I Bought the Greatest BMW 7-Series Ever Made, And It's Still Junk! (2001 740i Sport)
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The cleanliness of Johnny's garage says everything about this man's skill.
How? He could just pay Cintas. It's not that expensive.
zalien6 Cintas is A1
How would it get dirty? It's a studio / storage warehouse.
@David Hamel fair enough. I don't personally attribute cleanliness with professionalism though. Just me. For example Pepboys shops are clean but the kids they hire know nothing as opposed to smaller run places that live and breathe history of certain vehicles may not have the time to dust the shelves. I see what you guys are saying though, it's a nice shop for sure 👍
@@johnjenkins8782 LOL
If the check engine light on a BMW ever goes out permanently it’s probably the bulb.
I wondered that on my 1997 e36, turns out that regular maintenance and oil changes stops that happening even at 312000 miles.
mejinks1978 i know they only taking the piss every car can run and be nice if you take care and replace everything you see wrong if you don’t want any work or maintenance buy a new car
The bulb is the most reliable part on that car. They never fail to let you know that you're about to blow up.
Then you’ve never owned a Saab from the mid nineties and forward.
- How do you find a Saab meet?
- Just follow the amber glow from the CE lights
Lennart Araskoug lol I’ve owned three Saab 9000s and loved all three just superb cars 🚗
I loved my 2001 740i, got it with 74k miles and set about to replace everything that needed it. Complete suspension, guibo, center driveshaft bearing, entire cooling system after a catastrophic failure, stereo with factory widescreen NAV, grill and more I am sure I am forgetting. If you are unable to work on them yourself and only write checks for others to work on them, they are a horrible car. If you can turn your own wrenches they are the easiest car in the world to work on. Everything is assembled logically and it is the smoothest car for traveling you can own. I only sold mine because we moved out to the country and I knew the dirt roads would destroy it after two years and thousands of dollars to restore it.
I appreciate how calm Johnny is. He's not the Car Ninja, he's the Car Buddhist Zen Master
Johnny is making bank
IKR! His demeanour is exemplary, his empathy jumps out the VDU!
I'M A JOHNNY FAN!
Why would he be upset? Does a restaurant get upset when customers are flooding in?
I think your heart is in the right place but your reasoning is kinda effed-up
Hoovie: "Best BMW ever made!"
Car Ninja: "Here's your bill."
Car Wizard softly laughing in the distance.
I love how The Wizard doesn't even want to waste 2 minutes looking at a BMW to see what's wrong with it, even out of curiosity. Hoovie takes the BMWs straight to the Ninja lol (then straight to the junkyard, I assume)
Diesel BMWs are good, good reliability. Any V8 BMW is shaite.
narrative is the cancer of society we are slowly working through...
at the very least bmw will drop the crap and get back on the original mission.
aka not failing at things they had sorted 30 years before.
Watchjrgo smiling in the corner...
@@MousemanLV my dad had a bmw 2.0d in his Avensis and it was crap underpowered, heavy oil consumption, it's a shame it replaced Toyotas own 2.2 d as that was a far better engine.
"The check engine light is hiding for now" is the best summation of BMW ownership I've ever heard.
I saw an older one with a decal of a CEL in the back window, and the words "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine."
I've owned 3. I can confirm, the light only hides. It doesn't go away....
When the engine light is on it means it is running
Don't know what BMW's you are driving.. but have 4 here at home, and none ever showed engine lights...
Says you who's probably never experienced a BMW
Tha warning triangle is missing from the tool kit, I suspect it has broken up into tiny pieces due to overwork.
still on the road somewhere?
Only offered in Europe the road triangle
Good joke, but it was never offered on US cars. We just put on our flashers to warn others, Europeans have to set the triangle out.
The DOT decided in their infinite wisdom that is was better to have no warning triangle than one that doesn't meet their blow over spec.
🤣🤣🤣
“There’s basically no technology in here” ....” here You have a basic satelight navigation system”. Bro that was HUGE in 2001 what are you talking about?? Power seats, especially way multi-way power, was still reserved for very premium cars too.
My 03 540i has the later DVD-based system, still running a 2002 map. Get some nice chuckles when I drive by ENRON Center and other buildings that have long been renamed.
Americans love their own voice
@MindControl Good idea, buy a Japanese if you're looking for bad materials, uncomfy cars, ugly and... At least it's fast!
@MindControl I've got a 99 plate E46 and it's never given me any trouble at all.
@MindControl pretty sure BMW is the fastest on the straight and bends even when comparing base engines.
@7:00 the radio says “who’s crying now”. That seems fitting.
That has to be on purpose. It’s just too much on the nose.
