1998 BMW 7-Series

Sedan

DOHC

Automatic

WBAGJ8329WDM25450

Clear

Gasoline

You are Bidding on a PREMIUM VEHICLE, a 1998 BMW 740 IL (8 cylinder) automobile The automobile runs VERY GOOD -- I'm selling because I need to use the funds for a business venture. My loss is your gain. Kelley Blue Book Value TODAY --- 10/05/2012 ranges from $3,334 (Fair Condition) to $4,409 (Excellent Condition) --- even with 147099 miles. This is the type of car you can get in and drive for another 50,000 - 100,000 miles w/o doing anything but oil changes and maybe brakes/tires The car is in Good to Very Good condition No rust, very clean interior I've driven the car from West Palm Beach to Philadelphia twice this year with no problems Second owner, owned since May 2012 Repairs and upkeep done on the car since I purchased it April 2012 -- front struts and alignmentJune 2102 -- Tune Up, Pro fuel package, A/C recharged, along with compressor and A/C headPeriodic oil changes --- The only leak it has is a very minor power steering fluid leak ---- I purchased a quart to fill if it leaks about 5 months ago and I still have over half left -- All work done still under warranty ---- All you really need to do is gas and go and regularly scheduled maintenance I have told you everything that I know about the car. This comes with a Car Fax report which should say that I am the second owner. I HAVE TITLE IN HAND Any other questions, please contact me via Ebay THANKS AND HAPPY BIDDING......................... I am not accepting bids from first time eBay buyers or buyers with negative feedback in the last 6 months I reserve the right to cancel the sale if a local purchase is made PRIOR to any bids being placed on eBay --- once a bid is made, it is bindingBuyer pays for shipping ---- NO RESERVE See below for technical data SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type DOHC 4-valve 4.4 Liter V8 w/SPFI* Engine Size 268 cid/4398 cc Horsepower 282 @ 5700 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 310 @ 3900 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 120.9"/73.3"/201.7" Transmission Five-speed automatic Curb Weight 4325 pounds Fuel Capacity 22.5 gallons Tires (F/R) 235/60R16 Brakes (F/R) Disc (ABS)/disc (ABS) Drive Train Front-engine/rear-wheel-drive Vehicle Type Five-passenger/four-door Domestic Content Five percent Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) 0.31 PERFORMANCE EPA Economy, miles per gallon city/highway/average 17/24/18 0-60 MPH 7.5 seconds 1/4 Mile (E.T.) 16.5 seconds @ 92 mph Top speed 125 mph * Sequential port fuel injection BMW continues to dazzle the automotive world with its line of rock-solid sports sedansand coupes. At the top of the heap are the 7-Series models: the V8-powered 740i, the extended length 740iL, and the 750iL with its array of high-tech features and a powerful V12 engine.OUTSIDE - The 7-Series was redesigned in 1995 to feature a more assertive nose-down stance, and it looks lower and more aerodynamic than the 1988-94 7-Series models it replaced. The "L" designation in our test car's name refers to a 5.4-inch stretch over that of the regular 740i, which allowed a significant lengthening of the rear doors. This certainly makes climbing in back easier, but it also increases the distance needed to swing them open, which is sometimes a problem in crowded parking lots or narrow garages. Body-color bumpers and mirrors, along with extended lower body cladding give it a low, muscular look, while thin strips of chrome surround the side windows and grille, and wrap the car about knee level. A set of 16-inch cross-laced alloy wheels and grippy 235/60R16 all-season tires are standard.INSIDE - The front bucket seats are 16-way adjustable, contain optional heating elements, and have unique shoulder level adjustments. They also provide four-waypower lumbar support. Memory settings for the driver automatically adjust the seat, outside mirrors, seat belt and steering wheel heights. Remote keyless entry is standard. The stretched 740iL interior offers nearly 42 inches of rear seat legroom, along with a ventilation port in the rear of the center console. Leather upholstery and walnut trim are standard, as is a powerful AM/FM/cassette stereo. The windshield wipers are intermittent, variable speed, speed-sensitive and have both heated washer fluid and heating at the base of the windshield. A cold weather package adds a ski sack from the trunk, a heated steering wheel and high-pressure headlight washers.ON THE ROAD - With dual overhead camshafts, 32 valves and digital motor electronics, the 740's 4.4 liter V8 engine produces 282 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It has a broad range of available power, which helps on long uphill grades and when launching into crowded freeway traffic. A five-speed automatic transmission is the sole gearbox available, and it's a logical choice. It features Adoptive Transmission Management, a system that measures many driving parameters and will quickly match shifting points to how the car is being driven. BMW's third-generation Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system is standard on the 7-Series and it also measures different driving situations. It activates both the anti-lock brakes (ABS) and the engine's traction control system to help the driver maintain control on wet or icy turns.BEHIND THE WHEEL - Though the 7-Series shares many components with the 1988-'94 cars, closer inspection reveals an all-new undercarriage layout. For the new car, BMW extended the wheelbase on both the 740i and 740iL by almost five inches, and added the sophisticated multi-link rear suspension from the recently-discontinued 8-Series coupe. The front suspension remained much the same with its double-pivot strut design, but forged alloy lower control arms help reduce unsprung weight. Coil springs, anti-roll bars and gas shocks are conventional parts of the system, but added to these is what BMW calls Electronic Damping Control (EDC). Optional on the 740iL, it is essentially a shock absorber system that keeps the vehicle level when it's loaded. Speed-sensitive steering, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and fully independent suspension make this one of the best-handling large sedans available.SAFETY - DSC; ABS; traction control; dual front airbags with differentiated deployment; side-impact airbags; Inflatable Tubular Structure (ITS) with Head Protection System (HPS) for the front seats.