How much should I offer on this 2001 740iL? Needs work done.

kdogspence · 11-01-2021, 03:23 PM

The car has 130,000 miles, is automatic, black, and needs the timing guides and chains done. Located in Santa Barbara, California. It's listed for $1200, was wondering if I should offer even near that amount. Thanks!

https://santamaria.craigslist.org/ct...398024416.html

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 11-01-2021, 03:25 PM

if you are asking and don't know how to assess the car. please don't do this

deathking · 11-08-2021, 07:39 PM

$900,$1000,$1200 kind of all the same at that point. You'll be spending thousands if you want get it into decent condition (E38 owner). I'd be most interested in paint and interior condition. Mechanically it sounds like every other E38.

3002 tii · 11-08-2021, 10:11 PM

$1300

LOW4LYF · 11-13-2021, 09:10 PM

TCG will cost you 3-4K in California if you choose a shop.

HXS · 11-13-2021, 09:43 PM

Body looks great for a $1200 car.

One wheel is silver though while the rest are chrome; might wanna ask about that.

grannyknot · 11-14-2021, 07:56 AM

If you are able to do your own mechanical work then it could be a fair deal if it is just the timing chain and guides. Ask him what happened to make him say it needs timing work, if the chain broke just walk away.

11-01-2021, 03:23 PM	#1
kdogspence Registered 4 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	How much should I offer on this 2001 740iL? Needs work done. The car has 130,000 miles, is automatic, black, and needs the timing guides and chains done. Located in Santa Barbara, California. It's listed for $1200, was wondering if I should offer even near that amount. Thanks! https://santamaria.craigslist.org/ct...398024416.html
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 4999 Rep 4,135 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	if you are asking and don't know how to assess the car. please don't do this
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deathking Private First Class 142 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i / 2017 X3 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	$900,$1000,$1200 kind of all the same at that point. You'll be spending thousands if you want get it into decent condition (E38 owner). I'd be most interested in paint and interior condition. Mechanically it sounds like every other E38. __________________ [Build thread] Mineral White \| Cognac \| 6 speed \| Moonroof deletion
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HXS Licensed Drug Dealer 761 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	Body looks great for a $1200 car. One wheel is silver though while the rest are chrome; might wanna ask about that.
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grannyknot Captain 1010 Rep 809 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	If you are able to do your own mechanical work then it could be a fair deal if it is just the timing chain and guides. Ask him what happened to make him say it needs timing work, if the chain broke just walk away. __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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