RE: BMW 745i: PH Carpool
Discussion
Stedman said:
Christ i'd love an E65, but the costs really scare me....and that's coming from an XJR owner!
Swings and roundabouts Rich. XJR is devastatingly uneconomical and less solid. 7er uses less fuel, more solidly made but costs more to keep correct.Big issue for me when comparing the two is that a 7er hides it's neglect very well, meaning that you can easily find that you need a few oil seals and other bits which will run deep into 4 figures before you've even started. With that in mind you either need to buy the best you can or run it at a lower standard.
The costs mentioned are nothing compared to a range rover within 3 months of buying my 2005 sport needed ,,, air suspension compressor ,,plus the large air tank,, 2 egr valves,,electric handbrake adjusting,,front suspension ,, heated seat element,, parking sensors and parking sensor wiring harness,,i bought it from a car sales garage so got 3 months warranty it cost them about 3 grand in 3 months not including the 4 new tyres they put on when i bought it.
CampDavid said:
Swings and roundabouts Rich. XJR is devastatingly uneconomical and less solid. 7er uses less fuel, more solidly made but costs more to keep correct.
Big issue for me when comparing the two is that a 7er hides it's neglect very well, meaning that you can easily find that you need a few oil seals and other bits which will run deep into 4 figures before you've even started. With that in mind you either need to buy the best you can or run it at a lower standard.
No, no. YOURS is devastatingly thirsty! Big issue for me when comparing the two is that a 7er hides it's neglect very well, meaning that you can easily find that you need a few oil seals and other bits which will run deep into 4 figures before you've even started. With that in mind you either need to buy the best you can or run it at a lower standard.
Haven't posted in a while - butI thought I'd jump in about the 745i, having traded my 645 for a 640d - I've regretted it every day - realised I had a good un' at the point it was too late, when I swapped if for a car that is empirically better in every way but is simply a tool, lacking the charm of the earlier car. Enzo always said you paid for the engine and he threw in the rest of the car - that was genuinely how I felt about my old E63. I know it was nothing exotic but it just felt a bit more special than what has followed it.
Moral of the tail: hang on to the V8 for as long as you can - whatever shape or package it comes in, it's only when they've gone you realise what you've lost....
Moral of the tail: hang on to the V8 for as long as you can - whatever shape or package it comes in, it's only when they've gone you realise what you've lost....
It was Ross' account of his on the Bargain Barges thread that led me to buy one of these for myself. I echo every single one of his comments.
Things I liked:
- The engine. Made a lovely V8 woofle, and would haul the big beast along quite quickly when pressed.
- The interior. It was an extremely pleasant place to spend time, especially if you were tired, the weather was crap, and it was dark outside.
- Quite practical. The boot was very large, and you could fit all sorts of large items in the cabin.
Things I didn't like:
The costs. God almighty. It had an unrivalled ability to take your wallet outside and give it a damn good hiding. In my 14 months of ownership I spent £2.5k, including: New window mechanism, Front and rear wishbones and track rod ends (and alignment), New electric boot control unit, service and MOT. I still wasn't completely happy with it.
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
I bought it for a bit of fun, and because I needed something cheap and big whilst I refurbished my flat. Had it for a year, then swapped for a Boxster. Great to have done the whole Barge thing, but I wouldn't do it again in a hurry.
Things I liked:
- The engine. Made a lovely V8 woofle, and would haul the big beast along quite quickly when pressed.
- The interior. It was an extremely pleasant place to spend time, especially if you were tired, the weather was crap, and it was dark outside.
- Quite practical. The boot was very large, and you could fit all sorts of large items in the cabin.
Things I didn't like:
The costs. God almighty. It had an unrivalled ability to take your wallet outside and give it a damn good hiding. In my 14 months of ownership I spent £2.5k, including: New window mechanism, Front and rear wishbones and track rod ends (and alignment), New electric boot control unit, service and MOT. I still wasn't completely happy with it.
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
I bought it for a bit of fun, and because I needed something cheap and big whilst I refurbished my flat. Had it for a year, then swapped for a Boxster. Great to have done the whole Barge thing, but I wouldn't do it again in a hurry.
brickwall said:
It was Ross' account of his on the Bargain Barges thread that led me to buy one of these for myself. I echo every single one of his comments.
