1988 BMW 7-Series

735iL Sedan

6 Cylinder 3.4 Liter

Automatic

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Gasoline

For sale is a very well-kept, fully-loaded, black 1988 BMW 735iL. This car has everything you could want - including (optional*) top-notch Bridgestone Blizzak now tires pre-mounted on extra wheels. New Transmission ($4k) with only about 7k miles. A new ignition ($700) has recently been installed as well. It started up just fine today, battery has been trickle charged and works great. Rides smoothly and handles the snow very well (it handles Buffalo snowstorms like a tank). Some minor surface scratches on the front-left fender, can be easily buffed out. Front BMW logo is no longer there (the paint wore off, not the physical piece of metal), although the remaining silver circle matches trim perfectly. Some rust on common areas (fenders, door jams) - were removed and covered with POR15. One mechanic suggested new control arms, however the car drives and handles smoothly with a slight wiggle at around 40mph. Inspection was due January of 09, has since been off the road because I bought a newer car and had been storing this one. FOR LOCAL PICKUP ONLY: East Aurora, NY 14052. The vehicle is being re-listed since the previous winning bidder ignored payment rules and disregarded his "commitment to buy". Thus, I stress: a $500 deposit is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction, and is non-refundable (payable to manicsmusic@gmail.com via PayPal). Previous winner asked to have his mechanic look at the car BEFORE agreeing to pay the $500 deposit. Bidders are more than welcome to look at the car during the bidding process, but once you win the bidding you are REQUIRED to pay the $500 deposit. So if you would like to look at the car, feel free to contact me! AccessoriesNew transmission (only 7k miles)New ignitionPower front seatsPower rear seatsPower steeringPower windows (auto driver-side)Power headrestsHeated front seatsAll leather and rugs are tan - no cuts or burn marks. Some rugs have some minor darkened areas - removable with rug cleanerFront/rear defrostersPower sideview mirrorsOn-board computer which reports temperature, time, etc. and calculates MPG, miles to empty, etc.20% tints (protects leather)Stereo with AM/FM Radio and Tape Player (not currently attached, as a new one was in its place for a while.) -iPods easily used with a tape adapter- surprisingly good sound with stock speakers/tweeters. Problems:Slight wiggle in steering at around 40 mph, potentially a loose control armRoughly 4 inch play in the steering at center (loose steering box, I'm not handy enough to fix it myself)Felt-type material on inside roof of car had been loose (as is common in cars of its age), so I affixed a support to tighten it back up to its original look (as pictured) Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Happy bidding. *Mounted snow tires (Bridgestone Blizzak), if desired by purchaser, will be sold at an pre-agreed-upon extra price. Final selling price on eBay is for the vehicle ONLY