Here's Why the 2001 BMW 7 Series Is the Best Luxury Sedan Ever

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The 2001 BMW 750iL is a special car -- and I think it's the most beautiful luxury sedan ever. Today I'm reviewing the 2001 BMW 7 Series to show you why I think the E38 7 Series is such a great car.
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[@DougDeMuro]

E38 is two better than E36 ;) ;)

[@aseelbn9592]

Doug DeMuro yeah....

[@tasneemessa7987]

No 36

[@peripap]

Doug DeMuro Jesus god damn

[@gunterlauch2264]

Yeah but my E36 Sedan already has parking sensors aswell 😁 Nice Video as always.

[@thevillageidiot5864]

I prefer the Mercedes w140 cuz it's 102 better 😜

[@iversonloco]

the turn signals feel so solid cause they were never used

[@ahmet6144]

Lmao

[@robinspat]

In America you don't do roundabouts and barely do corners... In Europe and GB especially we're all about roundabouts - turn signals and Spaghetti Junction - Gravelly Hill Interchange, better known throughout the UK by its nickname Spaghetti Junction, is junction 6 of the M6 motorway where it meets the A38(M) Aston

[@ronniels4471]

Fax!

[@HAHAHAV10]

iversonloco Not true, I have a 95 740i with 298k miles. The turn signal would not cancel on left turn. Still felt like new when turning it on, but it would not cancel. Took the switch out and it was heavily worn, still felt solid but was worn and barely catching on the clock spring.

[@josecortez5213]

Bmw drivers just change lanes, they don't waste time with turn signals.

[@Muushondje]

Most elegant BMW ever. A good design goes never out of style.

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

I believe it’s the best 7 series ever my father had the 728i and at the same time he had an E46 318i and also a clk 320 but i remember him saying the 7 series was so good he only sold it because of how much it drank. At the end he sold them all except the e46 and after 10 years of owning it a drink driver hit him. Was the end of that. Now I have an e46 318ci and I’ll never sell it. Best bmw ever I believe is the E46

[@bigdannysmokez1374]

@@kouroshtashvishi5031 yeah i have a 2007 328xi i love it

[@michaelwiebe4282]

Absolutely true. The successor's style definitely was crap. I saw it on the 2001 IAA, it has never become beautiful.

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

Big Danny Smokez will never sell the 318ci never. I’m getting another cat next month but still keeping this 318ci

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

Nicholas Davis 👎👎

[@Hamadsabri]

its amazing how in 2001 bmws were 98% car, 2% grill now in 2020 its 30% car, 70% grill...

[@fjw-AT5145]

I'm so over these cartoony grills.

[@1994CivicGLi]

The BMW 2002 is literally 99.5% car 0.5% grill

[@HOSTILEMANE]

as a 2001 z3 owner i can confirm

[@adriananzano2292]

@bmw m760li lol

[@kmlevel]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bradfriedman9398]

I drive my 1998 740IL every day. 230,000 miles . I used to work on them for a living when they were brand new at the dealer. They looked awesome then and they still do today. Everywhere I go people talk about this car ….do you want to sell it ….I like your car….. a thumbs up at the gas station. There are some things created that will never happen again and this is one of them. All the stars were aligned.

[@zauuury]

yessir, you are one lucky man. Probably last you alot longer too!

[@Theunknownmoniker]

I saw one for sales in the UK about 11 years ago, 750 V12 about 100k on the clock, it was owned by an old guy living in this massive stately mansion not far from me, 1 owner full BMW service history, completely speced out he only wanted £1250. its the only car i've ever regretted not buying, but I was working as a car salesmen living it home saving up to move out.

[@Woozie894]

Gonna pick up one for 3000$ on Friday, transmission got replaced in 2017 and has 20k mikes on the new trans

[@owenevans3703]

@@Woozie894 how is it

[@lilmacfarlan3]

@@Woozie894 all is good, yes?

[@mac11380]

The "seat massager" was really for when you drive on long trips, it would change the pressure points on your legs etc so you don't get blood clots or driver fatigue. You can drive fo 10 hours and get out feeling pretty good.

[@mac11380]

@Cuthbert Bracegirdle About what? It didn't massage, it slowly changed the pressure points in your legs and it worked great. I put many miles on one.

[@LeBoomStudios]

Ask my father, he had a E32 750iL (predecessor) and we went all the way from Germany to Croatia for summer holidays in this car. We only ever stopped to take a piss.

[@mac11380]

@@LeBoomStudios I had a E38 740IL and I could drive for 17 hours just stopping for gas, food and to pee and I didn't feel all beat up when I got there. LOVED that car.

[@Evan-memo]

@Cuthbert Bracegirdle agree all these people lying I would take new one over this shit any day these people all liars they all say so beautiful but if they had money no one would buy this everyone would buy new one most these people just want to be cool and act like they are car geniuses that’s all it is they wanna be these car smart people

[@E38Bimmer35]

@@Evan-memo for all the money we enthusiasts put into such cars, we could buy newer ones easily. They just lack the charme and style of the older ones. I got a new 5 Series G30 530i and an e38 as a hobby. The e38 is more pleasant to drive.

[@tehonionpotato6364]

Doug, the type of guy to walk into a lamborghini dealership dressed like he's about to cut grass on a Sunday

[@antonisxristianopoulos647]

ΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΗΑ

[@cheezzeeee]

tehonionpotato funny thing is, he has

[@_baller]

headband, sunglasses, khaki shorts, and onion body odor?

[@sidneyisais8862]

I wonder how different he would look if he dressed like he was about to cut grass on a Monday..

[@Fifthelement203]

lmao

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I really appreciate it when you do these 10+ year old cars. I'm not a BMW guy, but these 7-Series cars were fantastic.

[@Tonyscasa]

Same here not a fan of bmw but this was looks elegant

[@djyems1021]

You really appreciate it?

[@cosmiccloud9382]

Perfect 7 series, low beltline, slim, solid and athletic. Unlike the new one

[@natsuko_mikan]

that g11 lci is just a grill with a 7 attached

[@JOAOAUGUSTODIASABREU]

So true!

[@ratamahatta5306]

And then Bangle come and ruin everything lmao

[@1God1Earth]

Agreed. That look hasn’t been seen in years.

[@MBS..]

@@ratamahatta5306 bangle didn’t ruin anything lmao

[@DrKaru1]

Those are not massaging seats, they are "active comfort seats," which are designed to make subtle movements to the seat bottom to reduce back fatigue on long trips.

[@djk8541]

Honestly one of the best looking cars ever built IMO.

