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1985 BMW 745i- Turbo Euro Executive E23- Current CA title!

Posted: Sep 21, 2010 2:09 PM
by CMG
I have two E23 745i and I love them both but it's kind of redundant. Selling the car you see here starting at $4000. 1985 executive 745i in Arktiksblau and water buffalo leather interior. I am the second owner of this car and I have put alot of work into this car. Has new in tank and Walbro inline fuel pumps, MSW/OZ wheels with new Falken Ziex tires, fluids and filters changed, suspension parts replaced and has Bilsteins. Since it is the executive it has the water buffalo leather interior, full power everything including reclining rear seats, etc. Has US headlights on it now but I have Euro grills and buckets for it. I replaced bumper trim front and back to remove sidemarkers for a cleaner look. Has bronzit windows all around and bronzit glass sunroof. Car has around 177K miles and the odometer stopped about 100 miles ago when I pushed the trip reset button. I can get it fixed if that is an issue for selling. It has current California title and registration and no smog will be needed for transfer as it was done recently. Most everything works on the car with the exception of: a couple of the power seat functions, sunroof, A/C. Contact me if interested.

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Posted: Sep 21, 2010 6:04 PM
by Greg E34
Need package price on the 745i and the Alcantara interior for the E36 ///M3. :banana:

Posted: Sep 21, 2010 7:43 PM
by alijonny
can I see the back seats recline?

Posted: Sep 21, 2010 11:11 PM
by CMG
alijonny wrote:can I see the back seats recline?
Well, I'll see if I can take a video of that and post it.

Posted: Sep 22, 2010 12:32 PM
by TurboChris
No kidding, that's something I'd really like to see!

Posted: Sep 23, 2010 5:02 PM
by vance
Greg E34 wrote:Need package price on the 745i and the Alcantara interior for the E36 ///M3. :banana:
That's all you Greg!

Vance

Posted: Sep 25, 2010 11:45 PM
by CMG
I made a vid but couldn't upload it from photobucket. I'll see if I can figure out how to upload a vid to youtube and post that.

Posted: Sep 26, 2010 1:28 AM
by CMG
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Posted: Sep 26, 2010 1:28 AM
by CMG

Posted: Sep 26, 2010 4:44 PM
by Greg E34
Man, I so wish this was closer.

Posted: Sep 27, 2010 11:39 PM
by Corner Carver
Nice car! GLWS

I love my reclining rear seats :D

Posted: Sep 28, 2010 12:00 AM
by alijonny
GTFO, that's awesome!!!!!

You know, I just ran outside to see if my 745 has that option. I knew it didn't, but I had to look. :lol:

Posted: Sep 28, 2010 2:34 PM
by CMG
There's tons of various 745i options from back in the day like the Becker radio and Webasto heater, etc. The reclining rear seats and power options in this car are cool but I'm glad my other 7 has manual seats so there's less electronics to break. I'm not in a hurry to sell but it's better if I sell soon so the new owner won't have to re-smog, it's still under 90 days since the last one.

Posted: Sep 30, 2010 2:29 PM
by CMG
I added another vid I took showing the car running and driving, just look on my youtube channel.

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 1:55 PM
by CMG
I kept the car for a while and did a ton of work on it, but I decided it's time to sell. I'll have more info and pics up soon, it's getting paint at the moment.

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 1:59 PM
by CMG
Car as of now has about 178K. New suspension, lots of hoses and parts replaced. I'll also be trying to sell a package deal that will include a bunch of the parts for the car like sway bars, strut bar, AC Schnitzer wheels, etc. More to come.

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 2:13 PM
by demetk
alijonny wrote:GTFO, that's awesome!!!!!

You know, I just ran outside to see if my 745 has that option. I knew it didn't, but I had to look. :lol:
Took the seats out of my former 745 and retrofitted them to the 735. :)

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 2:54 PM
by Greg E34
CMG wrote:I kept the car for a while and did a ton of work on it, but I decided it's time to sell. I'll have more info and pics up soon, it's getting paint at the moment.
Any chance that the AC was one of the things that got fixed?

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 3:47 PM
by CMG
Unfortunately I did not fix the A/C, I fixed some HVAC stuff under the front cowl but system still needs more work. I'm going to try to fix as much as possible before sale, but I probably won't do too much with HVAC.

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 3:50 PM
by CMG
I fixed the odo a while back too, replaced all the cogs, so that is no longer on the list. All gauge functions work fine.

Posted: Aug 27, 2012 3:51 PM
by CMG
Oh yeah, also replaced complete exhaust with custom full 3" downpipe to muffler w/ Magnaflow.

Posted: Aug 30, 2012 3:38 PM
by Heyitzsushiboi
Hi I'm interested in your e23. Please text me at 71432245twozero. Thanks! Mike

Posted: Sep 19, 2012 9:31 PM
by CMG
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Finally got the car back from paint shop. Now I have to put it back together. I'll be contacted those interested and posting more pics and info once it's ready for sale.

Posted: Sep 27, 2012 2:07 AM
by CMG
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Posted: Sep 29, 2012 12:46 AM
by tano9455
Hey, Im in San Diego and would love to swing by and check out your car. I have an E30 so it would be cool to meet up either way. Ive been looking for a bigger car as well so maybe when its ready we can work a deal. Let me know. Thanks.

Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:00 AM
by tsmall07
That car is seriously cool. I wish I had the money and the space!

Posted: Sep 30, 2012 11:47 AM
by UltimatXperienc
WHATTTT So gangster, I love how ahead of the time bmw is! Frikin reclining rear seats...... I love it

Posted: Oct 04, 2012 1:12 PM
by CMG
Car is mostly back together, still waiting on a few small parts from Germany. I used all oe parts and replaced all trim clips and stuff. I replaced all the lower outer window seal rubber but the front right one is NLA from BMW so I'm trying to source one. SO if anyone has the front right door lower window rubber weatherstrip for e23 in decent condition let me know, thanks.
Send me PM if you're interested in car, I plan to have it ready to show and sell by next weekend hopefully.

Posted: Oct 05, 2012 11:50 AM
by vance
CMG wrote:Car is mostly back together, still waiting on a few small parts from Germany. I used all oe parts and replaced all trim clips and stuff. I replaced all the lower outer window seal rubber but the front right one is NLA from BMW so I'm trying to source one. SO if anyone has the front right door lower window rubber weatherstrip for e23 in decent condition let me know, thanks.
Send me PM if you're interested in car, I plan to have it ready to show and sell by next weekend hopefully.
I'm in the same boat on the piece of weatherstrip, but I hope I have a solution coming in today. I'll keep you posted.

Vance

Posted: Oct 05, 2012 3:30 PM
by CMG
Haha yeah we're waiting for you over on bimmerforums. I'm working on it too but so far SOL.