Introducing my Jap Spec e65 735i

[nyati55]

I am long time lurker here. After reading inspiring stories of these awesome machines I ordered a 735i, 2004 model from Japan. She has 113,000 KM on the clock. My fuel economy (urban) is 5.5 KM/L. On a long run she can get to 10KM/L. Not sure if this is typical. She handles better than anything I have driven before. I love the comfort and ergonomics (despite what other people say).

I am a neighbor from up North (Zim). I will be driving her into Polokwane next year for software upgrades and a general look over.

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[Keegan95]

:clapper:
looks good congrats man

if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it ?

 

[Vinash]

raise:looking sweet

 

[ChefDJ]

Why all the way from Japan? Plenty of those here in South Africa.

She looks stunning. Have a major soft spot for these.

 

[nyati55]

Why all the way from Japan? Plenty of those here in South Africa.

She looks stunning. Have a major soft spot for these.

They are much cheaper in Japan, I landed this one at $7,500 (before tax & duty).


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[akash]

Beautiful car.

Have change fluids to withstand our climate?

 

[Mo63]

This car is so Gangsta:cartel:

Congrats on the purchase bud :coolShake:

 

[nyati55]

Beautiful car.

Have change fluids to withstand our climate?

I only changed the oil. I got a coolant low message and a local Indy advised that I top-up using distilled water. The other fluids are not meant for our climate?


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[RAArmstrong]

Oils and such perhaps? AFAIK different oils are designed around certain operating temperatures... Personally I'd do a change of all vital fluids just to be on the safe side :thumbs:

 

[MikeR]

:coolShake: great buy, is that price landed cost ?

 

[OppositeLockMT]

Congrats.

Bought a 120i with 80,000kms from Japan for 4,200USD recently, wonder why they are on the cheaper side. The Japanese are metticulous about maintenance.

 

[Fuzz@tinyNET]

Congrats.

Bought a 120i with 80,000kms from Japan for 4,200USD recently, wonder why they are on the cheaper side. The Japanese are metticulous about maintenance.

After a certain amount of mileage the cars become costly in terms of emissions taxes, etc which is why the cost plunges so rapidly.


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[Fuzz@tinyNET]

I am long time lurker here. After reading inspiring stories of these awesome machines I ordered a 735i, 2004 model from Japan. She has 113,000 KM on the clock. My fuel economy (urban) is 5.5 KM/L. On a long run she can get to 10KM/L. Not sure if this is typical. She handles better than anything I have driven before. I love the comfort and ergonomics (despite what other people say).

I am a neighbor from up North (Zim). I will be driving her into Polokwane next year for software upgrades and a general look over.

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Nice ride man! Awesome fuel economy for such a big car too! :bravo:






Was I the only person here expecting to see a 7 series with a mad drift style body kit and big wing from Japan? :fencelook:


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[S1NGH 911]

Looks so big and so comfy :clapper:


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[WyKiD]

Does it come fitted with a sushi bar...j/k :=):

Congrats car looks to be clean:coolShake:

 

[Jeremy]

:clapper: congrats bud, very nice car.

 

[nyati55]

Does it come fitted with a sushi bar...j/k :=):

Congrats car looks to be clean:coolShake:

Rofl, I think I will have to add the sushi bar myself


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[WyKiD]

Does it come fitted with a sushi bar...j/k :=):

Congrats car looks to be clean:coolShake:

Rofl, I think I will have to add the sushi bar myself


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Apologies bud, its the first thing that popped in my mind after reading "jap spec" :rollsmile:

 

[nyati55]

Does it come fitted with a sushi bar...j/k :=):

Congrats car looks to be clean:coolShake:

Rofl, I think I will have to add the sushi bar myself


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Apologies bud, its the first thing that popped in my mind after reading "jap spec" :rollsmile:

No problem, I didn't take offense. I actually thought it was funny


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[sash]

Car looks great, 5.5km/l translates to over 18l/100km, good service and fluid change might help getting it better.