Jump to content
Sign in to follow this  
TermiPeteNZ

Project anybody? E38 M-Sport 740i

Recommended Posts

Forgotten glory and long list of problems. Sad to see in this condition.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1076751657

Would be a good project for someone with plenty of time (not me).

post-53196-0-65506000-1461837289.jpg

Edited by TermiPeteNZ
  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thats some list - would be a labour of love I think. OTOH, quite low kms if genuine.

Corroded fusebox scares me - water leaking in?

Edited by BlackAngel

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Worth it for the M-pars and parts only if you can get it for a reasonable price, sounds like its been idle for best part of 5 years.

Damn shame being M sport spec

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That appears to be the one that was in CHCH that i was interested in. Bloody glad i dodged that bullet now, sounds like its worse than the original seller was letting on.

Would be a great project if you had a donor car or something. Its got a lot of good bits (like the half leather/alcantara sport interior) so could also be worth getting just for parts.

  • Like 3

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

When theres so many good E38s around in the 5-10k range, it just seems like a waste of time and money starting with a crappy one just to save a few k on the purchase price.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

^^ Agree too many better examples about, and its still a 99 build year so not the last of them, apart from being sport equipped nothing special but lots of issues

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Still play with the idea of late run E39/E38 Motorsport vs my E60 545i Highline . . . character vs much more modern and powerful ....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yip agree Peter, I went E38 over the E61 550, every time I drive it, it reinforces the decision. Even if it's likely to be less reliable, who cares :)

To ensure I cover the reliability bit, just bought two

  • Like 3

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Now we're in the Naki we'll look to get to a couple of Wgtn meets with the m-sport

  • Like 3

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Reckon it's got an issue with the front sunroof drain which caused the fuse box to corrode.

From the ad description it doesn't sound too bad... Or is the owner economising on the truth?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The bones of a good car are there. I reckon if it could be got for cheap enough it'd be worth putting the effort and time(not by me.lol) into putting back on the road.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Reckon it's got an issue with the front sunroof drain which caused the fuse box to corrode.

One of the reasons I try to avoid buying cars with sunroofs

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Reckon it's got an issue with the front sunroof drain which caused the fuse box to corrode.

From the ad description it doesn't sound too bad... Or is the owner economising on the truth?

One of the reasons I try to avoid buying cars with sunroofs

The sunroof drains block over time and the water will seep into the car. A easy fix with a bit of weed wacker nylon.

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Reckon it's got an issue with the front sunroof drain which caused the fuse box to corrode.

That sends alarm bells ringing. I think this car would have some hidden rust issues for sure.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sold for $1236.

Thats a steal. The wheels alone would be worth close to that. Hope it was bought by someone who's going to bring it back to it's former glory.

  • Like 4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

+1 on that Dave.

Will probably get parted out :\

Edited by TermiPeteNZ

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

^^^. Your right Peter. Advertised already.

But keep an eye on this space.. :ph34r:;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Do it Dave those MPars alone rock ;)

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
Sign in to follow this  

×
×
  • Create New...