FallenOneGee 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Hey I'm New too. I own a BMW 730iL. My 2nd ever car. Got it for my 21st birthday (Thanks to my dad lol) New love for BMW's now :L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F4LLEN328 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Nice username ... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 i got confused too. would recommend someone changes thiers! coincedence or you know each other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F4LLEN328 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 nope, never heard of him - I've been on the forum since 07. You wouldnt happen to have... ...as opposed to... like me? that would be weird.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Hahah ^ Welcome, E38 7 series? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) i got confused too. would recommend someone changes thiers! coincedence or you know each other? Can't be as confusing and me and "Allan" ! Welcome, BTW. I wanted an E38 728i or 740i, but the Mrs thought they were too big Edited May 1, 2012 by Allanw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Can't be as confusing and me and "Allan" ! Welcome, BTW. I wanted an E38 728i or 740i, but the Mrs thought they were too big Yup, must say - Ive had to look twice with you guys too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenOneGee 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Oh no sorry. Would love to have that number plate though :L My gaming name lol. XLAN and all :L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenOneGee 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Also another quick question if someone can answer. I have a 730iL and I see all this e30, e38 blahblah. What would mine come under? Or is it only called 7 series/730 etc.. Sorry for the dum questions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1262 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Also another quick question if someone can answer. I have a 730iL and I see all this e30, e38 blahblah. What would mine come under? Or is it only called 7 series/730 etc.. Sorry for the dum questions different chasis series , see herehttp://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/enumber.html http://www.bmw-carparts.co.uk/bmw-e-numbers-2871.html e38 7 series models from about 1994 to 2001. e32 models models from 1986 to 1994 etc 730i 3L engine 740i 4L engine 735i 3.5L engine 750i 5L or 5.4L engine etc iL means long wheel base model can help with stereo wiring too . in papakura 021433600 Edited May 1, 2012 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 1, 2012 Hey I'm New too. I own a BMW 730iL. My 2nd ever car. Got it for my 21st birthday (Thanks to my dad lol) New love for BMW's now :L the registration sticker will have the model year of the car then you will know if its a E38 or whateva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted May 2, 2012 the registration sticker will have the model year of the car then you will know if its a E38 or whateva They seem to have the first rego year... my E39 is a 2001 Model (facelift) but was built november 2000... so it says 2000, even though 2001 Models start in september 2000 for BMW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob_s14 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2012 Nice b'day present! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted May 2, 2012 Oh no sorry. Would love to have that number plate though :L My gaming name lol. XLAN and all :L gpforums? :S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 3, 2012 They seem to have the first rego year... my E39 is a 2001 Model (facelift) but was built november 2000... so it says 2000, even though 2001 Models start in september 2000 for BMW. IMO it is correct,its build date is 2000 so it is a 2000 BMW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewbags 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2012 welcome glad to have more members from the south (geez, there is no way of saying that without it sounding bad..) haha never the less! welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1051 Report post Posted May 3, 2012 IMO it is correct,its build date is 2000 so it is a 2000 BMW. Not according to BMW - facelift E39's were all 2001 models. That's what they made them as, and what they come up as in EKTA. So when I look for parts, I have to look for 2001, not 2000, otherwise I'll be looking at an M52TU powered, non facelift car. I'm sure it confuses a lot of people when they go parts hunting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
