Buying advice BMW 7 series (E38) 1994-2001 Common Issues Engines Inspection
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- Buying review of the BMW 7 series E38 (1994-2001)
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Let me add a comment to anyone buying a 4.4 e38 I am an auto tech highly experienced in bmw the only way you should even consider these cars is to have the pan dropped to check for timing chain guide pieces which is a very easy job and at that time to make sure oil pump bolts are tight this has happened walk away most engines over 80k have this problem so your chances of finding a used engine that's good is small insist that the engine is cold when you come to look at it when you start it up listen for a rattle in the very first couple of seconds this means the guides are broken . If the cars was ever overheated the guides will be broken even if they have low mileage good luck
Thank you. I will be checking one out this weekend. Anything else to look for?
@@nowandforevero3167 check for broken window regulators take obd reader check for not ready monitors meaning the check engine light was probably cancelled usually hiding a converter code pull dipstick make sure it doesn't stall if it does the manifold needs the plate replaced at the rear bad ball joints feel like warped rotors on bmw
@@bobbyu8991 great thank you so much! This one has 150k so I'm a little hesitant.
@@nowandforevero3167 dont consider nikasil engines 1995 era
@@bobbyu8991 cool this is a 99
I have a 1998 Pre-Vanos E38 740IL BMW and it runs very well. Purchased with cash 9 years ago so I got more than my money out of it. I only had 4 major issues which I fixed all myself with patience. The first job I performed was changing the transmission fluid (it was having some major shuddering). I haven't had a problem with shuddering since I changed the fluid. Second was the sunroof leak. The drain was stopped up and I took my time cleaning that out - pretty easy with patience. No leaks since. The third and most annoying was the failing window regulators. I replaced all of them over time and one door I replaced twice. The fourth and final was the twisting front seats. With the help of CZcams DIY I was able to fix both seats WITHOUT taking the seats completely out of the car. My car is a daily driver and still loving it. I will drive it until the wheels falls off 👍👍👍.
Enjoy this classic BMW sir. They dont make them like this no more
The E38 never had a V6. The M52 straight 6 in 2.8 litre displacement found in the 728 had a reputation for being bulletproof as well as being a bit cheaper to run than either the V8 or V12.
Ahhhh my dream car
same
Mine too , and now I got it😎
Such a beautiful car.
Elegant, sporty, classic, BOSS.
Interesting video, just had it show up on my feed.
Hey there PRN :)
Thank you very much for presentation. 😎
Got mine yesterday, excellent vehicle
I was looking for a manual one and found it!
They never made a e38 7 series with a manual,
Please explain
Matt Courtney yes they did, i uploaded two videos on my channel if you would like to see it
Unfortunately the car got crashed and im sad since that day...
@@guy4469 shut up, i had 2
There is a world outside of your country
Don’t embarrass yourself
@@guy4469 There are manual e38s you don't know nothing about e38s
@@guy4469 There are manual E38's - 740i, 728i, and maybe other models I'm not aware of.
you mean two straight six's joined together......
You are correct sir, my bad.
lol always some joker to point out the mistakes.....
Also an E38 in the movie Fun with Dick and Jane with Jim Carrey czcams.com/video/h0r8OfH5gME/video.html. Additionally the transmissions are serviceable. You can purchase kits that include filter and pan gasket just make sure to purchase proper fluid. The service involves pumping in the fluid from a filler tube in the pan (some trans have two holes, one to drain other to fill). Fill it with a hand pump until it overflows. Run engine to temp and pump in more while running in P (car must be level). Next apply park brake then go through each gear for several seconds. Each time pump in more ATF until it is topped off. Audi A8 Quattros are the same procedure. Also red dot in cluster may just mean they replaced the LKM or light control module since they are known to fail both in 3, 5, and 7 series. A simple compression test and looking under the car at gaskets will help determine condition. ;)
This car is a badass 🤟🏽 I love mine
GuamanianBlood619 did you do chain guides
@@user-xc1sx6hp8p I actually never had to , guess I got lucky with mine because i know that is a common issue, I no longer have my e38 anymore tho , I now have an e60 🤙🏽
In the us, just bought a 8-10 clean one for $1100,
74,232 miles... wish me luck, love it so far
gonna buy one for the same how's yours running
In the states these cars are way cheaper then in Europe somehow. Take advantage ;)
Drivig pleasure. 😎👌🏻
i got mine my father passed it down to me we have had it for 23 years best car ever made
740il or any other type?
@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB its a 1997 740il
Now i drive a BMW 525i e39 and its a great car! But I still have to get used to it because in the past I have always driven Mercedes Benz like the W210 and the W208 (CLK). The body is way better than Mercedes. Not a single spot of rust and as many of you know that is way diffrent with Benzes. But I had alot of engines problems with the BMW. And I had never any engine problems with the Mercedes.
Yeah thats kind of the difference between beamers and a benz. A benz never breaks down, but rusts easily. But a beamer doesnt almost rust but breaks down reeeeally often, except for diesels in my experience
Kimi Rautio I know. My father drives a E90 320 diesel. and that thing is bulletproof.
I have a E32, looking for a armored version of this E38 and boosting it to get out of it's own way.
2:52 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
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Eastern Europeans love E38,S When i meet polish lithuanian albanian latvian they love my car in manchester . very cheap car to run cheaper than a vectra or passat or mondeo to run and fix easy to fix but never break ,.realy D and go
Recently saw a video about the percentage of Mercedes cars in Albania, and mostly the W124. Pretty funny. czcams.com/video/Nf5l2Wgdgms/video.html
I live in Hungary i buy my bmw E38 750Li for 2900000 Ft i dont know how many is on euro but i like this monster
Im lucky to live in finland. I can get a good one for 3k-5k euros because we are more of mercedes country. But the diesel v8 I want is still bloody expensive. Also do you know about in problems on that engine? I cant really find any info, and you seem to research these videos quite a lot
You're cute.
I own a 1999 728i with 220,000 ,quiet as a mouse and cheaper to service than a VW PASSAT. VAUXHALL VECTRA FORD MONDEO . Parts are cheap new clutch fitted about £600 a new cluth in the others ,about £1200 .so easy to work on a E38 .
You can pick up a good E38 in the UK from around £2-£3000 I should know I just bought another 2.8i Sport
Enjoy your future classic
THE PRICE IS CLIMBING ,NOW 3000 to 4000 ,for a clean 728i
I live in Ghana and i want to buy one BMW E 38 750il, please what will you advice me?.
Service history is key, and check every button and electrical switch. You imported the car ?
740 is more reliable
GSXRMVDUCRD only m60
M73 was a reliable engine
Guys I really want one and I live in Egypt considering its very hot in the summer what do you guys advice me with?
Ahmed Al shamsi I advice you not to buy it.
Keeping the cooling system in very good condition is critical in a hot climate, the plastics get brittle and break easily.
I daily a 95 740 in the UK but I am from South Africa and in my experience BMW's don't like living in hot climates.
Upgrade the stat, switch to waterless coolant and upgrade to a aluminum radiator.
Whilst it might not compare to newer cars in regards to technology advances, newer cars can't compare to the elegance, build quality and uniqueness of this model.
Picked up a 740iL for 1500$ 😅
Colton A. Are they reliable? I’m thinking abt getting one
Natron69 get one with m52 or m60
Those are the best
Then maybe m62 pre-fl without vanos
Did you have to fix anything on it
Update?
It snows where am from.....
ставлю лайк за то что бех люблю
I’m about to purchase a 1994 730i E38, any advice?
Put some cash aside for maintenance, you bought the E38? Any experiences you want to share?
@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB yea I got it. Man it’s on maintenance now
BMW - FREUDE AM FAHREN MÜNCHEN. 😎
Great video, but.. "This car represents a certain time... and seems timeless". Those two things are completely contradictory. Either it totally represents the late 90's, or it's timeless and it doesn't represent any time. Personally I think it's very indicative of it's time and the design will age interestingly.
