Just bought the "replacement" for my e60...
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You sound a lot like me - going to other states or half way across the country for a car..
I always enjoyed the E38, and with M parallels it still looks so classy. The 01 was the final year with some upgrades and is a good choice for sure. That's low miles too, I dealt with some which had near 200k and they were still going strong!
I always enjoyed the E38, and with M parallels it still looks so classy. The 01 was the final year with some upgrades and is a good choice for sure. That's low miles too, I dealt with some which had near 200k and they were still going strong!
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Is your indy Mechanic Mike John's? in I think Clarksville or New Albany? If not, you should look him up. Best bimmer mechanic in Louisville Metro area..
Hands down.
Hands down.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1032447' date='Oct 14 2009, 02:46 PM
Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't like taking the big depreciation hit in the first two year of a car's life. Sounds like you really thought about your plan and made the right decision for you. Have fun with the new wheels.
You are definitely NOT the only one. I won't buy a new car anymore, my SRT Jeep was new and lost almost 50% of it's value in less than 2 years. Never again, I am perfectly fine with CPO.
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Picked up the car in Miami last weekend...20 hour drive home. Blah.
But I'm elated with the car, as the car was truely flawless. I would give it a 9.5 on a 10 point scale...and I am VERY picky.
The "short wheel base" sport package has quite a lot more acceleration than the long wheel base car I used to own. Not as fast 0-60 as 550i (obviously) but plenty of torque and power from 30 mph to 120. And, I got 21.2 mpg on the 1080 mile trip home while averaging 78 mph. Not bad for a powerful V8.
I'm elated! Still have the e60, and drove it today, in fact. I would imagine that I will pick up a gorgeous CPO 550i in a few years, but for now, the 740i has my heart once again.
The car was so amazingly pristine inside, I couldnt believe it...
Anyhow, I will enjoy driving both cars until the e60 lease runs in late January, and I will definitely miss it after returning it. However, I do love the 740i quite a lot, and given the fact it was $51k less than the 2010 550i that I wanted, I'm very pleased as well.
But I'm elated with the car, as the car was truely flawless. I would give it a 9.5 on a 10 point scale...and I am VERY picky.
The "short wheel base" sport package has quite a lot more acceleration than the long wheel base car I used to own. Not as fast 0-60 as 550i (obviously) but plenty of torque and power from 30 mph to 120. And, I got 21.2 mpg on the 1080 mile trip home while averaging 78 mph. Not bad for a powerful V8.
I'm elated! Still have the e60, and drove it today, in fact. I would imagine that I will pick up a gorgeous CPO 550i in a few years, but for now, the 740i has my heart once again.
The car was so amazingly pristine inside, I couldnt believe it...
Anyhow, I will enjoy driving both cars until the e60 lease runs in late January, and I will definitely miss it after returning it. However, I do love the 740i quite a lot, and given the fact it was $51k less than the 2010 550i that I wanted, I'm very pleased as well.
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Originally Posted by lawguy' post='1037025' date='Oct 20 2009, 08:30 PM
Picked up the car in Miami last weekend...20 hour drive home. Blah.
But I'm elated with the car, as the car was truely flawless. I would give it a 9.5 on a 10 point scale...and I am VERY picky.
The "short wheel base" sport package has quite a lot more acceleration than the long wheel base car I used to own. Not as fast 0-60 as 550i (obviously) but plenty of torque and power from 30 mph to 120. And, I got 21.2 mpg on the 1080 mile trip home while averaging 78 mph. Not bad for a powerful V8.
I'm elated! Still have the e60, and drove it today, in fact. I would imagine that I will pick up a gorgeous CPO 550i in a few years, but for now, the 740i has my heart once again.
The car was so amazingly pristine inside, I couldnt believe it...
Anyhow, I will enjoy driving both cars until the e60 lease runs in late January, and I will definitely miss it after returning it. However, I do love the 740i quite a lot, and given the fact it was $51k less than the 2010 550i that I wanted, I'm very pleased as well.
But I'm elated with the car, as the car was truely flawless. I would give it a 9.5 on a 10 point scale...and I am VERY picky.
The "short wheel base" sport package has quite a lot more acceleration than the long wheel base car I used to own. Not as fast 0-60 as 550i (obviously) but plenty of torque and power from 30 mph to 120. And, I got 21.2 mpg on the 1080 mile trip home while averaging 78 mph. Not bad for a powerful V8.
I'm elated! Still have the e60, and drove it today, in fact. I would imagine that I will pick up a gorgeous CPO 550i in a few years, but for now, the 740i has my heart once again.
The car was so amazingly pristine inside, I couldnt believe it...
Anyhow, I will enjoy driving both cars until the e60 lease runs in late January, and I will definitely miss it after returning it. However, I do love the 740i quite a lot, and given the fact it was $51k less than the 2010 550i that I wanted, I'm very pleased as well.
To me, the 740i Sport and the 2003 540i Sport, both with the awesome M Parallel wheels, were two of the most beautiful sedans BMW has ever built. I still miss my 2003 E39 540i Sport.
Use it well and best of luck with that beauty.
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1037034' date='Oct 20 2009, 08:36 PM
To me, the 740i Sport and the 2003 540i Sport, both with the awesome M Parallel wheels, were two of the most beautiful sedans BMW has ever built. I still miss my 2003 E39 540i Sport.
That was part of the reason I almost bought a 2010 5 series. I tend to think the final model is often the pinnacle of a particular model's existence, and a 2010 e60 would sure be a great keeper.
Thanks for the kind words about my new wheels.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
The new car looks fantastic, congrats. I (like many here) still LOVE the E38 and E39 - great designs and they still do not look dated. That is a perfect example.
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Pete -
Great job finding such a pristine 740i sport. Us E38 fans are jealous. 
Now, put some Euro clear corners on it, and add a Strong Strut tower bar and you will be all set for a while.
By the way, I know you said it was Stratus gray ... but it looks like my old Anthracite gray in your photos. Either way - it's a great color with the beige interior.
Have fun with it !!!
Great job finding such a pristine 740i sport.
Us E38 fans are jealous. Now, put some Euro clear corners on it, and add a Strong Strut tower bar and you will be all set for a while.
By the way, I know you said it was Stratus gray ... but it looks like my old Anthracite gray in your photos. Either way - it's a great color with the beige interior.
Have fun with it !!!
