lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3773530059347719 Looks lovely in the photos, anything in particular to look out for? I would imagine the M52B28 would be tired by now Well maintained face lift e38 for sale. Runs beautifully and has a great interior that matches the outside (will take photos). everything is fully functional (no dead pixels etc) including Sports EDC suspension, Rear power sunshade, widescreen OEM head unit with cd stacker, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, towbar, power seats and more. Price is firm 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1679 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 Appears to be a decent buy as long you are prepared to throw some money at it to make it reliable. Probably still on many original parts and fluids and it looks like its just hasn't been used much since coming to NZ (good and bad). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) Biggest thing to check is all the suspension components, particularly the front control arms and the steering components like tie rods. Notorious on these cars and can cause horrible vibrations (I battled this). Steering box can also have a dead spot in the center and cause vibrations. This one looks like a nice car though. Also, the M52B28 in my e36 with 230,000kms is anything but tired, so if it's been looked after I don't see why it would be. Edited October 14, 2020 by M M 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 Can anyone advise the firm price they speak of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 48 minutes ago, Blackie said: Can anyone advise the firm price they speak of? 4k 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 Such a handsome shape - late 90's early 2000's BMW were on their game. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 Looks decent, as highlighted these are hard on suspension and the edc shocks would be worth checking for leaking and if ok, if not changing to none edc is the only real option. Check all the electrics and likely it’s had or will need some coolant hoses replaced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 M539 on youtube should be essential viewing for anyone taking the plunge. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 There are very few good ones left. I would like to horde this one! Looks good in white with style 32 wheels. Hopefully there is evidence of maintenance price is fair if there aren’t big bills needed. As mentioned earlier suspension wear is common and they really need to be kept fresh. EDC shocks are the same cost as the car.....but you can replace with bilstein. Cooling system - water pump etc wears out. check all the little things like window washers, stereo and speakers as it will annoy if broken. Trim often breaks. engine should be bullet proof if serviced. Oil leaks common. tyres are another big cost relative to the value of the car. I’m on my second - great car....bugger all investment.........had one since 2007 and I love it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 Looks nice but I remember my dad's old 730i V8 being slow. I can see a 728i being positively pedestrian. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NUSTAD 243 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, GorGasm said: Looks nice but I remember my dad's old 730i V8 being slow. I can see a 728i being positively pedestrian. It’s a lounge - it’s not meant to be spanked. However saying that my 728i with some revs on piles on the speed perfectly well. I drive it to Coromandel frequently and most drivers hold it up......it carries its speed well. If it was really slow I would have quit mine years ago. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 the 2.8L in a 7 series isnt as bad as it sounds. its certainly no rocket but it can still cruise very well and still get up to speed reasonably quick. I think you cant be picky with E38's given how few there must be now 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted October 15, 2020 Well blow me down, the 728i is apparently faster 0-100 than the 730i. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 Probably because the 730i has the baby v8 not the 3L i6. M52b28 vs m60b30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 649 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 Oh man if i could, i would! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Mmmm very nice. I'd love one of these to put a GM LS2 V8 in so it moves and is a fun looking grunty package. One day! Arguably one of the best styled BMWs of all time. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Cool cars. Have a 740i as a paddock basher. Has taken an absolute beating. A V8 one would be an awesome cruiser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 12:42 PM, GorGasm said: Well blow me down, the 728i is apparently faster 0-100 than the 730i. The 728i is even quicker if it has the sort diff ratio option. The 730i V8 was pretty much the dog of the range - like an E30 320i auto.... uses the same/moe fuel than the bigger engines, ends up slower than the smaller engines ? The M52TU in the later ones was a much more advanced engine... though the little V8 sounded nice... (mostly because it worked hard a lot!) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
