Thinking about a used 7.. advice??

Thinking about a used 7.. advice??

Author
Discussion

peterpeter

Original Poster:

6,437 posts

264 months

Sunday 14th March 2004
quotequote all
I am seriously thinking about buying a used 735 or 740i in the 10-15k region. I can get R-W plate for this depending on the mileage.
I am also thinking of getting an LPG conversion.


Anyone got any tips or warnings ???

Marshy

2,749 posts

291 months

Sunday 14th March 2004
quotequote all
Get one with significantly less than 100k miles if you can, and buy from a dealer with the used car warranty.

They're great cars, but horribly expensive when they go wrong and the warranty can potentially end up paying for itself pretty quickly. Don't be put off by that: I think I definitely was unlucky with mine but with commonplace items like fuel and water pumps costing something like 400 and 300 quid respectively to replace, it's worth the peace of mind.

I'd also suggest going for the 740 over the 735 - the extra power is worth it IMHO.

chippy69

3,740 posts

250 months

Tuesday 16th March 2004
quotequote all
If you are interested I have a friend who is about to sell his 740i fully loaded I do not know the rest of the spec but if you are interested I could give him a call for you, I have seen it and it looks in good nick but I have not looked at it closely. If you wish to PM me please do.