[@nsx001]

No latter ones look better

[@raszze]

I don’t care if the interior is aging. It’s gorgeous

[@slickrick7326]

agreed its speculator

[@alanmackellaich3177]

I’ve got an 1996 E38 728i...okay it’s a small 6 cylinder with just 193 bhp, but she’s in wonderful condition and I wouldn’t change her for the world.

[@Promoney22]

Nope! the 2001 S-500 interior blows that away.

[@latinace1981]

That dash is trash tho

[@thorvenalvarskjomisson95]

@@Promoney22 The interior of that S Class is an ugly fuck.

[@vag4326]

This video is one of the most viewed videos made by Doug. I'm glad that people still have a good taste in car design and in cars general. I believe that the E38 was one of the best if not the best model that BMW ever produced and I consider myself lucky to have a neighbor that owns one of them. I always find some time to stare at this beauty...

[@rauoool80s23]

For me, the BMW E34, E38 and E39 models are the most elegant and beautiful looking things mankind has ever designed.

[@toptiertay5118]

I was born in the same year as this car and I feel like when I finally get rid of my 2016 for this car I am really gonna have a connection to it. I just know it's gonna be great.

[@02legacygt]

The seats were not meant to massage. They were for long trips and the lower seat would change the pressure points. That is why you hardly feel it. I was a technician for BMW when that car was around new. I would argue that the E39 is the perfect sedan, but I agree that this was the best 7 series ever built.

[@benjaminencarmine]

Did you wanna come around to my house and install some foglights for me, former BMW technician, I've got an e46 sedan.

[@NateEll]

I agree the e39 was a perfect sedan

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from South Africa. As a blind person I love the 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series. My favourites are the 320i E30 (4 door),325i E30 (4 door), 320i E36 (4 door and vanos), 325i E36 (4 door and vanos), 320i E46 (4 door, 2.0l), 325i E46 (4 door), 325i E90, 520i E34, 525i E34, 520i E39, 525i E39 and the 740i E38.

[@EbrahimSaadawii]

@@Preyser123 impressive you can't visually see cars yet still chose to love the most visually striking cars. Cheers from Egypt, North Africa.

[@rbslammed6163]

Again, not like Doug could be bothered to research something so he could actually know what’s he's talking about in a supposedly educational review. Dough meet google, google, Doug.

[@HeyBigChriss]

This is a lot classier than the modern ones.

[@person.w9780]

It looks boring to me. Handsome, but nothing special.

[@caidee]

It looks like the ultimate mafia car..

[@HeyBigChriss]

I didn't say it looked cooler. It looks more classy.

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@person.w9780 It's not trying to be flashy

[@person.w9780]

@@badcornflakes6374 It looks so, average to me. Yeah it looks nice, but that's about it imo.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Older cars are awesome. You just don't get the same feeling with new cars. There's something about an older, clean, well kept car that gives you this awesome feeling of enjoyment.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Modern cars feel like they "try hard": Styling straight from a spaceship, electronic gadgets that will only age and break.

[@hadissaeed1546]

Dude i see you on every car related channel possible, you are like a legend to me and i find myself searching for your comments on any car related video!

[@FireFoxCosworth]

I hold the keys of 2 brand new cars, but still prefer my good 'old '01 Ford Focus. No technology, just plain driving. I love it

[@loupbleu3177]

The real problem is not that new cars have tech, the real problem is that 99% of the time they have shitty tech, lack of fluidity, insane input lag, frame drops, everything is slow af, just look at the new 7 series key, yeah it’s cool that it has a screen but what a shitty unresponsive low-resolution low refresh rate laggy screen. At these price-ranges they could have easily included high quality hardware but they didn’t. Also for new french cars for example who though it would be a good idea to control radio sound and climatisation through a laggy touchscreen ? Buttons are required for things that are THIS important, so that we can turn the volume down without crashing the car into a wall, so that we can control climatisation without hitting other cars etc.

[@craigcage6]

I have a 01 caddy deville in near mint condition 105k best car I ever owned

[@claytonsollers]

My mom drove a 740iL like this one when I was a kid, and it was my favorite car my family ever owned. As a child, I could stick my legs straight out and not touch the back of the front seats. I felt like I was getting chauffeured and loved that car.

[@austinaubinoe2195]

My dad also had a 1998 740IL when I was in elementary school. I wasn’t aware enough to know what it was, I just knew it was very nice. Felt like a tank. Will always remember those rear long pop out storage compartments. Everything that came after this was lower quality.

[@mickeypopa]

Your dad must've been one of them titans of industry Doug keeps referring to. 😂

[@claytonsollers]

@@mickeypopa just a dentist lol

[@mickeypopa]

@@claytonsollers Titan of dentistry!

[@carloshenriquez4765]

@@mickeypopa that made me laugh 😂

[@moxblues8815]

I love how adding magnetic rear compartments and a warning triangle was “too expensive” but the hydraulic glove box seems reasonable 🥴

[@williampeets3226]

Big douggie Doug with the inconsistency

[@SunnyFLBoy]

it was not too expensive it was unnecessary for Americans since they don't know what it is. It's like adding an manual in French for cars in USA.

[@Machaveli4]

“ Felt so solid, and so thick, and so sturdy, it was so nice to touch” -Doug Demuro

[@lukazupie7220]

Miguel Torres haha that what he said!:)

[@johncrandall5782]

...like your mom!!!!

[@FPSLarryIII]

Pause

[@imtellinitleela7358]

Miguel Torres No homo

[@mirio-jk]

why

[@AGlimpseInside]

I had a 1991 535I, and that feeling of everything being solid is oh so true! If you own a BMW, you know the feeling. If you haven’t, go get one even if it’s an old one you won’t regret it,… Except maybe at the repair shop

[@popanda3652]

Vws and some hondas feel the same way.

[@anthonyk]

No problem for me i work on my own older BMW's so that's out of the question. They do feel solid after 20 years. They don't feel lose or anything like the older American cars I've owned.

[@sugarfarie81]

O3 Mercedes has a similar feel here. You pull the door handle and right from the get go it feels solid. Got into a 2016 navigator and I was like what's wrong with this car it's all plastic

[@AGlimpseInside]

Neil Krinitsky Yeah since owning two BMWs. A 1987 325 and a 1991 535. All of the American cars I’ve had since then feel like popcorn machines with wheels

[@theclicker]

got myself a 91 535 earlier this year, quite a nice car

[@masknecr]

Oh, I cannot forget seeing E38 for the first time back in the 90s. There was a black one parked outside of a mall. Back then, just a BMW was very rare in my area. Seeing the 7 series in person was sensational. The front light tilted forward looked exotic, and the whole car looked sturdier and classier than any other car I had seen. Why can't BMW design like this anymore?

[@Mapollo95]

Chinese market.