Now I got that song stuck in my head.
@@Not-Great-at-Gaming Two cars born to run...
Car giving him his ominous warning early.
Einstein: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
Hoovie: "I bought another BMW!"
What about that bullet proof clown shoe
Everything your said is correct other than the Einstein part! So I agree with you but Einstein never said that ;)
Not insanity, considering he's getting paid for doing it.
@@deedsofdecapitation7477 Right? How many views would he get if he bought a 2 year old Tacoma with 10,000 miles? Nothing is wrong with it? It just runs perfectly? Yawn
A million subscribers. Huge house and garage. Clearly he is getting the results he wants.
His girlfriend wears her wedding dress
Him: this is almost as nice as my rolls royce phantom
The irony of the stereo saying "who's crying now".
There's one thing I love about Hoovie .. He never learns.
You'd have to think given the rep of this model, and the condition, he was on to a winner...denied!
Funny, his mechanics love the same thing about him.
OMG. When I saw this video, my jaw dropped. No, no nonooonoo! I owned an E38, a 2001 740i Sport and it was a NIGHTMARE, not just a nightmare but the absolute worst nightmare I've ever owned in my life. I never thought I'd be triggered by a Hoovie's Garage video!
But to be fair, it's the only car I've accidentally (legit, accidentally) gotten a 100+ mph speeding ticket in. I thought I was doing like, 65. The car was too comfortable... when it wasn't sitting in pieces in my driveway.
Facts 😂😂
Again the Z3 is looking down at the 7 and Tyler like "WHY DO YOU IGNORE ME FATHER"
Ive been waiting on a video for so long :(
I've heard he's just storing it for someone else, and it's actually not his from many people in the comments on here and on instagram.
What Z3? I don’t see anything Z3-shaped. I do see a black hole on the upper-left spot on his lift. Light is being bent around it. But no Z3.
Gabriel Alexander Palma he also said that the prowler was his neighbors
Because it's not a Z3, it's a M-Coupe.
Car Ninja Shop Rate is $89 on the invoice. The hours to change timing guide is 21.6 HOURS = $1922 labor alone !!!!! and 6 hours for the Trans seal = $534 ........OUCH
If you watched Jr m6 video, he quotes bmw book times. M6 was officially 51 hours of work, thinks it's getting done in 10 hours complete with the extra abs pump issue they found after.
$89/hr is cheap. Especially anything European. Pays to live in Kansas I guess
@@conrad463 Crazy cheap these days. Which is insane.
@@conrad463 ya 89 isnt bad, my volvo guy charges $120 an hour.
@@pencilboy34 I work at a new car dealership and that's what we charge. Granted it's Massachusetts so everything is more expensive here but we're a Japanese brand... $89 is a great rate
13:37 that face of johny sitting behind hes desk when he hands over the bill
I agree with you, that 7 series is the best looking 7 they ever made. Perfect from every angle.
Steven Wilhite Amen!
They do look good sitting in a shop or in your garage!!!!
Back when cars had a natural confident or sovereign look to them and they didnt't need to look as agressive as modern cars
Perfect from every Bangle
E38 & E39 were just absolute peak BMW.
10:51 "pretty well taken care of 81k miles"
"Transmission has to come off" 💀
Usual bmw maintenece
These gearboxes are notoriously expensive to maintain
It's not unusual for a dealer to clear the codes to sell a car like this. It LOOKED like it was well taken care of, but really nobody wanted to pay for the big maintenance it needed. In walks Hoovie...
@@mightbegenius he knows very well cars, so he knows what he is buying. He just buys this kind of cara because we like to watch it, and more we watch it more money he does lol. Tyler is a very smart business man.
D.O.A
Such a iconic car, in my opinion one of the best 7’s next to the E32. Timeless design. From the history to the 2pac story, it is truly one of the ultimate driving machines.
2pac rode a 95 honda civic with neon lights down to Vegas that's how he was spotted in the dessert.
The moral: time is the most cruel mistress of them all.
German plastics and rubbers in the 90s were often complete shit. The metal parts were great though!
I have a 03 540i Sport similar to this one. Great car, well built, but plastics and seals are biodegrading after all these years. The good thing is that as long as you keep replacing the plastic and rubber parts, these cars will run forever.
The Car Wizard and Ninja need to go on an expensive vacation together paid for by Hoovie.
*clang the champagne glasses together* "Thanks for trip Hoovie!" -The Car Ninja and Wizzzarrrd
Well said.
They are doubling down on Hoovie's yacht.
I think he already paid for it
What makes you think they don't do that every year?
13:27 the look of a man who’s saying to himself “these men are putting my kids through college!”
