2001 BMW 740iL

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited May 2011
    ESavinon wrote: »
    I guess you just filled it with premium gas. :biggrin:
    Sumbich turned its nose up at the cheap stuff! Snooty bastage.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited May 2011
    I almost bought a 2002 740IL a few years ago. I wanted one with low mileage but could not find one. Then the price of gas went up. I already had a large car with a V8 so I kept my olds Aurora. It's still garaged to this day.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,743
    edited May 2011
    Are there cars out there that don't need Premium? I can't seem to find one. My last 4 cars have all required 91 octane min. SVT Contour, V6 Passat, MazdaSpeed3, now my Benz C350. All the other cars I've considered also need premium. Lexus GS430, BMW 540i, Infiniti G35 and M45, Benz E55, G8 GT, CTS-V, etc.

    I guess that's what comes from reading every issue of Car and Driver since 1984. Just can't stand boring cars.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited May 2011
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2011
    Geez, I had you pegged for driving American iron !?!:eek: Good luck with it !:smile:
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,240
    edited May 2011
    There's no such thing as "lineman-proof".....and then you go and buy a Bimmer???? :confused: :eek:

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Geez, I had you pegged for driving American iron !?!:eek: Good luck with it !:smile:
    No worries... I've still got some of that in the driveway, too. :wink:
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2011
    My Mom had this 2001 model and it was a lemon. That being said, she has a 2009 740IL and it is awesome.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2011
    billbillw wrote: »
    Are there cars out there that don't need Premium? I can't seem to find one. My last 4 cars have all required 91 octane min. SVT Contour, V6 Passat, MazdaSpeed3, now my Benz C350. All the other cars I've considered also need premium. Lexus GS430, BMW 540i, Infiniti G35 and M45, Benz E55, G8 GT, CTS-V, etc.

    I guess that's what comes from reading every issue of Car and Driver since 1984. Just can't stand boring cars.

    There are plenty of non-boring cars that don't require premium (and pretty much every boring car doesn't). But, in general, anything with a turbo or a high compression engine is going to need (or at least run best with) higher octane.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited June 2011
    My Lincoln and Ranger take 87. The Lightning won't run right on less than 92 and not at all on less than 91. BUT! It'll run like a scalded dog on 108!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    My Mom had this 2001 model and it was a lemon. That being said, she has a 2009 740IL and it is awesome.

    2009 model would be the 750iL bro not the 740 model. Still a wicked car man. I have an E65 7 series and will agree it is awesome. I have mine on a nice set of 22" wheels.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,743
    edited June 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    There are plenty of non-boring cars that don't require premium (and pretty much every boring car doesn't). But, in general, anything with a turbo or a high compression engine is going to need (or at least run best with) higher octane.

    Examples? Your idea of boring and mine might be different.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    Ummm, were there pics coming?
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2011
    Given your list of cars, I'm sure that's true, but you're also probably a lot better off financially than me :)

    Off the top of my head, for "fun" cars that are more than likely 87 octane, a Mini Cooper, Mazda Miata, that type of car. Even a BMW 3-series is going to run fine on "regular."

    But I know this debate can get passionate and crazy and is very subjective. When I was buying my car I was really leaning towards the WRX (instaed of the Outback Sport I ended up with) but just couldn't justify all the extra cost associated with the turbo (mostly having to put premium in it).
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,743
    edited June 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Given your list of cars, I'm sure that's true, but you're also probably a lot better off financially than me :)

    Off the top of my head, for "fun" cars that are more than likely 87 octane, a Mini Cooper, Mazda Miata, that type of car. Even a BMW 3-series is going to run fine on "regular."

    But I know this debate can get passionate and crazy and is very subjective. When I was buying my car I was really leaning towards the WRX (instaed of the Outback Sport I ended up with) but just couldn't justify all the extra cost associated with the turbo (mostly having to put premium in it).


    Bob,
    Sorry to tell you, but all three cars you listed (Miata, BMW 3-series, and Mini) have minimum octane requirements of 91. They may run on 87 octane, but they will using severely retarded timing and produce significantly less power than specified.

    The only car I've seen in recent years that would excite my pulse and get away with 87 octane would be the current model V6 Mustang.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2011
    Meh, shows what I know.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited June 2011
    Eh, it's not that bad. If I still had the Mustang I had put together, I'd be screwed. It barely ran right on 94 octane from Sunoco (Ultra 94). I'd usually search out the Sunocos that had the "purple pump" for the 100 octane stuff. But, Sunoco doesn't make Ultra 94 or Ultra 100 anymore. It's gotta be specially ordered and it's not certified for D.O.T. legal use anymore so race tracks only. Sunoco only sells 93 or less now. On 93 or less, thee Mustang would stumble and pop and sometimes stall. I used to buy octane booster by the case for it. It'd swallow 3 bottles per fill-up just to get it to a reasonable idle. I had to use the over-the-counter junk from the car parts store otherwise it'd never have passed emissions.

    At the race track, I ran VP's MS109 with a synthetic octane booster that bumped it up to 112 octane. Ran like a top on that stuff!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2011
    So did he buy das boot or not?
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,743
    edited June 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    So did he buy das boot or not?

    Yes, see Post #28.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2011
    Pics coming this evening. Linda took out for a spin and is having it polished up. The dealer did an OK job, but a buddy of mine will make it look like a black mirror when he gets through with it. Red haired elf driving a low slung saloon...'tis nice!:cool:
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    Obey the traffic laws lightman, police have thing for elfs
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2011
    Here's a few...
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited June 2011
    Very nice Russ; looks like an incredibly comfortable ride....Like driving a cloud that happens to have nice get up and go and a super slick look to it :)

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    Looking good Lightman. Get you some Zaino wax and you'll see that paint go to a liquid like finish after your buddy does his thing with it. For the wheels, put some Coke in a spray bottle, spray them down then wash them. It will eat all the dust, and give them a nice shine. BMW brake pads are great but suck a$$ for brake dust, I'd recommend Akebono pads if it bothers you. I got so sick of cleaning my wheels on my 7 I changed them to Akebono and now zero dust.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    I highly NOT recommend Akebono. The comfort level of that series is a given, enjoy.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,743
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I highly NOT recommend Akebono. The comfort level of that series is a given, enjoy.

    What's your beef with Akebono? They are a favorite over at my Benz forum as well. Low dust and almost as much initial bite as stock pads.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    billbillw wrote: »
    What's your beef with Akebono? They are a favorite over at my Benz forum as well. Low dust and almost as much initial bite as stock pads.

    Just not a fan based on personal experience. I prefer OEM, Hawk or EBC depending on need and application.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,496
    edited June 2011
    Maybe should have bought a lawn mower instead.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    Frig that! With wheels like that, I'd recommend shields for brake dust........unless you're one of those people that enjoys gaping at rotors & calipers.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited June 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Just not a fan based on personal experience. I prefer OEM, Hawk or EBC depending on need and application.

    My experiences with Akeboner has been poor as well. Only pad I ever had on the Lightning that literally broke off in chunks. Hawk on the Lightning ever since. Had EBC pads and rotors on my Thunderbird. 2 ton pig would stop on a dime and make change. Also used EBC brakes with Wilwood calipers on the race cars. Did a great job of bringing them down from 170+ MPH.
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