sell my 2003 z4 for 1997 740il?

jeanpxrk · 03-18-2023, 06:02 PM

Looking to buy this 97 e38 only issue is it’s misfiring in one cylinder. It’s got less miles than my z4 and i replaced everything on my car. Is it worth getting the e38 at this point and can most of the common e38 issues be fixed at home?

IcewaterPete · 03-18-2023, 06:15 PM

We need pics!

jeanpxrk · 03-18-2023, 06:18 PM

IcewaterPete done!

ptpending · 03-18-2023, 06:22 PM

unless you are ready to do repairs of the e38 by yourself, you will regret this swap
e38 is quite complex and there are many parts which fail due age and not mileage.

jeanpxrk · 03-18-2023, 06:25 PM

ptpending So with my z4 at first everything was falling apart due to age and i always took it to the shop. Now, however, i started automotive school and will be working at a shop in a few months so hoping to do my own repairs unless it’s something transmission or engine related

ptpending · 03-18-2023, 06:41 PM

z4 is much more simple that e38....

jeanpxrk · 03-18-2023, 07:23 PM

ptpending What are some common things that fail?

jeanpxrk · 03-18-2023, 08:46 PM

piper199
My z the roof doesn’t work at all had to take the motor out to lock it. Two seater is cool an all being 19 years old but i would like a larger car with extra seats. My z4 sounds super loud in the cabin as well and i would just like a hardtop with a little more quiet cabin.

Charles B · 03-18-2023, 09:32 PM

Those wheels on the Z4 really make the car. I have a 2016 Z4 and it's a blast to drive around.

jeanpxrk · 03-19-2023, 04:59 AM

Piper1
Agreed. I rushed into buying it as soon as i saved enough as it was my first car and i was excited. But the previous owners all neglected it and even tampered with odometer.

Just wanted to get something better now that i know more about cars in general and how to work on them

ptpending · 03-22-2023, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanpxrk

ptpending So with my z4 at first everything was falling apart due to age and i always took it to the shop. Now, however, i started automotive school and will be working at a shop in a few months so hoping to do my own repairs unless it’s something transmission or engine related

so you suppose that 740 1997 year car which has much more electronics will fall apart less than z4 2004 year car ?

03-18-2023, 06:02 PM	#1
jeanpxrk New Member 38 Rep 17 Posts Drives: bmw z4 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: las vegas iTrader: (0)	Looking to buy this 97 e38 only issue is it’s misfiring in one cylinder. It’s got less miles than my z4 and i replaced everything on my car. Is it worth getting the e38 at this point and can most of the common e38 issues be fixed at home? Attached Images
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ptpending Colonel 531 Rep 2,931 Posts Drives: e81 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	unless you are ready to do repairs of the e38 by yourself, you will regret this swap e38 is quite complex and there are many parts which fail due age and not mileage. __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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jeanpxrk New Member 38 Rep 17 Posts Drives: bmw z4 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: las vegas iTrader: (0)	ptpending So with my z4 at first everything was falling apart due to age and i always took it to the shop. Now, however, i started automotive school and will be working at a shop in a few months so hoping to do my own repairs unless it’s something transmission or engine related
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03-18-2023, 06:41 PM	#6
ptpending Colonel 531 Rep 2,931 Posts Drives: e81 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	z4 is much more simple that e38.... __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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jeanpxrk New Member 38 Rep 17 Posts Drives: bmw z4 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: las vegas iTrader: (0)	ptpending What are some common things that fail?
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03-18-2023, 08:46 PM	#8
jeanpxrk New Member 38 Rep 17 Posts Drives: bmw z4 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: las vegas iTrader: (0)	piper199 My z the roof doesn’t work at all had to take the motor out to lock it. Two seater is cool an all being 19 years old but i would like a larger car with extra seats. My z4 sounds super loud in the cabin as well and i would just like a hardtop with a little more quiet cabin.
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Charles B Charles B 101 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 335 M235 Z4 944 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2025 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 BMW 335 [9.17] 2016 BMW Z4 [10.00] 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo [9.50]	Those wheels on the Z4 really make the car. I have a 2016 Z4 and it's a blast to drive around.
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03-19-2023, 04:59 AM	#10
jeanpxrk New Member 38 Rep 17 Posts Drives: bmw z4 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: las vegas iTrader: (0)	Piper1 Agreed. I rushed into buying it as soon as i saved enough as it was my first car and i was excited. But the previous owners all neglected it and even tampered with odometer. Just wanted to get something better now that i know more about cars in general and how to work on them
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