picked this up Thursday for $7500. '01 740i Sport. 150k miles, and over $7k worth of new parts in it by the PO (who is a BMW tech).
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388251c.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388251a.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388251b.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388252a.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388252b.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388251d.jpg)
Service Done @ 147K
All Seals and Gaskets replaced
Both VANOS Gears replaced (New Genuine BMW Parts, not rebuilt one)
New Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner and Chain Guide replaced
VAC Motorsport Oil Pump Gear & oil pump chain replaced
New Camshaft Chain & Tensioners replaced
New Valve Lifter Set (All 32 Lifters @ $45ea)
Oil Pan Gasket Replaced
Upper & Lower Timing Cover Gaskets replaced
M62 Non-VANOS Intake Manifold swap (M62 Non-VANOS manifold provided better flow)
Intake Manifold Gasket with new Rear intake cover & gasket.
New Throttle Body & Gasket replaced
New Mass air flow sensor
Front Upper & Lower Control Arms (Both Sides, Whole arms not just bushing)
Front Thrust Arm Bushings (Both Sides)
Rear Upper Control Arm (Both Sides)
Rear Lower Ball Joints (Both Sides)
Front & Rear Sway Bar
Linkages (Both Sides)
New A/C Compressor replaced
New Engine & Transmission Mounts (Genuine BMW Parts)
New Power Steering Hoses
New Radiator
New Expansion tank and hoses
New Water pump and valley pan gasket
New Bosch Battery
New Antifreeze Changed
New Synthetic Engine Oil Changed
New Transmission Filter & Fluid Changed
New Differential Fluid Changed
Brake Fluid Flushed
Came with a trunkful of new parts, too (like new front cupholder, still in the box). Absolutely no excuses with this car. It's like brand new inside and out and you can eat off the engine compartment. Drives like a dream. Just a clean, damn near flawless example. Drove it from Fairfax VA back home to Pikesville, MD, a 3 hour drive with traffic, then on backroads, with a huge grin the whole way...
Congrats!! Looks fantastic. Great buy!
Wow is that clean for its age. Or any age, really. I like the color...what's it called?
It's called Anthracite, and it's got hints of a steel blue in the right light.
I swear the PO was a "no expense spared" kind of guy. And the price was a steal, compared to national averages for '01 Sports (usually over $10k for 100k miles with no records and needing work).
You should definitely take some pictures of it in the "right" light! I can see some of the blue is coming through, but I want more! That guy put a lot of work in. Always tough to find such a prime example. Keep it clean and that will be a classic not too far off. If you ever need a detailer... :lol: :rockon:
:cheers:
Niiice.
Wow, that is the nicest E38 I've seen in quite a long time! Congrats! :ohyeah:
Somebody please tell BMW's current designers this is how a 7er should look.
No Estoril Blue no care
j/k car is clean
I love the colour, but I have never been a fan of those wheels. I hope you plan on replacing them.
Very nice ride. :mrcool:
Quote from: 68_427 on June 20, 2015, 10:32:57 PM
No Estoril Blue no care
j/k car is clean
As you may know, I almost got an Estoril one. Was in talks with Brandon for a couple weeks and we decided that his project with it should be seen through:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388181e.jpg)
Nice, the e38 and e39 are still the only bmws I'd care to own.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 21, 2015, 12:17:50 AM
I love the colour, but I have never been a fan of those wheels. I hope you plan on replacing them.
I might, but I think those are the best factory BMW wheels ever made...
Awesome buy! I gotta ask, where did you find this? Listed on a bmw forum or something?
So what else are you driving these days chris, don't see you around here much.
Gorgeous! Best looking 7 series the world is ever likely to see. We won't see such clean and handsome designs ever again.
Man that thing is so beautiful
Wow. That is mint. Amazing buy. :clap:
Also, I think those M-parallels are one of the best looking OEM BMW wheels ever. I'd keep them.
That is such a timeless sedan design. Still looks sharp nearly 15 years later!
Quote from: MrH on June 21, 2015, 08:21:06 AM
Awesome buy! I gotta ask, where did you find this? Listed on a bmw forum or something?
On craigslist...
