1997 BMW 7-Series

740IL e38 Sedan

8 Cylinder 4.4 Liter

Automatic

WBAGJ8324VDM03760

Gasoline

Power Windows

1997 BMW 740IL OXFORD GREEN/TAN LEATHER INTERIOR ORIGINAL FLORIDA VEHICLE 43,969 MILES OPTIONS POWER WINDOWS POWER LOCKS POWER COMFORT SEATS WITH MEMORY MOONROOF DIGITAL CLIMATE CONTROL DSP SOUND SYSTEM ABS WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM ALLOYS WHEELS 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES SOFT CLOSING TRUNKLID FULL SIZE SPARE FOG LIGHTS FRONT AND SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DESCRIPTION You are bidding on an exceptional 1997 BMW 740il with only 43,000 original miles. The car originated from a warm climate and has no signs of any oxidation. The body is clean and free of any blemishes or dents. The interior leather upholstery is in prime condition and it is a non-smoker car. All of the power windows operate properly and the front windscreen was replaced due to a fracture. The front suspension was serviced by replacing both of the front lower control arms and stabilizer links. All four wheel speed sensors were replaced along with front and rear brake pads. Both Rear o2 Sensors replaced. All tires have at least 65% tread remaining on all sides. This particular model is equiped with comfort seats on both the driver and passenger sides. The volume control switch on the steering wheel has some signs of usage. The gauge cluster pixels are slightly faded, which is common for BMWs, but can be read clearly. The engine bay is free of any fluid leaks, runs smoothly and has no check engine or warning lights. The transmission shifts and performs perfectly. All lighting systems operate properly including the foglights, headlights, brake lights, turn signals and back up lights. The trunk compartment is equiped with a full size spare tire, matching BBS alloy wheel, factory tool kit, jack stand and newly replaced battery. Overall, this flagship BMW 7 series has minimal milage and wear, and it will provide the new owner continued reliability and flawless performance for years to come. For more information, please contact: John at 847-867-7887 or via email at mas.net@hotmail.com. All inquiries will be repsonded to within 24 hours. Regarding desposits and payments, a $500 deposit through PayPal is required within 48 hours of the auction end time. For bidders with 0 or negative feedback, please contact prior to bidding. For payment balance: cash, cashier checks, money orders, or wire transfers are accepted. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING!!! The BMW E38 model was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 BMW 7 Series automobiles. It replaced the BMW E32 in 1995 and itself was replaced by the BMW E65/E66 for the 2002 model year. The E38 models were offered with either a five-speed automatic or manual transmission; 730d, 740d, 740i/iL, and 750i/iL had a 5-speed ZF automatic standard. The engine variants in Europe were 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L), 740d and 750i. In the Americas, the models were sold as the 740i, 740iL and 750iL. The 740i/iL were powered by a 4.4 L V8 engine. The base prices in 2001 were US$62,900 for the 740i, US$66,900 for the 740iL and US$92,100 for the 750iL. The considerably rarer 5.4 L V12 was BMW's flagship vehicle, with a 5.4 L 322 bhp (240 kW) engine, also shared by the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. V8 and V12 cars had long-wheelbase variants, with the "L" added to the designation. A rare European executive long-wheelbase limousine model was also produced, called the BMW L7, available as both 740iL (4.4 L V8) and 750iL (5.4 L V12) variants. Protection Line light-armored vehicles were built from 2000–2001, again utilizing the 740iL and 750iL platforms, and cost US$99,100 and US$124,400, respectively. These models included body armor, bullet-resistant glass and run-flat tires. Features of the E38 7 Series included high-pressure headlight washers, auto-leveling xenon HID headlamps, power moonroof, a sound system with 14 speakers and four subwoofers as well as 6-disc CD changer, onboard satellite navigation (1994-1996 MKI based on the VDO-Dayton Carin system, 1997-2000 