Hi Logan, thanks for correcting. You are correct. Its both timeless but also represents the design most true BMW enthusiasts like so much. 90's design age well. English is not my native language.
@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB It's a timeless design that you can only recognise after they stopped making it - so i think we know what you mean, and you're right it reminds people of the pinnacle of BMW motoring during the 90s.
Well in the US you can find driver E38's for $1500 lol
In Europe its between 1500€ and 5000€ depending on its shape. This guy is lieing about a lot of things.
He’s saying for a reliable example
Why are they so cheap? Are they junk cars
@@tkt9310 expensive repairs, people buy em and abuse em and resell or trade in
Prices going up on the good ones
The rear door of 740i is too short, 740iL’s rear door is too long.🙁
totally superficial, no mention of major cooling system and timing chain issues in the early models. Great car but needs much mechanical love to be reliable at this age.
Go on please
10,000 Euros? Here in the states you can get a decent 740 for like 4000$
That's correct, also here in Europe you can cheaper ones, but those cars usually still need some work done.
Yeah one currently in my area for only $3500 01 740i with sport package. Though I just picked up a 01 740iL for only $400 because it needs a water pump and or t-stat. Has BT phone, Sirius/XM radio, 9" DVD players in headrests, radar detector and upgraded head lights with brighter halos. ;) Only typical issues with these cars is the timing chain guides failing after high mileage and the LED pixels in instrument cluster. All the other stuff is typical maintenance like any car. I owned a 97 740iL before which ran very well. Mounted a set of 2006 650i 19" rims. czcams.com/video/vQPN3BLhZl0/video.html
Except all you have to worry about there is passing smog inspection, down here we get the bi-yearly (or even yearly) mandatory technical check, where any oil leak, suspension issues, heck, a missing lightbulb or lens cover will get your car disqualified. 10 grand euros will get you one that will pass these for a few years. Spending 4000 dollars on one will get you a driving one, but expect another 4 grand in additional maintenance. (side note: paid 2500 for mine, plus an additional 2000 for big ticket items like belts, water pump, radiator, oil filters, fuel pumps, and sensors... granted it has 200.000 odd miles on it...)
comentuchme 4000??? Tf I just bout one for 600 with 100k miles
Seriously, how could a V12 be more reliable than the bullet-proof, much simpler 6 in line (petrol) ?🤔🤔
He keeps calling it a “V6” 🤣
I had a 1999 BMW 740il n it was nice, but this guy never mention that the timing chain rails go bad n your engine will not run for it jumps time. That is the most common of all the 4.4 v8 engines n is very expensive to fix. Don’t buy one.
Inline 6 bolted together, not two V6’s. BMW never made a V6.
You are correct, my mistake. Only the 6 cylinder is inline, the rest is V8 and V12
Jesus Christ, no one flew to the moon!
what v6 HAHAHAHAH
straight 6!!!!
Why fuck it costs 7000$ in my country ?
This person clearly doesn't know anything about this vehicle. It was supposed to be a buyer's guide to begin with. Never stated the pros and cons of the vehicle. I lived in north America all my life. Never seen a rusted out e38.
Just because you never seen one does not mean there are no cars out there with rust. Maybe you are from California where it weather is always good. The E38 is not very rust sensitive but there are definitely cars that have rust.
Must be a sunny state then, because over in Europe where the roads get sprayed in salt and/or sand in winter, you'll find the ubiquitous door-rot in pretty much all of them :(
I have a 96 E38 750il and love it. I have ageing parents and this car is ideal for moving them around but I also enjoy the V12 when traveling alone on suitable roads. I had mine fitted with a new exhaust setup and it sounds soooo much better than factory. Please have a listen and let me know what you think :) czcams.com/video/aW3PH2ZPjz0/video.html
Get your facts straight. There is no V6 engine for this car. Your named price 10k is a lie. DISLIKED.
The 728i is a V6 and the 730d is a V6. The price is mentioned is the European price for a good model.
@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB ITS AN INLINE 6 NOT A V CONFIGURATION YOU TWIT