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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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WELL CAN U GUYS TELL ME WAT U THINK OF HIS BMW [(link removed)] MY GRANDPA WANT A FLAGSHIP MODEL FROM BMW .HE WANTS AN OLDER ONE IN GOOD CONDITION SO IT WILL MATCH HIS OLDER MERCEDES. TELL ME WAT U THINK. IF HE GETS IT, HE WILL MAKE SURE EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WILL BE AND RELIABILITY IS NO ISSUE, HE WILL BARELY DRIVE IT ANYWAYS

I am relisting at a $2000 lowered BIN. I need the money and my loss is your gain. This is the nicest 1989 BMW 750 IL you will find guaranteed. It has the original miles and only 1 owner before myself. Car has never seen snow or salt and body is in perfect condition. Brand new transmission just installed 500 miles ago and will run for another 250,000 miles especially with this body so tight. There are no leaks of any kind on this car ( air, oil, tranny, fluids of any kind). Interior beautiful, disc changer in trunk, heated leather seats, reclining back leather seats, spoiler package, new rims and tires, complete 12 cyclinder tuneup, and on and on , car is perfect really. Have the sales receipt from original owner, cost was $69,786.99. Can you believe that? In 1989? You will win this for a fraction of that price and be as happy as the original owner, honest. Look at the pictures they speak for themselves. Bid with confidence. I will split shipping with a BIN offer price.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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They are asking for $8900? I wouldn't pay more than 3k.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Why not just get him a Lexus?

What's your budget? I'd suggest a E38 if I may.....
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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no budget at all, its just the first older v12 i saw on ebay and hes never been to keen on japanese cars. hes always had a grudge on things he knew ere japanese, maybe because of ww2. how the hell do i know. but hb a 1990 xjs idk ,all he wants is an older top of the line luxury anything. any opinions, and remember hes old so no m3's or nothing. personally i think he should either get an xjs, bmw 750, i think that an old bentley or rolls would be cool to, and im not worried bout reparing anything, he has the resources
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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I wouldn't pay anything over 3 K for the Bimmer.
For 8K, there are lot more options available...
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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wat would u suggest, and forget price, for a luxury top of the line cruiser, years between 1985, and 1996 wat would u suggest,
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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I would go for an old Rolls, an 80s Bimmer is just another old car, any older Rolls is at least somewhat of a classic. They're (relatively) cheap used too
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Does gramps post in all caps too? That could influence what car we recommend.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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The '95-'01 BMW 750iL is a good choice, some of the later models have toys such as articulated front seats, adjustable rear seats, EDC, steptronic, and the sat nav.
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BMW 750, 850???
LS400???
Merz S500

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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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e38 is nice, mom has one...=) haha
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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95+ Ls400 Ftw
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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hmm im liking the rolls idea, and sry bout the caps, wasnt paying attention, i know the older rolls are known for just leaking fluids, or some problem like that, does anyone know the specifics on this ?
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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If you get him one of the 7-series models with I-Drive, MAKE SURE he can handle and understand it...otherwise I would recommend a different vehicle. That is not an easy or user-friendly system to decipher, especially in the 7-series, and especially for an older person not used to high-tech gadgets.
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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If you're looking at older bimmers, might as well get a classic like the 8 series, or specifically an 840 ci (v8 with equivalent speed of the v12 850, and more reliable/cheaper maintenance).
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