760Li - Am I mad?

Ninap

rabbitinlights wrote: »

What are you coming from?

Have you owned anything previously which would have similar running costs?

S.

I've had 5 Beemers, ranging from an E28 528 to a brand new E53 X5. Currently have an elderly E39 Touring. The old ones always cost a bit to keep going, but this could be in a different league.

VolvoMan

Seeing as road tax rates are so reasonable in the UK, I think buying a 760Li would be a relatively sane thing to do.

Alternatively; if you go for an XC90, make sure it has the Yamaha V8.:)

dahamsta

Tip us off if that e39 goes up for sale, particularly if it's a 525d.

Ninap

dahamsta wrote: »

Tip us off if that e39 goes up for sale, particularly if it's a 525d.

It's (only) a 520i! But running perfectly. Just had inspection 2. Will let you know.....

I Was VB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQCvvnVDQIo

Eric Cartman

I Was VB wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQCvvnVDQIo

2002 was the first year of the new 7er and theyve ironed out a lot of issues since then , in fairness a lot of the complaints in that video were for things like rattles , which on a car that was being used day in day out and racking up mad miles is not unexpected.

I still think the older 7er (e38) is much more reliable, but a lot of issues in the newer model were ironed out by 2003-2004

in fairness, every car can have issues and recalls http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/recalls/recalls.jsp?modelID=A4&modelName=Carina+E&makeName=Toyota&makeId=E6

Ninap

Eric Cartman wrote: »

2002 was the first year of the new 7er and theyve ironed out a lot of issues since then , in fairness a lot of the complaints in that video were for things like rattles , which on a car that was being used day in day out and racking up mad miles is not unexpected.

I still think the older 7er (e38) is much more reliable, but a lot of issues in the newer model were ironed out by 2003-2004

in fairness, every car can have issues and recalls http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/recalls/recalls.jsp?modelID=A4&modelName=Carina+E&makeName=Toyota&makeId=E6

Any issues are likely to have been addressed while under guarantee. The car would also have had regular software updates.

dahamsta

Indeed, it's much like the Nikasil thing with earlier BMs, everyone still warns you about it but it's entirely redundant at this stage -- if it hadn't been fixed, it'd be long dead by now.

I Was VB

Eric Cartman wrote: »

2002 was the first year of the new 7er and theyve ironed out a lot of issues since then , in fairness a lot of the complaints in that video were for things like rattles , which on a car that was being used day in day out and racking up mad miles is not unexpected.

I still think the older 7er (e38) is much more reliable, but a lot of issues in the newer model were ironed out by 2003-2004

in fairness, every car can have issues and recalls http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/recalls/recalls.jsp?modelID=A4&modelName=Carina+E&makeName=Toyota&makeId=E6

Indeed, even my Avensis had a engine block replaced at 90K miles under warranty, thing is the BMW is a $200000 from new and has a list that long of faults that should never of been. Also there is a trend on motors of spending other peoples money. ''Go for it'' ''Sure ya'd be mad not to buy it'' is a very easy thing to do when its not your money, just giving a balance here....

Nexo

This model is prone to a coolant pipe o ring failure, located in the valley pan. Be sure to check it underneath if there are any signs of coolant leaking walk/run away as the repair bill would be well in excess of €3000.
If it checks out ok go for it I own a 2002 745i (coolant repair done) with 84k which is the same spec as the car your viewing ie 18 way heated and ventilated seats nav tv dynamic drive variable suspension etc. For a big luxo barge the way it handles and accelerates seems to defy the laws of physics (its for sale at the moment if there are any takers on here) I can only imagine what the 6.0 440bhp model would be like

biko

Heart says yes, head says no.
Not worth it imo but if you think you have the dosh to run it, go ahead.

unkel

biko wrote: »

Heart says yes, head says no.

If we all bought with the head only, we'd all be driving Octavias and the world would be a terribly boring place

Padraig Mor

Nexo wrote: »

This model is prone to a coolant pipe o ring failure, located in the valley pan. Be sure to check it underneath if there are any signs of coolant leaking walk/run away as the repair bill would be well in excess of €3000.
If it checks out ok go for it I own a 2002 745i (coolant repair done) with 84k which is the same spec as the car your viewing ie 18 way heated and ventilated seats nav tv dynamic drive variable suspension etc. For a big luxo barge the way it handles and accelerates seems to defy the laws of physics (its for sale at the moment if there are any takers on here) I can only imagine what the 6.0 440bhp model would be like

Is the V12 also prone to the coolant pipe failure? Thought it was just the V8. (and the repair cost is VERY well in excess of €3k!).

