any advice chaps ? or should I go for a 730/735, seems a more sensible option !
I want an E32 !
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e30topless
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been looking for a big lazy executive smoker for a winter car , I Have always loved the E32 with it's chrome bumpers, I really want an E32 750I V12 innit
any advice chaps ? or should I go for a 730/735, seems a more sensible option !
any advice chaps ? or should I go for a 730/735, seems a more sensible option !
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Make sure it has wires on!
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I've heard some of them have LSD's.
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Make sure you buy one thats just had a service. 2x Air fliters, 12x Spark plugs etc etc
i would go for the 750i over the LI
would be a fun old chariot, did they do one with the m60 V8? i would rather that over a 735i m30 donk probably similar fuel consumption
i would go for the 750i over the LI
would be a fun old chariot, did they do one with the m60 V8? i would rather that over a 735i m30 donk probably similar fuel consumption
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finding a black one is pretty hard ! I do have a silver one almost in the bag,
it's amazing how cheap they are, if i end up with a 750i just hope nothing falls off !
it's amazing how cheap they are, if i end up with a 750i just hope nothing falls off !
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is the 740 no good then?

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740i makes more sense. Just a quick apparently, but there is something special about 12 cyl.
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there was a white 740i near me with black alpina wheels on.
i've not seen it for a while now.
i've not seen it for a while now.

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Speak to Pacer or Andyboy, they'll fill you in on these expensive turds.
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I hate to say it, but if you want a good comfortable winter smoker, get a Merc.
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If we get snow like we did last winter, the last thing you'll need is an e32 750i!!! It'll be like a whale on a bar of soap!!
There is something about them though, the fact that they are truly a thow away car as they are SOOOOOOO cheap. Buy one, if it goes wrong, frag the f*cker. If it doesn't, waft around in comfort that befits a 60k car with a smug grin.
There is something about them though, the fact that they are truly a thow away car as they are SOOOOOOO cheap. Buy one, if it goes wrong, frag the f*cker. If it doesn't, waft around in comfort that befits a 60k car with a smug grin.
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Spot on. Just as quick and far better economy with a much nicer autobox. Even the V8 730i's are fairly brisk and can get over 30mpg on a steady run.Blitz wrote:740i makes more sense.
The V12 is a big, lazy old thing. 12 plugs, 2 ECUs, 2 rotar arms etc, etc and mixed driving economy in the teens? No thanks!
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Yeah, your right it makes no sense really.darkchild wrote:
The V12 is a big, lazy old thing. 12 plugs, 2 ECUs, 2 rotar arms etc, etc and mixed driving economy in the teens? No thanks!
Except its a v12!!! Imagine for the rest of your life being able to tell people "I've had a V12"
A V12 FFS. It don't get any bigger!!
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they made a v16 e32.B7 wrote:Yeah, your right it makes no sense really.darkchild wrote:
The V12 is a big, lazy old thing. 12 plugs, 2 ECUs, 2 rotar arms etc, etc and mixed driving economy in the teens? No thanks!
Except its a v12!!! Imagine for the rest of your life being able to tell people "I've had a V12"
A V12 FFS. It don't get any bigger!!
http://www.zorro.milk-maid.de/scans/e32_v16.pdf

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I think you buy the V12 with your heart.
Look at this engine.

One for sale
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1840451.htm
Engine rebuild (under engine)
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/
Look at this engine.

One for sale
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1840451.htm
Engine rebuild (under engine)
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/
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I wonder if that could be squeezed into an e30?
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The one blitz just posted is in an E30 by the look of itFelix79 wrote:I wonder if that could be squeezed into an e30?

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I could be tempted to sell my 735i auto...


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I know one was squeezed into a compact a few years back.capri_rob wrote:The one blitz just posted is in an E30 by the look of itFelix79 wrote:I wonder if that could be squeezed into an e30?
Not sure it's the ideal engine for a transplant as it's so lazy but still maintain, a V12 is a pretty nice thing to be abe to boast about down the pub.
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I have a 730i V8 in black, on a K'Reg if your interested, only thing is it doesn't have chrome bumpers, its the rare shadowline model.
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You have me looking at e32's under a grand, bastard.
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Fal_325i wrote:I have a 730i V8 in black, on a K'Reg if your interested, only thing is it doesn't have chrome bumpers, its the rare shadowline model.
no good , I want something old school cool ! has to be an E32
Bakedbean100 wrote:You have me looking at e32's under a grand, bastard.
there's Loads ! nobody want's them except sad barstewards like me !
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my thought's tooB7 wrote:If we get snow like we did last winter, the last thing you'll need is an e32 750i!!! It'll be like a whale on a bar of soap!!
There is something about them though, the fact that they are truly a thow away car as they are SOOOOOOO cheap. Buy one, if it goes wrong, frag the f*cker. If it doesn't, waft around in comfort that befits a 60k car with a smug grin.
screw the fuel bill that doesn't bother me at all, but the snow could be a problem especially where i live !
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A friggin Polar Bear would have problems with snow up your waye30topless wrote:my thought's tooB7 wrote:If we get snow like we did last winter, the last thing you'll need is an e32 750i!!! It'll be like a whale on a bar of soap!!
There is something about them though, the fact that they are truly a thow away car as they are SOOOOOOO cheap. Buy one, if it goes wrong, frag the f*cker. If it doesn't, waft around in comfort that befits a 60k car with a smug grin.![]()
screw the fuel bill that doesn't bother me at all, but the snow could be a problem especially where i live !
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Steve if you do end up getting one give me a shout i have just fragged a 750i which had most of the boxes ticked Even had LSD 
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A set of winter tyres and LSD would sort that.e30topless wrote:my thought's tooB7 wrote:If we get snow like we did last winter, the last thing you'll need is an e32 750i!!! It'll be like a whale on a bar of soap!!
There is something about them though, the fact that they are truly a thow away car as they are SOOOOOOO cheap. Buy one, if it goes wrong, frag the f*cker. If it doesn't, waft around in comfort that befits a 60k car with a smug grin.![]()
screw the fuel bill that doesn't bother me at all, but the snow could be a problem especially where i live !
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e30topless wrote:Fal_325i wrote:I have a 730i V8 in black, on a K'Reg if your interested, only thing is it doesn't have chrome bumpers, its the rare shadowline model.
no good , I want something old school cool ! has to be an E32
It is an E32 mate.
