johnythefish 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Hi; I'm still looking for my ideal bmw. Haven't written off the 2001 728 with the drivers door that can't be opened. But my sights are now on a 1998 735iL with a transmission fault. Apparantly the car has decided its got a transmission fault, and is in "emegency mode" only 4th gear availiable, I am unable to view car. Just an idea, but is this likely to a real auto transmission fault, or just a sensor/electrical fault. Yes the car is a Singapore import, about 130,000kms. Hasn't been used for nearly 2 years, reg on hold. Any "sensable" advice would be welcome, I will end with one of these E38's soon. Just I really fancy the LWB versions. Cheers in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Get it professionally checked out thoroughly before entering into any negotiations Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1282 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 prob need a trans rebuild , bank on that anyway . but you might luck out and just need a small fix . but have seen many 730i and 735i trans go . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff002 23 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 try to replace the transmission ECU. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 try to replace the transmission ECU. Buy a slab of lion red, KFC for 6 people and a hooker... the problem will then seem very insignificant... just like your post 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Buy a slab of lion red, KFC for 6 people and a hooker... the problem will then seem very insignificant... just like your post Just a normal Friday night, Glenn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Buy a slab of lion red, KFC for 6 people and a hooker... the problem will then seem very insignificant... just like your post Maybe two hookers Glenn, just in case one has fault too 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Maybe two hookers Glenn, just in case one has fault too You can probably get three on Hopetoun Street for less than the price of a slab of Lion Red. Can't vouch for their 'quality' though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 dont think those ones are chicks... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Comedy hour - you guys just made my day!! Primo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2068 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 dont think those ones are chicks... When they look like Jona Lomu in a skirt you are cruising the wrong street. Don't laugh at them cause they run just like Jona could. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 What makes me smile is you guys all know about these shims & the so called ladies of the night in your areas ???... you all been there no guess 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Back on topic... get it checked out properly by a person with BMW or Automatic experience... Not Fit Stop, Midick or ABC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 What makes me smile is you guys all know about these shims & the so called ladies of the night in your areas ???... you all been there no guess Was the same slightly worrying thought I had too............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 STD treatments would out way any BMW maintenance payment issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2068 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 My experience comes from yelling out obscenities as we drove past as kids. They can run and throw rocks very well. As for Milan.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 why has noone questioned the slab of Lion Red? I like to think im a little classier than that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 I wondered on the basis of 1 slab to 6 guys ratio - some-ones gonna get the short straw on having to drink it........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 why has noone questioned the slab of Lion Red? I like to think im a little classier than that Sorry.. I should have included Fanta & Lemonade as an alternative to an Aucklanders man drink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Ahhh fun times My experience comes from yelling out obscenities as we drove past as kids. They can run and throw rocks very well. As for Milan.. I can run faster scared than they can angry... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVADER 54 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Glenn that first comment made my day. Crack up. This would obviously be included if you were to get the whole car thoroughly checked by someone who knows BMW's but failing that, get the seller to have the fault codes read and send you through the printout. It's usually very cheap, and while it won't necessarily tell you the exact issue, it may give you an idea as to whether it's worth making further, potentially more costly inquiries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 dont think those ones are chicks... I just thought they were really ugly... Never stopped to check. Did you get a nasty surprise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Hahaha they wish 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites