Typical German Engineering
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Well I just did a deal with a friend who had a 97' 750iL which was sat in his compound for over a year untouched. It was recovered as the last owner had also left it in his drive untouched, and the DVLA records show it as being un-taxed for three years. It has moss on the windows, and looks in a sad state of array for such a top end model.
So; we had no keys
We had to get it registered first to get a key from BMW (with a whole host of paperwork!)
The battery was knackered.. naturally
The new key needed to be coded - actually quite simple - found the info on the net and done with three clicks!
New battery on, ignition turned on, steering wheel and seats went into their correct position and cranked her over...
Started first time
on one bank first then both. Stopped it, checked the fluids again, then ran it until warm.
Absolutely amazed
It appears to be fully loaded with sat-nav, tv, car-phone and fax on the back window!
Will post some pics if I can get some tomorrow. I thought it was a bloody good for a car which hasn't seen action for four years!
So; we had no keys
We had to get it registered first to get a key from BMW (with a whole host of paperwork!)
The battery was knackered.. naturally
The new key needed to be coded - actually quite simple - found the info on the net and done with three clicks!
New battery on, ignition turned on, steering wheel and seats went into their correct position and cranked her over...
Started first time
on one bank first then both. Stopped it, checked the fluids again, then ran it until warm. Absolutely amazed
It appears to be fully loaded with sat-nav, tv, car-phone and fax on the back window!
Will post some pics if I can get some tomorrow. I thought it was a bloody good for a car which hasn't seen action for four years!
SS HSV said:
I am sure it will be positively economical compared to the unrefined guzzler that the Holden is 
You think?
From what I understand, stop-start city traffic you will get single figures. As for a run, well I am lead to believe that 20+MPG is a distance memory.... boot it and a chap I know swore he could see the fuel gauge move....
BUT - as commented - smooth unrelenting power.... impressive stuff.
bmwdrivernigel said:
if you get bored with it let me know!!
Will do, but I'm rather smitten with it at the moment. This is my seventh seven series - I love these luxo barges
Sadly I won't be able to play with again until the weekend. off_again said:
SS HSV said:
I am sure it will be positively economical compared to the unrefined guzzler that the Holden is
You think?
From what I understand, stop-start city traffic you will get single figures. As for a run, well I am lead to believe that 20+MPG is a distance memory.... boot it and a chap I know swore he could see the fuel gauge move....
BUT - as commented - smooth unrelenting power.... impressive stuff.
- smooth unrelenting power.... yes please!
My insurance company is going to love me, although the addional car policy has come to £654 with business use, so I'm rather pleased with that
Shame there's no room under the bonnet for a pair of turbo's
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