Just bought the "replacement" for my e60...
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='1032459' date='Oct 14 2009, 06:07 PM
That has 117k miles 
Congrats on the E38 man! It's a beutiful car! Glad the radiator is already replaced
I would also take a close look at the coolant expansion tank, as they have been known to crack. Happened to my buddy's '99 328i not too long ago. The car is probably due for a coolant system overhaul at 65-80k miles.
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Wow, Pete. I am going through the same thoughts right now. I want an 08 550i but I really miss my 2001 740i sport. I recently totaled my 545i and I don't mind finding another 2001 740i or 2003 540i sport for a year or so.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='1032459' date='Oct 14 2009, 06:07 PM
That has 117k miles
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Nice car. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='1032654' date='Oct 14 2009, 10:20 PM
Pete that's a fantastic choice! Like you, I still pine for my ol' E38. 
Is it this one? Very nice looking.
Congrats and show us some pics of the pick-up and trip home.
Is it this one? Very nice looking.
Congrats and show us some pics of the pick-up and trip home.
Very excited to go pick it up on Saturday, but a little nervous too. Just hoping that the seller's use of the word "immaculate" matches my definition. LOL. I realize its now a 9 year old car, but I suffer some serious neurosis about the condition of my cars, so my fingers are crossed.
The seller has been a really great guy to work with, sent additional photos of everything i wanted, obtained a complete BMW service history for me, and even had the car detailed and the oil changed for me at my request for the trip home. I have high hopes its going to work out just as I had planned.
Photos to come on monday morning (after my 18 hour drive home on saturday afternoon & sunday).