2001 BMW 740i E38 M-Sport Short Wheel base Rare Imola Red / Black interior

2001 BMW 740i M Sport Package, hort Wheel Base
One of a kind, mola Red over Black

For Sale by Owner I have owned this 740i since 2002 and is one of my two pride and joy BMW 2001Imola Red740i M Sport.

This exceptional 2-owner BMW 740i is equipped with the following options:
0096 First Air/Floor Mats
0270 Sport M Package
0508 Park Distance Control
0466 Convenience Package
0000 Factory wide-screen navigation system with AM/FM Cassette
0000 6 CD changer, n the trunk
0000 DSP Premium Sound
0430 Power Glass Moonroof
0000 Sunshade, ower Rear, etractable Rear Sides
0000 Xenon HID Lights

Optional Convenience package includes
Side and rear electric sunshades
power-folding side-view mirrors
Mobile phone in the armrest and a voice-input system.

This is the final production year for this generation 7-Series, he list of standard features is longer than ever before and includes everything from a moonroof to an infrared-reflecting windshield and all the features BMW owners have come to expect, uch as climate control, premium sound system and its 18-inch split-spoke wheels and silver finish.

The 740i M sport package received an array of upgrades enhancing its true BMW heritage, aking it an agile and capable performer.

M sport suspension
Quicker final drive ratio of 3.15:1
Beefier exhaust note
Steptronic shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission
Shadowline exterior trim
Body colored side skirts in 2001
Contour18 way adjustable sport seats with 3 driver’s memory settings
Three spoke Msport multifunction steering wheel
M parallel 18” staggered forged wheels. (with matching full size spare)

Impeccably maintained by a true enthusiast, ith all service records available since 2002.

- AC blows ice-cold!

- Steptronic transmission, ebuilt transmission and Torque converter

- Motorola Startac Sprint Cell phone that fits in center console (Not the original BMW CPT8000) All Books, anuals, Two master keys
and valet key
- Mileage 160,500+/- mostly freeway miles

Major work recently performed (All at a BMW independent Automotive service Center)

• Complete new cooling system including radiator, xpansion tank and hoses (May 2012 at 135,178 miles)
  
• Transmission Professionally Rebuilt with Torque Converter including rear crankshaft seal replacement (Dec 2013 at 141,271 miles. Warranty expiring this year.
• Both rear window regulators replaced, common issue with E38’s (April 2014)
• Recent Front and Rear Continental ContiPro contact Tires (Size 255/45 R18 - 235/50 R18 Front tires (June2014)
• Rebuilt Bosch ABS ECU (Feb 2012)
• Battery replaced (June 2011) - Power Steering high pressure hose (Dec 2012)
• Misc. other work recently performed. Valve Cover gasket, lternator, am sensors…
  Things that are not perfect.

• The rear window tinting needs replacing due to some bubbling
  
• Minor rock chips and some curb damage on wheels
• In September, he car was stolen from my driveway (valet key was left in the glove box) and recovered a few hours later with a damaged passenger front door. A replacement door has been purchased and is included in the price. I struggled between repairing the car or selling it as is. I finally decided to sell it in its originalcondition and let the buyer repair the vehicle.
  

What is perfect?

• Everything else

Also available is a set of 20” M parallel chrome wheels as seen in one of the pictures.All four wheels are mounted with the Universal Hella TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring system). Hella Model #TC-400

Rear wheel sizes are 20" x 9.5" with Nitto NT 555 Extreme 275/30 ZR20 tires

Front wheels are 20" x 8" with Nitto NT 555 Extreme 245/35 ZR20 tires

The car will include either set of wheels.

This is the last year of the E38 model and only 7 were made in 2001 with the Imola red exterior / black interior and BMW factory installed wide screen Navigation system.

California Registration expires April 2016

Same owner since Oct. 2002!

Clean California title, n hand, n my name

The vehicle is located in Foster City and I would gladly arrange for inspection at buyer's cost and shipping.

Thank you for your interest. Please email or call me with any further questions at 1-650-906-8410. My hope is that this exceptional one of a kind classicImola red machine ends up in the hands of another enthusiast that will enjoy and appreciate it for many years to come.