Purchasing E38

[Kay.G.]

Guy's need your advice.Got an offer to buy an E38,735i, 1997 for RM 60K.Need to know if this is a fair value and what's the main part i need to check before buying.Also, what about the maintenance cost.I use to Drive an E46 before, is there a lot of difference in E38..Tq.Sifu's.

 

[bimmerholic]

quite overpriced i'd say...

 

[ssmann]

Guy's need your advice.
Got an offer to buy an E38,735i, 1997 for RM 60K.
Need to know if this is a fair value and what's the main part i need to check before buying.
Also, what about the maintenance cost.
I use to Drive an E46 before, is there a lot of difference in E38..Tq.Sifu's.

To me, it sounds like alot. I do not think it is fair priced unless off course it is in mint, buy and drive condition. Beware that a standard 728 of that same age if not in the best of conditions will set you back about 20k in costs....

Difference between E46 and E38 susah to compare la. One is super luxury and the other somewhat like go-kart. It all depends on what you wanna use the 38 for.

My humble opinion, there are many E38 728's out there for sale...go look for a nice one. Easy to maintain, reliable and many on the forum to share experiences and troubleshoot.

My 2 cents worth.

All the best!

 

[alantiong]

thats too much.. a fair price around 45.. a good price.. around 40. What you really wanna achieve is a car at good restored condition at 60K. ssman is quite accurate to point out that it will take you at least 20K to make your car to look good and feel good.

Alan

 

[DigitalPunk]

To me, it sounds like alot. I do not think it is fair priced unless off course it is in mint, buy and drive condition. Beware that a standard 728 of that same age if not in the best of conditions will set you back about 20k in costs....

Difference between E46 and E38 susah to compare la. One is super luxury and the other somewhat like go-kart. It all depends on what you wanna use the 38 for.

My humble opinion, there are many E38 728's out there for sale...go look for a nice one. Easy to maintain, reliable and many on the forum to share experiences and troubleshoot.

My 2 cents worth.

All the best!

i spend like 40k within 2 months. Anyway, for a 735i 1997 I think the price should be 40k or less. Unless the car is in Tip Top Condition. Send your car to Mechanic for checking before confirm the purchase. Here are some items to check:-

1. Radiator & the host
2. Catalyst Converter
3. Brake Disc
4. Dead Pixels on the display cluster and radio display
6. Test all electronic making sure it works
7. Test the electric chair and memory seat feature
8. Make sure the speedometer is working - Can be expensive to repair if ABS faulty
9. Make sure the suspension is ok
10. Ask when the parts replaced:- Water Pump
11. Check coolant reservoir leakage
12.


Can't think of more to write now. All the E38 bro, please help add more to the list.

 

[YaZmEeN]

Agreed with both opinions.

Well, what u can do is join out tt, look for the E38s to get more ideas on the condition of the car. Then u can start browsing around the market.

try this :

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37452&highlight=E38

good luck!

 

[ssmann]

thats too much.. a fair price around 45.. a good price.. around 40. What you really wanna achieve is a car at good restored condition at 60K. ssman is quite accurate to point out that it will take you at least 20K to make your car to look good and feel good.

Alan

Hahahaha....too much experience there bro!!!

 

[Kay.G.]

Guys, besides 735 there is another model 728 is it..
Wow if not in good condition.. i might incur approx. 20k in repairs and replacement of parts...

 

[Eggie86]

Guys, besides 735 there is another model 728 is it..
Wow if not in good condition.. i might incur approx. 20k in repairs and replacement of parts...

Bro, getting a 7 or any used Bimmer is not a decision for the faint of heart.

Sometimes got people opt to go for the cheaper ones, but spare lotsa money and passion and time to refurbish and get it up to tip top condition.

For others, they prefer the get the best that their money can buy.

Our SSMANN bro is one shining example. Even Digital Punk said he set aside almost RM 40K in repairs alone to fix everything on his E38.

E38 got 728i, 730i, 735i, 740i, 750i... And not discounting the iL versions. Some even got Vanos and double Vanos... I'm just a noob when it comes to these terms though.

Don't forget about the roadtax too... Killer.

 

[ssmann]

Guys, besides 735 there is another model 728 is it..
Wow if not in good condition.. i might incur approx. 20k in repairs and replacement of parts...

Bro..may I suggest you come to one of our TT's before you embark on such a purchase....you may pick up lotsa valuable info, if nothing else...make new friends

 

[ssmann]

Bro, getting a 7 or any used Bimmer is not a decision for the faint of heart.

Sometimes got people opt to go for the cheaper ones, but spare lotsa money and passion and time to refurbish and get it up to tip top condition.

For others, they prefer the get the best that their money can buy.

Our SSMANN bro is one shining example. Even Digital Punk said he set aside almost RM 40K in repairs alone to fix everything on his E38.

E38 got 728i, 730i, 740i, 750i... And not discounting the iL versions.

Don't forget about the roadtax too... Killer.

Bro no shine...just terkena massive racun...so beware Kay G....it is a dangerous path you are on :burnout:

 

[Kay.G.]

Guys..How do we know if vanos or double vanos...

 

[Kay.G.]

Ya bro...nanti bankrupt..

 

[ssmann]

Guys..How do we know if vanos or double vanos...

Vanos - up to 1998 I recall, Double after that....other way to know if at the engine...got double where the temp housing is then double la..otherwise only one or none....bro meet up with a member who has a 38 and learn the car...most forumers here very happy to open their cars and time one...ask YazMeen, Unker...they are our resident good samaritans :rock:

 

[gregcwho]

Vanos - up to 1998 I recall, Double after that....other way to know if at the engine...got double where the temp housing is then double la..otherwise only one or none....bro meet up with a member who has a 38 and learn the car...most forumers here very happy to open their cars and time one...ask YazMeen, Unker...they are our resident good samaritans :rock:

Kay G..

Do drop by our TT at Papparich Section 19 on Fri nites..9pm onwards..there'll definitely be a couple of E38 owners there & u can have a look at their rides,discuss about their experiences before you embark on a project like this.

A wrong move can set you back quite a fair bit & seriously, I've been guided by a lot of the club members in owning & maintaining a Beemer with the least hassle & heartache..not to mention saving my pocket too from unscrupulous mechs out to make a killing just because u drive a Beemer..

And not to mention enjoy the camaredie of fellow BMW lovers..:burnout:

Cheers

 

[Kay.G.]

Hey Guys...thanks a million...its people like you makes the world a better place..very charitable..
Bro..tt section 19 Subang Jaya is it..

 

[ssmann]

Hey Guys...thanks a million...its people like you makes the world a better place..very charitable..
Bro..tt section 19 Subang Jaya is it..

PJ near Quill and opposite Toyota showroom. Paparich...c u there...u can belanja all TT for the info :rock::rock:

 

[Vincent Hor]

I will be going for the TT this Friday. Kay.G please come by and will try to share my experience with you. Don't worry too much, E38 728i is not too difficult to maintain. Remember, choose the "Racun" carefully and you should be ok.

 

[YaZmEeN]

Hehe...before i open my mouth also there's alot of people already help u...do drop by at the paparich tt...u can pm me if u need my number...c ya

 

[initialM]

KayG may I know more on the 735 unit? PM me if its confidential:smokin: