sebastianwrx
08-01-2010, 05:01 PM
up for sale / for trade 95 bmw 740il that i just owned for 2 weeks and passed smog ..heres more description based from the old owner of this car
this is my daily driver and has never let me down. It has never failed to start and has been perfectly reliable in every aspect. The car has a salvage title due to an accident in 2007. There is no frame damage. The engine was replaced with a lower-mileage engine one year ago after a spark plug broke off inside one of the cylinders, ruining the cylinder wall and all four valves on that cylinder. The new engine was completely re-sealed before going in, and was compression tested to rule out the Nikasil issue which plagued certain pre-1996 BMW (http://zilvia.net/f/#) V8s. Engines effected by this issue usually failed around 60,000 miles due to erosion of the cylinder walls caused by the high sulfur content in American gasoline. Compression is perfect (180-190 PSI) on all cylinders. Both the car and the new engine have been in California since new. Contrary to the "maintenance nightmare" stories usually perpetuated by people who have never owned one of these cars, maintenance costs are not outrageous at all. This car has been well-maintained throughout its life, and you can really feel that when driving it. All of the electronics are fully operational and there are no weird glitches or places you have to smack the dashboard to get something to work. The car is located in Temecula, CA and is available for viewing. Send me a PM to make arrangements.
Engine:
-115,000 miles, runs perfect 100% of the time, no smoke or misfires
-Oil changed every 3000 miles with 5W30 Mobil 1 Synthetic
-Replaced water pump (now has metal impeller, not plastic)
-Replaced Radiator
-Replaced timing chain guides
-Replaced oil pump bolts
-Replaced all belts
-Replaced valve cover gaskets
-Replaced spark plugs
-Replaced valley pan gasket
-Replaced all intake manifold gaskets & oil separator valve
-Replaced front oil cyclone separator
-Replaced MAF
Transmission:
-255,000 miles
-Maintained by all previous owners
-Replaced fluid with OEM ESSO LT711-41 fluid (12 quarts at $33 per quart from BMW)
-Replaced filter with OEM FILTRAN unit
-Shifts smoothly, consistently, and quickly every time
-No noises when warm or cold
-Never had "Trans Failsafe Prog" error
Suspension:
-FK Highsport adjustable coilovers
-Power steering works perfectly
-Coilovers are adjustable; 1 inch through 5 inches lower than stock ride height
-Removed self-leveling system the correct way by maintaining fluid circulation, instead of just capping off the lines
-Rubber bushings are worn and should be replaced
-No vibrations or steering wheel shake at any speed, even while hard braking
Brakes:
-Stock lines & calipers
-Front Balo rotors with Akebono Euro Ceramic pads
-Rear ATE PremiumOne slotted rotors with Akebono Euro Ceramic pads
Exterior:
-18" Stern ST-2 wheels 9.5" wide with a 3" lip on all four
-255/35/18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050a Runflat tires
-1999 "Facelift" headlights with 6000K HID lowbeams
-Repainted original color 3 years ago
-2001 style rear lights
Interior:
-A/C and heater both work perfectly
-Replaced blower motor and resistor
-Original black leather
-All instrument cluster pixels work
-MID pixels are 95% working
-AM/FM/Tape & 6-disc CD changer all work perfectly
-No warning lights
-Factory carphone still works if you wanted to activate it
-Cleaned carpet, no stains or rips anywhere
-Factory first aid kit still in-tact
-200 watt 10" Bazooka subwoofer
Issues:
-Three very small dings, one on each front door, one on the back of the trunklid, no paint damage anywhere
-Right rear panel has a shallow dent and scratch (see photo)
-Both front rocker panels are dented on the bottom
-Needs a new speaker in the rear passenger door
-Both rear window regulators should be replaced, windows do not roll down
-Cruise control was removed when the throttle cable bushing broke
$ 6000 or best offer
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this is my daily driver and has never let me down. It has never failed to start and has been perfectly reliable in every aspect. The car has a salvage title due to an accident in 2007. There is no frame damage. The engine was replaced with a lower-mileage engine one year ago after a spark plug broke off inside one of the cylinders, ruining the cylinder wall and all four valves on that cylinder. The new engine was completely re-sealed before going in, and was compression tested to rule out the Nikasil issue which plagued certain pre-1996 BMW (http://zilvia.net/f/#) V8s. Engines effected by this issue usually failed around 60,000 miles due to erosion of the cylinder walls caused by the high sulfur content in American gasoline. Compression is perfect (180-190 PSI) on all cylinders. Both the car and the new engine have been in California since new. Contrary to the "maintenance nightmare" stories usually perpetuated by people who have never owned one of these cars, maintenance costs are not outrageous at all. This car has been well-maintained throughout its life, and you can really feel that when driving it. All of the electronics are fully operational and there are no weird glitches or places you have to smack the dashboard to get something to work. The car is located in Temecula, CA and is available for viewing. Send me a PM to make arrangements.
Engine:
-115,000 miles, runs perfect 100% of the time, no smoke or misfires
-Oil changed every 3000 miles with 5W30 Mobil 1 Synthetic
-Replaced water pump (now has metal impeller, not plastic)
-Replaced Radiator
-Replaced timing chain guides
-Replaced oil pump bolts
-Replaced all belts
-Replaced valve cover gaskets
-Replaced spark plugs
-Replaced valley pan gasket
-Replaced all intake manifold gaskets & oil separator valve
-Replaced front oil cyclone separator
-Replaced MAF
Transmission:
-255,000 miles
-Maintained by all previous owners
-Replaced fluid with OEM ESSO LT711-41 fluid (12 quarts at $33 per quart from BMW)
-Replaced filter with OEM FILTRAN unit
-Shifts smoothly, consistently, and quickly every time
-No noises when warm or cold
-Never had "Trans Failsafe Prog" error
Suspension:
-FK Highsport adjustable coilovers
-Power steering works perfectly
-Coilovers are adjustable; 1 inch through 5 inches lower than stock ride height
-Removed self-leveling system the correct way by maintaining fluid circulation, instead of just capping off the lines
-Rubber bushings are worn and should be replaced
-No vibrations or steering wheel shake at any speed, even while hard braking
Brakes:
-Stock lines & calipers
-Front Balo rotors with Akebono Euro Ceramic pads
-Rear ATE PremiumOne slotted rotors with Akebono Euro Ceramic pads
Exterior:
-18" Stern ST-2 wheels 9.5" wide with a 3" lip on all four
-255/35/18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050a Runflat tires
-1999 "Facelift" headlights with 6000K HID lowbeams
-Repainted original color 3 years ago
-2001 style rear lights
Interior:
-A/C and heater both work perfectly
-Replaced blower motor and resistor
-Original black leather
-All instrument cluster pixels work
-MID pixels are 95% working
-AM/FM/Tape & 6-disc CD changer all work perfectly
-No warning lights
-Factory carphone still works if you wanted to activate it
-Cleaned carpet, no stains or rips anywhere
-Factory first aid kit still in-tact
-200 watt 10" Bazooka subwoofer
Issues:
-Three very small dings, one on each front door, one on the back of the trunklid, no paint damage anywhere
-Right rear panel has a shallow dent and scratch (see photo)
-Both front rocker panels are dented on the bottom
-Needs a new speaker in the rear passenger door
-Both rear window regulators should be replaced, windows do not roll down
-Cruise control was removed when the throttle cable bushing broke
$ 6000 or best offer
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