RE: BMW 740i (E38): Spotted

[shea89]

I had this engine in the e39 chassis. Was surprised by how good the MPG was on a run. Unfortunately the engine refused to start one day, it was believed to be the chain skipping a cog due to chain guide failure. From what I read this seems to be a common issue and also the cooling system would be in a constant state of disrepair iirc, although could be internet hyperbole and I was just unlucky

Edited by shea89 on Friday 3rd May 11:11

[cognac1979]

Love that shape and would love to have that car. Except the annual road tax for this vehicle in Ireland is €1809. Imagine having to fork that out every year!

[bmthnick1981]

BSSBMW said:

bmthnick1981 said:

The V12 of course shares its engine with a Rolls Royce.

Two different engines all together.

No, the 5.4 M73 V12 is in the e38 and Rolls Royce Seraph. Same engine.

[Adz94]

Had my 728i for four months now and what a lovely wafter it is, I echo the points made about how it is one of the best looking 4 door saloons ever made.

[TheAngryDog]

M666 EVO said:

85Carrera said:

Another dealer who obscures the number late to prevent you checking MOT history, so one to avoid for me.

Pretty sure that's not the reason...

I wonder how he bought cars before the MOT information became available online?

[TheAngryDog]

J4CKO said:

E65Ross said:

soad said:

E65Ross said:

Different class of car. The 7 has much more rear leg room, for a start. It's an S class rival, not a CLS rival.

Appreciate that. But I'm not employing a chauffeur, would be in the driving seat myself.
Actually, need to drive one at some point.

Well the 7 series has a better ride quality, for starters....

I cant remember that far back but cant imagine an air sprung CLS is far behind a 1990s BMW for ride quality ?

M5 w211 E55 was comfy, but the air springs could be a little unforgiving.

[R400TVR]

Would love one of these with the S62 with manual transmission fitted.