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Hey, i just found a 98 BMW and i had a few questions. Do you think it would
be difficult to find parts for an old foriegn car such as this beamer? This
car also has a v12 engine so what will that do for my gas mileage? I was
also wondering if i were to do some upgrading on this car if it would lower
the value in the long run. Someone told me that it would defeat the purpose
of getting this classic rare car.
CaR_DumBaSs
I have heard some rumours that the engine longevity isn't all that great,
but that is only speculation as far as I can make out. Obviously repairs
are going to be rather costly if you take it to a Garage for repairs and
maintenence, but that's what is to be expected. Parts shouldn't be overly
hard to come by. BavarianWheels knows about this subject, as he's a BMW
man...:thumbs:
Cliffy
Whats the mileage on it?
We get a few of those in, the bill is always massive. I wouldn't recommend
one unless you make good money (and don't mind spending it)
Mathew
*cough* *cough* guy who works at a BMW dealership on BMWs here...
Mathew
Sorry old chap, lol. I did remember you after I logged off....I have the
tendency to remember stuff after I log off....:banghead: :thumbs:
Cliffy
Is the 4 litre really a V12 I though the V12 from that era were 5 litres.
Probably wrong though.
Enthusiast
Who said anything about it being a 4-litre? It is a 750i afterall :thumbs:
Cliffy
These are great cars, if you maintain it well you shouldn't have any
problems. Go to a local BMW dealer and get the service history of the car,
you will need the last 7 digits of the vin, Ask them if there are any open
campaigns on the vehicle as well.
This should all be free.
You can also have the dealership do a 40 point inspection on the car before
you buy it to get an idea of what kind of shape this is in, you'll have to
pay about an hour of labor.
then just make sure that you don't beaton the car, give it regular
maintenance and it shoul run like a dream.
Zalight
Parts are still easy to come by and many are quite inexpensive (I just
bought a new factory radiator for my '98 740iL for $145 shipped).
Unfortunately, as the mileage goes up more and more parts are needed vs
say, a Toyota or Honda. But it's worth it. I love mine.
ChrisV
Damn Chris, I always thought you were smarter than that. You DID NOT get a
BMW factory radiator for your car for $145. What you got, and I can with
99% certainty even tell you where you got it, is a radiator that fits your
car made by the OE manufacturer, Behr part #040711 or BMW part
#17111436063. There is difference, sometimes a world of difference,
between a part "manufactured by the OE manufacturer" and an OE part. I'm
not saying it's junk, I'm not saying it's made in China, I'm only pointing
out the fact that OE man and factory at that price point are two different
things.
vwhobo
As long as it works good on 'em for finding a deal.
Zalight
Spoken like a true dimwit. Parts are installed on cars every day that
"work", but are not up to the quality standards of the manufacturer. As I
recall, your Bimmer got in a wreck or maybe the engine blew up not too long
ago. Would you be happy if the shop that repaired it used second rate
parts made in China to save a buck instead of the real deal? If not why
not... I mean as "long as it works", you should be happy, right?
vwhobo
as long as it meets or exceeds oem specifications, it should be fine. I
just replaced the timing belt and water pump on my car. I was thinking of
buying Goodyear or Greddy parts that met or exceded oem specifications, but
decided to stick to honda parts. :thumbs:
V-Tec
Behr is the OEM manufacturer, and this was bought through BMW. Actually BMW
reduced the price on the radiators about 2 years ago. Had I been a BMW club
member, it would have been $120 at the dealer. I hadn't joined yet (dummy
me for not doing it when I first bought the car) so I didn't get the
discount. If it's not the original radiator, then it's what the factory/OEM
replaced the problematic originals with... Thus is still counts.
ChrisV
