Charles

Intro

This is a 1998 BMW 740iL long-wheelbase sedan in black with Beige leather interior. It has the 4.4-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Equipment includes heated and power-adjustable front seats, premium audio system with cassette player, speed-sensing power steering, dual-zone automatic climate control, a moonroof, heated door mirrors and cruise control. The seller purchased the car in June 2005 with approximately 74k miles. The current mileage is 133,232. The seller had this 740iL professionally repainted in 2012. The Carfax notes a minor fender bender in 2011and seller had the entire front bumper replaced. It has a clear title and is in Washington, DC.

Exterior

This E38 is equipped with a power tilting and sliding moonroof, fog lights, bright trim, and soft close trunk lid. It rides on 16” Alloy wheels with five new Vredestein Quatrac tires 235/60 16” purchased in Jan 2023. The seller had the car professionally repainted. It has 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, remote keyless entry and security system. The front bumper was replaced in 2011.

Interior

The cabin features heated 16-way power-adjustable front seats trimmed in sand beige Montana leather with a matching lower dashboard and door panels. High-gloss walnut wood trim highlights the dashboard, center console, shifter, and door panels. Interior amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, driver-seat memory settings and a premium audio system with cassette player. Seller notes rear interior door panels have become separated from interior molding and there is a minor tear in the driver's seat.

Mechanicals

The 4.4-liter M62 V8 was factory rated at 282 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque when new. Seller had a new transmission installed in June 2012 when the mileage was 117,015 and new battery in 2024. Seller has service records (from J&F Motors in Arlington which specializes in German cars) from his ownership. 

Imperfections

·      Interior door panels separating

·      Minor tear in driver’s seat

Summary

This 740iL includes a car cover.