Cars we can't sell: BMW 740i

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In an effort to reclaim part of the Griot's family memories, Richard, Nick, and Philip have recently brought back a car from their past. A 2000 BMW 740i short wheel-base.

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  • @merdadrezai1195
    @merdadrezai11953 ай бұрын

    I had a 2001 740i in silver with the sport package. It never saw rain or snow, I sold it in 2012 with 36,000KM on the odometer. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it in the movie The Game with Michael Douglas. Selling it, needless to say, has been one of the greatest regrets of my life. This body (E38) is truly the last stunning 7 series by BMW (I never bought another) I also had a 1985 (E28) 735i and a 84 730i in 5 speed manual (another stunning 7 series). I had to sell them all when I had to move overseas. But of all, I miss the 2001 740i the most.

  • @timc3937
    @timc39379 ай бұрын

    My 2001 740IL had vibrating seats :) Rare option.........look into it

  • @goodfest007

    @goodfest007

    8 ай бұрын

    So does my 750i, the e38 was ahead of it’s time!

  • @juanignaciocaino
    @juanignaciocaino8 ай бұрын

    Briefly owned a 740i shorty, at the time I was more into E39s so I opted to sell it and get another 540i. Still have 2 E39s that I daily, but I miss the 740i so badly.

  • @joellowery
    @joellowery8 ай бұрын

    Best sedan ever..... BTW - the GPS works fine. I've used it to travel from Iowa to NC and it works great. They haven't added many major highways in the US since 2000...

  • @marcelcovaci9922

    @marcelcovaci9922

    24 күн бұрын

    Hm, in my Mercedes the navigation shows only directions towards Poland

  • @mason5540
    @mason55402 ай бұрын

    Always liked these ever since I saw it in that James Bond movie remote controlled :)

  • @mhtube01
    @mhtube016 ай бұрын

    I have a 1999 BMW 740i M Sport and I love it. Mine is Titanium Silver Metallic with black interior. My dad owned a 1997 740i years ago that was beige on beige. Obviously that one was pre-facelift and predated the sport package but was atill a nice car to drive. The sport pack really does wonders for the car though making it a lot more athletic.

  • @Alejandro_BoniIIa
    @Alejandro_BoniIIa8 ай бұрын

    This car is as beautiful as I would expect from the Griot family. What an awesome car

  • @rickviehdorfer4755
    @rickviehdorfer47556 ай бұрын

    I own one: 740i Sport, also a 2000. Magnificent, thank you.. you’re absolutely right. 👌🏻I’ve owned BMWs for decades: this is the best one. (Orient blue and black, special order.)

  • @Leo-DaGreek
    @Leo-DaGreek8 ай бұрын

    I purchased a 02 750 in the rear of a used cars lot in TX, it had been sitting 7 yrs,as a non runner,Silver/Black leather super clean,after a fuel pump,water pump,rad,Liquid Molly oil treatment,I just had to save it,Thus car has been sitting most of its life,I can’t ever picture me selling it!!Iv owned several 3- series,but nothing like this 750,crome package interior,cell phone,I looks good sitting in my driveway just sitting Steal !!V-12 Baby,Gangster life!!not many 750s made it to America 🇨🇱

  • @jwmarc123
    @jwmarc12322 күн бұрын

    As an original owner of a 2001 740i M Sport ( doing a rear suspension refresh among other things)... and having seen Doug Demoro's 740I M Sport video, I know and enjoy the value of this outstanding touring sedan!..

  • @evangeloailamakis3832
    @evangeloailamakis38328 ай бұрын

    2001 740il titansilber 107052 m runs great i will keep it no matter the cost.

  • @Stangrider1
    @Stangrider1 Жыл бұрын

    Inquiring minds want to know: were the Griot kids allowed to eat snacks on the ride to and from school??

  • @nautica12jet
    @nautica12jet6 ай бұрын

    So glad you’re taking care of my baby and showing her off! Thanks guys.

  • @Lotterboy
    @LotterboyАй бұрын

    Suuuch a beauty

  • @Mrwinecontreras
    @Mrwinecontreras2 ай бұрын

    One of my biggest regrets ever to this day was selling my 2001 bmw 750il V12 back in 2012 😭

  • @Ready72000

    @Ready72000

    Ай бұрын

    Buy another one - it’s not too late. Prices are not crazy on these. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @cduone
    @cduone9 ай бұрын

    LOL. I have the same exact mode. A 99 Short Sport in Cosmos Schwartz Metallic. The first year of the sport. Bought it in 2020 and have loved it every sense. I've owned 7 bmw's and the E38 is by far the best one.

