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  1. #1
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    Opinions On Value Guys

    Team,
    New member here but long time lurker.... first off, thanks to everyone here, I have learned more about E38s than I thought I ever would from this forum. OK, so here is the deal, I'm thinking of selling my car. I really don't drive her as much as I used to and would really prefer to sell her to someone that is going to drive and treat her the way she deserves. So I'm looking for opinions on value... Now I know used cars are worth what someone will pay, but, I'm just really looking for a ballpark range.
    So here are the details:
    Located on East coast in Virginia
    1998 750IL, V12, 163000 miles.
    CONS:
    Currently needs a battery and is no start/crank. Its going to my indie this weekend so this should be fixed by next week.
    Sunroof headliner cloth is missing.
    Has had a check engine light since Ive had her
    Few pixels out on dash, may try a ribbon cable next couple weeks
    Only one key
    PROS:
    V12, V12, V12 and oh yea, its a V12
    Everything works, to include NAV... I mean everything
    No rust, huge dents, rips or tears
    New tires, less than 2000 miles
    Engine purrs and trans shifts smooth, both in auto and manual
    New ABS sensors all way around

    So that all that comes to mind at the moment. What do you guys think shes worth???? Im trying to post some pics also but having some issues at this time...
    Thanks in advance!!

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    Just take those fake ebay vents off the fenders and those chrome handles....

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    Those little details really kill the price. If it was running and driving and you knew and could prove why the CEL is on maybe 5K. Being an E38 fan and maybe looking to upgrade I would be looking at the details. Service records are another sweetener. If someone knew how many parts are not 20 years old that always helps. Overall nice looking car.
    01' 750il Chromeline
    95 M3 LS swapped
    07 M5 Manual
    06' M5, Spartan wheels and a 507hp V10
    00' 740il Dinan, CAI, Romulus exhaust, Stage 5 engine and transmission tune, 750 brakes, camber plates, strut tower brace. Sold
    00' 323i wagon for daughter
    03' 525i wagon for the wife, sold
    98' 740i for the daughter, wrecked
    92' 525i with over 200k, wrecked
    02' R1200 CLC, hit by a bus and broken in half. That one made the news!
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  4. #4
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    $2-3K maybe as it sits.

    1998 BMW E38 740il - Vermont Grün Metallic, 150k miles, all stock. 11/98 build.
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    Lose the doo-dads. $2k.

    That said, too bad you are in VA. Looks like a solid car.
    Last edited by clarkitect; 11-17-2018 at 10:58 AM.
    2000 740i Sport | 2004 330xi | 1988 325i Vert | 2003 Z4 2.5 | 1995 Ford F150 | 2018 GTI

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    Nothing wrong with the black grills or rain guards, just lose the chrome handle covers and fender vents. Very clean looking.

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    As it sits, 2k max. No start is a serious issue.

    Running, 3-4k maybe. Looks like a nice car. CEL hits you hard on these, it's almost always costly. Sort out the issues. Good running, no CEL, I'd start at 5k. Wouldn't expect to get it, but it's a fair starting price.

    My .02 cents

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    Guys, as I said in my post, the no start/crank is being fixed... No way I would try sell it with it not running... and it runs perfect even with the CEL.... thanks

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    $1300 - $2100

  10. #10
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    Man the guys are cheap on here. Fix her up and shoot for 5k
    01' 750il Chromeline
    95 M3 LS swapped
    07 M5 Manual
    06' M5, Spartan wheels and a 507hp V10
    00' 740il Dinan, CAI, Romulus exhaust, Stage 5 engine and transmission tune, 750 brakes, camber plates, strut tower brace. Sold
    00' 323i wagon for daughter
    03' 525i wagon for the wife, sold
    98' 740i for the daughter, wrecked
    92' 525i with over 200k, wrecked
    02' R1200 CLC, hit by a bus and broken in half. That one made the news!
    It's like herpes there is no cure but if treated properly you can live with it for the rest of your life

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