Description
We are a BMW Specialist Centre located in Reus, Spain. We offer a warm, honest and helpful service to make for a delightful buying experience. We regularly transport and export cars to several countries in Europe, so please do not hesitate to contact us and let us explain what we can do for you.
Let me start by the key points:
- Sold in Japan in 1994 and imported to Spain in 1999
- TOP condition outside, inside and mechanic wise
- Bulletproof M60 engine (the next M62 had timing issues)
- Beautiful Brokat-Rot color benefiting from a recent full respray
- Genuine RONDELL 18" wheels bought from BMW dealer
- Comes with all original documents in Japanesse
This particular unit of 740i E38 was first sold in Japan. Do not check pics again just yet, it's a left hand drive car. High spec cars could be ordered this way and the story that went from one owner to the next says that this car belonged to the spanish embassy in Japan, although there is no proof (sadly). Being a '94 car, his life down there was pretty short as it was imported to Spain in 1999. The result: A left hand drive car with all japanesse documents and stickers and a 100% rust-free body thanks to the warm spanish weather.
Today's very good condition is a proof of how easy was life for this one. I would like you to refer to the pics (I can send you around 200 more if you ask me) to asses condition, but I want to point out some things.
EXTERIOR:
The car had a full respray around 5 years ago by the previous owner. In Spain we don't have a detailing culture and cars are just resprayed when you want them to look like new again. Paint thickness measurements showed no proof of accidents or repairs. We just don't polish cars because a full respray its not that expensive. Therefore paint condition is close to perfect.
Rims are genuine RONDELL said to be bought new in a BMW dealership.
Sunroof works smoothly.
INTERIOR:
Build quality always stands out in E38s and this one is no exception. Leather condition is great and everything seems to work as it should.
The left hand glove box is loose and should be checked.
As expected the screen has some dead pixels/ lines.
MECHANICAL:
Engine shows a healthy compression test with 14, 5-15bar across all cylinders. Our smoke test was also good as no leaks were found in the intake system (common problem with the M6Xs. The cooling system showed no leaks even with 2 bars of pressure. The engine idles smoothly, pulls strond and sounds amazing. Did I even say that I love V8s?
The gearbox runs flawlessly in both automatic and semi-automatic modes. Shifts are smooth and predictable.
The EDC (Electronic Damper Control, if you are asking yourself) was smartly removed and shocks were replaced with regular units.
Some suspension ball-joints would need replacement due to worn boots:
- Front main suspensión arms
- Rear sway bar links
- Rear suspension arms (the little ones which always break in E38/ E39s)
Rear mufflers were replaced for "sportier" units.
Last Official Inspection (TÜV) showed no defects.
The driving experience is as enjoyable as you are expecting, but probably more than you can imagine. Everything in this car only makes you wish for a longer trip. This car is the result of pairing one of the best chassis and engines ever made by BMW. Change my mind.
It feels solid, it feels nimble, it feels fast, it feels luxurious but more importantly it feels like a BMW should feel. If you are looking for a clean, ready to drive and enjoyable car provided by a reliable partner, just stop reading and contact us now; we will be more than happy to attend you.
Thank you for your time.
Equipment:
S0214 Automatic stability control (ASC+T)
S0216 Hydro steering-servotronic
S0223 Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
S0245 Steering wheel column adjustment, electr.
S0401 Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S0415 Sun-blind, rear
S0423 Floor mats velours
S0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S0438 Fine wood trim
S0441 Smoker package
S0488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S0494 Seat heating driver/ passenger
S0496 Seat heating, rear
S0500 Headl. washer system/ intensive cleaning
S0534 Automatic air conditioning
S0602 On-board monitor withTV
S0676 HiFi speaker system
S0807 National version Japan
S0818 Battery master switch
S0826 Fahrwerk in Exportabstimmung
S0875 Infrared remote control
S0925 Dummy-SALAPA