[@zacherybutera4394]

@@Mapollo95 good comment 100 percent correct

[@Skyx5m50]

Back in 2000 when I was 10 I saw an E46 M3 and it was the best looking and sounding car I’ve ever seen making it my dream car. In 2015 I bought my dream car.

[@mumblety96]

Now their cars look like beavers. Last good design was the i8.

[@servissop151]

@@mumblety96 f90 m5 is also a good design, so was F20 (only the facelifts)

[@ro19gat]

Wow, this car is an absolute credit to its owner, it is in immaculate condition. to me, it looks mint! a medal to the owner well done.

[@ironik4400]

Seriously! The only thing I really noticed was wear on the arm rest and foot wells, but other than that.. DAMN

[@dzenan.m]

And it cries for a deep cleaning. The white color really needs some care

[@Skyx5m50]

@@dzenan.m I’m a detailer and for a car like this I would do it for free. The whole car community has the responsibility of keeping pieces of history and art like this in mint condition.

[@JS-oi5jt]

James Bond drove one in Tomorrow Never Dies. I loved that car.

[@evanpimental]

Hell yeah! That was my first thought when I saw this review. James Bond drove it with his cell phone. I'll never forget how the BMW logo could pop up on the hood and had a cable cutter. That was the funniest feature of that car. Of course there happened to be a cable in that garage that just happened to be exactly at the right height for his hood ornament cable cutter.

[@evanpimental]

I love James Bond movies. I always felt Pierce Brosnan was my favorite James Bond. I saw that movie in theaters at around age 12 and it was my favorite movie for about a year.

[@thejediofracing2087]

And Transporter

[@aghost5281]

Tupac was shot and died 6 days later in this exact vehicle

[@patrikfloding7985]

Michael Douglas drove one in one of his films. He then bought one. (Not sure if it was an L)

[@154Kilroy]

That infotainment screen has less screen lag than most modern cars😂

[@doit_vehicles]

oh yeah :)))

[@sisqomisqo2019]

Watch his Video About the new Range Rover Velar lol Brand new car but the screen froze nonetheless, so embarassing for a 2019 car

[@clint3919]

If only tupac knew about the first aid kit.

[@EliseMR2]

lol

[@pokerNGold]

Horrible joke

[@Renee_R343]

Or that you could order it bulletproof from the factory.

[@I-See-In-The-Dark]

@@Renee_R343 he had the window down

[@MoesMammie-uf1yx]

@@clint3919 boo diioo

[@litesaber54yi3]

This (and the E39 M5, obviously) is my grail car. Has been since the first day I laid eyes on it. - This generation of BMW's are timeless.

[@ajcash2890]

Hey Doug you forgot to mention that the BMW 7series was also a Bond car in tomorrow never dies 007

[@acuramattb4525]

AJ Cash Im surprised no one else mentioned this

[@eazen]

And of The Transporter.

[@r129r16pfl]

+ Transporter had a manual gearbox = ultra cool

[@ScottHDuke]

It was and it wasnt. :) The car in the film was a 740iL. BMW would not allow them to destroy 750's making the movies.They did replace the badge on the trunk, but thats it. They had 6-8 iirc. You can spot the trim in the car during interior shots. 750s are full leather - stitched door panels, dash, etc. 740's are vinyl/leather inserts for airbag area on doors, but otherwise vinyl. Either way, that movie is why I randomly bought my first E38 back in 2005.

[@JamesClarke-l1f]

@@ScottHDuke ooooooh ok i was wondering why too. that makes sense now

[@rafaelreis_pt]

This car just screams German Engineering

[@patrickbateman6885]

@BC J this gen of BMW is arguably the greatest era of any car brand ever. However personally I think the Bangle era has aged better like when the E60 5 Series was introduced everyone thought it was ugly but now it looks so good and still so modern and it’s design has pretty much become the design base of all modern sedans.

[@johndc2998]

@@patrickbateman6885 what's the bangle era google returns nothing

[@placeholdername3206]

@@johndc2998 Chris Bangle, american car designer who worked for BMW. He designed (among others) the E60 5 series, and the 7 series that replaced this one. They were both considered hideous then to the point that people literally petioned to get him fired.

[@Viktor007]

Yea, it's pretty unreliable

[@m4rcin847]

@@placeholdername3206 No idea why, those are probably best looking BMWs of all time unlike the predecessors - most bland and boring BMW desings of all, this and series 5.

[@thegael791]

My dad bought one of these in 2004 and still has it today. Even though he's spent a small fortune on maintenence over the years, it's his pride and joy and he will never part with it. Such a beautiful beast of a car.

[@хорошийчеловек-л6я]

what engine does it have

[@guilhermefernandes222]

Doug the kind of guy who uses turn signals in a BMW

[@PrztDre]

Guilherme Fernandes my guy

[@JohnLee-ue6gy]

Are they finally offering them as an option?

[@hellspectre1238]

Guilherme the typ of guy to type a type guy comment

[@MrKEMills]

I’m the type of guy who uses turn signals in a BMW.

[@SuperFlembob]

Haha it was one of the first things i noticed going from a e46 to a saab was the quality of the indicator stalks

[@Solidsnake999]

Rich people can afford a new BMW But super rich people can afford a used BMW

[@Ratoism]

Wtf u mean

[@dimitrisb5089]

@@Ratoism He means you'd better be ready to fix the problems that made the poor soul give up and sell it to ya

[@anthonywaters424]

@@Ratoism he means it cost more to keep a used beamer running than buy a new beamer

[@elie3423]

Bmw is a sport luxury car. Toyota is a shopping car. You got the idea ?????

[@anthonywaters424]

@usa ha bro eventually, the amount will get there cause of constantly swaping engines and transmissions. With the prices u gave. U'll spend 80k in no time. Thats why its best to cut your losses n save for a new one

[@mariusmaradin6637]

This is the most beautiful car ever made by BMW and this is my favourite.

[@kokonut2473]

In my opinion it is far from most beautiful the new 7 series is just more good looking but this is still a great car

[@m4rcin847]

Definitely most toned down and bland, "safe" desing. Its just boring to me, like Volkswagen.

[@GAMING2S]

@@kokonut2473 The new 7 is shit. The previous generatin looked so much better

[@billmartin4093]

@@m4rcin847 It's an executive sedan..... What the fuck do you expect lol?

[@m4rcin847]

@@billmartin4093 Look at literally every other generation of those cars and you will know.

