Re: Not at all, $8-9K will get you one if you look (archive)

Yeah, that's exactly why I don't want the iL version, don't want to deal with self-leveling suspension, plus I'm interested in the better handling characteristics of the SWB. If you could explain something for me, I'm not sure what you mean by "dry engine". I've always used that term referring to an engine w/o oil. But it sounds like you're happy with yours. I assume all you've had go is normal things, like radiator, heater core, and water pump, maybe an oil seal somewhere. But thanks for your information, although I won't be buying for another few months, I'll keep the search on.

Patrick

Not at all, $8-9K will get you one if you look around. I got my 88 with 143K miles nearly 2 years ago off of the internet for $5.5K and it had had most of the espected to fail parts replaced. It is the first BWM I have ever owned with a dry engine. Try to buy so you can spend the $2K without crossing the kbb.com trade-in value. These cars have few buyers but more than for the L model because of thier potential higher maintance. Best of luck.

I've been doing some research and I'm considering a 1990-1992 BMW 735i as my next car. I hope this doesn't sound blasphemous, but I'm not wanting to pay five figures. Searching Autotrader.com and Classifieds2000 I've ran into what appears to be many nice examples for between $8K and $9K, which is my target range. I checked Edmunds.com and this price range also falls within the trade-in vaule and market value, save maybe the '92. I'm expecting a car with 100K+ miles, but I don't want a beater with leaking everything. I'm after a nice looking car with few problems, maybe even a basis for a few performance upgrades. My question is, am I expecting too much for too little?

Thanks,

Patrick

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