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Old 10-02-2020, 07:15 AM   #9
Franco Cozzo
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Default Re: Owning an old Merc as a cruiser? Other options?

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Originally Posted by oldel View Post

BMW E38 740iL is what I want for a cruiser under 10k these days. Or Barra swapped XJ6 series 2 or 3 project. (E: BMW was at their quality and reliability peak in 1988-1995 so the E38 was their last great car, though the 1996 5er E39 wagon is still something I like)
I had an E38 735iL Highline - great car but a few reliability issues and the 3.5L V8 crapped out it's timing chain guides at about 130,000km

I'd be keen on an E38 750iL with the SOHC V12, basic engine just lots of cylinders sans variable valve timing.
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