[@You_Can_Do_If]

The proportions are perfect. The headlights are in a perfect size for overall design. Clean lines

[@dankruse5448]

I glad so gladDoug finally produced a video review of MY favorite Luxury car of all time. I have owned somewhere over 137 new and used cars in my 55 years and I purchased my 2000 BMW 750iL brand new in 7/2000 for the sum of $104,772. It has all options except executive rear seating options (could not locate one with that option at time of purchase). It came with 16" BBS wheels but I purchased a set of 18" factory wheels as a dealer installed option so I had an extra set for bad weather. The everything still works on the car (including all pixels, cup holders have never been used because i do not allow eating or drinking in any of my cars), and the only thing fixed outside of normal maintenence is replacement of the factory Navigation with a new Mark IV navigation computer after the original quit working this past spring and the fan and shroud and radiator after the fan decided to explode. I have maintained all factory service intervals and any issues were taken care of immediately. The only thing currently at issue is the roof clear coat has started to peel and just the last weekend the check engine light came on and threw a code for "cam positioning sensor" which will be fixed before putting the car away for the winter. Since 2006 the car has been stored Oct 1 through April 1 and since then has never been driven in the rain or snow. From 2000 until 2006 I lived in VA and was never been in snow. The car currently has 131,000. Out of all my vehicles this is by far my favorite and that is why I kept it. The new cars are nice but none have the timeless styling of the newer (98-01) face lift E38s. From the full leather dash to the attention to details, this car is IT! I am reluctant to repaint the roof as the car is otherwise 100% free of even the smallest scratch or dent and I like to keep it all original. It will be a big decision to paint the roof. I actually considered previously asking Doug if I wanted to interview my car, but figured it's better kept a secret now that these are beginning to rise in value. Only about 1,000 V12 E38s were brought to North America each year 98-01 and they are getting more difficult to find. I hope this is because of people realizing the rewards of this car and not because they are not worth fixing. I will keep this car as long as I can drive. I'll sell my 95 S600 (love it because it reminds me of old Mercedes quality)before I sell the BMW and I love that car almost as much.

[@butterfaceee]

Such a long post but read every single word of it. Thanks for the review as well!

[@iamtheone2292]

Its ugly

[@nolanpawlikowski7770]

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[@deltajohnny]

Awesome post! 👍👍

[@noreasonchannel4012]

The way you expressed your love.

[@SliceyDicey]

I had a 99 750il in Germany in the early 2000's. I got it dirt cheap because of a big oil crisis. Loved it. Drove it for three years and sold it for what I paid for it. Only downside was doing the 100k km service. 4k Euro and there was nothing wrong at all. I laughed about the trunk. I always thought mine was broken! And yes... The Nav system was as bad as you expect. Mine was in German and it took me months to figure out how to get it to stop telling me to go to the last destination that the original owner put in last.

[@DenyBlackburn]

When the fuck was a Big Oil Crisis in the early 00s in Germany? I didnt noticed it

[@JuanSanchez-rb4qu]

You want to feel old? That phone there is closer in time to the original iphone than the current iphone is

[@ronaldmcdonald5292]

No shit lmao

[@mrs.monkey8441]

Lmao obviously

[@wilmabaird1299]

Thanks mr.bateman

[@visibletoanyone922]

what is iphone?

[@acj7744]

People with no reading comprehension in here. That's a horrible fact, take it back!

[@ahmetkopman4860]

Man my dad had a 2001 Bmw 740i Msport it was the best car i have ever been in. So many memories of the highway in that thing. rip dad

[@lolollololoollllllll]

Doug the type of guy to drive on the speed limits in forza horizon

[@shockwalton4361]

Lmao

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

That is seriously difficult... lol, i ALWAYS have to pass people up! lol

[@Jeff-qn7ny]

I like that you don't just do new and flashy.

[@peaceandllov]

Jeff I like when he does shitty vans

[@shroomyesc]

I really wish he did less of new and flashy though, supercars are so boring

[@peaceandllov]

ShroomWalrus I wasn’t being sarcastic. His Toyota Previa video is one of my favorites

[@shroomyesc]

peaceandllov I wasn't being sarcastic either?

[@tominator3]

I fell in love with this car in Tomorrow Never Dies

[@3UZFE]

Same!

[@alexorer]

Yes ! I'm surprised he didn't mention that.

[@ianshives3596]

Yup. James Bond and transporter, with the 5 speed manual, made this my favorite car of my childhood.

[@muratuz4512]

I am very proud I watched that movie on the cinema

[@skycruiser8044]

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[@stephenh3919]

I once owned a 99 750i in Cosmos black, and I adored it. Double glazing, rain sensitive wipers, auto-tilt rear view mirror, heated wing mirrors, television, front and rear phones, memory seats, and tiptronic gear select. The steering wheel moved out of the way, and the seat moved back, to let you enter gracefully. The power was endless, and for the time, the kickdown was awesome. I could drive hundreds of miles and feel like I'd spent the day in my favourite armchair: driver fatigue was never an issue. I still miss her, and her perfect beauty. In a perfect world, I would want to be buried in her, like a Viking chieftain. I'll never own another car that would make me so happy.

[@45orangedonnietherussianmo96]

You forgot to mention that it broke down so many times you ended up selling it for cheap.

[@stephenh3919]

@@45orangedonnietherussianmo96 It never gave me a minute's trouble. The only things I ever had to do were to replace a wing mirror housing - stolen - and re-seat a rear parking sensor, which I did myself. I guess I was just lucky, but I also looked after it.

[@davidmiletic6647]

To me, this beemer looks WAY better than any other 7-series, present models included.

[@mattiasbroberg7807]

Totally agree, the straight lines of the body makes it a beauty forever:-)

[@JMRSplatt]

Dayum that turn signal lever is T H I C C

[@RaceDude57]

JMRSplatt can’t miss it. But somehow people still do

[@tommyjohn3525]

They've engineered those turnsignal stalk to last a billion cycles of use.....but why would they...since their drivers never use them?!

[@mauroloureiro1781]

Doug introducing himself in a party: Thiissss... is me, Doug DeMuro

[@ethank5681]

Mauro Loureiro he’s also pretty tall, 6 foot 3

[@stashouse617]

Mauro Loureiro W

[@pistolen87]

I read that with the Mario voice lol

[@pistolen87]

@M C I know, still gave me the impulse to read it that way for some reason.

[@natsuko_mikan]

THISSSSSS... is doug demuro

[@Wargasm54]

“Because he’s been caught stealing paper clips! “ 🤣

[@METALGUY125]

Doug, My parents had a 2001 740iL when I was growing up and was the car I learned how to drive on. We always thought it was the most beautiful looking car we ever had! Much agree Doug!

[@Ldddurtydizzl3]

💯🔥😎🤩😌

[@Ldddurtydizzl3]

@Matt Frazier quit hating... Get a life buddy 😂😅

[@LGeezus_]

Same bro I learned highway driving in the 01 740il I used to drive it to school some days it was burgundy and gorgeous. Thing was a maintenance nightmare for my pops though, a lot of electrical issues for some reason.