Twice 😂
Marge: "Do you just follow my husband around?"
Pretzel Vendor: "Lady, he's putting my kids through college!"
his kids would be fools to go to college...they should be wrenching with pops as soon as highschool is over...on weekends during school
"This time I got a good one". 20 years old, deferred maintenance and repairs, headliner drooping, obviously knackered suspension, check engine light on and so on.
By a good one we don't mean a shiny sh1tbox.
Hoovie,, you’re a funny and entertaining guy....your productions are so much more watchable than most of the guys trying to share their car experiences. Keep it up dude!
I love Johnny's smile when he gives you the estimate. He looks so happy!
Almost 9k in a day, id be smilling too
@@eltoro13 Seriously, is Hoovie going to pay that much to fix it? Or will it end up being another junkyard trip for JR?
@@Not-Great-at-Gaming ~ I'd LS swap that thing before I'd junk it.
what the thief smile?
@fco Who said it will take only one day?
This channel has saved me so much -imaginary- money on the BMW's I was totally -fantasizing of- buying.
Get one with good maintenance history and you'll have no problems
I still wanna buy one over here in germany...
@@roko-ui1dv long wheelbase 760 e38. The dream. And i love how hoovie says it has really no optional extras. Shades sunroof Electric seats. Like all the thing i wish i had in my e39
@@RandomHondaGuy Here in the US it would be very rare for a BMW to not have those. I think the shades and maybe heated seats were the only options besides the sport package
@@RandomHondaGuy Ooooooh ja das ist gut. Never heard of the 760 lwb but it sounds like a serious president vehicle 😂. Still can't decide if i like the pre-facelift headlights more than the post-facelift ones but i will be happy with any E38!
I finally understand. Keep knocking down the BMW's Hoovie, your only doing me the biggest favor in the world by keeping the prices low. Keep up the good work.
THANK YOU!!!! SOMEONE GETS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are you looking to get one or something?
No not really, just an enthusiast who appreciates those who help keep prices in low
I saw "Who's Crying Now" on the screen. How appropriate.
"The technology is at a bare minimum" ... "memory seats"
I mean compared to modern day BMW’s it’s pretty minimal
Rolling my windows up crying...
"you guys have electronic seat controls" ? lol
M. G. .... The ones I had 15 years ago were piles of absolute shite..
We had 5 & they were all unreliable crap🤬🤬
@@Matthias_Fischer lol, 15 yrar old BMWs come standard with check-engine light on. And most of the features you mention are broken.
hoovie: $5,500!?
JR: *chuckles*
that was a deserved chuckle. don’t call it a clapped out bmw 😂
That Dude JR is a big faker
@@bellevuedak5227 What do you mean?
bellevue WA aye you from Bellevue that city is where all the phonies live
"WARNING! Unsafe driving will void warranty!"
"Reduce speed now!"
Yessssss Tomorrow Never Dies!!!!!
Don't let her boss you around.
Now that we covered the normal wear and tare.
Thought you'd pay more attention to a female voice.
Back around 1997 my uncle who is paraplegic had one of these adapted for him to drive. I was around 13 when I rode with him on the back and just apreciated what a great car this was and how cool it was that he was able to drive it. I even remember some of the songs we listened to that day. These minor experiences stay with you over the years and become major things. Now at 37 this is my dream car. Im looking at a 740IL that still looks great. Hope I can get it for christmas.
I love how he mocked JR's choice and still came off worse!
who is JR?
The other guy there. His channel is Watch Jr Go here on YT.
In all fairness, I think Tyler wants his 7-series to be to a higher standard than that M6. That 7 is still a really nice car, it's just the labor behind fixing those seals. Once he gets it sorted, it really should be good to go. You know, unless the Hoovie BMW curse kicks in and his mere proximity is enough to make the car spontaneously explode itself one piece at a time.
Its worse for now, just a matter of time before that M6 is back in the shop for something
@@Jack_S_ or if he does a burnout in the parkinglot!
Hoovie explaining about the bmw 7-series in the video
Me: *Stares at the top left screen on that black bmw looking car*
is that an M coupe?
i think is a Z3...
It's a boring US spec car.
$5500!!!
But I'm doing the shade for free... 😂
I was lucky to have owned 2 740 IL’s ... the only BMW products I ever owned. They were works of art. And the way the dash is aimed at the driver. The dampened suspension system alone was incredible.
Hoovie: I bought another 7 series
JR: Road Trip!
@The Forsaken One Same place JR took the last two.
Let's see, John Ross is helping on his BMW. So...
Hoovie: How much if I help work on my car?
Car Ninja: Double my estimate.
The operative word there is ''help'', Tyler is a menace around tools.