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5019573858.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5019573858.html)
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on June 21, 2015, 08:28:39 AM
So what else are you driving these days chris, don't see you around here much.
Since the Volt is gone, I've been driving the Suburban. Was trying to gather parts for my '63 Comet to finish it, but I've realized that I really don't have much time to actually work on the car, so I'm selling the project and just going to occasionally wash and tweak on the 740i.
Wait, ChrisV still posts here????
J/K, congrats, very nice find. :ohyeah:
The overall shape to that car is so classic, it will never go out of style.
Quote from: thecarnut on June 21, 2015, 12:10:00 PM
Wow. That is mint. Amazing buy. :clap:
Also, I think those M-parallols are one of the best looking OEM BMW wheels ever. I'd keep them.
Yea I dont know what that is about.... they match the design perfectly. They are up there with the CSLs and the E36 M3 lightweight wheels. Top 5 OEM BMW wheel by a wide margin, esp over the busy E65 stuff
Quote from: ChrisV on June 21, 2015, 07:59:42 AM
As you may know, I almost got an Estoril one. Was in talks with Brandon for a couple weeks and we decided that his project with it should be seen through:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388181e.jpg)
Considering his other builds... you've done the world justice by letting him go at it. (No offense to you obviously)
Quote from: 68_427 on June 22, 2015, 08:07:13 AM
Considering his other builds... you've done the world justice by letting him go at it. (No offense to you obviously)
None taken. As much as I wanted to buy his car, I want him to put the S62/6 speed combo in there and just make it wild.
SPOILERS AAAHHH
lol
Gorgeous, and keep the wheels... they really complement the car and look correct for that model.
Quote from: SJ_GTI on June 22, 2015, 07:08:04 AM
Wait, ChrisV still posts here????
Only when he buys a new car. He'll be gone again in a few days.
Quote from: ChrisV on June 21, 2015, 07:59:42 AM
As you may know, I almost got an Estoril one. Was in talks with Brandon for a couple weeks and we decided that his project with it should be seen through:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388181e.jpg)
See, those wheels are sweet. Far nicer than the ones on Chris' car.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 22, 2015, 11:14:32 AM
Only when he buys a new car. He'll be gone again in a few days.
Hahaha. Probably. I lurk here a bunch still, but I spend more time on TCL and BMW forums.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 22, 2015, 11:16:58 AM
See, those wheels are sweet. Far nicer than the ones on Chris' car.
They are the Style 95s that come stock on the E65 Sport 7 series. I was going to buy that actual car and take those wheels off and sell them. As it is, the owner has already replaced them with these AC Schnitzers:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/296/18590152588_a770705dfd_c.jpg)
Quote from: ChrisV on June 22, 2015, 01:09:52 PM
Hahaha. Probably. I lurk here a bunch still, but I spend more time on TCL and BMW forums.
I don't blame you, in fact....Take me with you..PLEASE.
The M-Para is the best looking BMW wheel on a E38/E39. They look far better then even 99% of the much more expensive aftermarket stuff.
Wow that estoril E38 is sexy as hell. As is your car, Chris. Congrats, now when are you gonna get an E39?
I like the rims on your E38, ChrisV! :ohyeah:
Gorgeous.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 22, 2015, 11:16:58 AM
See, those wheels are sweet. Far nicer than the ones on Chris' car.
Ugh. They look like umbrellas.
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on June 22, 2015, 01:14:42 PM
I don't blame you, in fact....Take me with you..PLEASE.
Please join us at TCL.
See how long you last there :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on June 23, 2015, 09:25:37 AM
Please join us at TCL.
See how long you last there :lol:
TCL is The Car Lounge at VW Vortex?
Quote from: 68_427 on June 23, 2015, 09:25:37 AM
Please join us at TCL.
See how long you last there :lol:
What do you mean? Why wouldn't I "last" there?
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on June 23, 2015, 10:05:42 AM
TCL is The Car Lounge at VW Vortex?
There are multiple portals to The Car Lounge, but VWVortex is the largest.
Some arguments over there can be even more pointless than here. I really like it over there though.
Quote from: 68_427 on June 23, 2015, 10:48:22 AM
There are multiple portals to The Car Lounge, but VWVortex is the largest.
Some arguments over there can be even more pointless than here. I really like it over there though.