MKII based on the Phillips system with separate Trimble Navigation receiver, 2001 MKIII based on the Phillips system with internal Trimble Navigation receiver. The E38 7 Series never had the factory DVD-ROM based Navigation system [3] although upgrading to this system is a simple process) and rain-sensing wipers. Other features included an automatic climate control system with separate controls for the driver and passenger, a three-position memory system for the driver’s seat, safety-belt height, new steering wheel and outside mirrors. Front-seat side airbags and a Head Protection System (HPS) were also standard. The 750iL featured an all-leather interior with burl walnut trim, while the sport model featured Sports seats and "Vavona" wood trim . The continuous-motion Active Comfort Seat technology was introduced in 1998 to improve comfort and reduce fatigue for the driver and front passenger. When the E38 was phased out in 2001 to make way for the new E65, sales of E38s increased noticeably in the car's final months of production as people moved to buy the car before it was replaced. The E65's radical styling and iDrive was not initially well-received by consumers, so used E38s increased in value as demand increased. Also contributing to the E38's continued popularity was its appearance in several films such as Tomorrow Never Dies, The Transporter, and The Game. The E38 740i featured in the BMW Film Ambush, even though it was the only featured car in the series to be replaced the following year. Contents[hide] 1 Models using the E38 platform 2 Model History 2.1 1995 2.2 1996 2.3 1997 2.4 1998 2.5 1999 2.6 2000 2.7 2001 3 Tuning 4 Stretch Limo L7 4.1 Flexible Electronics System 5 Film 6 E38 Total Production 7 References 8 External links [edit] Models using the E38 platform 4.4L M62B44 V8 (US) Model Engine Power/Torque Years produced Produced 725tds 2.5L M51D25 Diesel I6 105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) / 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) 1995–2001 9053 728i 2.8L M52B28 Petrol I6 142 kW (193 PS; 190 hp) / 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) 1996–2001 38947 728iL 2.8L M52B28 Petrol I6 142 kW (193 PS; 190 hp) / 280 N·m (207 lb·ft) 1996–2001 6816 730i 3.0L M60B30 Petrol V8 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) / 290 N·m (214 lb·ft) 1994–1996 20876 730iL 3.0L M60B30 Petrol V8 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) / 290 N·m (214 lb·ft) 1994–1996 2137 735i 3.5L M62B35 Petrol V8 173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) / 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) 1994–1997 21481 735i 3.5L M62TUB35 Petrol V8 174 kW (237 PS; 233 hp) / 345 N·m (254 lb·ft) 1998–2001 735iL 3.5L M62B35 Petrol V8 173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) / 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) 1994–1997 6963 735iL 3.5L M62TUB35 Petrol V8 174 kW (237 PS; 233 hp) / 345 N·m (254 lb·ft) 1998–2001 740i 4.4L M62B44 Petrol V8 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) / 420 N·m (310 lb·ft) 1996–1998 88853 740i 4.4L M62TUB44 Petrol V8 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) / 440 N·m (325 lb·ft) 1999–2001 740iL 4.4L M62B44 Petrol V8 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) / 420 N·m (310 lb·ft) 1996–1998 91431 740iL 4.4L M62TUB44 Petrol V8 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) / 440 N·m (325 lb·ft) 1999–2001 750iL 5.4L M73B54 Petrol V12 240 kW (326 PS; 322 hp) / 490 N·m (361 lb·ft) 1995–1997 15759 750iL 5.4L M73TUB54 Petrol V12 240 kW (326 PS; 322 hp) / 490 N·m (361 lb·ft) 1998–2001 730d 2.9L M57D30 Diesel I6 142 kW (193 PS; 190 hp) / 410 N·m (302 lb·ft) 1998–2001 12336 740d 3.9L M67D40 Diesel V8 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) / 560 N·m (413 lb·ft) 1998–2001 3450 [edit] Model History [edit] 1995 E38 Production begins in 1994 for the 1995 Model Year replacing the E32. Initial production E38s were available with either a 2.5 L Turbodiesel I6 3.0L or 4.0 L M60 V8 or the 5.4 L M73 V12 engine. US Model Range includes the 740i, 740iL and 750iL. 1995 E38 used an aluminium block with Nikasil plated cylinder bores - nickel containing silicon carbide particles. Unfortunately, excessive sulphur from fuel reacts adversely with the nickel, causing very slight blemishes in the top few millimeters of the cylinder bore.