Lmaaao good 1.
I owned the 5 series version of this car for 11 years. Same spec same engine model E39 which in my opinion is the nicest 5 series ever produced. It was a 2000 year and in all those years it only required a MAF. It was serviced every year using quality parts and the best oil I could find. Couple of pixels died during my ownership but easy fix in the UK. Eventually I was offered an amazing price for the car and I really struggled on wether to sell it. Turns out I wish that I had kept it as the 540i M Tech Sport is getting difficult to find in good condition. A quick check of the resources available in the UK shows the car fully legal and still being used. I put 70 Thousand miles of the car with regular maintenance and replacing consumables like brakes etc. Great car if looked after properly
That Generation of BMWs was the pinnacle of BMWness. The 3,5, and 7s were awesome!
My fave BMW ever. Tomorrow Never Dies and The Transporter made me fall in love with them!
“They give you a can of goo and a number to bmw roadside” is so true 😫
My 1984 E30 318 came with not only a spare, but a full size spare and extra BBS rim. Oh those were the days...
And they don't even have a dipstick anymore.
If it doesn't have a spare, I don't buy anymore. My Z4 had shitty run flats which are poor riding and useless if you get a puncture in the middle of nowhere with no cell service.
I owned a '95 740il and it was a good thing i paid for an after market warranty. It more than paid for itself. Great car to drive. Most of the repairs were maintenance items.
This brings back memories! My dad had a 1997 740i that he bought used back in 2002 or so and traded it for another car back in 2010. It was a nice car, beige on beige, and he loved it for a while. But it started developing issues eventually. Overall though I have to say, it never stranded us anywhere. I also learned to drive on it which was pretty sweet.
I still remember the glowing descriptions of BMW’s “green” plan to make recyclable cars way back in the 80’s. Guess they made good on that dream. They’re nice cars to buy new. Once off warranty, it’s time to put them in the blue dumpster.
I literally just watched the old 90's episode of top gear on that like 5 days ago actually lol
I would replace buy with lease, and only if you can bury most of it in business expenses. Buy one and you'll suffer horrific depreciation & have to deal with time lost if it has to go back for warranty issues. Otherwise I totally agree, they are disposable commodities, like pretty much every mid-tier luxury car is these days, especially the German ones. This is of course totally on purpose to drive new car sales, and of course, they do not give one shit about the amount of pollution and landfill they are generating, as long as the cash keeps rolling in - sure you can recycle the steel, aluminium and copper, but most of the hard plastics & electronics in them are destined for landfill, and there are a LOT of hard plastics and electronics. Green my arse.
I own 2 BMW's far out of warranty. It's not as bad as people make it seem at all. Negligence is what makes them get a bad rep.
But, when you can buy a 500hp M car for $3k, I don't care about the rep. Keep saying they are horrible lol. I will buy them.
Europe screwed up by pushing "greener" plastics and rubbers onto automakers. A ton of them wound up biodegrading far faster than expected!
If 80s-90s Germans could have used American and Japanese plastics and rubbers, the cars would have been completely bulletproof.
Leave it to Hoovie to find a nice E38 that needs more repairs than a riced out M6 V10.
He probably got it very cheap (its hoovie) so if the milage is low, then something else is wierd. In this case maintenance is probably minimal on this car.... probably only oil changes and never done anything else...
I have had my 2001 740I sport since new... I do all the maintenance myself and have dropped the trans myself twice- once for the torque converter seal and the other was the lightweight flywheel replacement... If you can do it yourself it's worth it.. what a wonderful drive!... It is a beautifully styled auto.
My e38 (728) reached 190000 miles last year before the radiator exploded and it died for good. I believe that it was still on its original plastic guide rails but they were but definitely, certainly on their way out and it was only a matter of time.
When I purchased it five years earlier it was the cheapest 728 in the UK price at £425 (due to a rusty gas tank).
But I loved it. The quality, the drive. Sublime. I've nothing but a smile everytime I think about it.
Who also knows exactly how the interior smells lmfao
Like a crayola crayon box. Love it!
My E36 smells like that too and I love it.
Most likely like my current 7 series build 🤣
Lmao right when I read that I immediately said “crayons” out loud 😂
20 year old BMW’s have such a peculiar smell. I love it
I'd wager that the 18" M-Parallel wheels are the most iconic and best looking mainstream BMW wheels ever made. Back in '99 these looked huge and were so BOSS... but in a dignified way. They still look fantastic 20+ years later.
These cars are fairly reliable compared to other bmw’s and if you’re wasting so much on maintenance it’s because you’re not doing the work yourself. I’ve owned mine for over 5 years now and this car is absolutely fantastic.