[@sim2143]

Did you learn to drive into an automatic car? Are you sure that you learn to drive?

[@sir_booty_cakes]

Marco Tulio don’t need a manual to learn how to drive. Shut up

[@sandycheeks7865]

I have to say, this example was low spec by comparison to my 2001 750iL in England. Mine had double glazed windows, refridgerator in the back, full seat and audio controls in the back arm rest, plus second phone in the rear arm rest, a powered self opening and closing boot (trunk) lid, blinds all round, lit mirrors in the back of the front head rests for rear passengers and....wait for it... a FAX MACHINE and fax point built into the back of one of the seats. "Fax me in the car" I used to tell people.... I miss that car....

[@turbointegra82]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@برهمفيلي]

Double glazed is very common in 7 series It is very useful both in thermal n sound isolation When u close the windows u dont care about any issue happens out there ..

[@enriqueamontero4695]

I've got an 98 740il!! In my oppinion the most loaded car for it's age was the E38. There's one called L7 or the Alpina B12. This E38 in specific as Alexander's said it's really base and the video doesn't emphasise that. You could get an endless list of features that back when it was new no one had it and those features are just coming out in the new luxury cars.

[@WheelWallGarage]

This car really is base spec. There's basically no options for rear seat passengers. It doesnt have Msport package either

[@thex2thaz]

God that sounds good. North America however does not get the futures typically of other countries like yours.

[@davebelisle1653]

Doug is the type of guy to truly appreciate a good turn signal stock

[@jetpak101]

Stalk*

[@utrak]

stork*

[@davebelisle1653]

ImetGodinperson hahaha

[@trxpical3384]

I just bought an e46 for a beater car and the first thing I noticed was how nice the turn signal feels

[@murry001]

i had an E39, and i can contest that the turn signal stock does feel excellent.

[@PaddiJ]

My wife bought a E32 730i yesterday...Man, those Cars are sooooooooo awesome😍

[@fanistop]

Doug the type of guy that uses blinkers on a BMW

[@hirambaker6139]

Lmao

[@johnniewalker39]

LOL

[@cam9868]

Are you the type guy that doesn't live past 22 after merging over on someone that'll make you swallow your teeth?

[@ivanm2225]

nice one

[@rutter1ify]

😂😂👍💯

[@patrickmccarron5059]

I have to agree this is the best luxury car ever. I rode in the back seat of a 1995 model back in 2002. Friend at work bought it used. The back seat had enough room to fit Rhode Island. It was very spacious and comfortable automobile. Fast too.

[@deathstroke7316]

Doug is the type of guy who USES turn indicators on his BMW

[@dangleason9023]

Then it sounds like we need more people like Doug driving bimmers. lol

[@salimsirieh8640]

That's why they are so solid because no one ever used them :D

[@TheFastStyler]

Whats wrong with that if you paid for all the options 😂

[@supercoolguygamer9239]

Doug the kinda guy to put BMW turn signals in his range rover

[@dangleason9023]

@@salimsirieh8640 haha! Doug: "it's as if this turn signal stalk has never been used, it feels brand new..."

[@Dreams_Of_Lavender]

Not quite the same thing but for a few years when I was younger, my mom had a 5 series of the same vintage (1999 or 2000, I believe) and I always loved that car. I wanted to learn to drive in it back when I was like, 12. My dad once took me out on the highway when we first got it and just floored it when there was nobody around, doing 120 or 130 down the open, empty roads late at night, giggling all the way while I was planted in my seat. They sold it to some guy who just wanted the wheels off of it cause it had some sport package or something, and NOW, with me having been through therapy and prepping myself to work for the first time a lot later than I should have, I am considering one of those, or one of these, since they seem pretty attainable at a price of 3 to 6 thousand dollars. I'm honestly pretty hyped for it.

[@joaopaulogalloclaudino9671]

Wait 6 THOUSAND ONLY? Damn thats cheap as it gets, what is the minimum wage in your country?

[@Dreams_Of_Lavender]

@@joaopaulogalloclaudino9671 I live in Florida right now and the minimum wage is about $12/hr, but it's slowly going up. Working full time and saving aggressively it'd take me maybe 6 months to have that much.

[@jerolvilladolid]

I saw a billionaires house once where the house was worth at least 1 million and the car he was using was an E38.. that was in 2019... it shows how people with all the money to buy modern luxury cars prefer this 2001 car

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

Dude don't lie. There isn't a single properly rich person that does that. Shut up.

[@jerolvilladolid]

Mirko Marjanovic i will slap the photo in your face. Sit back down smart ass. And shut up on thing you know little about

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

@@jerolvilladolid Slap it then. Cmon tough guy. Let's hear more of your internet points gaining method.

[@jimmy22334]

@@mirkomarjanovic3234 do you know every rich person? Didn’t think so. Shut up bitch

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

@@jimmy22334 I don't know every rich person. I however know there are ZERO rich people who are dumb as fuck.

[@Johnnyynf]

I bet doug can review a Mitsubishi elevator (literally the elevator) and have a lot of quirks and features and also the amazing driving experience .

[@discoverlight]

Johnny Yu 😂 wtf

[@jhayar15]

*insert Doug's voice* when you press the G button, you can go to the ground floor...

[@EndlessFunctionality]

Let's see what happens if I press the Emergency stop button!

[@wclifton968gameplaystutorials]

just wait for a lift/elevator enthusiast to review a mitsubishi which are better than other brands such as KONE or Schindler

[@NickPersad]

And give it a Doug Score.

[@WestVanGarage]

Thanks for making this Doug. I've got one as well and it's amazing how many people adore this car. BY FAR it gets the most views on my channel.

[@srdjankolundzic4204]

u have the real car man, best BMW years

[@owendesautels9612]

West Van Garage yeah. A 2001 bmw is better than a rolls... Yeah for sure

[@Adamsbrown81]

West Van Garage q

[@WestVanGarage]

@@owendesautels9612 Is a rolls better? Of course - if you're looking at luxury and status symbol. But I would much rather have an e38 MSport than a rolls royce from the early 2000's.

[@bigpat_4295]

U have an fridge in the back?

[@Danstaichi71]

This car truly makes Doug happy, you can tell by the way it makes him naturally smile while he is driving.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

James Bond approved 👍

[@youtubasoarus]

He liked it so much he drove it out the upper floor of a parking garage lol. I love that scene btw, more for the gadgets the car had.

[@Rsmmt1009]

The seats are actually not massing... they are called Active Seats. They move water between two pouches below your butt in order to replicate a slight moving of your spine in order to ease built up tension from sitting for long periods of time!

