E36 728i Sport

[gingerbeard]

Hi all,

I have always wanted an E38 7 series and wondered if you could give me some collective advice?

I have seen lots of cheap ones around in varying conditions and the prices seem to vary quite a bit. i really want one with comfort seats and likely just a 728i sport rather than the bigger engines. I am not bothered about toys/gadgets as would be happy to fit an aftermarket head unit for bluetooth etc.

I do like the E65 quite a bit apart from the marmite looks but have been a bit put off by reported electrical gremlins. I am happy to spend up to £7k for the right one.

I have seen this one:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201506094172312?onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&make=bmw&postcode=b783af&model=7_series&keywords=728i%20sport&sort=default&page=1&radius=1501&search-target=usedcars&logcode=p

I know it is quite a bit of money for an old car but what are peoples thoughts? Should I just go for an E65 730d/730i at this price?

thanks,

GB

[gingerbeard]

That one on ebay does look quite nice. It was to comfort seats that I was particularly after as I have heard that they are excellent.

I noticed that my link did not work so have tried again!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Does anyone have experience of running a 728i?

[gingerbeard]

Thanks for the info. The black one does look good and at half the price of the blue one then it could be a winner.

I am in the midlands so will have to see if I can arrange a trip to see the one in ebay. Is there anything particular I should look out for with these?

I can see that the plastic part in the back bumper is a bit scratched but assume that could be sorted quite easily. I am aware that the cooling systems/water pump often need a refresh but again that is quite cheap I think.

Thanks for your help