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Buying a used E38 - what to look out for?

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Forum Name: BMW 7 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 7 Series (E23, E32, E38, E65, E66, E67 & E68)
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Printed Date: 19-April-2024 at 00:18


Topic: Buying a used E38 - what to look out for?
Posted By: alant01
Subject: Buying a used E38 - what to look out for?
Date Posted: 12-November-2011 at 09:53
I'm contemplating buying a 1999 E38 728i.
When checking cars what should I look out for? Are there any particular weak spots, troublesome issues or costly fixes waiting for me?
 
Any hints and tips from current owners would be very helpful.


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Posted By: M3AG
Date Posted: 13-November-2011 at 15:01
Front suspension wears so if the car is a sport, the dampers are not cheap, same for front bushes (listen for clunks) as the bushes can perish so keep an eye out for any shakes through the steering, rear bushes start to perish which give some awkward handling traits. Engine is a tough old lump though and very good in the e38 as is the gearbox.
Mainly electrical, as there are a lot of toys on board the e38.
History, see how its been looked after.

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Posted By: estetikdrew555
Date Posted: 16-January-2013 at 11:00
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Date Posted: 16-January-2013 at 11:06

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