Hoovie gets a little sassy when another CZcamsr shows up and doesn't get treated like a total klutz! But we love him, regardless. He's OUR total klutz.
Hoovie: “I’m finally gonna get a good bmw!”
Also Hoovie: *Gets a V8*
EXACTLY! He should've gotten a 750il
Edit: (typed the wrong model number)
No such thing as a good V8 BMW
@@RyanRoadReaper Pretty certain he did. Did not end well.....
@@vetteluvnh no such thing as a good bmw...
not for twenty five years.
He really just needs to get a 530/535
and be done with it lol
I like how he trash talks every BMW except the mystery top left that he doesn't even acknowledge lol
He's clowning you with it
I’m pretty sure that car might be his car for the next car trek series. Tavarish said he bought his already but hasn’t revealed it.
Idk why he leaves that spot open, he should definitely put a car up there
He’s mentioned before it’s not his car it’s one of his friends
@@NoirSavant it's his, he won it at a BaT auction
I have to say that owning three bmw's, a 91 bmw 525i, 94, bmw 530i, and 99 bmw 740il with over 710,000 miles, I have not had anywhere near the issues you experienced. I have family and friends who have over 400,000 miles that did not have these issues. What this indicates is that the prior owners did not maintain their cars. You can have the best car in the world but if you don't take care of it, it will not last. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Engine_of_the_Year
Worked at a euro mechanic shop when I was a teen and that car right there has more issues then any other car that I can remember. Massive electrical issues and a guy brought one by after he was rear ended... hit him less then 5mph and it bent the frame and totaled it... my god!! But this car drives like a dream....
Finally the correct BMW 7 series again kind of unreliable but I love it anyway
I have a 750i and it's amazing.... But the repair bills are astronomical
Me too
All reliable but as soo old and only 82k seal gone hard and leaking. mine was fine 234k only ever had consumables like rota's, shocks, pads, top amd bottom arms in its life was a 1999 model 735i till someone rear ended it and totalled it. Replaced with a 2008 Mercedes C350i worst mistake ever that had sensors go bad monthly so Traded that in to buy a brand new GM back in 2018 that jad 79miles on it and still have that now with 48k but im sure at 80k that will need suspension all round as its had rota's, pads & sensors already.
@@lloydi doesn't have anything you can't get on another car with more reliability
They make GM seem like Toyota quality in comparison.
People can say whatever they like about BMW's... in general buying a used car is only going to be as good the people that owned it before you. Take the most reliable vehicle you can think of and skip oil changes, run crap gas and treat it poorly and you will have a bad experience.
Speaking personally, I own and currently run an E36 M3 and E39 M5 and both have been excellent cars. I bought them both used, from a previous owner that I trusted and admired with confidence that they took care of these vehicles since new. Run good oil and gas, have a relationship with your vehicle and you can truly enjoy a BMW. These cars are not meant for those who want bluetooth and cupholders...
I owned a 1998 BMW 750Li w/ a V12 back in 2000 when I was only 20 years old and it was a great car before they switched to all plastic everything under the hood , and it WAS THE PRETTIEST CAR EVER BUILT even to this day if you ask me!!
I loved that car so much I remember crying so hard when I drove away from the guys house I bought it from that I had to pull over because I couldn't contain myself.
I saved up every dollar I worked for while living at mom and dads house out of high school working as an electrician helper back then for almost 3 years to buy my dream car.
Like a young kid I put 19 inch Lorenzos on the caras well as 2 - 18" subs powered by two 1000 watt Memphis digital amps that back then cost a dollar an amp, with a Chameleon flip face stereo!!
I also added black lights under the car as well inside the car under the dash and seats so the entire bottom of the car and interior glowed at night.
Back in 2000 it was a big deal having all that crap LMAO!!
I thought I was BIG SHIT!! LOL!!
It did get me a lot and I mean A LOT OF GIRLS!!! My confidence was beyond through the roof!
Amazing! Great talent and perfect choice, Mr Hoovie! Best Regards.
"Can't be worse than a Lambo"
"heh heh"
In fairness, NOTHING is worse than a Lambo. Actually, a McLaren. Consumer Reports just did a cost of ownership bar graph. They had to extend the page for BMW. First five years, very good; next ten years, total nightmare. My personal BMW made nightmare was not a BMW, but a MINI JCW. I managed to pump about 15,000$ into it in 5 years, before I gave in, and just cut my losses.
Beautiful 740. A co-worker of mine had one just like it in the early 00's but it was Oxford Green metallic with tan interior. Loved that color combo.
