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09-24-2009, 12:58 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: scarborough
Posts: 738
Car: 645ci
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looking to buy a 1995 e38 740i as a daily
going to look at a 95 e38 740i tomorow, pretty much a complete nubie when it comes to e38's, the price is just too good so i cant pass it up, car is really clean it has had a motor swap tho from bmw. anything i should know or look for in these cars, I have heard the 95's had head gasket problems it was the first year of production for the e38's any help would be greatly appricated
thanks in advance
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96 318is... sold
97 328is supercharged.. sold
98 740il sitting in the garage
04 645ci, 6speed, H&R coils, straight pipes, afe intake
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09-24-2009, 09:06 AM
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Classifieds Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: T.Dot
Posts: 8,813
Car: e36 m3
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7series and daily should not be used in the same sentence, probably the least reliable of a by model made that year.
Expect alot of electrical problems/climate control/check engine lights, etc.
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09-24-2009, 11:00 PM
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E.A.P (OO =[][]= OO)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 171
Car: E 3 6
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my daily driver is a 740i..
but again it had $7k in maintaince repairs in the past couple of years
and i always use premium 94 with synthtic oil changes every 3k
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09-24-2009, 11:47 PM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: scarborough
Posts: 738
Car: 645ci
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The only reason I am considering this is because it seems like the owner has replaced almost everything possible on the car, including the motor. although I know it never stops
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96 318is... sold
97 328is supercharged.. sold
98 740il sitting in the garage
04 645ci, 6speed, H&R coils, straight pipes, afe intake
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09-25-2009, 08:31 AM
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Driving in the fast lane
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Missed in 'sauga
Posts: 2,928
Car: e38 Sport, e63
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Knock on wood, plastic, cement - mine has been literally troublefree except for a recent CPS (cam position sensor) that kicks on the check engine light. Trying to see if it can be cleaned or reseated to extend or correct the matter.
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'04 645cic (for sale)
'05 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 CCSB 4x4
'02 Regal LS
'00 740i Sport
'06 330cic vert ZHP (sold)
'00 323i (sold)
'99 328cic vert (sold)
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09-25-2009, 12:08 PM
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E-Tires.ca
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, North York
Posts: 245
Car: '02 745Li Executive
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they are not as bad as people make it out to be.
some electrical glitches can occur, sure ( like any other bmw)
but everything can be resolved through various great info around internet sources
besides we got a ton of BMW recyclers around here - so its not exactly a nightmare getting parts.
95 4.0L motors are deemed as fail in Bimmer community, but then again - some e38's with them run fine - some dont.
power steering hoses always leak/fail. Do not use BMW part for those - get aftermarket steelbraided ones if you dont want to change them every 2-3 months
maintance and ammount of owners is always key.
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'93 325is 5sp blk/blk - Sold
'95 740i blk/blk - Sold
'95 325i 5sp red/tan - Sold
'01 740i Sport Slvr/Blk - Sold
'89 535i 5sp blk/blk - Sold
'02 745Li blk/blk - current daily driver
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09-26-2009, 04:45 PM
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The Real Transporter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ontario
Posts: 686
Car: e23, Volvo T5, Subby
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the 95 i believe has the m60b40... i have the same drive train with pretty much problem free besides the transmission. i bought the car with the problem though, first gear wouldn't engage so i used winter mode all the time. but reverse started acting up after, and that's a fairly common problem.
other than that i have almost 322kms on my car and it runs perfect. factory rebuilt on motor at 100kms due to a recall on the block.
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[size="1"]1994 BMW 740I E32: Angel Eye Halo Headlights, Euro Light H1s & 9006 Bulbs, Quad Parking Light Mod, 2 Stainless Double Wall Tips, Magnaflow 14386 w/ 2.5" duals from resonator back, 17" M Parallels, CF Emblems, Painted Calipers & Rotors... 
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09-29-2009, 07:30 AM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Stoney Creek --> Now Toronto
Posts: 324
Car: 2003 745Li
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Buy it
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For Sale
 
2003 745Li Titanium Sliver Metallic w/ Black Interior
PDC, ACC, Cold Weather Package, Convenience Package, Sunshades, Comfort Seats, Logic 7 Sound Package.
21" OEM Style 128, Angel iBright V3 w/ Matching Fogs, H&R Springs, BTUM8000, LED Side/Front Markers, White Bulb Interior/License Plate,
Stealth Bulb Signals, 15mm Rear Spacers, ACS Style Roof and Trunk Spoilers, Debadged
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10-03-2009, 12:14 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: scarborough
Posts: 738
Car: 645ci
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scratch this, i ended up getting a 98 740 il going to pick it up next week i cant wait 
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96 318is... sold
97 328is supercharged.. sold
98 740il sitting in the garage
04 645ci, 6speed, H&R coils, straight pipes, afe intake
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10-10-2009, 12:39 AM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hull, Quebec
Posts: 122
Car: BMW 325i E30
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if i may,
i just have a question, Was the M60 V8 of the early E38 were affected by what is known as the Nikasil?
or was it only the E34?
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10-11-2009, 07:49 PM
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Founder of GTA7's
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Brampton
Posts: 1,003
Car: E38 740iL
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yes, the early M60 V8's were affected by the Nikasil blocks. But most, if not all should have been replaced by recall.
oh and tig, congrats on the purchase! you should familiarize your self with www.e38.org as it has a wealth of knowledge for our cars. Also, bimmerforums.com has a quite active 7 Series forum for quick responses to any questions and concerns.
Enjoy that E38 
Last edited by 740-iLL; 10-11-2009 at 07:51 PM.
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