  • @erikespinoza3553
    @erikespinoza3553Ай бұрын

    I own a 1999 740i that’s still in immaculate condition and I don’t think I will ever sell it. I’ll sell one of my kids before I get rid of my shorty 7.😅

  • @damogotamo1691
    @damogotamo16915 ай бұрын

    What a car!!! I adore this car!

  • @jerrellcounts9198
    @jerrellcounts91984 ай бұрын

    I have a 1998 triple black 740i (shorty forty) & I love it 😍

  • @volkstouareg5620
    @volkstouareg562023 күн бұрын

    The 740i E38 was available in Europe with a 6 speed manual trans in the pre-facelift model 1994-1998.

  • @pokeboi5438
    @pokeboi54385 ай бұрын

    Even the 728i is a great car

  • @dcjones5433
    @dcjones54334 ай бұрын

    Love my 01 740i Sport (shorty) blk with tan interior.

  • @haroonmannan9934
    @haroonmannan9934Ай бұрын

    Beautiful machine nothing wrong I have one

  • @Strassenelefant
    @Strassenelefant3 ай бұрын

    did your Dad own a 735i E23. They are really cool. But this E38 is a beauty too.

  • @goodfest007
    @goodfest0078 ай бұрын

    I have owned an e38 728i sport here in the UK for the last 20 years and cannot sell it also. I have also bought a short wheel base 750i facelift, one of only 113 made in RHD but it needs some work to get it running. These cars seem to get under your skin…😊

  • @lkyhood4200
    @lkyhood42002 ай бұрын

    😁👏Wow! I agree with everything just said about this lovely creation by BMW. .....My first one was the 1995 E38 model. It was beautiful, very athletic, strong, and very quick and fast. Never had any problems with it. .......In 2001, BMW released the new body style - The 2002 model BMW 7-series, but it didn't drive quite like the E38 models. It was also ugly for my now higher taste for a BMW. So I happily traded my 1995 BMW E38 model for one of the last three 2001 BMW E38 740i M-Sports Package, with a $10,000:00 discount. I have never regretted every dime, time, and energy behind the wheels of this superb BMW car. ......This car single-handedly caused the competing Mercedes S-Class to suffer very badly in sales during that period. .....The 2001 BMW 740i M-Sports became the king of all top mass production V8s for over a decade and to a large extent, still a top notch luxury sports car today. .....The BMW E38 styling and sportiness became the benchmark that most high-end car makers still continue to copy or replicate even in 2024. ......At gas stations, gyms, service shops, kids schools, etc, this car is respectfully complimented by all and sundry. They usually ask me - how much would you want to let this car go? .....Thanks to BMW for all the joy, peace, and prestige that this car has brought to humanity.🙏🏽👏❤🥂💐😁

  • @MrMorepower71
    @MrMorepower71 Жыл бұрын

    I regret selling my 740il. Of all the vehicles ive owned, there are only 2 that i regret.

  • @Mr.SparkleOG
    @Mr.SparkleOG Жыл бұрын

    I had the same exact model years ago and sadly sold it due to circumstances at the moment. One of my biggest regrets!!

  • @e28powerm30

    @e28powerm30

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. I had a black/black shorty sport. Sold it in 2014 at the bottom of the market.

  • @-LIMITED-

    @-LIMITED-

    10 ай бұрын

    Regret selling my 98 740i shorty sporty as well

  • @edwinchavous2937

    @edwinchavous2937

    4 ай бұрын

    Me too - had a 2001 and sold it like a fool😢

  • @paulschorning680
    @paulschorning68011 ай бұрын

    I like this car very cool

  • @-LIMITED-
    @-LIMITED-10 ай бұрын

    My dad took me to and from school in his 98 7er as well before he sold it : WBAGF82050DK80979 Then i bought bought my own 98 7er as well about 8 years after he sold his: WBAGF82070DK83415 (Mum had a red 740i as well) (idk her vin) But now I regret selling mine cause ive never seen it again and here in New Zealand they usually just end up in a junkyard.. Its cool my family wasnt the only ones who loved this car as well

  • @d007h6
    @d007h6 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Could y’all find an AUDI S8 from 1998-1999?

