7 Series BMW's
23-03-2006, 07:14 PM
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7 Series BMW's
Right bored and on the net is leathal 
Was looking at cars and i honestly cant belive how much 7 series BMW's go for 
LOT of car for the money, though suppose running cost would be sky high especially on V12 models, but whats the 728's like to run much more than a norm 328, 528?
Was looking at cars and i honestly cant belive how much 7 series BMW's go for LOT of car for the money, though suppose running cost would be sky high especially on V12 models, but whats the 728's like to run much more than a norm 328, 528?
23-03-2006, 07:22 PM
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My old man had an 728i and a 740il. (The E38 shape) With regards to the 728i it needed a new engine as early ones had a problem. BMW would replace it if it was under 5 years old or under 100k or something along those lines. The same engine was used in the 328i and the 528i I think as some of them had the same. Check out here http://www.bmwworld.com/engines/nikasil.htm
Great cars. He got an lpg conversion for the 728i which was good. Both cars now sold now.
But yeh loads of car for the money. Spec wise is huge for the price you pay and go on for ages. 740il had 170k on the clock when it was sold and still running strong.
Great cars. He got an lpg conversion for the 728i which was good. Both cars now sold now.
But yeh loads of car for the money. Spec wise is huge for the price you pay and go on for ages. 740il had 170k on the clock when it was sold and still running strong.
23-03-2006, 07:32 PM
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So the 728 motors not that good in them, or when you say only on early models upt o what year?
Dont think i would get one due to the mileage i do so a TDI is much more up my street. But somthing is calling me to them What mpg was your old man getting out of the 728 without LPG of course 
Dont think i would get one due to the mileage i do so a TDI is much more up my street. But somthing is calling me to them
What mpg was your old man getting out of the 728 without LPG of course
23-03-2006, 07:44 PM
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The 728i he had was a 1996. But with the later ones there was not a problem as bmw changed part of the engines but if you were to buy a 728i you could check the engine number to see if it has the problem or not. The 728i sport looks a very nice car. I think they are 1998/1999 and they don't have the problem. There is loads of info on the internet about it.
With regards to the mpg I can't remember mate
It was about 4 years ago since he sold it. He did a lot of miles and it was killing him hence he got the lpg done
With regards to the mpg I can't remember mate
It was about 4 years ago since he sold it. He did a lot of miles and it was killing him hence he got the lpg done
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Looks sweet Jim!
This is what im cruising about in at the moment!
But 7 series Lux is calling!! Though honestly dont think i can justify it
This is what im cruising about in at the moment!
But 7 series Lux is calling!! Though honestly dont think i can justify it
23-03-2006, 07:55 PM
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Errrr, But it's a VolksVagen........ Nice Engineering, But a lot of money to have tied up in an old smoker....I go for the older car, and go for something abit special. Bit like myself.......Lol...
23-03-2006, 08:00 PM
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Yeah true Jim, but i dont think i could afford to run two performance cars on a student budget, M5 and 400bhp cossie would kill me I am thinking of Choping VW in for somthing a bit older and save cash and have somthing older and speical.
Do u get those % seriers in 530d's? And if so whats the spec of them? Prob a lot though i would imagine as its a derv
I am thinking of Choping VW in for somthing a bit older and save cash and have somthing older and speical. Do u get those % seriers in 530d's? And if so whats the spec of them? Prob a lot though i would imagine as its a derv
23-03-2006, 08:05 PM
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I know someone who picked up a top of the range V12 750i (I think) - FSH - MINT condition - in Black - about an R plate I believe - forecourt price was 10k - after a bit of haggling he got it for 7K!!!!
Rhys....your cars looking ace.......wheels dont half set it off!!!
Rhys....your cars looking ace.......wheels dont half set it off!!!
23-03-2006, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Green
I paid Fourteen Hundred for the silver 525.....and it really is as good as it looks.
In which case you must only be after about 500notes for it now!!!
23-03-2006, 08:11 PM
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PMSL Lee was just about to say that! i will be over with £500 on the weekend lol.
Yeah Passat is awsome and love it to bits etc. Though 7 Series just I love my lux cars! lol 7k for V12 thats awsome and they have everything!!!!!! Though just cost a small fortune to run one 
Yeah Passat is awsome and love it to bits etc. Though 7 Series just
I love my lux cars! lol 7k for V12 thats awsome and they have everything!!!!!! Though just cost a small fortune to run one
23-03-2006, 08:13 PM
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LOL! Great minds!!!
He only drives 4 miles to work every morning & hes about 60 odd so he doesnt care! LOL!
BTW.....still waiting for my new wheels for the Bora.....not happy!!!
He only drives 4 miles to work every morning & hes about 60 odd so he doesnt care! LOL!
BTW.....still waiting for my new wheels for the Bora.....not happy!!!
23-03-2006, 08:18 PM
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Still waiting! Do mate, you didnt order them from same company i oprder the first set of alloys for the Passat from? That was nightmare lol.
23-03-2006, 08:55 PM
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Naah mate - got them through my suppliers but Wolfrace are the main importers & they come in from Italy......but I've managed 2 wangle a load of freebies off them!!!!
Should have them fitted by this time next week....9" rears baby!!!
Should have them fitted by this time next week....9" rears baby!!!
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