These cars are becoming rare and going up in value. Hurry! I’ve had three so far, one I totaled, the second I didn’t take care of, but yes, three times the charm, 3rd is a keeper. Every time I drive in it, I fall in love all over again. It’s a bit of new school and old. Practical, comfortable, and fast (msport). I’ve owned so many vehicles over the years from Nissan z cars, to camaros, to Honda’s, and a Porsche Boxster. This is a culmination of all vehicles listed for under $2k! Yes, all the ones I’ve hunted for were bargains. This video will help keep it lower until reality unveils the value of the car as car enthusiasts communities begin to see. So get one quick! My greatest memory is beating my friends suburu wrx sti (slightly modded both vehicles). Till this day, he still would not accept the lost by a half car length lol. I’ve raced dodge challengers (v8 stock) and always ahead by a half car length. I always get compliments and still random people who offers to purchase. I will post my video soon on my channel for mods and tuning. 2001 //m e38 Dinan ecu flowmaster exhaust xpipe efan k&n
I’m in the UK and have a 740i E38 and I love it. A few issues but nothing major. It’s on 140k miles and drives like a dream.
True story. I been watching this channel for almost 2 years and i been always inspired to do the samething you do with cars. Recently I had the opportunity to buy the cheapest BMW 550i in the US thats is running and driving. I did buy the car and after 2 days ownership I discovered that transmission and transfer case are both cracked 😥.lol To fix both these things with parts and labor it will be around 5,000 dollars. I guess the lesson here to never buy a cheap BMW
Never buy any BMW....?
I bought a 07 550i for $1300. Did the mecatronic seals and put 10,000 miles on it with no problems so far
what I have learned is : stay away from ALL BMW's that are not still under warranty from the factory, period. And then sell it just before the warranty runs out if it is.
Time to buy some tools.
@@batsonelectronics given the cost of a new one, why bother at all. If you can afford one, you have nothing to prove. If you have something to prove, you probably can't afford one. And Lexus is always there.
If you fix this car and treat it well it will outlive you, I've owned 2, some of the most reliable cars I've ever owned, both over 250k miles rn.
Agree, they just need good oil and regular maintenance and an owner who doesn't let jobs pile up.
Yeah, he keeps forgetting it is 20 years old.
Almost Any car will last forever if you’re constantly fixing it , these cars are non sense compared to the quality control of a Japanese made car.
Yup. I had over 250K miles on my e34. Engine was still running strong when I sold it, but you should have seen the pages and pages of the repair...I mean "maintenance" log to get it there.
@@JonNobleNobelOne And that's the difference. One of mine is a 25 year old Lexus SC400. Timing belt, brake jobs, some hose replacements, and new valve cover gaskets. And that's it. The steering wheel autotilt, sunroof, power everything all work after 25 years, so does the solid state ABS and traction computer. The 1UZFE was designed as a Daytona engine, and it's so reliable the FAA even certified it for flight. Japanese quality, indeed.
I feel your frustration Hoovie! I really want one as it was a dream car as a kid yet the reality of actually owning what is one of the most iconic and best looking BMW’s ever is pretty dire... talk about reality check!
At the 7 min mark -seems that Tyler is a Journey fan from the song playing on the radio screen. Respect +1
"they lease cheaply" spot on. That is how they are still on the market.
I had an E21 and an E30, my dad had the E21 (bought it brand new in 1975) and friends around me had E36, E38, E34 and E39. For me personally, the E38, E39 and E46 represent the end of the line for BMW for the respective series. Anything later is only junk, when compared (at least in my eyes).
I still have an E46 330Cd. After having moved on to a 2015 Audi A6 Allroad, I returned to the much more agile BMW, that had been sitting, waiting. Daunted at first by the complexity, well, for my standards, I now do all of the work myself. Although it is a "mechanic-friendly" car (i.e. it enjoys _very_ regular maintenance) I don't regret it. Definitely a keeper.
You should find a spot for the E34. It wasn't as good as the E39 in terms of performance, but it was way better in terms of built quality.
@@awfultruth6216 The E34 remains the best looking 5-series as well. The E28 is cooler, but uglier.
My perfect BMW garage is E30, E34 and E38.
What have I owned?
My first car was an E36 that I drove until it died, then an E60 I intend to also drive until it dies. No sale! 😂
They both adhere to the rules of BMW happiness:
- Thou shalt not have a V engine
- Thou shalt not have less than five or more than seven cylinders
- Thou shalt not have forced induction
Keep those in mind, and you avoid 90% of the problems 😂
(My E36 was also blessed with no vanos, it had the M50 engine).
Watching Hoovie buy another BMW must be how my friends feel when they watch me get back with my
Ex..... Me.... "this time is different" Friends..... "WTF??"
