The best 7-series ever made - E38 BMW 750iL

[@johnshaw359]

This car looks like it wears an Italian hand made suit, the tail is great. Looks sleek in real life.

[@CACressida]

This is my favorite BMW. Peak BMW styling right there.

[@seansiew5629]

Same here, but I would also include the F01

[@ilmelangolo]

Perfect proportions, perfect lines, perfect graphics, great interiors, great engine: best sedan ever!

[@aru2279]

Current 5 series is ugliest.Uglier than e60

[@aru2279]

One of best looking car together with E39.

[@tomsigolsen]

De best bmw, ever, , final.

[@Cashewoutside55]

@@aru2279 and E46.

[@mistermatix8241]

Tomorrow Never Dies......that James Bond 750il was to die for. Those drop dead good looks and a ton of gadgets installed......yummmmm

[@S.1-I-I-1-1]

The pre-facelift looks better and these rims aren't that great. Look at the scene in the movie "The Game", there the 750IL looks the best.

[@martytdd1606]

​@@S.1-I-I-1-1The movie car was actually a 740, they changed the badges at the back. But great scene with Bond using his phone to drive it from the back seat, a hint to the tech that was soon to be a reality.

[@S.1-I-I-1-1]

@@martytdd1606 I know, I wasn't talking about Tomottow never dies.

[@BoxingWave]

Yeah this is definitely the greatest 7 series. My dad owned a 1993 735i, 2007 750LI, and now a 2021 M760i. But as a kid the E38 750 was mine and his favorite car.

[@snoozeCTRL]

This was the pinnacle of design for BMW. the E38 & E39 were design and engineering PERFECTION. BMW has never surpassed these vehicles in design and engineering

[@gr330zhp]

Low mile Titanium Silver 01 740i Sport owner here. Absolutely love everything about the chassis, the most beautiful sedan of all time. It’s my 3rd and it really is the Ultimate Driving Machine. Golden era of BMW.

[@twongreen9968]

Are they reliable

[@Carmafixcars]

The absolute pinnacle of automotive design, maybe since the invention of the car itself. There hasn't been another and most likely never will be a car designed so perfectly proportioned and satisfying to look at from every angle. It's the epitome of what good design of any product should be. It's shameful what has happened to the automotive industry today. But perhaps it was meant to be, so that we can all admire the organic beauty and simplicity of cars like this. Thanks to everyone who keeps these cars alive and on the road. I like to think that I'm also part of this community by preserving and daily driving my 2001 Audi S4 B5. Enjoy.

[@automotive_passion]

Those buttons next to the seat heating are not ventilated seats, are the buttons for the massage seats. From my knowledge, E38 had no vented seats at all, in any trim. But never the less, it`s a perfect car, I personally have a 740i myself, and I love it.

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

As a mercedes guy I must say that the E38 aged really well, such classy design. And if you ask me, it was the first 7 series that could truly compete with the S class.

[@Cashewoutside55]

The E38 and the W140 were both really classy, beautiful designs.

[@willlyons9823]

I've got a 728i, the baby of the bunch? Maybe, but it's straight 6, 50/50 weight distribution, 25-30mpg, makes it the perfect real world choice. It's an "over the shoulder" car i.e. you always look over your shoulder after parking. It's a "carved from granite" thing of beauty. Every time

[@GrayHuska]

I have a black on tobacco 2001 740il I bought with 178,000km for $13,500 (CAD) last September & I love it. Only car in that price range that gets as much attention as it does. I can’t help but think values are going to rise for them. You see lots of E46, E39 on the road - But E38s are a rare breed.

[@igoraksenov6457]

The most legendary 7 series! This model is absolutely perfect and timeless.

[@jameskerherve7487]

I want this car! Love those front sport seats!

[@rare6499]

We’ve gone so far backwards in terms of styling. These cars were subtle and beautiful.

[@magician2166]

That is a stunning, timeless machine of extraordinary beauty and class. 👏

[@madhanaekanayake2187]

Certainly the best car in the world in the mid 90s to the early 2000s. A masterpiece in quality, engineering technology and innovation. Also very reliable and durable.

[@faizelphilander6938]

E38 a car in it's own league.