Joined.
I see that. Right to the 7er thread :lol:
Sorry not sorry for trying to start shit in your intro thread
First issue. Took it in to get it MD state inspected and it failed for age cracked rear brake hoses. :(
Got a set of braided stanless hoses on the way to fix that isue, but that'll push of the permanent registration for a bit.
ooh, got my axleback exhaust parts in. Gonna do like my last one, but without the full muffler delete (which had a bit of a raspy sound at WOT, even though it was fine at part throttle and idle). Hoping that the Flowmaster Hushpower II mufflers (which are really small) will take the edge off the sound and leave it rumbly but not raspy.
It'll look like my last one, but with small mufflers under there to help keep it mature sounding lol:
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=960&g2_serialNumber=1)
Ok, the braided stainless brake lines are in, and the axleback is going on Monday, so tonight I did something just for fun: subtle CF graphics front and rear:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/192476/3388300b.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/192476/3388300d.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/192476/3388300c.jpg)
God damn ricers.
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Oh my god you just ruined it!
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:ohyeah: J/K
I don't like it on the front, but it's nice and subtle on the back.
The i fell off. Ruined.
Just got my exhaust done... Sounds wicked.
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/194905/3388311c.jpg)
Carbon fiber stickers.....Sweet!!!!
You're going to be the coolest kid at your high school.
:lol:
underside of the exhaust:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388315c.jpg)
Someone should figure out how to swap in the new TT V8s and 8ATs into these
Blend the best of the old and the new
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTK9gwrUfj8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTK9gwrUfj8)
Quote from: ChrisV on June 30, 2015, 02:21:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTK9gwrUfj8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTK9gwrUfj8)
Nice sound! How is it from the inside. Not too loud?
Barely hear it inside, until WOT, then it rips.
Installed one of these:
(http://umno-tech.com/catalog/images/Grom_BMW_DSP_USB2i2_Kabel_USB_umno_tech.jpg)
And now I have aux in, USB in, and BT streaming audio/handsfree phone action. It replaced the CD changer in the trunk and shows track info on the NAV unit, and the steering wheel controls change tracks and allow voice control for the phone.
And the ricing is done. Installed LED angel eyes as DRLs...
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/192476/3388382c.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/192476/3388382d.jpg)
Man, this car is such a nice cruiser, and it gets all sorts of good comments at Cars & Coffee. lol!
After a few years, I may do the 6 speed manual swap, but it really doesn't need it to be fun to drive.
Quote from: ChrisV on July 10, 2015, 07:41:20 AM
After a few years, I may do the 6 speed manual swap, but it really doesn't need it to be fun to drive.
Huh, this is one of the few cars that almost makes more sense with an automatic. That being said...what type of auto does it have? 4-speed? Personally I would enjoy a 6-speed manual with just about any car.
Quote from: SJ_GTI on July 10, 2015, 07:50:11 AM
Huh, this is one of the few cars that almost makes more sense with an automatic. That being said...what type of auto does it have? 4-speed? Personally I would enjoy a 6-speed manual with just about any car.
A 7 definitely makes sense as an auto.
A 750i of that generation was involved in my "falling for" BMW way back around 96-97. Dad used to work at the first bimmer dealership in Mexico and one day brought the demo car and let me drive it.
If I got a E38 it would probably be the V12, big german luxos need v12s.
I also wouldn't mind a W220 S600 when they changed over to the biturbo 12. :dance:
The auto is a steptronic 5 speed that has a manual mode. No it doesn't need a manual, but the cost on the conversion has come down enough and been scienced out enough that it could be a "cool" mod that people don't expect when you take it to Cars & Coffee. ;)
I would love a 750iL Sport, as it's the big dog with all the goodies EXCEPT the 3 spoke M wheel, sport seats, and the lowered M sport suspension. The 750s do tend to have fewer failure points (oddly enough) than the V8 cars, but they are harder on the suspensions. And more expensive when those failure points...well...fail. They aren't much quicker or faster than the 740i Sports, however, as the 740i Sport got the shorter final drive and it's actual (vs rated) hp is closer to the 750iL's actual power, too, in a smaller, lighter car. Who knows, in 5 years I could find myself in a 750iL Sport as an old man cruiser. ;)
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on July 10, 2015, 07:53:32 AM
A 7 definitely makes sense as an auto.
