1997 BMW 7-Series

4.4 LITER V8

WBAGJ8323VDM05869

Clear

THE OVERVIEW Offered for an appreciating new owner is this IMMACULATE rust-free 1997 BMW 740il sedan! Finished in "Biarritz blue" metallic over tan leather, this super clean long wheelbase E38 chassis sedan has been driven just under 79,000 original miles since purchased new here in the San Francisco, California area. It sports a superb running 282 horsepower 4.4 liter V8 engine mated to a 5 speed automatic transmission. Other luxury, safety and performance amenities include HEATED electric leather seats, COLD air conditioning, electric windows, sunroof and rear window shade, front and side airbags, cruise control, navigation, electric tilt and telescoping steering wheel, 16" alloy wheels with Michelin tires, [OR...you may upgrade to 18" M parallel wheels and tires at additional cost], traction control. anti-lock brakes and much more! This low-mileage flagship sedan is offered here for less than the cost of the sales tax alone on a new, quickly-depreciating seven series BMW! PLEASE CALL 650-350-8828 FOR QUESTIONS AND/OR IN-PERSON MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS. THE BODY AND TRIM The exterior of this 1997 BMW is in very good to excellent, all original 99.99% perfectly rust-free condition with deep and lustrous overall paint finish! A few exterior imperfections include deterioration of the black rubber trim around the windows along with a few minor scratches, nicks and other light blemishes as one would expect from an 18 year-old low-mileage automobile. THE INTERIOR The interior of this non-smoker BMW 740il is in very good to excellent original condition with most all controls and functions in excellent working order. Imperfections inside this car include one inoperative rear window and some light expected wear on the leather upholstery surfaces, barely noticeable cracking on the wood trim pieces, rear sun shade intermittent, navigation screen inop [though the radio plays music] and some sagging of the rear headliner fabric. Overall this is still one very clean, stylish, roomy and comfortable cockpit! THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE This BMW starts right up and runs VERY well with excellent smooth and torquey power delivery, buttery smooth transmission shifting, strong and true braking and firm yet supple and quiet suspension with that special BMW steering and handling. This big sedan still provides an elegant driving experience in the BMW tradition while nipping 25 miles per gallon on the highway! THE DETAILS AND $$$$$ 1. This 1997 BMW will be sold with clean and clear California certificate of title. It will be smogged if purchased by a California resident and will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective new owners to come see, drive, feel and inspect this car in person. NOTE: There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully! 2. Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion. 3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 4. Winning bidder please call 650-350-8828 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. 5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment] 6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.