Cheap E32 730 (6cyl) well under $600NR $800BN

[LemonHunter 583]

https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/1367357317

doesnt look is as bad condition as you'd expect for the price.

Edited July 9, 2017 by EURO V8

[Michael. 2313]

Not bad.

Although one thing I've found from experience old, tired automatic 6 cylinder 5 and 7 series E32-E34 etc are pretty depressing when all loose and sloppy. 

Could spend a few thousand minimum just sorting out brakes and suspension bushings etc. 

[BreakMyWindow 1874]

Paddock car!

[Eagle 1659]

8 hours ago, Michael. said:

Not bad.

Although one thing I've found from experience old, tired automatic 6 cylinder 5 and 7 series E32-E34 etc are pretty depressing when all loose and sloppy. 

Could spend a few thousand minimum just sorting out brakes and suspension bushings etc. 

But they still hold together quite well. Not worth it in this case ( 3L just doesn't cut it ) but still much cheaper to sort the most BMW's.

 

[Michael. 2313]

Oh yeah for sure, still goes and works. But iffy if you try enjoy them on the open road etc.

 

[Eagle 1659]

Yeah i bought a 535i with 530,000km on it from an old guy, everything was very tidy because he spent alot fixing. When driving it home the front shocks which were so far gone it was hard to stay on the road at 100kph, ive never floated like that before. Maybe he thought that was normal or liked it, who knows. 

[TermiPeteNZ 1316]

On ‎10‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 9:52 PM, Eagle said:

Yeah i bought a 535i with 530,000km on it from an old guy, everything was very tidy because he spent alot fixing. When driving it home the front shocks which were so far gone it was hard to stay on the road at 100kph, ive never floated like that before. Maybe he thought that was normal or liked it, who knows. 

530km!!!!! 

[LemonHunter 583]

Jepers, at 530K that'd almost be a Check the fuel and fill the oil car?  I thought my old E34 540 at 380K was long in the tooth, still went hard.

[Eagle 1659]

Never owned an M30 E34 with less than 300,000km on it. Camshaft was replaced at some point and i did the rear dog bones along with the shocks. Didn't use any oil either but ive ever had an E34 that did. 

[TermiPeteNZ 1316]

Pics for posterity... agree it would be more interesting with a V8 in it ....

[Kepes 231]

It's not actually a long wheelbase model, unfortunately. At least the built sheet lists it as a "730i." Imported in 1998 (not sure where from) and poorly optioned. I actually rang the guy to have a chat about it. Of course for the price I wasn't expecting it to be great, and if it doesn't sell by Sunday I may go and have a look. See if I can steal it for $500. Would be a nice car boat for getting up to Mt Ruapehu in!

Boot leaks "quite a lot" and he's taken the carpet in the boot out so it doesn't get manky. Rust around the boot seal (probably the culprit of the leak) and consequently the trunk floor is rusted but has been painted over at some stage. 

Engine seems fine "pulls hard," as I expect an M30 to, even after 300 odd km. Temp stable.

Plate is XK7655 if anyone is interested in at looking over the options, etc, or able to confirm whether or not it is a true 'iL'

Edited July 14, 2017 by Kepes

[Eagle 1659]

Being a non long wheel base is a good thing in my books, no SLS to worry about and the 7 has ample rear leg room anyway.

Even if you got it for $500 and didnt fix anything your fuel bill will reach the purchase price in no time. My old E32 730i was terrible for economy considering how slow it was, my V12 isn't much worse on the open road and around here in Hamilton.