A 750i of that generation was involved in my "falling for" BMW way back around 96-97. Dad used to work at the first bimmer dealership in Mexico and one day brought the demo car and let me drive it.
Watch the first Transporter and tell me a six speed in an E38 isn't badass.
I kind of want angel eyes for my Z4.
Quote from: ChrisV on July 10, 2015, 11:49:31 AM
The auto is a steptronic 5 speed that has a manual mode. No it doesn't need a manual, but the cost on the conversion has come down enough and been scienced out enough that it could be a "cool" mod that people don't expect when you take it to Cars & Coffee. ;)
I would love a 750iL Sport, as it's the big dog with all the goodies EXCEPT the 3 spoke M wheel, sport seats, and the lowered M sport suspension. The 750s do tend to have fewer failure points (oddly enough) than the V8 cars, but they are harder on the suspensions. And more expensive when those failure points...well...fail. They aren't much quicker or faster than the 740i Sports, however, as the 740i Sport got the shorter final drive and it's actual (vs rated) hp is closer to the 750iL's actual power, too, in a smaller, lighter car. Who knows, in 5 years I could find myself in a 750iL Sport as an old man cruiser. ;)
If you do the swap, I call dibs when you decide to sell the car!
That was a 735 though, isnt that the old big bore 6 from the early m5 or 535 (pre e39)
In the movie it was supposedly a 6 speed 750i SWB, but it probably was the big 6 in reality, as they are easier to find over there.
Some relatively clean pics between storms...
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388384a.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388384c.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388384b.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388384d.jpg)
I thought i clearly remember seeing a 735 badge in several shots throughout the movie.
Chris, you got me looking at E38s.
http://auto.autoplaza.com.mx/MLM-504247690-2000-bmw-740i-v8-44-l-aut-piel-a-c-n-a-c-i-o-n-a-l-_JM (http://auto.autoplaza.com.mx/MLM-504247690-2000-bmw-740i-v8-44-l-aut-piel-a-c-n-a-c-i-o-n-a-l-_JM)
Quote from: FlatBlackCaddy on July 11, 2015, 10:30:12 AM
I thought i clearly remember seeing a 735 badge in several shots throughout the movie.
Yeah, the cop even named it as a "black BMW 735".
Oh wow. I'm jealous and a bit nostalgic all at the same time.
Quote from: ChrisV on July 10, 2015, 11:49:31 AM
The auto is a steptronic 5 speed that has a manual mode. No it doesn't need a manual, but the cost on the conversion has come down enough and been scienced out enough that it could be a "cool" mod that people don't expect when you take it to Cars & Coffee. ;)
It would definitely be interesting, but IMHO a 5-speed auto is a good auto. I'd be tempted if it was a 4-speed Whenever I drive a an older car with a 4-speed auto I always feel like there is a missing gear somewhere. :lol:
Quote from: Raza on July 11, 2015, 11:46:05 PM
Yeah, the cop even named it as a "black BMW 735".
Actually the inspector said '99 765, but Jason Statham's character said '99 735 right after. But, it's also not a '99, as it's a pre-facelift model with the '98-earlier headlights and front fenders.
Check it out from 4:30...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph1uoC4M-Z8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph1uoC4M-Z8)
Quote from: ChrisV on July 13, 2015, 03:52:59 PM
Actually the inspector said '99 765, but Jason Statham's character said '99 735 right after. But, it's also not a '99, as it's a pre-facelift model with the '98-earlier headlights and front fenders.
Check it out from 4:30...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph1uoC4M-Z8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph1uoC4M-Z8)
Nope. It's tough with his accent, but he clearly says "seven thirty fives". Whoever wrote that translation got it wrong.
Yup, i heard 735 as well. Always have heard it that way.
New pics from today in my favorite spot:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/194905/3388439b.jpg)
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/194905/3388439d.jpg)
Man, I'm loving driving this thing.
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/194905/3388439c.jpg)
Quote from: ChrisV on July 22, 2015, 05:13:15 PM
Man, I'm loving driving this thing.