Yeap....Story of my life! Lol
"Just step away man! STEP away !"
Reminds me of the Beamer in the Transporter... made me fall in love with them. But I’ll probably never want the headache of owning one. My parents had a mid 80s 3 series. That thing was an all around car.
The best 7 series is early 1980s, 80-85. I had an 83 733i and it was awesome. Simple engine. Wonderful car.
"It might be worth putting money into" Hoovies famous last words
I'm about to do my second DIY M62tu timing chain guide job. First was on my 2005 Range Rover, now on my 2003 540i. Honestly, it is a lot of work, but I think these engines are worth saving compared to all of the new BMW engines. Good job, Hoovie! I hope that you can save this one!
same! about to do a full engine rebuild on my M62TU out of my 540I //M that my mom owned since 2004, once i rebuild the motor im putting it into another 2003 540i ///M with a 6 speed that i just bought with a junk motor
Its so good to hear that people keep these cars going. I loved my e39 540i they are a fantastic car and worth the effort!
The new engines crap. The N20 rattles like a diesel. My Golf SportWagen is way better.
My uncle got one and it looks and drive amazing.
It has phone inside the interior, look so high tech once you get inside. The ride so smooth, no wonder he always wanted me to drive whole he sits in the back.
This one is my favourite 7-series model from BMW. As you say, the design is superb.
I can’t believe John Ross’s well-beaten M6 is coming out so much cheaper......
He's probably getting is so cheap beacause he's wrenching on it too. If you look at hoovies estimate there's ~2.9k labor out of 5.5k bill... Old BMW is a good idea if you can do a lot of work yourself.
@@stanislavs2661 it's also probably been better maintained, Hoovie's has lots of remedial work which should have been done years ago.
JR's car isn't running right yet.
@@stanislavs2661 I have a E39 with the same suspension setup. Quality Lemforder control arms are about $100 each, same part as what the dealer sells. He's being quoted $700 parts and labor when you can spend $250 on 2 arms, a ball joint remover, and a case of beer.
Old BMWs are quite simple with tons of DIY writeups. Few computers and bullshit, makes them great cars for weekend tinkerers.
Journey “Whos Crying Now” was on the radio
So apt, I was wondering if he did that on purpose.
Jordan Chance his wallet is crying now
He plays it every time he gets an estimate
Great song!
Hoovie I like it when you and jr are together its comedy at its best
I have a 2001 BMW 750iL and I love it. Though I have spent $20k in repairs and preventative maintenance. I still wouldn't trade it for any other car and I've been asked multiple times to trade it or sell it. Try and keep this one for a bit Hoovie, give the car a chance and you'll fall in love with it.
how do you spend 20k in repairs? only way i could imagine if you took everything to bmw directly
One of my favorite pieces of car-related TV is Tom Ford's reaction to the Bangle-era 7 series on _Fifth Gear_ back in 2002. "The bloke that designed it, Chris Bangle, says that it communicates 'dynamism, performance, and on-the-road presence.' No, Chris, it doesn't. It communicates fatness, weirdness, and what-the-HELL-is-thatness. Y'see, there's a problem with this bit of the boot here. It might contribute to great aerodynamic efficiency, but it looks like it was built by gibbons with access to welding equipment."
I found it ugly at first too but I ended falling in love with the 745s with the sport pack and then facelift 750 was even more improved. I myself had two e39 540s and when the e60 545i I wasn’t the big of a fan but I ended up loving it and had two e60 550s with sport package. The tech and feeling of the e60 was on a whole different level. My 07 550i had a sticker of $80k. Night vision camera and HUD just to name a few was crazy. I think the design aged really well too,I wouldn’t mind driving an e60 even today.
That “life cycle” update REALLY breathed so much needed life into that design
Finally the 7 series model I’ve been waiting for him to get
I have a 2001 740IL and it's been my daily driver the past 3 years. It has 150k miles and yes I did the timing chain and guides (didn't need it yet but preventative maintenance). Yes the abs module and pump has failed (didn't fix yet). Replaced a window regulator, a camshaft and wheel speed sensor, as well as a few control arms and other regular maintenance. But after that, it has been extremely reliable. Probably the most reliable vehicle I've owned.... which seems odd. But I LOVE this thing. The ride is smooth, performance great, and the AC still works! LOL! Best car I've ever owned and I'll cry like a baby if I ever have to get rid of it. Definitely the last of the "easy to work on" bmw's. It's a TANK, PLEASE SAVE THIS CAR!
I’m a proud owner of 1999 740i FL. Aaaand I remember driving it just yester... ehm...last summer exactly whole one day after being serviced for few months. Still renting the garage hoping for the best.
