graememck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Recently picked this car up: imported from Japan (thanks carwebs) with less than 43000km on the clock. I had been looking, and bidding, for a good example for the last two years so it was a relief to get such a good (so far) example. Genuine M-Sport with low-ratio diff, M-Pars wheels, vavona redwood trim, anthracite headlining, etc. Previously I enjoyed a 1993 e32 740iL for six years (205000km). It gave me such great service (and with no major issues) that I felt emboldened to “trade up.†I looked at a 540i but I have a wife and three teenage kids so the 7 series is a bit more practical. Also, thanks to other people taking such a huge depreciation hit, they represent really good value for money. Regards, Graeme Edited May 1, 2011 by graememck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 great car you've got, when did you import it? I thought they would no longer pass the new emmission standards I've got one my self and loving it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graememck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Hi, You can import a late model 2000 or 2001 (GH-GG44) up until the end of the year then regulations change again to make it impossible. The funny thing is that the engines in the 1999 and 2000 are exactly the same as the 2001 model, as far as I can understand at least, but weren’t officially certified by BMW as meeting the new (at the time) emissions standard. Graeme Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 looks epic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Hot looking car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Wow, thats fantastic. An excellent score, glad to see it will be used for a family too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites