Just got a 745Li & Love it!
01-15-2012, 10:10 AM
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My Ride: 02" Porsche Carrera 911
Been a BMW fan for a long time, had an E60 now have a 528i E39 that im selling, had the itch for a 7 Series, knowing all the issues they have my search took a while till i found one i liked.
Got a PPI done on it at indy mechanic on a clean looking 2004 w 64k miles, all checked out, only issue was the Catalytic Convertor had a hidden fault which they found, & something with the Brake booster line. Thankfully the car still had 20 days of warranty left on it for the Emissions (covered Cats) plus the Brake booster was a recall issue.
The owner took it to BMW and they replaced both Catalytic convertors + changed brake booster lines.
Love the ride, i'm not a huge fan of the wheels...hoping to enjoy it with no issues for a while.
Got a PPI done on it at indy mechanic on a clean looking 2004 w 64k miles, all checked out, only issue was the Catalytic Convertor had a hidden fault which they found, & something with the Brake booster line. Thankfully the car still had 20 days of warranty left on it for the Emissions (covered Cats) plus the Brake booster was a recall issue.
The owner took it to BMW and they replaced both Catalytic convertors + changed brake booster lines.
Love the ride, i'm not a huge fan of the wheels...hoping to enjoy it with no issues for a while.
01-16-2012, 05:02 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
2005 X5 3.0 (the nightmare)
1998 528i SOLD @ 173K
Looks nice! I agree those wheels are very eh. I think a set of Alpina B7 wheels would look awesome! And maybe get some black plasti dip on those grills!
these look nice for reps:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-STAGGER-B...ht_2529wt_1866
these look nice for reps:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-STAGGER-B...ht_2529wt_1866
02-04-2012, 12:47 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Nice find.
02-04-2012, 12:54 PM
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Good thing you caught the cats under warranty or your wallet would have been emptied!
At that year and mileage you should also take a very close look at the cooling system - radiator and reserve tank are problem areas and cracks develop with little warning.
Meanwhile, enjoy your new to you 7'er!
I still miss mine :-(
At that year and mileage you should also take a very close look at the cooling system - radiator and reserve tank are problem areas and cracks develop with little warning.
Meanwhile, enjoy your new to you 7'er!
I still miss mine :-(
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