Braggert. :rage:
:lol:
Had a fun little meet this weekend:
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6644&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0a3a9e9b2aceff1307ec5e0ba9808296)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6681&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0a3a9e9b2aceff1307ec5e0ba9808296)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6687&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0a3a9e9b2aceff1307ec5e0ba9808296)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6693&g2_serialNumber=1&g2_GALLERYSID=0a3a9e9b2aceff1307ec5e0ba9808296)
Started out at Owings Mills Mall, then toured backroads to Full Moon Pub and Grill for dinner, then hit the backroads again to my buddy Aaron's for more beer and car conversation. Had 12 7s in total go on the initial tour, then 9 of us on the second half.
Back a month and a half ago, I drove out to the Catoctin Mountains and took it all on twisty backroads for 200 miles. Absolutely amazing how such a big car feels so small and agile doing that.
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3388744d.jpg)
I now have 158k miles on it, 6 months in, and I drove it down to St Petersburg, FL and back over this past week.
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3389011c.jpg)
2000+ mile round trip and the car was flawless the entire time. Comfy and ate up the miles, returning a calculated 26.78 mpg at a 70-75mph average.
So clean and classy. :ohyeah:
What a car!
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A timeless design
Helluva cruiser. Love those.
Took it on a 2000 mile round trip down to Florida and back to visit family. 27mpg average at 75mph average. And it just ate up the miles.
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3389011c.jpg)
Not even a hiccup. Didn't drive much in the winter, though, as it's not good in the snow with summer tires on it:
(http://www.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/112688/3389095d.jpg)
But once the snow went away, it was time to drive again. Have 10k miles on it now since I got it, and it's been excellent so far. Got a chance to wash it finally the other day:
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7531&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7534&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7540&g2_serialNumber=1)
Coming up on time for it's first maintenance, with an oil change for spring (oil monitor still says it's fine, but after 10k it's definitely time). And I have some Akibono ceramic brake pads to replace the constantly dusty stock type that are on it now (the front wheels get black in a week with the pads that are on it now. Hate that.) Far cry from the thousands of dollars a year that the uninitiated say it takes to maintain these cars... ;)
U should debadge the back. Thing looks awesome, though. Every single time I see a facelifted E38 (or E39), I'm amazed at how well they've aged. Don't you also have an E46?
My kid actually had the E46, and he's getting another (an '04 330i ZHP). I had another E38 before. I've been thinking about debadging it, since the "i" is already gone from before I got it.
Ooh a ZHP.
I love the dark grey color.
Well, coming up it's one year anniversary with me and still running perfect, with no repairs needed in the last 11k miles. Hoping to keep this up for the next 5 years or so...
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7670&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6361&g2_serialNumber=1)
Quote from: ChrisV on June 03, 2016, 03:42:17 PM
Well, coming up it's one year anniversary with me and still running perfect, with no repairs needed in the last 11k miles. Hoping to keep this up for the next 5 years or so...
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7670&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6361&g2_serialNumber=1)
I just noticed the little ///M accent on corner of the hood. I like it! :ohyeah:
I love this car.
The E38 was significant in my becoming a BMW fan. My dad - who worked for a while at the first BMW dealer here - once brought home a demo gorgeous white 750i back around 97 or so. I managed to convince him to lend it to me for a few hours. Went to pick up a few friends for a highway drive and had a blast. Loved it ever since.
Man, what a gorgeous car. I always wanted a manual one, like in the Transporter.
Added a couple little touches: Alpina airdam (with the Alpina logo ground o0ff. Looks better, and since it's a rep and the car's not an actual Alpina, I think it's more appropriate) to match the rear spoiler and a perforated leather, M stitched shift boot that matches teh perforated leather M stitched M sport steering wheel.
A year and almost a half on the car and still no issues. I did brake pads a month ago to swap over to ceramics and get rid of the black dust that coated the wheels within a week of washing them...
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8213&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8239&g2_serialNumber=1)
And yes, I modified that E39 cupholder to fit and hold a USB charge port.
If you're ever looking to sell...
So classy, so elegant! :wub:
Why can't modern BMWs look this good?
Quote from: MrH on October 03, 2016, 03:37:31 PM
If you're ever looking to sell...