Things I liked:
- The engine. Made a lovely V8 woofle, and would haul the big beast along quite quickly when pressed.
- The interior. It was an extremely pleasant place to spend time, especially if you were tired, the weather was crap, and it was dark outside.
- Quite practical. The boot was very large, and you could fit all sorts of large items in the cabin.
Things I didn't like:
The costs. God almighty. It had an unrivalled ability to take your wallet outside and give it a damn good hiding. In my 14 months of ownership I spent £2.5k, including: New window mechanism, Front and rear wishbones and track rod ends (and alignment), New electric boot control unit, service and MOT. I still wasn't completely happy with it.
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
I bought it for a bit of fun, and because I needed something cheap and big whilst I refurbished my flat. Had it for a year, then swapped for a Boxster. Great to have done the whole Barge thing, but I wouldn't do it again in a hurry.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Things I liked:
- The engine. Made a lovely V8 woofle, and would haul the big beast along quite quickly when pressed.
- The interior. It was an extremely pleasant place to spend time, especially if you were tired, the weather was crap, and it was dark outside.
- Quite practical. The boot was very large, and you could fit all sorts of large items in the cabin.
Things I didn't like:
The costs. God almighty. It had an unrivalled ability to take your wallet outside and give it a damn good hiding. In my 14 months of ownership I spent £2.5k, including: New window mechanism, Front and rear wishbones and track rod ends (and alignment), New electric boot control unit, service and MOT. I still wasn't completely happy with it.
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
I bought it for a bit of fun, and because I needed something cheap and big whilst I refurbished my flat. Had it for a year, then swapped for a Boxster. Great to have done the whole Barge thing, but I wouldn't do it again in a hurry.
FN2TypeR said:
brickwall said:
It was Ross' account of his on the Bargain Barges thread that led me to buy one of these for myself. I echo every single one of his comments.
Things I liked:
- The engine. Made a lovely V8 woofle, and would haul the big beast along quite quickly when pressed.
- The interior. It was an extremely pleasant place to spend time, especially if you were tired, the weather was crap, and it was dark outside.
- Quite practical. The boot was very large, and you could fit all sorts of large items in the cabin.
Things I didn't like:
The costs. God almighty. It had an unrivalled ability to take your wallet outside and give it a damn good hiding. In my 14 months of ownership I spent £2.5k, including: New window mechanism, Front and rear wishbones and track rod ends (and alignment), New electric boot control unit, service and MOT. I still wasn't completely happy with it.
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
I bought it for a bit of fun, and because I needed something cheap and big whilst I refurbished my flat. Had it for a year, then swapped for a Boxster. Great to have done the whole Barge thing, but I wouldn't do it again in a hurry.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Things I liked:
- The engine. Made a lovely V8 woofle, and would haul the big beast along quite quickly when pressed.
- The interior. It was an extremely pleasant place to spend time, especially if you were tired, the weather was crap, and it was dark outside.
- Quite practical. The boot was very large, and you could fit all sorts of large items in the cabin.
Things I didn't like:
The costs. God almighty. It had an unrivalled ability to take your wallet outside and give it a damn good hiding. In my 14 months of ownership I spent £2.5k, including: New window mechanism, Front and rear wishbones and track rod ends (and alignment), New electric boot control unit, service and MOT. I still wasn't completely happy with it.
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
I bought it for a bit of fun, and because I needed something cheap and big whilst I refurbished my flat. Had it for a year, then swapped for a Boxster. Great to have done the whole Barge thing, but I wouldn't do it again in a hurry.
Here's the list of fill-ups:
FN2TypeR said:
brickwall said:
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat My e60 545i recently did a 300+ mile trip to Cornwall at an average of 33mpg and 63mph.
trickywoo said:
FN2TypeR said:
brickwall said:
Thirsty, too. Ross may get 25mpg out of his, but I live in town. I averaged 13.5mpg. Worst tank was 11.3. I reckoned ~40p per mile, just in fuel.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat My e60 545i recently did a 300+ mile trip to Cornwall at an average of 33mpg and 63mph.
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