[@jomo2483]

The most beautiful BMW ever made. When I see it on the street, I just turn to look at it. Second is the E30, third is the E36.

[@taelorwatson9822]

When people complain about expensive cars are today. There are a lot of cars that are close to what they were back 20 years ago, but they have twice the horsepower, and three times the technology I remember going into the showroom, in the 90s. They were E36s that had the body cladding in Black, they didn't paint them from the factory at that time

[@Birmingham_racing]

E38 will always be my favourite 7 series

[@alainprevost5374]

Long ago...There was an era when BMWs looked sick AF.

[@filipeferreira8757]

The correct tyre size for oem 18" rims is 235/50 zr 18" in the front and 255/45 zr 18" in the back, the e38 had also 20" rims, available on the alpina models, it looks superb with 20" rims also

[@ethanbowie3050]

YES TOTALLY AGREE..........the best 7.series of all the modern BMW era. perfect gt sedan design with perfect lines and proportions. i m in pain seeing those new models of BMW. my favorite color of this one is black......always black!

[@onlyhuman7420]

The beautiful E38.At last!Thank you very much for this video!

[@djsdesigns]

I agree. I do however also love the 6 series E24 and the iconic 3.0 cs E9. Back in the day when cars and manufacturers had design identity.

[@brokenwidget3828]

Agree she is a beautiful car it's so sleek and low and the s class of the same generation was a handsome car too ❤❤

[@740ile38]

All the credit for this masterpiece goes to Boyke Boyer, who will be remembered forever. The BMW 7 Series with the most perfect interior and exterior design, in my opinion.

[@govindersingh3058]

I adore this car

[@austinmangubat2178]

My Mom had 3 of these growing up. a 90' 750iL, a 95 750iL, and a 2001 750iL. all great cars.

[@S.1-I-I-1-1]

What did your mom do?

[@natalian35]

And my mom had in 90`s Mercedes 500 SEC, Bentley Brooklands and Rolls-Royce Corniche

[@austinmangubat2178]

@@S.1-I-I-1-1 A teacher. My Dad was a doctor.

[@Mk47Ultra]

There was a robbery. A getaway. Some very fancy driving. Was someone in a 1999 black BMW 735?

[@RiC3R69]

My Fav Sedan from BMW

[@ilmelangolo]

My Fav Sedan of all time!

[@p0sitiv467]

I own one and I love this car.

[@trueno8663]

This is where the 7 Series design peaked. Simple, clean and handsome.

[@RascalV666]

I had the pleasure of owning, and as God loves I drove with 12 years and did not want to change to something newer.

[@beamtweez1210]

My Friends Grandfather still has a 740iL from BRAND NEW E39 ex German 🇩🇪 Citizen.

[@alexlarson2466]

I have a 1:18 model Alpina E38 LWB and it does take the cake in beauty. I have many other 1:18 full size flagships. I love the UCF10 LS400 for example, an amazing car in engineering and quality. Overall good looking too. However, from certain angles it looks a bit like an over-inflated/bulbous-fied XV10 Camry, the E38 model looks good no matter what angle I look at it from

[@natalian35]

1:14 fuel consumption 20 city, 13 highway 8:32 you don't have to hold the key to start the car is self start 14:39 rear cup holder is located on the seat

[@ciromuriel]

4:30 Alpina B12s came with 20s at the time, it doesn’t look bad.

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

740iA (sport) is my personal fav - but these 750iLs have spectacular interior appointments, for sure. I’d gladly take one any day!

[@markdc1145]

These cars look simply amazing in the rare chance that you see one in traffic today. Not exactly sculptural, it's the proportions and classic BMW detailing that makes the E38 stand out. The current 7 series looks over-worked and over-thought in comparison.

[@erensink924]

This car has cupholders at the back. They're mounted into the middle of the back seat at knee level. The seats only offer an heated option, not ventilated. Though this specific car offers a 'massage' option in the front seats. Great review btw, my 735i drives like a dream too 🎉

[@RCShowdown]

I started following your channel years ago when I learned sketching but I really enjoy your car reviews, too! It's super cool that you go into such detail with the design of the cars. I would love to drive a 7 series - my brother has an e39 and it's such a great car =)

[@zachhansen7966]

I don't think those seats are ventilated. The button you pressed is for the massage feature. In any case, one of the most beautiful cars of all time. I remember lusting after these when I was 10 and they were new.

