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Lovely car.
MPG (steady 80 - 85 from Newbury to North yorks = 31mpg)
although on the way back with a little more enthuasism MPG = 28.
My driving is 90% motorway and 10 % local, avg tends to be 27.
reliability: Very good, mine is a 740 on a "T" which I have had for 4 years now. bought at 70k miles, now at 150k, apart from servicing, other bits and bobs have been
1: Springs x 2, from memory £150 each (genuine BMW springs, locally fitted)
2: Water pump £300
3: Fuel tank £600 (this was a freak, as something punctured it off the raod)
All above covered by AA breakdown insurance
4 Front suspension bushes: £100 (done at 80k, will need doing again soon)
5: Battery : Bosch £80
6: Discs & pads all round £200, changed these myself.
7: Coolant hose £50
8: Gearbox leak + oil: £600
The car still drives beautifully, everything works as it should with no squeakes or rattles. Everything has been done as required with genuine parts and services a little early. Car has never used a drop of oil.
Now the warning bit,
Tyres are expensive: on the 18inch parallel alloys (235 x 18 & 255x18), Michelins last best but are £200 per corner.
When I bought the car it had an a folder full of bills, some were scary like the AC overhaul / replacement of parts for £1700.
I hope this helps & good luck.
MPG (steady 80 - 85 from Newbury to North yorks = 31mpg)
although on the way back with a little more enthuasism MPG = 28.My driving is 90% motorway and 10 % local, avg tends to be 27.
reliability: Very good, mine is a 740 on a "T" which I have had for 4 years now. bought at 70k miles, now at 150k, apart from servicing, other bits and bobs have been
1: Springs x 2, from memory £150 each (genuine BMW springs, locally fitted)
2: Water pump £300
3: Fuel tank £600 (this was a freak, as something punctured it off the raod)
All above covered by AA breakdown insurance
4 Front suspension bushes: £100 (done at 80k, will need doing again soon)
5: Battery : Bosch £80
6: Discs & pads all round £200, changed these myself.
7: Coolant hose £50
8: Gearbox leak + oil: £600
The car still drives beautifully, everything works as it should with no squeakes or rattles. Everything has been done as required with genuine parts and services a little early. Car has never used a drop of oil.
Now the warning bit,
Tyres are expensive: on the 18inch parallel alloys (235 x 18 & 255x18), Michelins last best but are £200 per corner.
When I bought the car it had an a folder full of bills, some were scary like the AC overhaul / replacement of parts for £1700.
I hope this helps & good luck.
Aero_saab said:
lookinmg at e38 740's around 99/01 age, seen a few fine looking examples!
What can i expect in real world for mpg?
Just how reliable are these barges?
Consult the Good book of MeeksWhat can i expect in real world for mpg?
Just how reliable are these barges?
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