Restoring a 2000 750iL that sat for 3 years
Discussion
Hello all.
I love the E38 and have been looking for a 750il. Came across 2 of them and need some input on which one will be better project.
Here is what I know about the cars:
--- The first one is a Silver metallic. It has been seating outside for about 3 years. Engine was running smooth prior to being parked. The car needed a rear suspension hydrolic line fixed, and breaks replaced. The owner never paid for it so he left the car at the shop.
--- The second one is BLUE, has been seating for 6 months. It starts and drive, but engine does overheat, the transmission slips and the owner removed both catalytic converters.
I got both down to $1000 purchase price.
The plan is to do most of the work myself.
Which one do you guys think it will be a better project considering cost.
See pictures.
Silver one:
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BLue one:
I love the E38 and have been looking for a 750il. Came across 2 of them and need some input on which one will be better project.
Here is what I know about the cars:
--- The first one is a Silver metallic. It has been seating outside for about 3 years. Engine was running smooth prior to being parked. The car needed a rear suspension hydrolic line fixed, and breaks replaced. The owner never paid for it so he left the car at the shop.
--- The second one is BLUE, has been seating for 6 months. It starts and drive, but engine does overheat, the transmission slips and the owner removed both catalytic converters.
I got both down to $1000 purchase price.
The plan is to do most of the work myself.
Which one do you guys think it will be a better project considering cost.
See pictures.
Silver one:
BLue one:
Edited by zon0 on Wednesday 8th February 14:23
Edited by zon0 on Wednesday 8th February 14:24
The silver one is the later model, judging by the headlights I think. If it's a sport it will probably be worth more when completed too. Not sure if it is on original wheels though.
I'd have the silver if pushed, but both send terror into my (I now realise) inadequately sized balls.
Good on ya OP, keep us up to date with your tale (of woe and financial ruin.)
I'd have the silver if pushed, but both send terror into my (I now realise) inadequately sized balls.
Good on ya OP, keep us up to date with your tale (of woe and financial ruin.)
zon0 said:
Why do you say that?
Politely: a zero history poster asking for advice on which knackered car to buy, asking if it's a difficult project and caveating the whole thing with a concern around cost doesn't suggest that taking on a knackered E38 with a V12 is a great idea.Ignoring what you know to be wrong with either of them, there will also be legion issues that you don't know about. Very few things are cheap on these - do you know the condition of the fuel tanks on either, and the cost of remediation if required? That's a common fault that's killed a bunch of E38s.
You may be fine with all of these points, but your comments don't necessarily back that up.
My suggestion would be to spend a bit more up front on one that is at least on the road and usable, and fix that up as you go. It's incredibly de-motivating to start with a knackered car with no idea of how to fix it compared to improving something that you can drive already. It's also easier to fix something if you've seen how it should work to begin with.
Output Flange said:
Politely: a zero history poster asking for advice on which knackered car to buy, asking if it's a difficult project and caveating the whole thing with a concern around cost doesn't suggest that taking on a knackered E38 with a V12 is a great idea.
Ignoring what you know to be wrong with either of them, there will also be legion issues that you don't know about. Very few things are cheap on these - do you know the condition of the fuel tanks on either, and the cost of remediation if required? That's a common fault that's killed a bunch of E38s.
You may be fine with all of these points, but your comments don't necessarily back that up.
My suggestion would be to spend a bit more up front on one that is at least on the road and usable, and fix that up as you go. It's incredibly de-motivating to start with a knackered car with no idea of how to fix it compared to improving something that you can drive already. It's also easier to fix something if you've seen how it should work to begin with.
Dude I am buying these cars for just $1000 a piece, and I am doing it for the fun of it. its a hobby. I can go out there and buy one that dont need anything, but again no fun to me. I like to take KNACKERED e38 and turn them into gold. I have done a 740, came out great. havent done a 750 thats why I came to ask. Ignoring what you know to be wrong with either of them, there will also be legion issues that you don't know about. Very few things are cheap on these - do you know the condition of the fuel tanks on either, and the cost of remediation if required? That's a common fault that's killed a bunch of E38s.
You may be fine with all of these points, but your comments don't necessarily back that up.
My suggestion would be to spend a bit more up front on one that is at least on the road and usable, and fix that up as you go. It's incredibly de-motivating to start with a knackered car with no idea of how to fix it compared to improving something that you can drive already. It's also easier to fix something if you've seen how it should work to begin with.
Will let you know how it goes.
Remember, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. I got the brain, the tools and the internet. Thats all I need. If you can do it, then why cant I?
Output Flange said:
You absolutely can. As long as you know what you're getting yourself into, crack on and enjoy!
Like I said, its a hobbit, and I know what it takes (Some cash, trips to junkyards, alot time on these forums). Have done 3 series, and 740. just not the 750. Its a lot of fun and learning play ground.
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