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Replying to: 87jeeper (May 25, 2007 4:57 am) 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 |
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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.
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Replying to: scholder (May 30, 2007 1:51 pm) You may also have a small leak somewhere. |
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Replying to: scholder (May 30, 2007 1:51 pm) 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 |
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| has anyone installed this system in 01 740il? | |
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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. I guess what I am looking for are questions I should get answered before pulling the trigger. Thanks, JCW
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Replying to: jcw_3 (Sep 13, 2007 11:51 am) I have been reading through this board for the better part of 4 months now and am finally taking the long awaited plunged into BMW ownership. I am currently looking at a 2000 740IL with 84K...dealer is asking 12,400 - One owner vehicle with all service records. - Execellent condition inside and out with more than 3500 in recent repairs (power steering lines, rear control arms and brakes) - Area of concern is faint thumping noise coming from the front. The dealer says rotors, but from reading the board, I fear CA bushings may be worn. I've noticed very few postings on this board since the spring. I hope the seasoned owners can provide some insight to a newbie. Thanks All!!! |
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Bought it as a demo with 5000 miles in April 1998 for $50000. I can say that it drives today the same as it did 9 1/2 years ago. Repairs... oh yea. Waranty work took care of the catalytic converters, rear shocks, instrument cluster, glove box and center console mechanisms. Was told the radiator neck would probably break around 60000 miles. It did at 62500. Replaced it myself. Ac compressor and water pump went at 90000 and 92000. Both total $2000. Leaking valve covers at 98000. $700. Now have leaking timing chain cover at 102000. Cost est. $3000. May not seem too bad over 9 1/2 years but throw in regular mantainence and two brake jobs, the first one $900 the second one $350 ordering the parts from Autohauz Arizona and doing it myself. Oh yea the power steering hoses both low and high pressure around 75000 miles. You can always say it's cheaper than buying a new car. I thought about unloading it and buying a LS430 used just going by what I've been reading about Lexus and the nice ride and reliability. So today I test drove a 2004 LS430 and I kept thinking is this all there is. I liked my beamer better. |
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| I am looking at buying a 95 740IL and a friend of mine in europe has told me you can check the true milage of the vehicle buy holding the trip meter in and turning on the ignition (or some method like that ) and the true mileage will be displayed.....can anyone verify this method and is it done this way ? | |
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I have been trying to sell my 2001 740i for over a month now by posting it on cars.com, autotrader and craigslist. I lowered the ASKING price to $100 less than kelley blue book private party average (i do live in New York city) and still no calls. The car has 63,000 miles and in great shape. Has anyone tried to sell a 7series themselves, any suggestions?
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