No there's one for you being supercharged S62 and 6 speed swapped right now with some nice updates such as a camel tan dyed interior and this beast Nav screen and iDrive controller from the new BMWs...
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8757/29208775975_14479a58d1_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8441/29027455840_56aad80a3e_h.jpg)
Sorry to thread jack I just think Mike needs to go all out.
I hate camel interiors on those.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 03, 2016, 09:41:19 PM
No there's one for you being supercharged S62 and 6 speed swapped right now with some nice updates such as a camel tan dyed interior and this beast Nav screen and iDrive controller from the new BMWs...
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8757/29208775975_14479a58d1_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8441/29027455840_56aad80a3e_h.jpg)
Sorry to thread jack I just think Mike needs to go all out.
Fuck that. If you're going to go through the trouble of installing modern infotainment, at least go with something that has Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
Quote from: MrH on October 03, 2016, 10:08:22 PM
I hate camel interiors on those.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on October 03, 2016, 10:09:47 PM
Fuck that. If you're going to go through the trouble of installing modern infotainment, at least go with something that has Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
You guys really know how to shit on someone's build. :lol:
Actually the NBT integrates nicely with the E38 electronics and keeps all the on board diagnostics and factory integration. So far the Apple Car play head units and the like really don't. And Brandon's white over caramel and black S62 6 speed car WITH ESS supercharger is going to be a completely killer build, based as it is on a low mileage Alpine white '01 E38... I almost bought his last project, an Estoril Blue E38, but he decided to keep it, so I bought this one (then he sold the blue one anyway 'cause his wife hated the color...).
Meh, I have carplay on my current car and since trying it out when I first bought it I have yet to actually use it. Its easier to leave my phone in my bag and just have music/phone integration via bluetooth and then just use my car's onboard nav (which is nicer than the carplay nav anyway). Now that I have it, I wouldn't sweat not having carplay if you have a nice head unit otherwise. To me the real value in something like carplay or android auto will be for cheaper cars that don't have onboard nav and/or Bluetooth integration for phone/music.
Where's the build thread for the E38 listed above?
Quote from: MrH on October 04, 2016, 12:55:14 PM
Where's the build thread for the E38 listed above?
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2310123-RVAE34-s-next-E38-project
Quote from: SJ_GTI on October 04, 2016, 12:35:30 PM
Meh, I have carplay on my current car and since trying it out when I first bought it I have yet to actually use it. Its easier to leave my phone in my bag and just have music/phone integration via bluetooth and then just use my car's onboard nav (which is nicer than the carplay nav anyway). Now that I have it, I wouldn't sweat not having carplay if you have a nice head unit otherwise. To me the real value in something like carplay or android auto will be for cheaper cars that don't have onboard nav and/or Bluetooth integration for phone/music.
Wait a couple years after your nav system is outdated but CarPlay gets updated automatically.
Or just use AUX!
Oh wait Apple hates simplicity.
Quote from: SJ_GTI on October 04, 2016, 12:35:30 PM
Meh, I have carplay on my current car and since trying it out when I first bought it I have yet to actually use it. Its easier to leave my phone in my bag and just have music/phone integration via bluetooth and then just use my car's onboard nav (which is nicer than the carplay nav anyway). Now that I have it, I wouldn't sweat not having carplay if you have a nice head unit otherwise. To me the real value in something like carplay or android auto will be for cheaper cars that don't have onboard nav and/or Bluetooth integration for phone/music.
Would you feel differently if it had Google Maps instead of Apple Maps? With Android Auto (the only one of the two I've used), I have all the destinations I've searched on other devices, so prediction usually gets what I want once I've typed a couple of letters. In VW's own nav, and pretty much everyone else's, you have to fuss through multiple steps like selecting states, categories, slow keyboards.... Plus you get live traffic data that doesn't require a subscription after a while, and updates.
Quote from: ifcar on October 04, 2016, 02:39:05 PM
Would you feel differently if it had Google Maps instead of Apple Maps? With Android Auto (the only one of the two I've used), I have all the destinations I've searched on other devices, so prediction usually gets what I want once I've typed a couple of letters. In VW's own nav, and pretty much everyone else's, you have to fuss through multiple steps like selecting states, categories, slow keyboards.... Plus you get live traffic data that doesn't require a subscription after a while, and updates.