[@sonerd.1459]

Rsmmt1009 they actually work with air.. but thank god someone else knows! :)

[@makveldz]

@@sonerd.1459 no they work with a Water-Glysantin mixture that's being pumped left and right.

[@sonerd.1459]

Makveldz i am 90% sure it is air.. i am going to look it up right now.. i'll let you know. :)

[@makveldz]

@@sonerd.1459 dude i have filled it up in my E39. I'm pretty sure i know what it is

[@makveldz]

@@sonerd.1459 www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/567475 but i just found you this, should be proven by now.

[@ryanstevens6010]

Re: Odd rear seat belts When my E34 was new, the dealer told me why the rear seat belts are seemingly backwards. This is a safety feature. It seems that in accidents with conventional belts the rear passengers would be forced towards the middle of the car, banging their heads together in what was called "gonging". By reversing the belt layout the passengers are better held in their seats and didn't smack into one another.

[@jakesmith2984]

Ryan Stevens Wish they could put that same thinking into the newer cars direct injection problems.

[@ryanstevens6010]

Jake Smith - I do too. 1980s BMW is a lot different than 2010s BMW, a company now seemingly run by a crazed marketing department hell bent on chasing every conceivable market segment whether they exist or not (X6M? 6-series coupes and 4-door "coupes", etc.) with less focus on brilliant engineering decisions. Peak BMW was reached in the days of the E38, E39 and E46 IMHO, and I personally have no desire to own a BMW newer than those. I'm even tempted to do like my father has done and ditch the expensive German machinery and buy a Chevrolet Volt (although I don't have the advantage of solar panels on my roof like he does...)

[@jakesmith2984]

Ryan Stevens Whats sad is thats with many manufactuers.The 90s/early 2000s was the time to buy a car.I only have a one newer car we bought new(2014) Every car now is gonna be an older,easier to fix ,more reliable 90s/2000s car.The only exemption are the Toyotas which are still good and some Fords imo.Those are the only two companies to use both direct and port on the majority of their models. But man,I can get whats in dougs vid for 12k with low miles.Rather have 6 cars for 100k than 1 forone new 100k dollar anyday. And a voltI have read is a pretty good buy.Im actually looking into getting a used prius.Can find low mileage examples for 10k and less.No car payment,no fuss.

[@ryanstevens6010]

Jake Smith - I don't know about that. As my dad and I have both experienced, there is nothing more expensive to own than an older German car. A seemingly simple $350 Service II would turn into a $2,200 bill when all the misc. broken things were fixed, or they'll just eat you alive with a $700 repair here and a $500 repair there. These old cars are great as long as you can afford the myriad little failures, and with some failures (especially electronics), good luck finding the parts. Trust me, the $8-12K spent on purchasing a car like the E38 in this video is only a down payment, with no end to the payments in sight if you want to keep it in excellent shape, as the owner of this car obviously does (and as did I, and my dad as well). It is because of this that dad currently drives a Volt and I now drive a simple and humble Mazda minivan (with a manual transmission, no less, just like my E34), a vehicle that has been 100% reliable in all the years I've owned it.

[@jakesmith2984]

Ryan Stevens As for the repairs on these...yeah most def.I work on all my stuff so I wouldnt mind one. They are expensive at the dealer for sure.But again,as a weekend car,be a decent buy and use the other cars for daily driven. Enjoy that Mazda.Good little van.I loved how they came with a stick.Way a vehicle should be!

[@bwiz6514]

I had a 1993 750iL, phone in the console and everything. Loved that car so much...

[@Saimyoshu]

137k Miles someone took ridiculous care of this

[@peterm6737]

Seriously though, I'm impressed.

[@jimbecker6512]

Dante why tho

[@_VEKTA]

my 740iL made it to 240K and its still got life left in it although its got some throttle issue. Still runs!

[@UltraRed24]

@@_VEKTAI used to own one with 190k ran good but it had electrical problems. Drained new batteries like crazy. Expensive repair so I sold it for 3k. It was very clean and everything worked.

[@_VEKTA]

@@UltraRed24 mine has been sitting for about a year now. Try to start it every once in a while. Its a dying car and just not worth the money itll cost to keep it going. I absolutely loved that car though.

[@SlickRick214]

Doug Demuro I totally agree with you that the e38 is one of the best looking sedans out there, the styling of it is contemporary and it will look great years to come. The 850i , e39 m5 and e38 are the best looking bmw's in existence.

[@sugarfarie81]

I'm not a huge fan of BMW in general, I'm more partial to mercs. This car had me wanting a BMW for sure

[@Krith220]

850i but not the 840i which looks the same? :P

[@koziolek9734]

Personally i think e34 should be in that list too lol

[@AK87Berlin]

bro don't forget about e36 (esp. convertible). E36 from 2000 era has a timeless design, the car will look great in 10 years when it becomes an oldtimer.

[@Krith220]

AK87Berlin the E36 isnt from the 2000 era lol

[@jasonjuneau]

When they say 4 "golfbags" they meant bodies. Edit: Thanks for all of the likes!

[@ukiemanserg5163]

Jason Juneau lol

[@30plusweebdegenerate]

hit the floor

[@Deadbass_]

Or massive sacks of cocaine

[@jasonjuneau]

@@Deadbass_There's enough room for both of them.

[@Deadbass_]

Jason Juneau Golf Bags filled with cocaine

[@EX-09]

My dad used to have one when I was younger. I’ve always loved this car, and now I kinda wanna buy one lol.

[@dmoustakas]

Thinks it's "The best luxury sedan ever" Gives 53 out of 100

[@zuberkgolechha]

WTF

[@DreamyWoIf]

I think it's clear Doug score cannot measure car's subjective appeal.

[@sir_booty_cakes]

Dimitris Moustakas it’s fuckin old. What do you expect? The Doug score is about modern day tech and vehicles. This is more of a novelty review of a car that makes him happy.

[@eqp871]

This car is a ship its fun driving like a boss

[@pogojayjay7583]

Yeah. I listen to this guy for comedy.

[@500gabor]

My dad bought a ‘97 728i in 2003 used. Because I was born and we didn’t fit in the old renault van as 4. My mom has been using it since. Now I’m about to get my driver’s licence and so that car. I’m in love with it. :)

[@wicked8139]

@Sleeping how would you know?

[@BlakeCodGuy1]

500gabor good luck with repairs I have a 99 3 series and I can barely afford it lol

[@readmyusernamecauseitssoreally]

Guy: hey what cellphone do you have? Other guy: BMW

[@TheSwordsmon]

The rear seatbelts latch near the doors to make it easy for parents to put seatbelts on children or children's car seats. It was a godsend! My E36 5-Series worked that way too.

[@joecdude3381]

Doug the type of guy who sees 4 yellow lights and calls them green

[@Drew791]

Joe Cdude oh good, I’m not crazy. I didn’t see a speck of green.

