I found a 1995 740iL with 81000 miles on it. What the general consensus on this car? I did a quick reading of some posts and did read about some engine problems. Is this pretty wide spread? Is there anything I should check the car for or should I just stay away from it? I ran the Carfax and it was driven an average of 6300 miles per year for the first 6 years, then 43,000 miles in 2.5 years (highway miles???). The high mileage came when the 2nd owner purchased it. This will be a 2nd car but I don't want a lemon or to fix expensive BMW problems. Also, the in service date on the car was 11/1995. Any input on this year 740iL?

Do the usual tune up, oil ,filters (air,gas and oil) spark plugs. Check the tranny fluid, if its dark and smells burnt well then it needs some new tranny fluid. Do the same thing with the oil, burnt and very dark then it needs to be changed. I know theres tons of other shit to look at but I dont know anything right now, I got no sleep. But other then what I said how much are you paying for it?

the engine problem would have shown up by now but I'll make a seperate posting with theBlock Casting ID #'s.......avoid a car with a 'Nikasil' block,
no problem with the 'Alusil' engines. they're great cars, but have a 'Pre-Purchase Inspection' done by someone familiar with BMW's including a 'Diagnostic
Survey' of all the vehicles systems [ a generic scanner isn't enough ]. some electronic units are 'expensive' when they fail [as with any other car in this class] but over all, these are very reliable [ repair & service of them is my livelyhood at an independent shop ].
The trans. fluid is a synthetic 'Lifetime' fill f.y.i. and it's best to have someone very experienced with BMW's service the car. [who has a good reputation]
of course, these are only my humble opinions......jb.

Thats right about the tranny fluid. You dont ever need to check it. AS you could see by my post I didnt know what I was talking about becase I havent slept alot.
What I ment was the rear differential fluid. You dont have to be to skilled to check that, just have one big ass hex rench and the correct fluid to fill it back up with. ANd remember the top plug is the fill line. So when the fluid starts comming out of there you know its filled.