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#1282 of 1312 Re: Trying to sell 2001 740i [eric312] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 06, 2007 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: eric312 (Dec 06, 2007 4:11 pm) Yeah Edmunds True Market Value software says dealer retail is $18.6K with low miles and outstanding condition. Private Party is $16.6K. So the 175 comps we found were pretty much dead center in between those two numbers. Replies to this message: eric312 (Dec 06, 2007 5:31 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Dec 06, 2007 5:33 pm)
#1283 of 1312 Re: Trying to sell 2001 740i [Mr_Shiftright] by eric312 Dec 06, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 06, 2007 4:46 pm) Mr_Shiftright, thank you for your research.   I noticed that Edmunds dropped the price of this car by about $2000 3 weeks ago. Not sure what caused it but i guess they cannot updated it regularly in small increments.   Not sure if i am ready to part with this car for $17k though Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 06, 2007 5:33 pm)
#1284 of 1312 Re: Trying to sell 2001 740i [eric312] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 06, 2007 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: eric312 (Dec 06, 2007 5:31 pm) Well asking $20K is not unreasonable. You might get a hit with that.   Why don't you post your info HERE (see link below) and see what the "pros" think. Be sure to tell them you want a RETAIL price:   Real World Trade In Values
#1285 of 1312 Sad potential BMW owner by spanky10 Dec 16, 2007 (7:04 am)
Wow. I just wanted to thank all who have contributed to this board. I have loved the BMW 740 from afar... for the aggressive styling on the sport package and the beautiful interior. Now that used prices are down to a level that I could afford I started doing some research. This has been a great resource for seeing if it is worth picking one up. I am sad to say I unfortunately will not be picking one up... looks like there are some serious quality issues with this model. Its seems that the issues are pretty much the same.   1. Transmission issues 2. Radiator replacement 3. Navigation Screen Problems and Software 3. Electronics are a disaster 4. Control Arm replacement 5. Exhorbitant Price for Brake Jobs 6. Power Steering Hoses   When I balk at the cost of even a simple oil change, I think the decision has been made for me. I had a 528i when I was younger and loved the car for its prestige and reliability. I know that BMW engines have a reputation for being super reliable and the 4.4 litre V8 was considered the workhorse. I figured I wouldnt care if the various gadgetry went and a couple of the power options crapped out, as long as the car moved I could enjoy that aspect. Ive lived without Navigation for a while so I dont really need it. But it sounds like this models issues go way beyond that and that the car actually running depends on alot of these minor electronics issues being fixed. The post that said if you buy one of these cars you should be willing to average $200 in repairs a month puts it all in perspective.   My questions are:   1. Are there any other recurring issues with these models that are not on my list? Sadly, Im still holding out hope that there would be something for me to make the justification to buy one.   2. Ive loved the BMW marque for the better part of twenty years. Are the reliability issues the same for the lower end models, 3 series or even 5 series?   3. Can anyone else recommend a luxury sedan with much better reliability issues? I know Japanese is probably much better, but Im not a fan. I was looking at the X Type.   Thanks again for this really informative source!
#1286 of 1312 Re: . [patrikr] by 95bmw740i Feb 04, 2008 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: patrikr (Oct 18, 1999 4:49 pm) look hard in the papers. I just bought a 95 740i for only 3k. last year we also bought a 95 m3 for only $5800. i dont know if were just lucky but all i did was wait. i had to wait for about a year but i found that 740i for 3K.
#1287 of 1312 1995 bmw 740i cd player by 95bmw740i Feb 04, 2008 (12:44 pm)
I want to put a cd player in the dash. Does anybody already have this done. How hard is it to do. Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 06, 2008 6:38 pm)
#1288 of 1312 Re: 1995 bmw 740i cd player [95bmw740i] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 06, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: 95bmw740i (Feb 04, 2008 12:44 pm) You know, that's one job I'd let a stereo shop do for you, because it's not that expensive and they know what fits and they wire it up safely. Also they have all the tricky tools you don't. You fry something on a 740i wiring harness and you can throw it away.   However, I am not one to discourage courage in a man, so you could start here:   http://www.installer.com/kits/
#1289 of 1312 Power Windows by tcbroker Mar 20, 2008 (7:06 pm)
I have a 2001 7series... and all of a sudden the power window stopped working.... and it won't budge... its stuck. Any ideas? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 21, 2008 11:01 am)
#1290 of 1312 Re: Power Windows [tcbroker] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Mar 21, 2008 (11:01 am)
Replying to: tcbroker (Mar 20, 2008 7:06 pm) Well the usual diagnostic procedure would be to check the fuse circuit first, then to pop out the window switch and by-pass it to see if it was bad, then to apply current directly to the power window motor after romoving the panel to see if the motor is bad or jamming up.
#1291 of 1312 2000 740I by paul311 Apr 14, 2008 (5:49 am)
I am looking at a 2000 740I with 94500 miles. Dealer is asking 12,900. I am trying to get a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty in this deal. Carfax confirms one owner and accurate milage. Is there anything potentially hidden with this many miles that I should be concerned about? Also, I noticed a small ticking on the drivers side of the engine. I have been told in the past that after sitting a while an air bubble may develop, is this true? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 10, 2008 12:49 pm)

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