Voodoomelon

I think its the V8 only too. And its about €3k with that American garages fix, otherwise its way more.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

These threads are funny. One third the posters are total petrol heads and the thought of a v12 make them go a bit funny in the trouser department. One third are dont see the point and cant fathom why you would want such a car over an octavia and the final third use it to list possible faults that could happened to this car at one time or another.

I fall into the petrol head segment. At that price thats a lot of car for the money. Yes its complex and expensive to tax, fuel and repair but thats why is priced so low. If you have the balls to own such a beast then its a cracker, if fuel, tax and repair bill scare you then this is not for you, just knowing there is the equivalent of 3-4 skodas/ mundeo / golfs under the hood is reward enough.

Nexo

The V12 is prone to this as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXjZs9Zsf94

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Nexo wrote: »

The V12 is prone to this as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXjZs9Zsf94

Why is buffalo bill narrating that video "it puts the lotion in the basket"

Nexo

OP this 760li seems a better bet with lower mileage and it has all the goodies such as radar cruise and massage seats
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-760Li-Saloon-AUTO-REAR-TVs-EVERY-EXTRA-/120648530318?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c1736798e

Matt Simis

Nexo wrote: »

OP this 760li seems a better bet with lower mileage and it has all the goodies such as radar cruise and massage seats
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-760Li-Saloon-AUTO-REAR-TVs-EVERY-EXTRA-/120648530318?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c1736798e

If you could get the original one down to £5500 is that one worth twice the price though? I would think no. At 170k+ the original one clearly doesnt have any of the killer issues that haunt this thread.

EPM

Matt Simis wrote: »

If you could get the original one down to £5500 is that one worth twice the price though? I would think no. At 170k+ the original one clearly doesnt have any of the killer issues that haunt this thread.

Or there is possibly something only appearing now. A Limo company we used in the UK had cars of that vintage with double the mileage. I assume that was it's use in which case the mileage seems quite low tbh. For the price the last owner got for it and the way you can effectively hide a cars age with a private reg if it was running well would it not have made more sense to keep it until it died as the cost of replacing it would be quite high. Just a thought:)

In saying that if it checked out it would be an epic buy. I'd much prefer that to an S600.

Nexo

Matt Simis wrote: »

If you could get the original one down to £5500 is that one worth twice the price though? I would think no. At 170k+ the original one clearly doesnt have any of the killer issues that haunt this thread.

Im just a sucker for gadgets

ShadowHearth

Just when I thought petrolheads died out...

You live only once. If you don't care about petrol and do look at it realistically with highish maintenance costs - **** Yeah go for it!

You will be able to say - I had v12 6 litre monster.

You live in uk, enjoy it's perks! Lovely lowish car tax!

dahamsta

unkel wrote: »

If we all bought with the head only, we'd all be driving Octavias and the world would be a terribly boring place

You could get the e65 in the boot though unkel.

Northern Monkey

Break the bank and get this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-BMW-ALPINA-B7-BLACK-LUXURY-AND-PERFORMANCE-/260803988573?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb9210c5d

Voodoomelon

Wow, thats the first B7 ive seen for sale in the UK in over year, incredibly rare.

rebel.ranter

Another vote for just getting it! You only get one twirl on life's merry go round!

Ninap

unkel wrote: »

If we all bought with the head only, we'd all be driving Octavias and the world would be a terribly boring place

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Just when I thought petrolheads died out...

You live only once. If you don't care about petrol and do look at it realistically with highish maintenance costs - **** Yeah go for it!

You will be able to say - I had v12 6 litre monster.

You live in uk, enjoy it's perks! Lovely lowish car tax!

I emailed the dealer a wee while ago with a few queries. Will ring tomorrow if no response.

rebel.ranter

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Wow, thats the first B7 ive seen for sale in the UK in over year, incredibly rare.

Here's one with Alpina styling:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2878131.htm

Eric Cartman

Northern Monkey wrote: »

Break the bank and get this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-BMW-ALPINA-B7-BLACK-LUXURY-AND-PERFORMANCE-/260803988573?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb9210c5d

unless that suddenly becomes the bi-turbo version , i think the 760's a better buy

Voodoomelon

rebel.ranter wrote: »

Here's one with Alpina styling:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2878131.htm

Saw that, no good if you're after a genuine one. :pac: