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Hello all,

Just signed up this morning and looking forward to lots of interesting reading.

Well, after owning two 8 series, and also running a 530d tourer for the wife, i've succumbed to a (very nice) 2000 750iL. Drives spot on, with FSH and only 95,000 on the clock. I will be posting in other sections as i need advice on towing with it. Are they any good?

Also, anything to look out for or check in these early stages?

Thanks guys and gals...

Pete.

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Hello mate, Welcome to our community

LOVELYYYY motor mate, Get some pics up!

Only advice I have is to give her a good service regardless of what the history says. You want that lump in tip top condition :) O' make sure the bushes are good on the front as the engine is heavvvvy and pushes on them quite some

Daz

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Hi Daz, Yep, its in for a service next week. Service docs say that its had a big service inc all 12 plugs, at 89k, but im having all fluids and filters changed inc gearbox fluid just to be safe. Believe it or not, its on 16's so new 18 Alpinas ordered today. I ll get some before and after pics in the next few days. Cheers Daz.

Pete

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Hi Daz, Yep, its in for a service next week. Service docs say that its had a big service inc all 12 plugs, at 89k, but im having all fluids and filters changed inc gearbox fluid just to be safe. Believe it or not, its on 16's so new 18 Alpinas ordered today. I ll get some before and after pics in the next few days. Cheers Daz.

Pete

Ya doesn't surprise me she's on 16s :rolleyes: crazy stuff

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LOVING IT... Welcome aboard Pete matey ;)

Giz a go in her lol

Pete007 Apprentice

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Thanks All !!

I'll put some pics up just as soon as i get time.

See other post in 7er section regarding opinion on either style 32's or Alpinas.

Pete

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