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Re: 98 740i mysteriously died [dannyt740i] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 18, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: dannyt740i (Mar 11, 2009 4:23 pm)

Have a scanner might help for diagnosis. I suppose that without one you could do some crude sleuthing---for instance you could check for spark in the usual manner---and/or you could squirt some starting ether into the intake--if the car fires up for a second, then you know you have a fuel delivery problem and not an ignition problem.
 
Those repair CDs generally aren't any good, if they're the $9.95 variety. That's a kind way of putting it. CRAP would be more like it.
 
 You may need to invest in something better.
 
http://www.bimmerzone.com/bmwproducts.htm#38
 
Well worth it for the DIYer. That and a hand-held scanner and a service light reset tool.
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Re: 98 Radiator Neck Leak [Mr_Shiftright] by bmlexus
Mar 18, 2009 (4:57 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 08, 2009 7:20 pm)

And it's not $500 a month. With the worst of luck, maybe $250 a month out of warranty. Still cheaper than buying a new Yaris
 
What do you mean by, still cheaper than buying a new yaris
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Re: 98 Radiator Neck Leak [bmlexus] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 18, 2009 (5:23 pm)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Mar 18, 2009 4:57 pm)

I meant that if you bought a new Yaris that's about what it would cost you per month---$250+.
 
Soooooo even though it SEEMS like you might be spending a good deal on your out of warranty luxurious great handling 7 series, you STILL couldn't buy much of a new car for the same money.
 
I trust this clarifies my obscure prose.
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Re: 98 Radiator Neck Leak [Mr_Shiftright] by bmlexus
Mar 19, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 18, 2009 5:23 pm)

I meant that if you bought a new Yaris that's about what it would cost you per month---$250+.
  
Soooooo even though it SEEMS like you might be spending a good deal on your out of warranty luxurious great handling 7 series, you STILL couldn't buy much of a new car for the same money.
 
Well, at least the Yaris will keep you away from a workshop for at least 3 years, it wont get you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
 
I've read so many bad reviews about the x6, even from people I know who work for bmw, its hard for me to buy and trust a brand new bmw for reliability issues. I don't want to get worried about my new car engine being over heated on a long drive and be stuck in an unknown place in the middle of nowhere.
 
 A used bmw seems to be out of the question, at least for me.
 
Thank for the quick reply
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Re: 98 Radiator Neck Leak [bmlexus] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 19, 2009 (7:54 pm)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Mar 19, 2009 6:14 pm)

well it's a trade-off. No Lexus equivalent model so far drives anything like a BMW 7 Series. Not even close.
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98 740i by zenithfac
Mar 29, 2009 (4:00 pm)
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Hi, im new to this forum and I'm very close to buying a 98 740i with 105,632 miles. however, how does this car handle in the snow, bcoz i plan on moving to Minnesota after this summer...Thanks.
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Re: 98 740i [zenithfac] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 29, 2009 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: zenithfac (Mar 29, 2009 4:00 pm)

Should be fine with 4 snow tires and a good snow driver---the driver is at least 50% of the equation of what we call "good in snow".
 
Of course, you aren't going through snow drifts like a jacked-up 4X4, so be realistic as to what you attempt.
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Re: 98 740i [Mr_Shiftright] by eric312
Mar 29, 2009 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 29, 2009 5:19 pm)

I used to have 2001 740 with sports rims/tires. In NY snow the car was very difficult to drive. Not sure how it would have been with snow tires.
 
Also, with 100k+ miles i would be VERY careful. Repairs on this car are very expensive.
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Re: 98 740i [eric312] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 30, 2009 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: eric312 (Mar 29, 2009 7:01 pm)

Well sport rims and tires would be the worst possible combo for snow, so I'm not surprised you had difficulty. I applaud your ability to get around at all on a setup like that.
 
With 4 snows, this big heavy car should be okay, but ground clearance could be a problem.
 
As for repair and maintenance, I presume the buyer already knows about that and is ready to deal with it.
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98 740i or 00 740il by zenithfac
Mar 30, 2009 (10:06 pm)
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Hi,
    Like i said b4 I want to get one of these cars. I have test driven the 98 740i with 105,632 miles. everything works perfectly, although the engine sounds like that of a motorcycle from the outside, bt like a V8 from the inside.
 
The 00 740il has 60,362 miles, bt needs engine work (oil pump is spoilt). Which do u think i should go for, mind you the 98 has a flood record.
 
Thanks

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