  • @Zoltar78
    @Zoltar78 Жыл бұрын

    I❤E38

  • @ilandman4evr
    @ilandman4evr6 ай бұрын

    I love E38 sooo much I now own two of them. lol Great vid I'm not selling mine either.

  • @skinnedknuckles2444
    @skinnedknuckles24445 ай бұрын

    My 99 740 looks very similar. Mines Cosmos Black with black guts. M-Pars from the factory, xenons, nav, dsp & heated + Massaging seats! Mine being a none sport, it does have the chrome exterior package. Being a black car, the chrome really works, I'm my opinion. It's a car I'll never sell. These are alot rarer in the UK.

  • @griotsmotors
    @griotsmotors Жыл бұрын

  • @robertdominguez5082
    @robertdominguez50824 ай бұрын

    I have the exact same car 2001

  • @andrewilliams9015
    @andrewilliams90158 ай бұрын

    I have one now i just purchased in March of 23. Kicking my ass timing chain guides went. Nobody wants to do the job here in Atlanta. Anyway I'll eventually find someone but i need that steering wheel in my life 🥰 How can I find it

  • @blackrednek

    @blackrednek

    4 ай бұрын

    I am the only timing chain expert in Atlanta. Hit me up if its not done yet or it was done and you getting a timing code that will not clear. I know all the secrets of this incredible engine.

  • @andrewilliams9015

    @andrewilliams9015

    3 ай бұрын

    @@blackrednek Bro I found somebody in October. Dropped the car off and he's still not done with it.

  • @goodfella3381
    @goodfella33815 ай бұрын

    I have me one! Shorty 40!!!! Midnight Blue! (E38) 2001 the last production year!!

  • @seankhrazmi2712
    @seankhrazmi27127 ай бұрын

    I can't believe someone screwed the leather knee bolster on the driver's side 3:51. Yeah, I caught that and I hope you guys have fixed it by now

  • @EngineMisfire

    @EngineMisfire

    6 ай бұрын

    It is an easy fix: just get some construction adhesive (comes in tubes at your local HD) and clamp it for a day until glue dries. It will never sag again. That how I fixed it in my 740i.

  • @aristos1984salonika
    @aristos1984salonika5 ай бұрын

    I ❤ the 7er E38 I ❤ the 5er E39 I ❤️ the 3er E46 The best Ultimate sedans of all time in history of Cars

  • @elikemnutefe

    @elikemnutefe

    4 ай бұрын

    Our taste buds are twins! It's a fact bro!

  • @alexlarson2466
    @alexlarson24668 ай бұрын

    The crown vic is like 15" longer

  • @nebuselmursel2089
    @nebuselmursel20894 ай бұрын

    Benimde var e38 725 . Satamıyorum 😢 Farklı araba kullanmak istiyorum ama bunu satmak istemediğimden olmuyor.

  • @StefGio428
    @StefGio428Ай бұрын

    Found a blk 2001 w/200,000 asking $3k After this vid I think I’m gonna entertain it

  • @guy4469
    @guy44698 ай бұрын

    i own a 1999 728i wont sell it nothing i can replace it with ,

  • @goodfest007

    @goodfest007

    8 ай бұрын

    Had my 1998 728i for 20 yrs….👍

  • @guy4469

    @guy4469

    8 ай бұрын

    @@goodfest007 top man ,nothing i can find that comes close .

  • @nebuselmursel2089

    @nebuselmursel2089

    4 ай бұрын

    Benim 1997 725 var .Elimde kaldı satmak istemediğim için.

  • @cameronwaddell1963
    @cameronwaddell19635 ай бұрын

    I regret selling my 99 740i m sport

  • @bilboriches7216
    @bilboriches72164 ай бұрын

    OLD BMW's ARE SO COOL but they are cheap and nobody wants to buy them lol

  • @jesse58406
    @jesse584066 ай бұрын

    With all respect your intro music is too loud compared to your voices

  • @CoolHand273
    @CoolHand2732 ай бұрын

    These guys are amateurs lol. the rim center cap roundels are not lined up with the ///M logos and the valve stems.

  • @yondubai2192
    @yondubai21922 ай бұрын

    My 740iL Individual - Silverstone - is far more special and better looking than this basic "shorty sporty" 😂😂. hands down.

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