Thinking about a BMW 7 series

[Dr House]

That S is not bad but the colour combo does not really do it for me.

This on the other hand
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-JAGUAR-X...mobiles_UK&hash=item2c5b9ecd19#ht_1641wt_1086

I need to sell the 335i first anyway so I will dump my car first and then look at buying something else.

 

[Jez]

Yea 7g tronic or whatever its called.

I know where this is going you want this after the summer dont you

Nope you said about hating your wheels, i'll need to mull it over but i might want to swap if you are still after some standard 18" ones.

 

[DM]

Nope you said about hating your wheels, i'll need to mull it over but i might want to swap if you are still after some standard 18" ones.

Im not bothered really now, but i'l do it if you want them.

 

[DM]

That S is not bad but the colour combo does not really do it for me.

This on the other hand
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-JAGUAR-X...mobiles_UK&hash=item2c5b9ecd19#ht_1641wt_1086

I need to sell the 335i first anyway so I will dump my car first and then look at buying something else.

That looks very much like my old one of those, it might even be it, not sure what happened to it after i sold it.

 

[stulid]

Well it was the thick end of 100k new.

damn!!

 

[Jez]

Im not bothered really now, but i'l do it if you want them.

How are you liking it in general?

 

[DM]

How are you liking it in general?

Another casualty of theft by son to be honest, he keeps nicking it, but yea it not bad, i like it.

 

[Dr House]

That looks very much like my old one of those, it might even be it, not sure what happened to it after i sold it.

it looks like the one you posted. Was there anything wrong with the car?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18202815&highlight=portfolio+xjr

 

[Jez]

but yea it not bad, i like it.

Thats good coming from you seeing as its not a jag Lucky bugger of a son though getting free use of all this stuff!

 

[DM]

it looks like the one you posted. Was there anything wrong with the car?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18202815&highlight=portfolio+xjr

There were only 100 of those made and its got about the right miles thats what makes me think it might be, no nothing wrong at all, fantastic car i just got bored and got a 2009 silver one, very last of the line which i shall never sell.

 

[Dr House]

how much do you think its worth? it was around 17k when you got it right?

 

[DM]

No i paid about 20k and sold it for 19k i think, i cant even remember now to be honest, go and have a look at one because it was the dash that put me off in the end, i think Jags just look better with wood.

Another thing i would say as well is dont get hung up on having an XJR a normal 4.2 is 90% as good 90% of the time. Just buy the best car for the money you are spending.

 

[Dr House]

Ok I know this is a crap advert however I spoke to the seller and it all sounds ok.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-BMW-750I...mobiles_UK&hash=item27bac60c80#ht_1075wt_1086

The seller says he will get any a couple of stone chips fixed and the alloys refurbed.

So any thoughts on the car?


I was thinking of offering around 15k which well leave me a couple of grand so I may sell the mondeo and get a Volvo V50 for moving stuff around and as a general family pool car.

 

[Rilot]

I would pass on that one.
It's an SE which means nasty chrome and a horrid steering wheel. Get a Sport if you can.
It has the stock seats which are the worst of the 3 seats you can get (Stock, Sports, Comfort).
The rear entertainment package, while nice, prevents you from getting the BMW iPod interface.
This example appears to have EDC (Electronic Damper Control). It's a bit of a weak spot on the E65 sometimes. I would prefer a car without it.

 

[Dr House]

Ok thanks. I will keep looking.

I would also take a 650i if I find a good one (yes i know its a very different car)