How bad of an idea would it be to get a 728i as a runabout?

E38 730i has a 3.0 liter V8, but a 728i and 528i would cost the same to maintain.
Or a 740i and 540i, or 730d and 530d.
E39 and E38 are mechanically almost identical.
e46 is slightly different but the upkeep costs would still be similar.

>tfw diesel E38's were never sold in the UK

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730d is best of both worlds t bh. low maintenance, low fuel consumption, decent power (~240hp, plenty torque with a simple ecu tune)

Shame desu, though I guess it's because back then a diesel in a luxury car was seen as uncouth.

ethan pls go

>tfw you lose dead silence and no vibration
>tfw you lose that juicy petrol engine sound
Its all good if not stuff mentioned above to be quite fucking honest