When Waze reaches one of them, that's the true game changer. I know Waze doesn't have all that huge of a following, but I'll keep mounting my phone on my dash just for Waze.
Some new pics today in the sun:
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8242&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8248&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8251&g2_serialNumber=1)
Man, that graffiti wall doesn't change much, does it?
Don't really have anything to say about this, other than every time the thread pops back on the first page it makes me think of this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMh3utpqfaY
I figure if it gets stuck in my head I might as well share, and hope it gets stuck in your heads too. You're welcome.
Quote from: Raza on June 04, 2016, 08:26:40 AM
Man, what a gorgeous car. I always wanted a manual one, like in the Transporter.
I know someone who is selling their 728i 5-Speed M/T... but I doubt it could merge onto a freeway in the US! :winkguy:
But IIRC the 740i also came standard with a manual.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 05, 2016, 07:15:22 AM
I know someone who is selling their 728i 5-Speed M/T... but I doubt it could merge onto a freeway in the US! :winkguy:
But IIRC the 740i also came standard with a manual.
The 740i was rare with a manual outside the states, and unavailable with one IN the states (in fact, no E38 had a manual in the states). But, 6 speed swaps are, while not common, easily doable.
Quote from: ChrisV on October 05, 2016, 02:59:58 PM
The 740i was rare with a manual outside the states, and unavailable with one IN the states (in fact, no E38 had a manual in the states). But, 6 speed swaps are, while not common, easily doable.
Yep, I quickly googled this and it seems that among the more enthusiastic 740i owners these transmission swaps are a thing to do. :ohyeah:
Man I love your car. Have you ever thought about trying an E39 instead? I feel like an E39 M5 would be an interesting successor to this thing.
Just as an aside, my buddy Brandon is getting finished with his Alpine white E38 sport. Here are a couple teaser pics from his project:
As delivered:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8323/28808205070_da2ccf655e_c.jpg)
The new M5 S62 engine WITH Supercharger kit added (will also have the 6 speed manual). Shooting for 500 hp:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/446/31562882425_72687c3007_c.jpg)
And the newly dyed caramel and black interior (not a factory color):
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5724/31390877466_973a256128_h.jpg)
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5650/31322773711_d553ff1052_h.jpg)
Build thread:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2310123-RVAE34-s-next-E38-project
Noice.
Man, fuck you Chris. Now I have to waste all day at work reading a 53 page build thread.
:lol:
This is the same car posted a while back with the YUGE new iDrive screen in it. This guy goes all out. Unfortunately after MT reached out to him to do an episode of Ignition with the LS7 swapped E39 wagon that he had they never responded. He should buy that 850csi that was posted on TCL and do something with it.
Well, first actual $ repair will be happening this week. Looks like the radiator got a small crack in the plastic side tank, so a new one has been ordered ($163.00) as well as a pair of hoses for it.
I swear, BMW sees these things as standard wear items.
Quote from: ChrisV on January 28, 2017, 12:09:22 PM
Well, first actual $ repair will be happening this week. Looks like the radiator got a small crack in the plastic side tank, so a new one has been ordered ($163.00) as well as a pair of hoses for it.
I swear, BMW sees these things as standard wear items.
According to an E46 owner I'm friends with, the radiator
is a wear item with a recommended replacement interval.
Ok, got the new radiator installed today. Took about an hour, so I changed the oil as well.
Well, it's been 2 1/2 years with the car and since February, I've replaced a window regulator and the rear wheel well liners (that had become brittle and age cracked). I've got 175k on it as a daily driver now (especially after the road trip to upstate NY over Thanksgiving). I notice a lot of the pictures earlier in the thread have gone away...
Here it is now:
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9176&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9170&g2_serialNumber=1)
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=9167&g2_serialNumber=1)
Still looking good. :ohyeah:
Such a great car design.
These are getting to the age now where I notice when one is in good condition and on the road. Yours is still looking great.
In love.
Timeless.
Gorgeous. Where in upstate NY did you go?
Quote from: CALL_911 on November 28, 2017, 09:35:28 AM
Gorgeous. Where in upstate NY did you go?
