BaT Auction: 2000 BMW 740i 6-Speed

This 2000 BMW 740i is finished in Anthracite Metallic over black leather and powered by a 4.4-liter V8 mated to an E39-sourced six-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes Bilstein shocks, 20″ Hartge alloy wheels, a glass sunroof, heated and power-adjustable contour front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, infotainment with navigation, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Service under current ownership is said to have consisted of replacing the valve cover gaskets, timing chain, alternator, spark plugs, fan clutch, radiator, and hoses. The car was first registered in Ohio and spent time in several states before being acquired by the seller in July 2020. This E38 is offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Anthracite Metallic (L0397) with black trim and a glass sunroof. Equipment includes xenon headlamps with halo running lights, rain-sensing wipers, an Alpina-branded front splitter, and window tint.

Black 20″ Hartge wheels with polished lips are wrapped in Lexani LH-Five tires. The car is equipped with Bilstein shocks and DSC III dynamic stability control.

The interior features power-adjustable contour seats trimmed in black leather, along with burl wood trim accenting the dash, door panels, and center console. Amenities include an infotainment system with navigation, front and rear heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and power accessories. The headliner, sun visors, and handles are said to have been replaced with black-colored units, and scratches can be seen on the infotainment screen.

The steering wheel frames replacement instrumentation sourced from an E39 M5 including a 175-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 116k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.

The 4.4-liter V8 was factory-rated at 282 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque. Service under current ownership is said to have included replacement of the valve cover gaskets, timing chain, chain guides, spark plugs, alternator, radiator, fan clutch, and hoses as well as an oil change.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission reportedly sourced from an E39 540i. Additional underside photos are presented in the gallery below.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, California, and Illinois. A driving clip is provided below.

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