Bmw Used Cars

Q.I'm getting more and more hooked on a 1995 or 96 750IL. Thing is I figure if I gotta go bmw I might as well go all the way and get the best! And this year seems to have a relatively low price but still be the version with nice looks that was made til 2001 (I mean, a 1994 f.ex. would have even older looks and I happen to like the newer looks). As far as I can see you get lots and lots of features as well as V12 (major cool factor) without the price going crazy. And it even seems cheaper than a 5 series (this is in Denmark). I think because most people here who drive one of these are either drug dealers or ambassadors... haha, so the market is funny. I want to get one that was used by the later, obviously :-) My budget is limited though! I read some other threads with good answers but still have some questions. So what I'm seeing is some that have done 100.000 miles and some that have done 200.000 miles. Question then is, at what point do they start failing in the components, compression etc? If I get the one at 100.000 can I reasonably expect to drive 50.000 miles without too many repairs? what about the one that has gone 200.000? At how many miles is the engine completely finished and need a total overhaul? I know there is no hard and fast answer to this, but some guidance would help maybe. Also, does this model have the iDrive? I heard that's a really bad/ annoying system? I can fix some things myself, but not if it requires tools more complicated than a socket-wrench, should I generally take it to an authorized bmw repairshop or any repairshop (that says they can do it..)? Would you recommend taking it for a compression test first if it's only gone 100.000 miles? what about the 200.000 mile one? Can the odometer be changed downwards?

A.It sounds like you're looking to get the older E38 7 Series, i.e., the model before the current E65/66 7 Series. A couple of things: 1. First, no idrive, so don't have to worry about it. 2. If you really, really, really want a V12, then you definitely need to get it inspected by a competent BMW independent shop or someone familar with the V12. Remember, these cars have TWO OF EVERYTHING, so if you get a poorly maintained car, expect to see a very high monthly repair bill, i.e., I've heard of V12 owners who claim it cost anywhere from $1,000 up to $5,000 per month to keep their poorly maintained V12 running - YIKES! 3. Finally, as for those cars that get 200K miles, take a look, they're usually very well maintained with lots of service records. Thus, any car you buy MUST have good service records..

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