shogun has a spare one doesnt he?
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shogun has a spare one doesnt he?
Don't worry, I have several spare ones. So just buy it and I can make a contract with you as prefered supplier :)
And I have 2 750iL Highline, never sold in USA. Can take them apart and sell you the walnut tables for the rear :D
Or the fridge for the armrest between the rear seats?
Or the second aircon for the rear? :D
I tell you, if you once had a 750, you are adicted.
You know what a man should have owned once in his life, don't you?
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/t...l/CIMG3470.jpg
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/t...l/CIMG3467.jpg
http://bmwe32.student.utwente.nl/sho...l_delivery.jpg
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/take/CIMG4143.jpg
Plus 2 more, including this one which is my daily driver
http://tridem.han-solo.net/auto/eric.../tokiogall.htm
Before you buy one, read my collection of buying info:
http://tridem.han-solo.net/auto/eric...e/kaufheng.htm
It was just a matter of time before Shogun showed up!
Shogun can sniff out an E32 750 forum thread from the other side of the cosmos! :D
LPG! is one of my crazy ideas for the v12 750iL and megasquirt? (or MSx2 i don't think MS can do a v12...yet)Quote:
Originally Posted by pundit
People who don't know what they're talking about like to think that the M70 is a pain in the ass.
In some ways, it is: less clearance to fix things (ie -- starter replacement requires removing the exhaust downpipes....no DIYer is getting through that job without serious tools and help). But those problems exist on the M60 V8s as well.
In most ways, it isn't: the M70 is quite possibly the easiest engine to diagnose because of its redundancy -- start swapping components between each side until the culprit is found.
We've been dismantling and rebuilding M70/73s recently for various projects. They pretty much don't require service. Valve gaskets leak, they will because of age or because of mileage. They can be done in the car, but, again -- you'll need good tools and patience.
For what it's worth, we usually spend a grand on them. Hottest deal to date was a sub-$1000 southern car on the 'bay, had a minor electrical fire due to a hack installing O2 sensors. The PO thought that was what kept it from running. It was actually out of gas and the fuel level sender was stuck. The car's now one of our loaners.
One thing to remember is that the V12 E32/E38 is a completely different car than an E34 535/5. Just make sure you want that soft cushy ride before buying one. Or bring it over to us and we'll drop a 6 speed in it.
best, whit
I love v12's. I would love to own an 850, Probably the only car i would trade my 540i for, maybe.
But really, if your not a mechanic, be ready to make a few house payments for yours. Its probably cheaper to own a boat than a 750il. Every one at the dealer except the rare masochist will hate you when you pull up on the concourse, they will all peer up in the service area to see what service advisor you are talking to, then that entire team will suddenly go to lunch, have to go home since they wife is having a baby, or have sudden wildly contagious flu symptoms.
Ahhh but they sound soooo cool when they start, run sooo smooth and accelerate so nicely, you won't really care what they think.
BRAVOOOO!Quote:
the M70 is quite possibly the easiest engine to diagnose because of its redundancy -- start swapping components between each side until the culprit is found.
But people panic usually when they see all this stuff, fly-by-wire throttle valves, and all the other stuff.And yes, also the standard dealer tech knows little about the problems of this engine, as they are not so often there for service. Only about 35.000 750iL have ever been built.
I believe I know more than Mr average BMW technician and that is why people from all over the world send me emails and ask for advice.
For the 'normal' BMW shop a 750 is really a problem, they do not know the car that much and that is why they think that car is not good.
And yes, best is to break your arms 6 times before you start working in the engine room to get to all the parts.Just to remove spark plug # 12 takes about 1 1/2 hours.
Here the easy procedure ;)
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/sp...arkPlug_12.htm
Now the only thing you would need to worry about would be the 12/17MPG or 15 combined... Given it is better than the XJS fuel economy, at a price of $3.20 per gallong its getting a bit out of hand...
I can sense a rebellion coming on - REALLY soon...
-Artem
Your prices are really cheap still. Lat saturday I paid the first time $ 5.05/gallon.
But as long as the highway and city highway toll / fee is still more, I don't mind. Or needless to complain.
In Europe people complain about even higher prices. And here in Japan it is a bit cheaper than Europe, but they charge highway fees. City Highway in Tokyo costs me about 7 $ at the entrance, no matter if I leave the next exit again after 2 miles or not.
somehow that doesnt comfort me, to put it into prospective we have had over 300% increase in a couple years. lets say 3 years from now you pay 15.00 a gallon, follow my logic?
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Originally Posted by shogun