2001 740I sport silver over black

[e28forlife]

Was the Timing guides/tensioner/vanos looked at when you did the work with the paint? Or at least oil pan dropped to look for debris?

[SpeedyE38]

I had a PPI done once I purchased it (post-purchase inspection).

The BMW specialists (indy, paid for a several hour review) found nothing worthy of immediate attention, but made suggestions for future maintenance. They noted that there was no evidence that the VANOS or guides needing attention.

I replaced the tensioner after about a year ownership. Super easy, great defensive maintenance item.

Hope this helps.

[SpeedyE38]

Adding my build sheet...WBAGG83491DN81299 Build Sheet.pdf

[SpeedyE38]

Car is gone...

[clarkitect]

Car is gone...

What did you end up getting for it if you don't mind me asking? It's good to see the value on non-BAT sales that effect the curve.

[purplecty]

Congratulations! You'll miss it!

[SpeedyE38]

I will miss it and I will also say thank you to this community...you have all been great. That car deserved someone more diligent with the work it needed and I think the buyer is that person. I didn't get my original asking price, but I wasn't exactly trying to sell it. I took the approach that if someone would pay right around my asking price, they could have it.

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Congratulations! You'll miss it!

I think my next E38 will be a barn find/garage queen...I really would love to have an original, lower mileage example. I might even consider a 750...that would be an interesting car.