View Full Version : found a clean 86 735i


gimpy9195
10-18-2006, 09:48 PM
it's got 93k on it. is it worth 3 grand?
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/986520/DSC04363.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/986520/DSC04369.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/986520/DSC04370.JPG

twhlax3
10-18-2006, 10:26 PM
buy it.

krnz3
10-18-2006, 10:40 PM
hell yeah!

gimpy9195
10-18-2006, 10:48 PM
it's worth it?

4500 RPM
10-19-2006, 12:49 AM
Bleh. I hate those cars.

It doesn't have any redeeming qualities to me. :shifty

Reed Hunt
10-19-2006, 12:51 AM
Potentially yes.

Any idea what work has been done to it?

Is the tranny original?

Front end status?

Electrical?

Air con work?

For the price, it's probably a good deal. But be aware that you could face several thousand more in short order if most major components are still original.

BTW, I sold my 1985 535i four years ago for $3,800 and it had 200K miles on it...

KennyBlankenshp
10-24-2006, 03:01 AM
Bleh. I hate those cars.

It doesn't have any redeeming qualities to me. :shifty

If you really feel that way why are you bothering to comment on this thread? :mad

Back to the subject, that looks like an interesting car. First, if the Hartge wheels on the car have no curb rash, they are easily worth $800-$1000 or more. Second, the car is lowered...ask what kind of suspension is on there.

I'm not thrilled about the //M badge he stuck on there.

If the car really has 93k (check with Carfax or equivalent) and has very clean paint and interior, then it is easily worth $3k. I would also find out if he has it maintained at a reputable BMW repair shop.

I paid $4k for an excellent condition '84 733i (I just lowered it and put on the E38 wheels) with a 5 speed and similar mileage.

http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/ericcue/original/002%20733i%20Drivers%20Side.jpg