1998 BMW 740il. Rust-Free Long Wheelbase E38 California Car With 20" M6 Wheels!

THE OVERVIEWOffered for an appreciating new owner with LOW RESERVE is this clean 1998 BMW 740iL long wheelbase sedan!Finished in original Calypso red metallic over tan leather hides. this E38 BMW sedan has been driven a total of 159. 00 miles since purchased new here in California. It is a three owner car with no accidents and is of course 99. 9% rust-free. I would deem this car a"light mechanic special" in that the transmission is in need of replacement stuck in "safety mode" and only drives in high gear. It sports a great running 282 horsepower V8 engine mated to the 5 speed automatic transmission. electric windows and glass moon roof. dual front air bags. am/fm/cassette stereo. 20" M6 replica wheels with near new rubber [OR you may choose the stock 16" alloy wheels with excellent Michelin rubber] . nti-lock brakes and more!This semi-classic BMW is a great value here for less than the price of the sales tax alone on a new seven series!PLEASE CALL 650-350-8828 FOR QUESTIONS. nbsp;TEST DRIVES AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS. THE BODY AND TRIMThe exterior of this 1998 BMW is in good to very good original rust-free condition with various small imperfections including light scratches. nicks. curb rash one one or more of the 20" wheels and other minor blemishes on this car. THE INTERIORThe interior of this 740il is in decent condition overall with cold air. electric windows. factory stereo. There is expected light wear on the leather upholstery. side panel on driver seat unattached. door handle on drivers side inop from inside. sunroof does not slide back. THE DRIVING EXPERIENCEThis car starts and runs well though as stated above. it is stuck in "safety mode" for the transmission so it accelerates slowly until up to speed. Once underway. this is a solid highway cruiser with good suspension. solid braking and quiet and spacious ride. Other imperfections include a noticeable wheel shimmy from a combination of weak rubber bushings exacerbated by the over-sized wheels and tires. [The car rode more smoothly with the stock 16" rubber which the new owner may have instead]. THE DETAILS AND $$$$$1. This 1998 BMW will be sold with clear and clean California certificate of title and current registration. I strongly prefer to ONLY sell this car to a non-California resident due to the fact that I cannot smog it with the bad transmission. The smog test history shows that the car has always passed previous tests. IF sold to a California buyer it will be sold technically as a "PARTS CAR ONLY" "AS IS" It will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective new owners to come see. drive. feel and inspect this car in person. NOTE: There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So. PLEASE bid thoughtfully!2. Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion. 3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 4. Winning bidder please call 650-307-2251 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. 5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment]6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person. bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.