Re: Dilemma (archive)

Well, it's finally time to retire my twenty year-old Chevrolet daily driver (my significant other drives the 735i on a regular basis). I have been looking at 93-94 five-speed 325i E36s but, with all the talk recently about the turbine-smooth 750iL, it is possible to pick up a 91-92 750iL for about the same cost, usually with less miles. I did drive a couple of 750iLs before buying the 735i four years ago but the potential maintenance costs scared me. I really want to drive a stick-shift again on a daily basis but the 750iL does have the 12-cylinder appeal.
So, what does the collective think? A 91-92 750iL or a 93-94 325i (or a close-ratio five-speed and a REALLY nice paint job for the '02)?
Regards
Alex Lynch
1992 735i 205k miles
1972 2002 187k miles
no, I don't want to mention the Chevy

Not to go against all the others, but I would buy the 325. I also own a 735i and love the car and plan on keeping it, But i will soon be owning a 325xi wagon soon, The cost to maintance a 7 is putting me broke. I still don't understand how such a expensive car can have so many electrical problems. I now mine is an 88 735i, but I still can't get my drivers seat and mirrors to work. Have a friend that bought a 91 750il form the dealer and he is also having problems. Leaks, electtrical, needs shocks, etc. I won't go on. and this car was maintained. Good luck what ever you choose.

JJP

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