Saratoga Springs, where my son is at (he's an instructor at the Navy nuclear prototype school)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 28, 2017, 09:07:03 AM
These are getting to the age now where I notice when one is in good condition and on the road. Yours is still looking great.
Been like that for me for a decade. :lol:
Well, it's now coming up on 3 years ownership and no new news since the last update other than it's now at about 180k miles and I've been all over with it. Went out to the BMW CCA Chapterfest at Summit Point WV, on a club tour of the backroads of western MD/VA/WV for a few hours before arriving for the event at Summit Point. Never skipped a beat. SO much fun in the twisties keeping up with the smaller cars. Then on the way home, it started to rain. :( Still, in the rain and filthy it looks good.
(http://www.chrisv-design.com/images/Year3_01.jpg)
:wub:
What can I say? Dream 7.
I agree. I turn my head whenever I see one of these. Such beautiful cars.
But I think I'd take an E39 over one.
Quote from: CALL_911 on May 18, 2018, 10:15:22 AM
I agree. I turn my head whenever I see one of these. Such beautiful cars.
But I think I'd take an E39 over one.
Man, I can't even remember the last time I saw an E38.
Quote from: Raza on May 19, 2018, 07:16:23 AM
Man, I can't even remember the last time I saw an E38.
It may just be my opinion but I think the E38 is being kept longer then the E65, which seem to have disappeared.
Quote from: ChrisV on May 15, 2018, 03:38:45 PM
Well, it's now coming up on 3 years ownership and no new news since the last update other than it's now at about 180k miles and I've been all over with it. Went out to the BMW CCA Chapterfest at Summit Point WV, on a club tour of the backroads of western MD/VA/WV for a few hours before arriving for the event at Summit Point. Never skipped a beat. SO much fun in the twisties keeping up with the smaller cars. Then on the way home, it started to rain. :( Still, in the rain and filthy it looks good.
(http://www.chrisv-design.com/images/Year3_01.jpg)
I had an E39. I love that vintage of BMW.
Quote from: Galaxy on May 19, 2018, 12:37:36 PM
It may just be my opinion but I think the E38 is being kept longer then the E65, which seem to have disappeared.
The only remaining ones are in the projects
Quote from: Galaxy on May 19, 2018, 12:37:36 PM
It may just be my opinion but I think the E38 is being kept longer then the E65, which seem to have disappeared.
I haven't seen one of them in a long time either.
E38, along with the E39, was the zenith of BMW design language. The proportions were just bang-on.
Quote from: MX793 on May 20, 2018, 08:44:58 AM
E38, along with the E39, was the zenith of BMW design language. The proportions were just bang-on.
This is true......
Quote from: Raza on May 19, 2018, 07:16:23 AM
Man, I can't even remember the last time I saw an E38.
I'm on the FB group E38 Empire and man, you'd think there were more of these cars around than when they were new. There are over 10k owners on that group, most with customized versions.
When we have our meets, it's a sea of them...
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=308&g2_serialNumber=2)
I have local mini meets just for the ones here in Baltimore, and tend to get 20+ cars at a time, but there are hundreds who aren't part of the club...
(http://www.midatlantic7s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6681&g2_serialNumber=1)
Go to NY and NJ and you get hundreds at a meet. Yet if I got to a BMW CCA meet, I'm usually the only 7 there.
3+ years on and my car ADD got the best of me. After finding my old Volt and buying it back, the E38 had to go. It was wearing out faster than I want on the commute, but with another daily driver it was not going to get used hardly at all (no winter use and I have the convertible for weekends and fun drives). So I sold it to an enthusiast who will use it properly. He got a great deal and I will now front the cost of a level 2 charger for the Volt (which will get mostly rebated to me by the electric company).
At some point in the future I will be back in an E38, though I think I'll go with a 750iL as I've never had a V12 car.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Very practical decision but I don't think I could do it.
Sad to see it go. Its a beautiful car.
I agonized over the decision for a week or two, trying to find a logical reason to keep it, too. But once I'm not commuting in it (12 miles a day round trip, 3-4 days a week), it just wasn't going to get used on a regular basis, and parking it and insuring it for a very rare use was just not feasible.