[4] [edit] 1996 1996 740iA 750i included Steptronic automatic transmission with manual shift mode. 728i and 735i was launched with traction control, ABS, alloy wheels, dual airbags, air-conditioning, leather upholstery, and electric front seats. 740i and 740iL upgraded from the M60 4.0 L to the M62 4.4 L V8 engine. Steptronic and traction control become standard on 730i, 740i, and 740iL. Steptronic is not available in the North American market until 1999 when the 740i ZSP Sport Package was offered. An Alpina sports suspension, onboard TV and satellite navigation system were offered as options. [edit] 1997 1996 740iA interior 730i/730i SE and 735i/735i SE launched. Equipment includes central locking, front fog lamps and electric heated mirrors; 735i has rear head restraints and electric front seats; 730i SE has a sunroof; 735i SE has air-conditioning, cruise control and leather. *Revisions midway through the model year include front head airbags; automatic air-conditioning on 728i/735i; on-board computer on 728i; DSC III (Dynamic Stability Control) offered on 740i/740iL and 750i/750iL. xenon headlamps were included on 750i/750iL. The 750iL (actually a re-badged 740iL) is extensively featured in the high grossing James Bond series film Tomorrow Never Dies. [edit] 1998 A new ZSP option (Sport Package) includes an Alpina suspension, multi-spoke alloys, sports seats and shadowline exterior trim. Revisions midway through the model year include new front and rear lights, a revised grille, black side sills and valances, and a remote locking with memory system DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) now standard on all 7 series models Satellite navigation system become standard on 750i and 750iL HPS or Head Protection System is introduced and offered as standard on all 7 series models (indicated by HPS badge on interior A-pillar) 'Facelift' from 9/98 production featuring 'scalloped' headlamps, new front fenders with shorter turn signal lenses and side fascia improvements (including elimination of the visible jackpoints) [edit] 1999 The front side of 1999 E38 728i The rear side of 1998–2000 E38 735i The 735 and 740 models receive an improved M62TU V8 engine with single VANOS variable valve timing. The 4.4 engine gets a marked increase in torque from 310 to 324 lb·ft (439 N·m) Horsepower remains at 282 hp (210 kW). A Sport Package becomes available for the 740i which includes: blacked-out exterior "shadowline" trim, Vavona redwood interior trim, 18-way adjustable sport seats, staggered 18-inch (460 mm) alloy wheels, a stiffer M inspired suspension with thicker front and rear anti-sway bars, Steptronic Transmission with higher stall-speed torque converter, and a higher 3.15 final drive ratio (versus 2.92). The 750 receives an improved M73N 5.4 liter V12 engine making a slight increase in power and torque. [edit] 2000 A number of previously optional features become standard, including Xenon headlamps, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, headlight washers, GPS navigation, and upgraded audio including DSP and 6-disc CD changer The sport package is extended to include the 740iL but without the same performance enhancing features as the 740i receives. The 740iL Sport maintains the same visual cues as the 740i Sport such as vavona redwood trim, shadowline exterior trim and 18" staggered alloy wheels. The iL comes standard with EDC for improved handling. In Europe, Adaptive Cruise Control became available as an option. [edit] 2001 2001 E38 740iL (Facelifted) (US) Final year of E38 sales with production ending in July 2001. The last E38 (a silver 740i with black leather interior) rolled off BMW's assembly line on July 27, 2001 to make way for the new E65. The E65 was received so poorly by consumers that sales of E38s increased noticeably in the car's final months of production as people moved to buy the car before it went out of production and used E38s increased in value. Body-colored side skirts and bumper facias, which were