Thinking of changing my 318i to a 730i am I mad ?

[4_Series_Scania]

I'm looking to replace my '92 318i, nothing particular wrong with it, I just want something bigger & more comfy, also, I'm sick of gearchanges, an automatic is a must.

Fuel consumption isn't much of an issue, most of the week, it'll sit at work gathering dust.

I've found this on my travels......
[quote]1994 M Reg BMW 730i V8
4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 237,000 miles, Metallic Gunmetal grey . airconditioning, fog lights, frontseat(s) electric adjustable, leather interior, windows front + rear electric, alarm remote controlled, automatic, Body Coloured Bumpers, Central Door Locking, Electric Adjustable Mirror, Electric Slide/Tilt Steel Sunroof, metallic painted, mirrors electric, Passenger Air Bag, Power-Assisted Steering, ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Climate Control, Computer, Cruise control, Driver airbag, Electrically adjustable seats, Full service history, Head restraints, Leather upholstery, Metallic paintwork, Multi function steering wheel, Park distance control, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Traction control. Full service History, Full light grey Leather upholstery, Loads of Bills + old Mot's, MOT Jan 2006, 18 " Multispoke alloys, Immaculate condition. On private plate which i may leave on the car subject to negotiation. You need to see and drive this to appreciate how good it is. you would never think it has done the miles.

[Craig.]

I dont see what the problem is. You want this car, i say go test drive it or one simmilar see if it meets your expectations if so buy it. The only down side is, since you dont do that much driving would it be worth the money? thats a personal choice really.

[Woodlouse2002]

If it's what you want then I would get it. No point in wishing you had in a few months time.

[4_Series_Scania]

I dont see what the problem is. You want this car, i say go test drive it or one simmilar see if it meets your expectations if so buy it. The only down side is, since you dont do that much driving would it be worth the money? thats a personal choice really.

This is what I want to hear !  :)

The main reason I'm thinking of a car like a 7 series is simply that I won't use it that much, my theory being, it should last and be ideal for the occasional blasts down to Somerset.

My head says "no" my heart says "yes", I've driven the car, and its better than the description! frankly, I'm surprised the guy has'nt had the mileage wound back 150k, you would'nt know if he had from its condition....

Its something like that or, a 325i/328i for similar money, more than likely, I'd drive such a car like a hooligan where the "7" just isn't that type of car , and, I don't want to drive it fast, its great to "waft along" in.

Decisions decisions......   :-/

[Craig.]

go for it, i missed out on a car through indesicion, regretting it now. sounds like you really want it obviously not trying to spend your money for you

[Woodlouse2002]

If you want us to make the decision for you then GET IT!!!

[4_Series_Scania]

If you want us to make the decision for you then GET IT!!!

Oh hell, I wish I had'nt asked now!

I'll give him a call tomorrow, see if I get some kind of warranty, doubtful on that mileage!

I'll report back. - Cheers for the "advice" lol

[The Ruptured Duck]

Can't go wrong with BMW, go for it

[ozzy72]

I would personally disagree with can't go wrong with a BMW, I had one and it sucked!
However the 7 series is v.comfy and if it is what you want then go for it

[Craig.]

my cousin had a bmw that had nothing but problems, but it wasnt a 7 series those things are built to last. m bosses brand new 3 series had problems that cost a crap load to fix aswell

[ATI_7500]

...also, I'm sick of gearchanges, an automatic is a must.

Automatic...nah.

[elwellnick24]

just make sure its all good, they are unlikely to go wrong, but if they do thens wallet draining....i would say as long as its a good example then go for it  :)

[4_Series_Scania]

Automatic...nah.

Believe me mate, I have 14 gears in my truck, each one requires a prod of the clutch pedal. At the end of a week trawling the UK, my left foot says to me "Automatic? - Yes please!"  



Alas, on calling today, the cars sold.  ::) but, I am sold on a 7 series , so I'll see what other examples I can come up with for not too much money.

Interesting people have had problems with BMW's my current one is 12 years old, still on its factory clutch! and nearing 175k miles.

[zeberdee]

[quote]

Believe me mate, I have 14 gears in my truck, each one requires a prod of the clutch pedal. At the end of a week trawling the UK, my left foot says to me "Automatic? - Yes please!"

[4_Series_Scania]

When I had a Scania the only time I used the clutch was to start off and for the splits, the rest of the time I just "fed" it in to the next gear, to change down a quick blip in neutral then into the lower gear. It saved a lot of leg ache in London!  ;D

I've been told not to do that, although I know what you mean. Interestingly, our "04" reg trucks don't like the "skipping the clutch" but, the older "W" reg ones thrive on it!

I've got an 04.....  ::)