[@winstonbreaks]

I miss Lisa, My 2001 E38 740il that was totalled while parked by a drunk driver like 4hrs after I came back from Burning Man one year; her last voyage.

[@santipedros6908]

yes sir! best looking sedane ever!

[@BeefyMon]

You may have gotten quicker shifts if you’d popped the gear lever to the left, which is sport mode (and then, once you begin to tap it forward and back, it goes in to manual mode).

[@onursaymaz7097]

rear cupholders are at the lower part of the rear seats

[@GrahamRose-zz6oe]

I’ve got a 2000 750il. 156k and still runs great!

[@liquidflorian]

>Chris Bangle knew what he was doing No, no he didn't.

[@GroppeljohannKlotenkempe-vr6oh]

Great car, great review 👍🏻

[@zubinp]

Love the e38, definetly a favourite classic, but i think the best looking has to be a F02 LCI facelift with msport package

[@Retales2022]

El mejor serie 7 de toda la historia

[@mikeisaacs2314]

Definitely the best bummer wish we got the transporter manual I didn’t know they existed until the movie

[@RiC3R69]

BMW 7 Series V12 2nd and 3rd are awesome

[@denalidriven1574]

AMAZING CAR I Had a 1992 blue grey BMW 750il with v12 and it had bullet proof glass the phone bi zenons with huger resisters electronic adjustable suspension with 6speed auto I got full exhaust coils plugs oil oil cool valve delete rear differential and trans flush upgrade Liqyid Moly and the famous AUTOBON chip you solder to the PCM. So sick car HP wise would not go faster then 181 no matter what I did I was very please! Should of kept it it had the M package with wheels and rear spoiler

[@Swiss4.2]

Would love to see either a design overview or a review of the D3 generation Audi A8. I think that car is one of the most beautiful cars Audi ever made; especially as a pre-facelift model with the split grille.

[@sidlazzar1002]

A German Shark 🦈 gorgeous ✨

[@chau778]

honestly 2008 F01/02 7er is the spiritual successor. Yet, the Lehman global crisis ruined its sale.

[@babineaux.]

everybody should pay a fee watching this beauty roll by hahaha. Subbed.

[@gusibrahim6961]

The 90s BMW design was the continuation of previous beautiful cars,refined to perfection!! Sadly, today I can't recognise a BMW on the road because there's no theme and the ugliest ever.

[@benin8or]

I miss how cars used to be designed...

[@jamesstaggs4160]

That is exactly what a sports sedan meant for long highway trips should look like. It's not just a box with wheels like a 1980s Chevrolet Caprice. It doesn't have a bunch of random lines, shapes and fake plastic vents everywhere like basically everything today. It's not q Lexus SC430, no idea what that sh_t is. It commands attention but never says,"Hey look at me!" The E38 is Goldilocks porridge if such a thing exists. It's got enough power but never enough for all but the most ham fisted driver to get into trouble with. It had tech but no it too much and you can turn up the heat without digging through a bunch of menus on a touchscreen. It has great visibility but enough safety stuff to increase your odds of walking aways from an accident. It's a great car and we'll never see anything close to it ever again.

[@74jailbreaker]

The e38 👌 mwah

[@p0sitiv467]

Cup holders in the back are located in the middle of the bottom of the seat.

[@TheMuston]

The interior is just as magnificently designed as the body. Think in comparaison to the e60 or e65 series, with their massive, clunky dashboards, seats and consoles 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@JP212nyc]

The E38 used to be called "our own Jaguar" at BMW dealerships in Germany.

[@aperturefilm]

if I have the money to buy 2 cars of 2024, I will choose to buy one of the 90s BMW

[@NZotyoka81]

Here in Europe i saw plenty of these with a fully color matching bumpers and side rockers in the 90’s so it’s not something what is came after 2001. Probably there was a diffrence between US and Euro versions. Obviously the best candies are always there where they come from so probably these models were being offered with a different trim options in the US than here in Europe.

