What am I reading?!

So I was casually scrolling through car news like I always do, and I saw this:
A fuel pump for a 2000s BMW 760Li, just the pump, now costs $15,000.

Not an engine. Not a whole drivetrain. Just… the pump… yeah… meanwhile you can buy the entire car used for less than that.

I wish I was joking, but I’m not.

We’re talking about THIS BMW:

The car in question is the 2006–2009 BMW 760Li. Big V12 under the hood. Used to be a six-figure luxury sedan. Now, You can find them online for $8K–$12K… if you’re lucky.

The fuel pump, though? That thing apparently costs $15K now. And it’s not just any fuel pump, apparently it’s the same fuel pump used in some Rolls-Royce models. That’s probably where the price tag comes from.

But here's the part that gets me:
If the pump fails, and eventually, it will, you're better off buying another entire car than replacing the part. Or just sourcing a used one, right?

It’s a cool sedan but still…

I’m sure you get it too, there's something cool about an old, understated V12 sedan. No flashy badges. Just presence, power, and a whole lot of class.

But then stories like this remind you: these cars were built for now, not for later. And later has arrived.

They were complicated when they were new, and now they’re borderline unmaintainable unless you’ve got deep pockets or your own lift, and you really like your 760Li. Stuff like this makes you realize that depreciation isn’t always your friend, no matter how appealing that car you’ve been eyeing on the marketplace looks.

You think you’re getting a deal. What you’re actually getting is a finance boss battle disguised as a car. Especially with European brands most likely

My advice?

Admire these cars. Respect them for what they were.
But unless you’re ready to treat a fuel pump like a Rolex, maybe don’t fall for the Craigslist price tag.

I’ll be honest, It’s hard not to be tempted by these now-attainable old luxury cars. But hey, be prepared for stuff like this, granted this a unique situation.