2001 Bmw 750 Il (sport And Cold Weather Package) on 2040-cars
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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2001 BMW 750 IL (Long body) recently purchased by me and refurbished to be ready for the road by Southwest Bimmers here in town. If you would like to speak with them ask for Chuck, he knows allot about this car. I also have a clean carfax to show any prospective buyers
136,xxx on the odometer. Motor sounds and performs great(As it should, the m72 motor has won gearhead awards for its bulletproof design). This thing has torque and is fast at any speed thanks to the v12. This car is well on its way to regaining its former prestige. This was once a $100,000 car. The first car with HID's, it has rear privacy screens on windows, all seats are electronically adjustable, drivers seat has memory function. Car has "sports package" and "cold weather package" which basically means it has colored side skirts, a different torque converter than regular, heated seats and steering wheel. The body is in pretty good shape but it does have a few dings and scratches, also someone took it to an auto car wash (which you never do in a car like this) and messed up the side skirts a little. They are a little scratched, a little loose and need to be re-secured properly. Recent Services Include: Repair of the heated catalytic converter Replaced Secondary Air House (OEM) Replaced Coolant Bleed Hose (OEM) Replaced Coolant (OEM) Replaced Thermostat (OEM) Replaced Motor and Transmission mounts (OEM Transmission and aftermarket Motor) Replaced Transmission Filter (OEM) Replaced Transmission Fluid (OEM) Replaced Transmission Gasket (OEM) Replaced power Steering Lines (OEM) Replaced Light Control Module (OEM) This car is not perfect and still has some issues that need to be sorted out with time to make the car perfect. I have over $1800 in recent receipts for parts/labor (and I'm a thrifty shopper when it comes to parts). I'm going to be honest and say this car would be best for someone with DIY experience, or an e38 enthusiast. I also have the following parts/accessories that come with the car: New Auxiliary Electric Fan (aftermarket). Needs to be installed before summer. Electronic BMW Shop Manual (CD- very useful) Bentley E38 Manual (similar to a Haynes or Clymer manual but more in depth) BMW Scanner Tool 1.4 (used to diagnose car issues) New rear privacy screens. New Hood Bumpers (make the hood open properly) Issues I am aware of: Miscellaneous interior trim pieces broken/missing. One of the foglight housings is missing. I think the "massage function" of the seats no longer work. The rear windows don't roll down and probably need regulators (they are getting power) She isn't the prettiest inside (leather has cracks from wear, etc.) Glove box lock is broken. (you can still open and close it with some improvisation) 2 of the 4 tires are going to need to be replaced soon. 1 in 6 times the car is started the ABS light stays on. This is caused by a failing steering angle sensor that needs to be replaced eventually but doesn't affect drivability. The transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd. I have done a lot of research on the forums regarding the issue and some people say its a programming issue that the dealer has to look into while others say 10k miles after performing the transmission service mentioned above that the problem dissipates. The transmission still shifts fast in every gear and smooth in every other shift which leads me to believe it is not the torque converter. If someone offers me near what I have into this car I will take it as I am looking to walk away from the project since I already have another one and I need to downsize (housing, cars, etc.) Interesting Trades? |
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