The last time I owned a BMW car was in 1971, a new 2002, and it was the most fun I ever had with 4 wheels.
Now, there is a local wheeler/dealer/broker who has a 1997 750IL with 160K miles on the clock. It was repro, and the dirtiest car I have seen in a long time. The PO was just over 21, and when the differential broke he let the bank take it back.
The diff has been replaced with a used unit, and the right ball joint will be replaced. It needs new rotors/pads front and rear (no big deal) and 4 new tires. The rest of the mechanicals appear to be in great shape. The engine doesn't have any vibrations and the exhaust appears to be good - not loud.
Cosmetically, there is a little damage on the right hand side (I figure about $750 or less). Silver paint. All of the electrial parts work, except the after market front turn signals.
About 100 hours of cleaning and waxing and she should look good.
My delima:
I have a 3 car garage with 4 cars in it. The 750IL will be the longest car in the group. Which means I will have to sell a Volvo 850T to make room. Will the 750IL eat me out of house and home? Taking it to our local stealer is out of the question.
Is $6000 a VERY good price, or just average for the condition it is in?
Klaus
Now, there is a local wheeler/dealer/broker who has a 1997 750IL with 160K miles on the clock. It was repro, and the dirtiest car I have seen in a long time. The PO was just over 21, and when the differential broke he let the bank take it back.
The diff has been replaced with a used unit, and the right ball joint will be replaced. It needs new rotors/pads front and rear (no big deal) and 4 new tires. The rest of the mechanicals appear to be in great shape. The engine doesn't have any vibrations and the exhaust appears to be good - not loud.
Cosmetically, there is a little damage on the right hand side (I figure about $750 or less). Silver paint. All of the electrial parts work, except the after market front turn signals.
About 100 hours of cleaning and waxing and she should look good.
My delima:
I have a 3 car garage with 4 cars in it. The 750IL will be the longest car in the group. Which means I will have to sell a Volvo 850T to make room. Will the 750IL eat me out of house and home? Taking it to our local stealer is out of the question.
Is $6000 a VERY good price, or just average for the condition it is in?
Klaus