e38 spec list

[goldysingh]

Gents,

i have just purchased an e38 7 series, it has 20" alpina wheels, alpina suspension and alpina brakes. The previous owner has assured me that these were fitted from factory. Is there any way this can be verified? i need to prove to my insurance company that the car has not been modified from factory spec!!

I have called up a few bmw dealers who are unhelpfull..

Thanks

[Geeman]

I'm guessing that 20" Alpinas weren't a factory fit, they were maybe a dealer fit option. Just a guess though.

The only way you can be sure is to get in touch with the original supplying dealer and get a build list print-out for the car from them.

Get some pics up though!!!

[goldysingh]

surely if the car left the factory with the 20" alpina wheels on it i dont have to declare it to the insurance company as it hasnt been modified from factory spec?

if i could get something from bmw listing the optional extras they installed i could prove that it hasnt been modified?

pics to follow!!

get ready its a beauty!!!!

[goldysingh]

thanks for that, i called bmw up and they have told me that the alpina wheel, suspension and brakes were not fitted from factory which means ill have to declare to my insurance company!doh...

plus point is tho that all of the upgrades were fitted at a bmw dealer, all origional alpina parts, also had an engine change at 78k, probably the dreaded nikasil issue!

insurance premium increased by Ԛ£200.00, not too bad considering the wheels cost over 4k!!

[Geeman]

Come on... put me out of my misery... post some pics!

[goldysingh]

Here you go Geeman...wot do ya think??


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[goldysingh]

ooops hope this works...

[Geeman]

I think I know the car... Lovely!

[goldysingh]

geeman!!
how do you know the car??

just curious....have i just bought a banger with troubles??

hehe

[Geeman]

Noooooo!

I saw it on 'the7seriesregister.co.uk' for sale, and back then I thought 'wow, that looks nice'.

Is it a 28 or a 40?

Either way, I wouldn't mind it! Very nice. Loving the rims.

[M5pilot]

Nice!!

Proper pimp wagon.

Sal

[goldysingh]

its a 728, all the bits got put on by a bmw dealership in derby. plus point is its had a new lump init!

[Geeman]

[goldysingh]

nice merc u got the geeman...is it 4 sale?http://www.e30zone.net/modules/Forums/i ... iggrin.gif
Very Happy

[Geeman]

Yeah... it's up for grabs. I bought it when I sold my E38 as I fancied a bit of a change. Not getting on with it though. It's a fantastic car, it's fast and comfortable, but I like my BMW's too much and want one back!

[goldysingh]

ive got another e38 up for sale too, its a 730, black with 18" rims, i had pics up on here a while back...fancy a part x??

[Geeman]

How much are you after for that one?

[goldysingh]

3.5k ish.....full leather...mint condition...youll love it! its a smoother drive than the alpina as its a v8..how much u after for the merc?

[Geeman]

I'm after Ԛ£3k... but I don't have spare cash to go with it though.

It's on an M plate, done 114k, black sports leather, but only 15" factory fit AMG rims.

Drives real nice, but SO different from the E38!!!

What's the mlies on the E38?

[bryang]

Thats really nice mate...I think a seven may be more prefered choice when I make a change

[goldysingh]

Geeman, im willing to negotiate!! id rather have a erc and an e38 as a pose to two e38's!!
the e38 is on a N 1995, 18" rims (e65 style) full grey leather, oh you know all about these, youve had one!!

lemme know if we can strike a deal....

oh and its done 110k....still running strong..

[Geeman]

Where are you based. Might be able to come and have a look if you ain't too far away...

Giles.

[goldysingh]

east london, barking exit on north circular.....

[e30bemer]

Gents,

i have just purchased an e38 7 series, it has 20" alpina wheels, alpina suspension and alpina brakes. The previous owner has assured me that these were fitted from factory. Is there any way this can be verified? i need to prove to my insurance company that the car has not been modified from factory spec!!

I have called up a few bmw dealers who are unhelpfull..

Thanks

i work @ a dealers give me the chassis and i can find out for you!

[Geeman]

Will have to plan a special trip for that one then.

Busy this weekend, up in Scotland the next one...

[goldysingh]

Great!!

WBAGE22090DJ83218

Cheers!

[e30bemer]

this is what the spec said from BMW's data base

does not show that they were fitted with them!
but it doesnt say what type of wheels were fitted!

here goes

Vehicle information

VIN long WBAGE22090DJ83218
Type code GE22
Type 728I (EUR)
Dev. series E38 ()
Line 7
Body type LIM
Steering RL
Door count 4
Engine M52
Cubical capacity 2.80
Power 142
Transmision HECK
Gearbox AUT
Colour BIARRITZBLAU METALLIC (363)
Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/GRAU (N6TT)
Prod. date 1997-06-30

Order options
No. Description
278 LT/ALY WHEELS WITH MIXED TYRES
302 ALARM SYSTEM
320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION
339 SATIN CHROME
354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
438 WOOD TRIM
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W MEMORY F DRIVER
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
629 CAR TELEPHONE (GSM) W CARD READER FRONT
694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
812 ENGLAND VERSION
850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION
880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
962 MOTORKENNFELD

Series options
No. Description
202 STEPTRONIC
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION
260 SIDE AIRBAG DRIVER/FRT PASSENGER
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
806 3RD STOP LIGHT
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

Information
No. Description
431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
473 ARMREST, FRONT
555 ON-BOARD COMPUTER


hope that helps

[goldysingh]

omg! thanks alot for that!

ive declared the alloys to my insurance company and they pushed the preium up by Ԛ£200, not too bad tho..

i also called up the dealer where the car was purchased, they fitted the alpinas and suspension...atleast its factory fitted!

its also had an engine change at 78k, could you find out why?

thanks for all of your help!

[e30bemer]

i can try!!

[goldysingh]

Thanks alot dude!!

Geeman, whenever your ready let me know....