This is my favorite gen 7-series, when they were still made with the German mindset of “you are driving so focus on that”
This was my first car. 2500 bucks and it never left me stranded. I loved it so much. I was another one.
Our 740IL black on black was purchased new in 2001. Still running strong with just over 100k miles. Our Motorola BMW cell phone worked until Verizon stop supporting that technology. Love the car and plan on keeping it forever.
Driving my 2002 BMW e39 530 at 160k miles currently. Never had an issue with the car, it just needs normal maintenance. Build quality of that generation of cars was just superb. Yet some people don’t know how to drive car…
"it's a better car anyway, I have 2 more cylinders" Classic JR... this one will become a classic.
"Welcome to Hoovie's Garage, where I practice automotive sadomasochism!"
Thank you Sir, may I have another!
He's close in second behind rob dahm in masochistic automotive experience lol
Congrats on >1,000,000 subscribers! Great channel!
Hoovie... You bought one of TWO flagships in this era... The 7 or the LS. GOD! Both were so great in their own perspectives. Love this 7.
Every time I watch a Hoovie video on BMWs, I feel like the luckiest man alive. I've owned two 3-series for the last 18 years, a '99 323i and '02 M3. Aside from two recalls and new tires, neither has needed a mechanic in ~150k miles. I've done consumables - fluids and brakes, water pump on the 323, rear subframe bushings on the M3 (most involved repair), and ignition coils/plugs around 110k miles - that was the only time I've seen the check engine light in 13 years and 50k miles of M3 ownership. Everything was cheap to replace myself. Maybe the e46 is the high watermark for BMW because nothing about my experience would make me think BMWs are junk.
I do admit I have no desire to own a newer one.
Same here. I have an 08 528 that ive owned since new. 115k miles later and its been the most reliable car. Only cel was for a valve cover oil leak that wiped out a coil pack. Fixed all the oil leaks & vanos stuff around 100k and its been perfect. I would never buy a newer one. Long live the N/A I-6!!!
My '04 E46 320i also has zero issues. From what I can tell is that old BMW's suffer from extreme climates/weather. Germany and most of Europe have very moderate temperatures. They rust like crazy in salty sea weather. And the plastics (o so much plastic) become brittle and break after long cold winters and hot summer days.
I mean y’all have mainly drive to the BMW straight six engines. They are relatively bulletproof besides the weak cooling system. Hoovie gets the V8’s and they are problematic as I have found out.
Where were the cars made, are you European? What's the 11th digit on the vin number?
I stilll have a e46 323i and have not had one problem
I’m So early Hoovie hasn’t gone Bankrupt yet!
Same
nice
I'm so early, this BMW hasn't kicked him in the nuts and ran off with his wallet
When Johnny asks "are you ready for it?" as he hands over the bill, you know it's gonna be good (for Johnny, that is😁)
FFS, it's 20 years old, of course it needs a suspension refresh, no car's suspension will be good at 20 years old without new parts. The other issues are minor things that need doing periodically, do them and it will be good for 10 years + :p
Duncan Gafney spot on ..... just like the x5 vid, cheap and old with and zero maintenance for a long time .. well surprise surprise . FFS indeed ..
I'm sorry but I disagree a bit. I got a 12-year-old Toyota with 329,000 miles. still rolling on all the original suspension other than the struts which I just changed.
The engine doesn't leak a drop, the transmission doesn't leak a drop, I changed the water pump which started leaking at 285,000 mi.
I literally put more miles on my Toyota in the last 2 years than this thing has had on it in 20.
I'm sorry but these German cars seem to be absolute crap.
I do agree with him that that particular generation of seven series is one of the best looking ever made. But you better have deep pockets if you ever want to own one used. You really are better off to buy it new lease it for two years and ditch it. I'm sorry but to me that isn't a quality-built car.
Is my Toyota as exciting to drive as this BMW No.
Do I care... No
"Short wheelbase" you can park a Smart car in that wheelbase lenght
Eduardo Forneck then you've never seen the long wheelbase...
You can park a smart car in any wheelbase. -_-
I still prefer the M6 (without the eBay wing and house siding).
JR go removed that junk already.
It's really a beautiful car that is absolutely trash. But the e38 is a classic
I've had 3 e38s over the years. Absolutely brilliant vehicles and the quality was granite levels of durability. Radiators used to split, random bits of interior trim would implode but for such a huge car they drive fantastically well.
If you want pure quality buy an LS430 they last forever but don't drive half as well as the BMW :)
Exactly my experience. Love mine. Drives like a dream and is reliable.
Hoovie, you're matching Doug, car for car now... But Doug actually loves this car! My favorite BMW sedan for sure. Very thorough as usual.