E38(740i) questions (sorry; non E39 topic) (archive)

Hi guys, I'm thinking about buying a 740i or 740iL for my mom 'n pop.. they deserve one. I wanted to ask this board some q's about it. E38 board seems to be very quiet compared to here.

1. I know this is the last yr for E38, but I think it still looks extremely nice, especially in silver or anthracite paint. I've heard that there are some specials and huge discounts. Is this true and does anyone have specific examples? Can I get one for under invoice? I'll be looking at one w/o much options. (maybe pdc) Huge discounts is why I'm getting one!

2. It seems like there's a huge price diff. bet a 7er and MB S-class. Why is this? Is S-class such a better car that deserves extra $15k?

3. Even if I can get a 740 @ invoice, based on my 540's horrific depreciation (MSRP $61,800 5/99 , now $barely $40k retail), I wonder how much a '99 740 would cost now. Would it be wiser to get a low mileage 740?

4. Are 7ers easy to maintain, not so costly to fix, etc? If 740 maintenance is similar in demand and cost to 540, then it'll be ok for us. I assume bmw would have straightened out any nagging problems by now (last yr of prod)

5. what is the euro delivery invoice for 740i and 740iL? Will I save $$ if I do euro deli?

thanks

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Re: E38(740i) questions (sorry; non E39 topic) peterd 23:49 4/29/2001 (0)
For real depreciation, check out the 750iL !!...m David Zeckhausen 22:17 4/29/2001 (0)
Big depreciating asset for sure! LNL 21:12 4/29/2001 (0)

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