[@naifsalim2865]

14:35 yes the cup holder is there built in the rear seat beside the rear air condition but you just couldn't recognize. not in the armrest

[@adonian]

I LOVE the 75 OiL V12 OIL (gas) eater.

[@paullopez7561]

When Chris Bangle came in and re- designed the 7 series......Damn !!! He f....up that design. From the outside looks like a Beluga whale...yuuuk !!! to me everything that Bangle designed looks yuuuk !!!!

[@ideaynojodas]

Best BMW indeed

[@madanto2394]

Remember it in James bond tomorrow never dies also imo top 5 best games ever for playstation

[@taelorwatson9822]

I swear, they could bring that back, put in new engine, transmission update the interior. It would sell better than the current model

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

Beautiful but that v12 has two of everything. 6 or 8 for me

[@jackylee1241]

nice car

[@PierreColombo900]

I'd pick the 740iL, just because it came with a manual trans

[@BeefyMon]

Those aren’t ventilated seats, they’re a form of active seats designed to “massage” your underside to increase blood flow and alertness… or something like that. I don’t remember what BMW marketing called the system. Also, an interesting note, I was able to purchase a BMW factory TV Tuner module from an E38 and install it in my E46 ZHP- it was plug and play since I already had the factory Navigation system. *Boom* Television suddenly appeared in the menu. It worked great for 3 years until they killed off analog broadcasting. I can still use it for analog aux video and a backup camera. It’s a perfect 16:9 screen so anamorphic DVDs play correctly- unfortunately audio is strictly mono :( One day I’d love to discreetly hack in the ability to send surround sound to the corresponding speakers around the interior.

[@pipolebnene]

Dream car

[@donmogelvich]

3 time owner of such model

[@RMJJ91]

Personally I’d prefer a 730 or 740i. More reliable and the normal wheel base has better proportions imo

[@M5E3495]

Nice car and video. Are you from Sweden by the way?

[@maysplays]

Got one in black / black

[@Kev27RS]

I A G R E E !

[@ethanbowie3050]

male.....confident.....look!!!! sedans must be as charismatic as this.

[@paullopez7561]

You see...did you listen to yourself?? you just described what the 750 iL suppose to be: soothing, relaxing, luxurious, stable, outside environment doesn't bother you. On the other hand, if a person wants SPORT feel then step down to the 740 iL with 4.4 V8 and manual transmission. Now back to the 750 iL V12. Love the interior, love the outside design. It's a car that makes you wear a suit and tie and go to a business meeting, the opera, fine dinner, or park at Tiffany's jewelry and pick up something for your girlfriend.

[@okemefulachidera5440]

18:50 That’s actually true It’s cool but I think it’s not suppose to be there

[@aru2279]

Bond car.

[@alexlarson2466]

If you meet a girl and she judges this car as "Old and Boring". She's not the one. You should find a different girl that has coherent judgement while getting therapy to discuss the trauma of meeting a real person that finds an E38 anything but knee-weakingly perfect in its shape and proportions.

[@paullopez7561]

Please do a video on how would you modernize the BMW 750 iL for a debut as a 2025 or 2026 model using ICE......no electric motors

[@RiC3R69]

Check the BMW 750iL 2nd gen too

[@AtownCangri]

I currently own an F32 435i and I love how it looks, but I think this design language was the golden era of BMW. That car was meant to be driven by a BOSS cause it looks like a BOSS. Perfect mix of classy and sporty.

[@benin8or]

The manual 7 series wasn't available in the US

[@omidnamin9004]

what a difference to what bmw makes today. truly sad what bmw has turned into

[@greekcs]

I hear the dreaded transmission whine during the acceleration test

[@mr.butterworth]

$125K new? Is that CAD? Because I distinctly remember at the time they were new that the 750iL sold for right around $96K USD or roundabout. The 740iL was about $70K. And the regular wheelbase 740i (non-Sport) was $66K.

[@giuliopedrali4794]

Yes I'm partially agree, is a good design but not so original, at the time should be confused with the 1988 5 Series of Klaus Luthe, and another best 7 Series is the today's 2024 Serie 7, original and huge, also if with not perfect front.

[@jeffl1944]

It’s a shame what we have today

[@goodperson6622]

V12 6.7 sec ?