1997 BMW 740IL

1997 BMW 7-Series IL Description

THIS CAR IS UP FOR SALE PRIVATELY AND IF IT SELLS IT WILL BE REMOVED EVEN IF YOUR BIDDING, DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME WITH AN OFFER PRIOR TO END OF AUCTION. A word of warning if you bid and don't make deposit via paypal in 24 hours i will open a non payment complaint and have you blocked from buying on ebay.

FEATURES
- Heated Seats
- Power seats with memory function
- Rest function allows heat to be on in the car for up to 30 minutes (while you get gas, go to the store, etc.)
- Telescoping steering wheel- Power mirrors
- Garage door transmitter
- Factory alarm system
- Dual zone automatic climate control
- Moon roof
- 4 wheel traction control
- Front, rear, and side airbags
- Adaptive 5 speed transmission with manual shift mode as well as Sport mode- Vehicle information center (trip odometer, 2 MPG trackers, etc.)
- Interior motion sensor

RECENT WORK
- Intake & Throttle Body Gaskets
- Rear Ball Joints
- 2 BMW front shocks
- Front Tie Rods
- Amsoil oil change
- Air filter
- Spark plugs
- Valve cover gaskets
- PA inspection
- Ignition Switch
- Both catalytic converters replaced with Magnaflow high flow converters
- Muffler delete, gives a nice V8 sound
- Alpina front lip with black kidney bean grilles- PA State Inspection- A/C Recharged- Brand New Heated Windshield- New rear window actuator
*All repairs completed by BMW specialty shop, records included*
EXTERIOR
- The paint is good condition overall and the body does not have any dents. There are the small scratches here and there that you would expect from a 19 year old car and the previous owner put some paint on the right rear fender well. Overall, I have a nice coat of wax on it and the paint showes very well and still has a good slick appearance.- The wheels are solid and are in great shape overall and show well. They are currently outfitted with winter tires (kind of a necessity in NE PA in February) and the car actually does pretty well in inclimate weather thanks to the ASC traction control. The winter tires passed PA inspection and can be run all year long, but I would recommend to get a separate set of wheels with touring tires for the summer months to help prolong the life of the winters and make for a softer ride in the summer. In either case, no matter what you choose, the car rides very nice.
- There are two small cracks in the front bumper.- Overall, the exterior has a few little imperfections, but the car turns heads and shines up very nicely. The Alpina lip, black kidney grilles, and black BMW license plate gives it a pretty aggressive look from the front and works well with the smooth body lines along the side through the rear. Great looking car overall.
SUSPENSION- As noted above, I have put a lot of money into getting the suspension up to par. One of the most appealing aspects of the E38s were their ride quality, and this car weathers our pot-hole ridden back roads with poise and comfort. It is in it's glory out on the open highway. Even with the winter tires, it's easily the most comfortable car I have driven and it still handles very well in the turns, especially for being such a big car.
ENGINE- The motor in this car is in really good shape and it runs very strong with plenty of power. The previous owner had it for 11 years and he was a stickler for making sure the engine was well kept. As I mentioned above, I have maintenance records going back to 1997. Radiator, Throttle Body, Thermostat, Water Pump were some of the parts replaced in the last 5-10 years just to name a few.- It has been given a tune-up including the intake, valve cover, and throttle body gaskets.- The 5 speed automatic transmission is very smooth and the Manual, ASC, and Sport modes all work.
EXHAUST- One of the original catalytic converters was bad so I had them both replaced with Magnaflow high flow units and had the mufflers deleted as well. The extra flow helped with my MPGs, my average went from 23 up to 25 MPG. If you keep it at 70mph the car can get anywhere from 27-29 MPG on the highway.- There are many videos out there on the muffler delete sound but, as I said, it has a healthy V8 sound. I have the original mufflers and will include those for you so you will have the option to make it quiet again.- All of the exhaust work was done right by a professional speed shop with solid welding work (records included).
INTERIOR
- All of the interior functions work including the heated seats, telescoping wheel, vehicle information displays, etc.-The seats, front and back, are very comfortable and the leather is in good condition overall. Only the passenger side seat shows some cracking.
- Brand new heated windshield installed and rear passenger window actuator both done April 2016Overall this is a great car. It's a great comfortable driver, still turns heads, and is very reliable. It has some odds and ends left to take care of but the major work has been done. And, if you know these cars, 111k is really just getting started.
Interestingly enough, I have the original window sticker that lists the car at $65,000 back in 1997; adjusting for inflation that's about $95,000 in today's dollars. This is a lot of car with a low starting bid.
I have done my best to accurately illustrate the condition of this vehicle. Since I am not a mechanic, feel free to come check it out before bidding; the car speaks for itself and I have nothing to hide. Please feel free to come and look at the car and bring your mechanic. My mechanic is just a block away and will be happy to let your guy use the lift and i'll be more than happy to let you test drive.
This vehicle is being sold in as-is condition. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should have any questions.
************THANKS FOR WATCHING MY AUCTION AND GOOD LUCK!!************