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#1264 of 1312 Re: Thoughts [Mr_Shiftright] by paisan Apr 11, 2007 (4:42 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 10, 2007 7:42 pm) Yes they are well beyond the OEM requirements for the car! They are actually performance parts for it!   May decide to go ubber economy though, still debating.   -mike Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 11, 2007 7:46 am) paisan (Apr 11, 2007 7:53 am)
#1265 of 1312 Re: Thoughts [paisan] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 11, 2007 (7:46 am)
Replying to: paisan (Apr 11, 2007 4:42 am) Hmmm...maybe I was thinking of the 750iL...we did brakes on a buddy's car and I don't think we got it done that cheaply. Of course, we did the whole thing top to bottom, so....I'm not sure if we bought Pagid or Zimmermann. Dealer quote was $2,000 for brakes. Maybe we didn't shop hard enough.   My main concern with "performance" parts is that they work great but they're pretty rough on rotors and pads.... Replies to this message: paisan (Apr 11, 2007 7:53 am)
#1266 of 1312 Re: Thoughts [Mr_Shiftright] by paisan Apr 11, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 11, 2007 7:46 am) Well $2000 is not out of line for dealer parts and service on all 4 corners. I've seen folks go to Subaru dealers and paid $700 for front rotors and pads, and not performance ones at that.   HP+ are a bit rough on the rotors, but the HPS pads which are more streetable, are actually less expensive as are non-slotted rotors.   It can also be a result of WHEN you did the rotors and pads. As a car ages, especially from 5-10 years old, is when you start to see a lot of rotors and pad replacements become available which brings the prices down significantly.   -mike
#1267 of 1312 94 740iL questions... by 87jeeper May 25, 2007 (4:57 am)
I'm looking at a '94 740iL with 144k miles on it. Seems to run great, no problems. But I'm weary of the price, $4,650... am I just getting a really good deal, or is there most likely more to this car than meets the eye?   Here's a link to the car BMW Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 25, 2007 7:28 am)
#1268 of 1312 Re: 94 740iL questions... [87jeeper] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 25, 2007 (7:28 am)
Replying to: 87jeeper (May 25, 2007 4:57 am) No you aren't getting a particularly good deal---the price is absolutely market correct...spot on for private party, a bit light for dealer, but probably correct for the Midwest.   CARFAX says the car was originally leased out of Illinois, then lived all its life in Indiana. Records cease in year 2000 with 62,000 miles on the car. So maybe it went out of state or ???   Get a thorough mechanical inspection and see what's what....might be an okay deal for you as long as there are no major items crying for attention. Repairs and deferred maintenance can add up fast on a car like this, so go in with both eyes open and remember, you can always find another at this price if something troubles you about the car.   MrShiftright Jes' Visiting This Topic
#1269 of 1312 RE: 2001 740i Antifreeze Coolant by scholder May 30, 2007 (1:51 pm)
My 740i is periodically, (every month or so) having the check coolant light go on and I have to add about a pint to top it off for the light to go off. Do you know why this is occurring? It doesn't seem to be getting worse but is an inconvenience. Thanks. Replies to this message: eric312 (May 30, 2007 6:04 pm) Mr_Shiftright (May 31, 2007 10:16 am)
#1270 of 1312 RE: 2001 740i Antifreeze Coolant [scholder] by eric312 May 30, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: scholder (May 30, 2007 1:51 pm) It could be that the sensor is old and dirty. Next time try "shaking/spinning" the floating thingie and see what happens. You may also have a small leak somewhere.
#1271 of 1312 RE: 2001 740i Antifreeze Coolant [scholder] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 31, 2007 (10:16 am)
Replying to: scholder (May 30, 2007 1:51 pm) good sugestions from eric.   You can get a pressure test (easy to do) to try and spot a small leak...perhaps the coolant reservoir tank has a small seam leak---not uncommmon.   MrShiftright Visiting Host
#1272 of 1312 Bluetooth retro fit by rube1 Jul 04, 2007 (1:08 pm)
has anyone installed this system in 01 740il?
#1273 of 1312 2000 740iL Sport - new to BMW by jcw_3 Sep 13, 2007 (11:51 am)
First, thanks to all of you, I have really learned a lot about these cars over past few days. You all really seem to know your BMW's inside and out.   I am looking at a 2000 740iL Sport Package and wanted to pass along some thoughts and get some clarification. My car experience has been with Volvo and Lexus up to now - and I've decided to change it up a bit.   Despite having 115K miles on it - the one I am looking at is in impeccable condition inside. I was really surprise some of the "gadgets" - like the auto-rear window shade were still working. I was very impressed with the quality of the interior and, at 6'5", I felt I had plenty of room. that being said, I need to find out if there is anyway to update the navigation system - it is obviously using 1st generation maps so they aren't very good. The original owner has ALL of the maintenance records - with no MAJOR repairs (major for me mean engine, transmission, suspension, etc.) At $10,000 (private party - family discount), this seem like a great car I could get another 100K out of.   I guess what I am looking for are questions I should get answered before pulling the trigger.   Thanks,   JCW Replies to this message: e38owner (Sep 15, 2007 9:09 pm)

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