Possible new car - E38 4.4

[ImysE30]

BMW E38 740IL 'Clicky'

My dad really likes it, what do ya think?

[The_Diddler]

Proper Pimp mobile Innit

[pac1982]

looks nice but the MPG would be shocking

[Simon13]

The question you need to ask is can you really afford to run one properly? and a nail will bury you in your wallet

[Ollie_bwoii]

Personally I prefer the shorter wheel base, and in oem spec! But hey its your car!

And why not go for a 750?

[ImysE30]

Running costs are not a problem, had one of these before , head gasket went on that and it cost over 1k to repair/fix it

Looking at 750IL's also Ollie

[Blitz]

It looks quite council. Try and get a 740i sport.

[pac1982]

I dont see the point in cars this size unless jeeves is up front driving it for you, dont get me wrong its a very nice car but you look a bit of a fool driving one and the ladys will think you have a small willy.

Plus to people in the know they will know its true value so it also makes you look a bit of a wanna be but each to there own.

Theres a reason these are so cheap!

I've been looking at E39's recently but even they seem a bit big problem is i carnt bring myself to buy an E36 as i've had them before and now there suffering from chavitus

[djk]

Not really strictly on topic, but who are these traders who can't spell? It doesn't exactly give the right impression does it? I also hate it when modern cars are referred to as having 'coachwork' - that sort of sales lingo really puts me off.

[Cook318IS]

I have driven one of these abroad... it almost got me in ALOT of trouble It was a nice car to drive although (it doesnt really apply to this country) they dont like the heat. On a hot day (not difficult in the middle east) the electrics would pack up in alot of the bits!

I dont think i would buy one though with the amount it would cost to run + repair!

[mattrs]

I had an e39 540i 6-speed manual and it was truly awesome, it beat everything in a straight line including cossies, scoobys and skylines! At 155mph on the limiter it was only at about 4250 rpm in top! Also its really civilised and comfy with next to no road noise at all (at 120 it feels like most cars at 80-90).

I would recommend one of these big time, that said I haven’t drove the 7 series. But no doubt they are heavier and not as aerodynamic. (I know not everyone is a speed freak)

I doubt the 750 would be much quicker than the 740.

[Blitz]

This much better.

Contour seats.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1136455.htm

[Blitz]

I dont see the point in cars this size unless jeeves is up front driving it for you, dont get me wrong its a very nice car but you look a bit of a fool driving one and the ladys will think you have a small willy.

Plus to people in the know they will know its true value so it also makes you look a bit of a wanna be but each to there own.

Theres a reason these are so cheap!

I've been looking at E39's recently but even they seem a bit big problem is i carnt bring myself to buy an E36 as i've had them before and now there suffering from chavitus

Its pure luxury which is the main reason.

My dream one would be a rare 750i sport SWB. Something about a V12 engine makes it extra special.

[Ollie_bwoii]

Personally I would go for an E32, as I think they are just a much better looking car!

E.g. Clicky

[Jon_Bmw]

I had an e39 540i 6-speed manual and it was truly awesome, it beat everything in a straight line including cossies, scoobys and skylines! At 155mph on the limiter it was only at about 4250 rpm in top! Also its really civilised and comfy with next to no road noise at all (at 120 it feels like most cars at 80-90).

I would recommend one of these big time, that said I haven’t drove the 7 series. But no doubt they are heavier and not as aerodynamic. (I know not everyone is a speed freak)

I doubt the 750 would be much quicker than the 740.

This man speaketh' the truth. Well I am not sure about the RPM in 6th at 155 though...

Still isn't fast enough, e39 m5 in a few years I think.

[Ollie_bwoii]

Bit of a large price difference with that one though Blitz!

[pac1982]

I dont see the point in cars this size unless jeeves is up front driving it for you, dont get me wrong its a very nice car but you look a bit of a fool driving one and the ladys will think you have a small willy.

Plus to people in the know they will know its true value so it also makes you look a bit of a wanna be but each to there own.

Theres a reason these are so cheap!

I've been looking at E39's recently but even they seem a bit big problem is i carnt bring myself to buy an E36 as i've had them before and now there suffering from chavitus

Its pure luxury which is the main reason.

My dream one would be a rare 750i sport SWB. Something about a V12 engine makes it extra special.

I agree but like i say only if your in the back with jeeves up front

[mattrs]

I had an e39 540i 6-speed manual and it was truly awesome, it beat everything in a straight line including cossies, scoobys and skylines! At 155mph on the limiter it was only at about 4250 rpm in top! Also its really civilised and comfy with next to no road noise at all (at 120 it feels like most cars at 80-90).

I would recommend one of these big time, that said I haven’t drove the 7 series. But no doubt they are heavier and not as aerodynamic. (I know not everyone is a speed freak)

I doubt the 750 would be much quicker than the 740.

This man speaketh' the truth. Well I am not sure about the RPM in 6th at 155 though...

Still isn't fast enough, e39 m5 in a few years I think.

Give or take a couple of hundred rpm (I obviously wasn’t studying the dash at that speed)! Defiantly not over 4500 RPM!

Agreed the M5 is in another league again, but at 10k for a good one and astronomical running costs, they are out of my price range at the moment. One day!

[Jon_Bmw]

I wasn't sure as I haven't done it. 70mph is all, officer.

[tomson]

This man speaketh' the truth

I still chuckle to myself about that Aston!

[Jon_Bmw]

Poor bloke.

He must have been pissed that 3 reprobates in a pocket money car were keeping up with his £100k? chariot.

Edit: He was probably caressing gear changes...well...I wasn't.

[Alex]

i would get a late 728i sport

cheaper to run/service and what not

[ImysE30]

i would get a late 728i sport

cheaper to run/service and what not

Not powerful enough Alex, got to be a V8 minimum

Looking at 6 series as well now, E24 635CSI

[Alex]

not exactly slow though, once you get the m50 inlet on and a remap you should be upto 220bhp assuming there m52's not m54's

v8's do sound

[ImysE30]

Why go to all the hassle when the V8 is much more powerfull

V12's sound even better

[Alex]

[djk]

Have to say, I'd go for the v8 - even a 728i will be juicy, and they're unlikely to have all the kit that makes big barges like this worth having. V12 is probably overkill though.

[Alex]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1118557.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1186933.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1173221.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1185761.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1158143.htm

if you sell all three of your turds you mat be able to afford this?????

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1039413.htm

rimz innit

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1176868.htm



some stuff to over

[ImysE30]

Will have to over them at home, blocked at work