Hey Everyone!
So I got this 740il for $500. mileage 165k The previous owner was a buddy of mine who just has way too many projects on his hands. While in my friends possession the suspension was replaced all around the car about 2 years ago and also painted this weird orange color and then shortly after the transmission failed. The transmission was then rebuilt 2 years ago and then soon after it began smoking bad so he just let it sit in his backyard without repairing it. The suspension and tranny have about 5k on them
At the moment we have replaced the PCV valve and the car has stopped smoking
Current issues with the car that I know of:
A/C works intermittently - Its hot outside so i have kept it on high..it seems to blow air when it wants to
The vehicle thumps/jerks when put in drive from reverse
when leaving park or putting the car into park there is a loud clicking from under the car
The exterior
headlight is cracked
front drivers side bumper trim is missing
rear bumper is small crack
front bumper is small crack
drivers side rear view mirror missing
Tires dry rotted
The interior:
Pretty much shot.. the only things in great condition are the rear seats and the rear door panels
will need to shampoo carpet... and find out what to do with all the worn leather (front seats, armrest, etc)
needs new pillars and head liner
Driving:
Deff a little sluggish hoping a tune up will clear that up
breaks squeak and take awhile to stop the car
Check engine light on - ABS light on - triangle with circle around it is lit
I will be working on this car over the summer to bring it back to spec and then figure out what color scheme I will end up with
any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance
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Nice car and good luck fixing it
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Just installed these for a friend they were good quality for the price
https://www.ebay.com/itm/371622557453
I would suggest to buy high grade hid's or led's, when you buy the low buck hid-led make sure to buy 2-3 for back up.
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where is the best place to purchase the pre face lift depo headlights with xenon upgrade for e38?
My two front seats are worn. Is something like this the best option? or should i just take it to an upholstery shop instead?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E39-E38-...dYGmrt&vxp=mtr
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where is the best place to purchase the pre face lift depo headlights with xenon upgrade for e38?
My two front seats are worn. Is something like this the best option? or should i just take it to an upholstery shop instead?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E39-E38-...dYGmrt&vxp=mtr
Nice ride...my $0.02 just deal with mechanical issues then worry about angel eyes and so forth. Scan then get codes, fix. Your tires my be incorrect size or under inflated or steering angle sensor is off. Use search tool. Good luck!!
Check engine light on - ABS light on - triangle with circle around it is lit
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need replacement mirrors for 1998 e38
the reviews for these mirrors say they will not fit e38 only e39 body style
description says different. any input is appreciated need to order these asap
https://www.amazon.com/Kawayee-Heate...ds=e38+mirrors
So after driving this car for about a month heres what i have found.
Steering wheel is off center. While going straight on the highway my wheel is cocked to the right. I had the alignment done when i got the car a month ago... shouldnt they have aligned the steering as well or is this another issue?
If i press the acceleration quickly the car hesitates.... no issues if im building up speed slowly but if i try to take off she sputters
Cupholders are biggest peice of shit I have already spilled soda all over myself and center console lol
Tires are extremely old/dry rotted... past couple days all tires were slowly losing air and extremely low. I purchased a set of 4 Kumho platinum tires 235/60/16 on tire rack for $260 after mail in rebate. Will be getting them installed tomorrow.
Im looking to start from the ground up and take care of everything so I want to replace the breaks/rotors as well this week. are these adequate?
https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-B...8mybrkkitc.htm
https://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW-B...ybrkkitc-r.htm
Meyle Rotors are pretty good on a budget.
Use E39 cupholders http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-BM...9ZB4ZJ&vxp=mtr
fits 100%
Got the tires installed today. They found 2 out of the 5 lug nuts on the front passenger wheel to be cross threaded.
Ordering the front rotors and breaks now will have them installed asap.
can anyone chime in and recommend best place to purchase both driver and passenger e38 door mirror glass, I have the heated version. I only see them on ebay
Go to a pick and pull yard, there should be some around RVA.
Current: 2007 Z4 M Coupe (blue/black)
Previous: 2001 740iL Sport (black/black), 2000 528i Sport (black/tan), 1995 318is (black/black), 1991 318is (white/black)
Took the tires to get installed at the closest tirerack recommended shop which ended up being a pepboys
Picked the car up last night after close all seemed ok...
Checked tire pressure this morning every tire had a different PSI and Pretty sure they scratched the wheel they say had the crossthreaded lugnuts. and why are these weights still on the outside of my wheels?? Are these supposed to stay on my vehicle? I put new tires on my LR3 a few months ago and didnt experience this.
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