Hello everyone,
This is my first BMW and my first forum.
I picked up a clean 1993 740i with 120,000 miles on it for $500. (will post pics as soon as i figure out how to)
*The only major issue i have discovered about the car is that it only drives well in winter mode via- the snow flake switch next to the shifter. With out the car in winter mode the car revs to around to 2,000 rpm then engages into gear hard. (feels like e-brake is on) then once out of first gear seems smooth but i only drove it to my shop about 6 miles from where i bought it. Now i have been creeping around on here and seen a couple of post about this problem indicating its the valve body and maybe a problem with first gear?? The car is shifting well when its in winter mode cause it starts off in 2nd gear? Besides that car starts up no problem and runs smooth (did have a rough idle when i first picked it up but that went away i'm assuming that was because the car sat for awhile.
- now that being said about the transmission is it best to purchase a used one, rebuild or have someone try and rebuild the valve body ?? i'm a noob at BMW's and Transmission were never my cup of tea lol
i'm not trying to be a nag but here's a little list i put together
Cons-
Transmission issue
driver fender dented
Twisted driver seat
airbag cover on the dash is curled up
fuel tank door
fog light
brake light
little rust spot passenger quarter panel
Pros-
new rims and tires
TV's in the head rest
paint looks OK should buff up
interior looks good
everything works in the car
120,000 miles
engine looks clean
with the final note are these cars known for many problems?? with everything said should i restore ? am i looking at a car that will break my wallet ( i already had a guy at a local bmw shop laugh and say i better have some deep pockets lol) i was looking into making this my daily driver
any and all information is greatly appreciated!! thanks
This is my first BMW and my first forum.
I picked up a clean 1993 740i with 120,000 miles on it for $500. (will post pics as soon as i figure out how to)
*The only major issue i have discovered about the car is that it only drives well in winter mode via- the snow flake switch next to the shifter. With out the car in winter mode the car revs to around to 2,000 rpm then engages into gear hard. (feels like e-brake is on) then once out of first gear seems smooth but i only drove it to my shop about 6 miles from where i bought it. Now i have been creeping around on here and seen a couple of post about this problem indicating its the valve body and maybe a problem with first gear?? The car is shifting well when its in winter mode cause it starts off in 2nd gear? Besides that car starts up no problem and runs smooth (did have a rough idle when i first picked it up but that went away i'm assuming that was because the car sat for awhile.
- now that being said about the transmission is it best to purchase a used one, rebuild or have someone try and rebuild the valve body ?? i'm a noob at BMW's and Transmission were never my cup of tea lol
i'm not trying to be a nag but here's a little list i put together
Cons-
Transmission issue
driver fender dented
Twisted driver seat
airbag cover on the dash is curled up
fuel tank door
fog light
brake light
little rust spot passenger quarter panel
Pros-
new rims and tires
TV's in the head rest
paint looks OK should buff up
interior looks good
everything works in the car
120,000 miles
engine looks clean
with the final note are these cars known for many problems?? with everything said should i restore ? am i looking at a car that will break my wallet ( i already had a guy at a local bmw shop laugh and say i better have some deep pockets lol) i was looking into making this my daily driver
any and all information is greatly appreciated!! thanks
New here 1993 740i build-what am i getting my self into??
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