This E38 BMW 730i Is a Crazy Base Model Never Sold in the USA

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BMW really went from making cars that looked confident of itself to cars that looks as if it's unsure if it's about sneeze or cough... I miss this beauty.

The E38 7 Series still the best looking 7 Series ever

Honestly, despite being a basic 7 series, this means that there are less things that break/malfunction, and easier to fix.

Am I the only one who loves videos about these cars a lot more than reviews about yet another million dollar plus super car which we're never going to see in real life?

"Small displacement 3 litre..." made me laugh. Taxes in a lot of Europe rose dramatically over 2l.

I absolutely love the interiors on that era of BMW. The way the controls feel, the orange lighting and LCD backlit displays and the overall design is just so classy and timeless.

Old school Doug filming location moment

Here’s something that I wish more new high-end cars had. Small wheels as an option. The car rides so well because it’s not on 21 inch wheels with no sidewall. The E46, E39, and E38 generation is so inherently satisfying to drive, from the build quality to how they look to how they drive.

No sunroof means no sunroof drain leaks - Bonus! This car is awesome like all E38s. One of the most beautiful saloons ever.

Ahh, when BMW had a logical naming convention. I miss the 90s.

Cloth seats are more comfortable, don't get scaldingly hot, don't get freezing cold, and I'd assume give better sound deadening so the car interior should be quieter with them. Leather is just better for wiping them down if you're messy, but that's it.

Hi Doug, just a correction. Those aren't 2 Euro coins , they are 2 cents of an Euro coins which are worth nothing these days

0:18 I don't get the hate towards cloth seats. The only real things in the favor of leather seats are that they're easier to clean and look nicer; comfort wise I'd actually say cloth are nicer. Cloth seats stay warm in winter and don't get blisteringly hot in the summer, they also grip you better so you don't slide around in corners. Before people say I've never experienced good leather seats just know I've been in a Maybach and own an Audi A8 (with leather seats). Leather just seems overly hyped to me.

There was a 725 TDS with a 6 cylinder diesel and 150 hp, huge mileage and a manual gear box, I know a guy who have one, and he drive's it since he bought it. And never fails the mandatory inspection!

Metallic green actually was quite popular in the 80s and 90s in Germany. And in contrast to today, there was a market for base models of luxury sedans. Of course these customers were rather old.

As a Spaniard, it's very amusing to me how cloth seats can be a surprise, even in this type of car; honestly, having leather and automatic seats is still a luxury today in my country, even more so 30 years ago. Its nice that they offered a wide variety of the product, in case you wanted this model but you didn't wanna spend so much for a 740 or a 750

3:59 This green colour was veery famous on those 90s BMWs and very common here in Germany

Gorgeous car. This would be the 7 series I would get. No bs. Just four doors and a V8 and a 5 speed. No electronic screen nonsense. Yes please.

Up until about 2010 in the Netherlands there were many taxis in this model. You saw them everywhere. 730 740 (and even 750's) 735d 740d. Most of them in amazing spec. Midnight blue, chrome trim, M wheels, wood and black leather interior. We are blessed with a generous amount of german cars on the road. Porsche is basically the go to sportscar brand if you make it. Fun fact. A zero options base 911 is € 186.900 / $203.516. 80 grand more expensive compared to the US, dispte te fact that the factory is 300 miles from our border.