[@mattr2238]

Doug the type of guy who has mild colorblindness.

[@1171karl]

They're more green than the yellow one though

[@Mshi-]

This E38 was built 17 years ago Time goes by fast, it looks like a 10 year old bmw. The E65 was just a complete flop. Miss the good old days of Bmw and Mercedes-Benz.

[@BKCR4SH]

Mshi2001 - totally agree

[@DFWsCars]

it was a great car for sure, keeping them running was expensive tho (my mother in law had one).

[@karimickey]

I had an e65 and honestly it’s not a bad car it’s pretty good if you take car of it and things get pricey but overall a great car very underrated I’m only 19 and I’ve had a e39 and an e36 also and multiple other cars but the e65 was probably my favorite car I’ve owned and driven

[@NubletPie278]

The E65 isn't a bad car it just looks like Wayne Rooney as a car

e65 are the worst bmw ever made lol

[@bobcharlotte8724]

I too havent been moist since 2006.

[@motolife6962]

I scrolled just for this, thank you.

[@thebarniclegnb5585]

Fully dead

[@bdhd206]

That's too bad, try Noxzema

[@jonathanboyd8246]

I just won the auction for the 740iL on Cars and Bids! So excited to have it delivered.

[@m.94]

The owner really take care of the car , its like brand new

[@TakeNoShift]

@@om606channel it looks a lot better and feels a lot better than most other cars that year

[@federico5220]

Still a 17 yo car probably used as a daily drive. Pretty decent after all.

[@m.94]

@@om606channel nit really

[@ScottHDuke]

Fun review. I own a 98' 750il (73k miles) and a 01' DINAN 7 (89k miles) The 750 also has dual pane glass and a larger transmission (5hp-30) to handle the V12. The NAV can be updated to a DVD driven system (MK4) and a 16:9 widescreen, all plug and play. I updated my 98' in 45 minutes. The DINAN Ive custom retrofitted the NBT system from a 2015 BMW. Love it Ive been in E38's since 2005 and will always have at least one. They are great cars with timeless styling. I always look back at it after I walk away, and still get a grin knowing its mine while im on this ole' rock floating through space. Cheers!

[@londoninhd4430]

make a video and link me.. i wanna see. sounds good

[@6V6band]

Sounds like you smoke hella blunts in it ahaha

[@isaacdavis5310]

I have a 1998 750il and it’s my baby. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. These are the GOAT for luxury sedans. Long live the e38.

[@syrhi1709]

Im looking into getting one. For how long have you had it and have you had any problems with it?

[@RivieraByBuick]

+Syrhi 20 year old 300K miles BMW..what problems? )))) be realistic. you gotta fix something several times a month at least. If u are afraid of problems - old cars are not for you. i got mine 728 and working on it almost every day for almost 2 month since i got it. but that is the point. it should NOT be a daily driver unless you can afford to pay someone working on your car.

[@pasttimes3068]

Isaac Davis have you ever had an issue with the locking system? I’m having issues with my 97 model 740i

[@niconugishd9150]

As a young child as i was tagging along with my dad to a luxury home, going to a empty garage. Except a new, gleeming, dark blue 2001 BMW 7 Series. I fell in love with it. Most elegant BMW ever made! 😍

[@Ready72000]

I own and drove that car today.

[@tylermitchell5434]

Doug the type of guy to close the kitchen drawer with his hips.

[@visionist7]

GAY

[@RandomU2ber]

One interesting quirk is that this car was made for long distance auto bahn cruising so the petrol tanks were huge. About 90-100 litres 🙂

[@silasnofx]

4 years! I remember seeing this in the date it was posted... one my favorite videos of this channel

[@darrell1149]

Doug the type of guy to call in sick for a doctors appointment.

[@rutter1ify]

😂😂👌

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

hahahhahhahhahhahha

[@utrak]

i fucking laughed

[@ShahzadKhan-ry6bt]

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[@Killotarian]

Lol 👍

[@NomanSajidYT]

Doug the type of guy who buys water and set it free in the ocean... 😎

[@JG1995WPG]

Fresh water poured into salt water? ...

[@sacatolasmoreira5593]

in the ocean*

[@ruemonbhattacharyya7730]

Noman Sajid legendary

[@jacobbonner6760]

@@sacatolasmoreira5593 shut the fuck up

[@davidbatista3457]

U sir are not original. This statement has already been used. SHAME ON YOU FOR COPY PASTING.

[@MrJoeyDude]

Doug the type of guy to rotate the air in his tires

[@disissparta614]

MrJoeyDude Bahahkslabsbdkdjshs

[@noreason7737]

This is the most beautiful car ever made in the history of the cars. I'll never like a car in the future like this one. No word for this MACHINE

[@brbhave2p00p4]

As a E46 owner I really LOVE to use my turn signals. It really feels solid and special

[@Krezo200]

foo bar ok lol

[@berempamuk123]

@@Krezo200 yeah it is expensive too and if you live in a country where there is no one who knows how to service and maintain them then its really hard and expensive to be BMW owner

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I always loved the look of that car

[@anthony2009accord]

Same here

[@sjf1981]

Yup!

[@kevb3047]

I was hoping the button in the ashtray would be for the passenger's ejector seat

[@iamtheone2292]

Its ugly

[@nolanpawlikowski7770]

beautifulgirlasian.com/53_biansdftt32.html

[@x8abood3]

This 2001 car has more features than my 2014 car😂

[@fxxc777]

What kinda shithole are you driving

[@XxMobileWizXx]

LMAO! I also wanna know.

[@x8abood3]

Nesan altima

[@thomashorch3576]

I wanna know what @Felix. and @Future Witz are driving to beat this 7 series

[@francescamartin]

honestly 😂😂

[@1DShoe]

My parents had 2 of the e38 "base" model 740i's. Unbelievable cars. Like a Lay-Z-Boy on wheels but it could handle better than anything, and would go like stink too!

