User Name 19 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 Hi All, So the weekend was depressing as the timing case broke on my UTE just before the rebuild (more wasted money and hard to find part)...So in my searches on the interweb i came across a local who had a gem sitting in his driveway ready to be refresh or re-purposed. Its an 95 750il w 162k on the clock, its missing a few items but nothing that i am sure i would be able to find here or from our sponsors. Its currently de-registered, so that's where i am un-decided, so thoughts would be awesome as when my engineer finds out about me spending more money on other things i may need somewhere to hide Plan:??? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 Gosh its rough. Being dereg, you need to have a long hard think about whether its worth it to get it back on the road. Its a shame the rego isnt on hold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 At 162k that engines barely run in. But like Kelvin said it's awfully rough. By the time you've done repairs and painted it and had it re-vinned will it be worth what you've spent? Does it have any desierable options. Rear seat package? picnic tables? There have been some nice ones come up on TM every now and then for under 5k. Having said that if you're wanting a donor car I have a 97 thats missing the interior but otherwise complete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 Waste of time, could spend 10k and it's still going to be a 5k car tops, even with a wof and rego. Strip it for parts... or... Enter it in the Demo derby. Sam did with his 740i, was fun to watch! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 Put the V12 into something small and make a sleeper! E30 V12 or E36 would be awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 v12 into a older 5 or 7 series Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 The v12 is rubbish but i have spare parts for one and engine mounts to fit an e28 if your interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1679 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Not worth fixing that's for that for sure. You could put the engine is in something else but IMO the negatives outweigh the positives. I'd part it out for using it as a paddock hack\derby car (above as) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 4, 2017 On Mon Mar 27 2017 at 7:42 PM, User Name said: Hi All, So the weekend was depressing as the timing case broke on my UTE just before the rebuild (more wasted money and hard to find part)...So in my searches on the interweb i came across a local who had a gem sitting in his driveway ready to be refresh or re-purposed. Its an 95 750il w 162k on the clock, its missing a few items but nothing that i am sure i would be able to find here or from our sponsors. Its currently de-registered, so that's where i am un-decided, so thoughts would be awesome as when my engineer finds out about me spending more money on other things i may need somewhere to hide Plan:??? I'll be keen on buying the whole thing off you, as is ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
