735i Decent car???

[aston_jag_tech]

Whats up everyone?

My uncle is looking at a 92 735i with immaculate int. and good exterior. 145K Miles with recently installed Cams(dont know why) Are these cars pretty similar to 5 series or are they a completely different beast? Oh yeah, the seller is asking $5700 for it.

Cheers

Have a fun weekend everyone!

[Ross]

They are GREAT cars. I've had 3 all bought used, one used up but then fine after deferred maint addressed. The 735 is far less worry than a 750 and is almost as nice.
Same weaknesses as E34 pretty much plus they tend to go through driveshafts. The m30 is a great motor too.
5700 sounds steep for 15 yrs/145k but WTF
If it's a good example he will love it!

[ILoveMPower]

Newly installed cam*

It's the M30 engine, same as in the 535i. Bulletproof as hell, if well-maintained will see 300k on the odometer. Never drove a 7, but I sure do love the m30 ;)

Try to talk him down to maybe 5, and check out the maintenence for sure.

[Rus]

M30 engines suffer from the infamous loose banjo bolts on the oil spray bar. This may explain the new camshaft.

[CarloE34]

Good choice.You can use lots off stuff from the E34 for the E32 visa versa.
Onley dash,backseat and shell parts are not to use although i heard storys about the backseat who were installed in a E34.
Motor is indeed bullitproof but on the 6th cilinder the cam can make a rattle after 200000 mls.