make the ride rougher? Are they worse in snow? Thanks in advance for your advice... | |
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Replying to: nuwildcat (Jan 23, 2006 2:36 am) |
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Replying to: nuwildcat (Jan 23, 2006 2:36 am)
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