Advice Please

[agaafear]

Hey all, I am looking at buying a 728i between 1999 and 2001 with around 70K miles and FSH. I have read reviews from owners on some other sites and realiability seems to be excellent to very high mileages. It would seem the 7 series is particularly well built. Has this been the experience of you people and what tends to go wrong with these cars? Thanks for any advice and sorry for asking just a general question. :angel:

[M.Wong]

Take a look here:
Common problems (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/17971)

And this is "J.Carey's" list of things to check when looking at E38s:
Has the radiator been replaced? If so, when?
Are the pixels working in the instrument cluster display and MID?
Does the front suspension making any noises? Any work done to it?
Have the water pump/thermostat been replaced yet? If so, when?
Have the catalytic converters been replaced?
Check the function of every electrical do-dad before you buy it. They can drive you nuts and cost plenty out of warranty to get right. Seat controls and memories (and steering wheel memory modules) fail from time to time so makes sure these work. CD changers, radio, NAV.
Check window shades for noise and/or function,
Radio AM/FM good reception or not? If the windows are tinted make sure about AM reception.
Plus all the normal used car stuff: brakes, engine oil leaks, power steering function and leaks, coolant leaks and running temp, AC/Heat function, tires, wheels, exhaust.