[@jylp4u]

I actually have an 01 740i with the M sport package. There are a few things missed in this video... Some of these cars were bulletproof and had an explosive to blow the windshield out if you ever needed to get out via a window. Some had a bag for your skis... There is a compartment under behind the ashtray for extra storage. This car has motion sensors, you can open all of the windows and close all of the windows, including the roof, from the remote. You don't need the key to open the trunk if it's not locked, you just press the lock, it's actually a button... Some came with a 10.4 sound system, meaning, they had 10 speakers and 4 subwoofers, a factory amplifier and fiberoptic cables for optimum sound quality. That radio is actually the baseline, there was one with a larger display. It has heated and auto-dimming mirrors, yes, the mirrors on the doors automatically dim when someone with bright lights comes up behind you... They also have heated automatic windshield wipers, so they come on automatically when water hits the windshield and they adjust their speed as needed. All windows are one-touch up and down. There are ambient lights inside, so while you're driving at night, it's not completely dark inside the car. Auto-leveling HID headlights (1 light blub is $100)... That particular 750il didn't actually have the complete M package on it. The one that came with the complete M package is actually very rare. I've only ever seen one of them. They come with the M steering wheel and sport seats up front. They lied about the power, it's very underrated. As for handling... The best way I can put it... You know the suggested speed signs on the freeway ramps? The ones that suggest 30mph, I do well over 80mph through them without thinking about touching the brakes and the car doesn't feel like it's going to slide or flip. Remove the governor and the car will do over 170mph. As for how reliable they are, well, I bought mine because my father bought one years ago and out of all of the vehicles he's ever owned, that was by far the most well built. I searched the whole country for one and just so happened to find this one in Michigan while I was in California. I sent my father the money and had him pick it up for me. I only paid $1400 for it. Didn't have a battery, so I didn't even know if it ran or not. When my father got it home, he put a battery in and it started right up. Needed basic maintenance... Fuel filter, spark plugs, ignition coils, o2 sensors, MAF sensor, air filter, valve cover gaskets, oil change, and oil filter. The previous owner was an idiot. The only thing it needed that wasn't a part of the basic maintenance was the LCM (lighting control module). The headlight would flicker as it the car was haunted. Was about $40... Oh, I needed some suspension parts too. Lower control arms, tie rod ends, the usual stuff. Did the work myself, parts weren't even over $300... Now for the horror stories... When it comes time to replace the timing chain set, you'll be looking at about $2000-$4000 if you let a shop do it. Most people don't have the tools or knowledge or time to do it. Most people don't think this car is worth it. Most people aren't very intelligent, hints as to why the world is as it is. But thankfully, some of the intelligent few got together and built the e38 BMW. A set of tires, mounted and balanced, you'll be looking at over $700 and if you get really nice tires, you'll be out of over $1k. I opted for the W rated tires rather than the Z rated tires... The set will likely have to be ordered. My oil change, doing it myself was over $80, but that's because I did it my way. Ignition coils were about $300. Registration renewal fee in Michigan is about $300... Don't even bother trying to use the cup holders, they will break and don't hold much of anything anyways. The wood is real and the coating will crack, but you can sand it down and repair them. This car will attract all kinds of gold diggers, not just mean females that want money... They do tend to rust, so you have to keep on top of them and I don't recommend driving them in the snow. While they do go through the snow surprisingly well for what it is, the snow and salt don't do the body any favors... Letting the windows down before allowing the car to warm up will cause the window regulators to break, but no worries, they're cheap, just a bit of a pain to replace. No, I haven't uploaded any videos of my e38 yet. Funny thing, my car was actually built on my birthday... I found it in my favorite color combination and at an unheard of price. Yes, I will be uploading videos of it soon.

[@x_gxd_x8544]

great paragraph

[@bigredct7629]

Bought the one I had years ago from an eye doctor too infatuated with his new car and let the 7 rotting in his driveway. In 2015 I bought it with 172k on it (01' 740il Anthracite Grey) wasn't a highline or anything. But he had purchased it new in 01, with a sticker of 67,500. I bought it off him needing rear tires, a battery, not much else for a cool 600$. Not saying anyone else could. But I've heard these cars in decent shape go for under 2500$ on more than one occasion.

[@bigredct7629]

Yeah and you are right about the M package isn't on that car. Pretty sure you could have had an 01' E38 with the "M Parallel's" optioned to most configurations

[@mmdnarayanan]

Subbed and waiting

[@isaaczarayan3422]

Hey man I love the E38 too, I own one with the "real deal" M-Sport package in California, it's the greatest (and probably the rarest thing I've ever owned). I'd love to see your 7, and so I can't wait until you post about it on your channel!

[@dreammfyre]

"So solid, so thick, so sturdy, it was so nice to touch..."

[@nakazatotakeshi4286]

So tasty

[@nakazatotakeshi4286]

So long

[@joshimitsu96]

Lol

[@kubagajda7347]

that's what she said

[@TexelGuy]

+Kuba Gajda Stop being sexist, I can see a man saying that too you know!

[@gosponbreeze]

I'm a Mercedes guy, and I must agree that this is one of the most beautiful sedans ever.

[@gui18bif]

I was a Mercedes guy before trying these

[@johnscheidler8842]

I do enjoy our e38 but our CL 55 is AWESOME.

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

I totally agree. I used to drive one to London from the Midlands in the UK every week and it was amazing

[@daneg007]

i think it's everyone's favorite luxury sedan, thanks "the transporter".

[@OlujaDoTokija]

And James Bond

[@tonismyth5893]

Transporter drove a Audi A8

[@odenms258]

Tony Smyth, the first film of the transporter, the second one use Audi S8

[@tonismyth5893]

@@odenms258 yeah you right

[@odenms258]

Toni Smyth i just rewatched both transporters film yesterday, and now see it on doug review, hmz

[@giff74]

I don't always agree with Doug, but I do this time. One of the best looking cars ever. Then Bangle, "Bangled" the 7 Series all up and the great looks were over.

[@BoUrnNe26]

I truly hate the Bangle era.

[@reggiemapotsi6794]

Yes, he truly “Bangled” those killer looks & design. Curved every corner afterwards

[@johanfalk2875]

Doug the type of guy to say “Ok, now let’s look at your quirks and features” after a first date.

[@bestestusername]

Then gives a doug score

[@dannyarchives]

Adam Osborne Haha!

[@denkorea]

This is the most humble "THIIIS" I have ever heard on this channel

[@ipmb1228]

Doug is the type of guy who would get mad at himself for interrupting a conversation with himself.

[@swagger1930]

Mr. Cuddles 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anvilworkshop3328]

Lol

[@Road2RacingPA]

Doug is the type of guy to say that something "hasn't been moist since 2006" and not make a joke out of it

[@bdhd206]

I agree, this was a slow pitch and he didn't take it...maybe taking the high road on this one.

[@birddog3130]

Thanks Doug.... Now the used car price for that model just shot up 10% for us consumers.

[@IINVICTA]

gp johnson lol

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Hopefully not, but given Doug's growth in popularity, you might be right.

[@msiddi01]

Trust me, you don't want to buy a 12 cylinder used BMW. It will be cheaper to lease a brand new one.

[@veljkoventola2097]

A gentleman and a bad guy in one. The best limousine of all time. My unfulfilled dream. A car that still takes your breath away when it passes you by...😍 A combination of elegance and sport. The only thing I would put on this model is B6 Alpina rims..💪