previously flat black Clear front and rear turn signal lights replace amber-colored lights. More previously optional features become standard, including a Motorola StarTAC or Motorola TimePort (depending on date of production) with BMW Assist telemetry system. Widescreen Navigation and a faster CD based navigation computer were phased in from 9/00 production on all models. (US Models) Power folding exterior mirrors are now standard on the 750iL, and included in the optional convenience package on all other models. [edit] Tuning Dinan-Modified BMW 750iL The E38 has been successfully modified with a large number of after market performance tools, including free-flow exhaust and intake systems, suspension adjustment, and braking system performance upgrades. [edit] Stretch Limo L7 BMW produced the Stretch Limo L7 after 1997. This car was produced 899 times, and the 750iL was stretched about 10 inches (254 mm). Target markets were the USA, Asia and Arabia. [edit] Flexible Electronics System Since the start of production the entire in-car entertainment system (Radio Function, Navigation System, Television and Telecommunications systems) is based on a very flexible automotive computer system.[5] As a result the E38 models can all be easily upgraded with the newest BMW technologies including BMW's Bluetooth System, the DVD based Navigation system, as well as BMW's CD changers that play MP3s[6] Engine tuning companies such as Alpina, Dinan and Hartge have built both turbocharged and supercharged versions of the M73 V12 motor. [edit] Film Contributing to the E38's continued popularity was its appearance in several films such as Tomorrow Never Dies (750iL), Bumer "?????" (750iL), Enemy of the State (740iL), Invictus (740iL), Bad Santa (740iL), Fun with Dick and Jane (740iL), Showtime (740i), The Transporter (735i) which was a one off manual 750i badged as a 735i, and The Game (740iL). Even though it was the only featured car in the series to be replaced the following year, the E38 featured in the BMW Film Ambush which was released in fall 2001. In the 007 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, the sixteen E38 cars used during production were modified so they could be driven from the backseat. The car type is actually a BMW 740iL but they were re-badged as the 750iL. One survives today and can be seen at exhibition “TOP SECRET” at Museum Industriekultur, Nuremberg. Besides the 7 Series saloons, BMW also supplied a $14,000 R1200C motorcycle. BMW received the rights to use movie clips from the film in its multimillion-dollar campaign, and during the 1997 holiday season they offered a special promotion that included the R1200C with the purchase of the 750iL.[7] BMW 7 Series car from Tomorrow Never Dies, seen at an exhibition at Museum Industriekultur, Nuremberg. [edit] E38 Total Production There were a total of 327,560 E38s. All E38s were rear wheel drive. By Market: Market Total_Production EUR 202537 IDN 503 MEX 24 THA 791 USA 123705 By Model: Model Total_Production 725tds 9053 728i 38947 728iL 6816 730d 12336 730i 20876 730iL 2137 735i 21481 735iL 6963 740d 3450 740i 88853 740iL 91431 750i 8559 750iL 15759 L7 899 By Motor: Motor_Type Total_Production M51 9053 M52 28086 M52TU 17677 M57 12336 M60/1 23013 M60/2 45724 M62 163004 M67 3450 M73 25217 [edit] References ^ Kittler, Eberhard (1. Auflage 2001). Deutsche Autos seit 1990, Band 5. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 3-613-02128-5. ^ Auto Katalog, 2003 edition, p. 312. Note: Figures include early E65 production. ^ "MKIV". Bimmernav.com. http://www.bimmernav.com/url/mkiv/. Retrieved 2010-11-06. ^ "Koala Motorsport - tech-home". Web.archive.org. http://web.archive.org/web/20070617084713/http://www.koalamotorsport.com/article-m60v8.asp. Retrieved 2010-11-06. ^ "BMW Bus System" (PDF). http://www.e38.org/bussystem.pdf. Retrieved 2010-11-06. ^ "Bimmernav". Bimmernav. http://www.bimmernav.com/. Retrieved 2010-11-06. ^ "BOND OF GOLD | Tomorrow Never Dies | Movie News | Movies | Entertainment Weekly | 2". Ew.com. 1997-11-28. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,290464_2,00.html. Retrieved 2009-07-25. 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