My father used to have one of those when they were new. I remember loving the small gadgets and quirks. I was around ten then but from my fathers opinions it was a decent car that only broke on him once in three years of ownership. His opinion on is really positive since he had a major car crash in it - with few rollovers. Police said then that driving a high end car saved his life. That story gave me and idea to have one as one of my first cars since it's pretty cheap to purchase in my country. Even though it my be hated it has a pretty important place in my family
I got a used 04 E66 from the local town attorney who took care of it. I've had it for years and yes its expensive to repair. However I find that videos on TH-cam and forums help me and my brother fix it ourselves. We've replaced just about all the gaskets, the worse being the valve cover gaskets. This engine is scary and picky, everything seems like it has to be just perfect for it to run smooth. I've grown to like the style and appreciate the car; at this point I've invested so much money in it I've got to keep it. Don't forget this car is safe and I'd prefer to have my kids in this car driving through Atlanta, GA then something else. I have had drama with the electronics...was the battery connector & power control module for me. Junk yards typically have the best deals on parts. Loved the Hoovie review, honest about the car. Thanks Hoovie for the awesome review, love your channel. #BrokeFatherFromNorthEastGeorgia
I have to agree on that the interior is definitely not attractive. Looks like it's been taken off the E60, BMW added some extra buttons on the steering wheel and that's it lol
J.R. Crews Interior isn't cheap. It looks great. It's all leather and Vavona wood. If you look at everything that was made in that time period it's apparent that BMW and Mercedes did the best.
Kojotot Nah man a lot of people liked the way it looked. When it came out you had all these old journalists who weren't accustomed to the bold styling of the new Bimmers and made it popular to bash this cars looks.
+NICHOLAS LANDOLINA Are you drunk? The video is 9 min and 54 sec and more than two hours had passed when I made the first comment. Maybe Hoovie mangaged to buy another car within that time. Now its two days later. Who knows what he might have bought or sold now.
I was around seven years old when this thing came out and I fell in love instantly. Alongside Murcielago this was my favourite car at the time. The i-drive system looked very innovative, the interior was gorgeous when it was new. I was one of the coolest cars of its time. I still hope I'd be able to drive or even own one of those some day.
It actually drives better than the F01 7-series and the G11 7-series as far as dynamics and driving feedback is concerned. It was the last somewhat sporty 7-series. The new ones drive more like town cars with their floaty ride.
@@jkdunk20001988 the headlights become less transparent over their lifespan due to scratches. If you polish them they will look like new again. Propably translucent headlights are associated with drug dealers.
My favorite part about your channel is how you save these cars from just wasting away or being totaled out. I was still fairly young when this 7 series was unveiled and I remember the criticism of the styling and idrive system. Regardless, I admire how you have braved the dark waters of buying, repairing, and driving an "older" German automobile. My 2005 911 C2S was the last year of the dreaded IMS bearing engine, but I have not had any problems with it...yet. Regular oil changes and a need for speed seem to keep the engine healthy and singing. It's good to see another brave soul keeping these legends alive. Love the channel.
I think you went the wrong direction here. Instead of trying to tone down the hideousness, you should've embraced it: paint it lime green, get one of those giant rear spoilers that occasionally clip low-flying aircraft, and of course get an amp that puts Spinal Tap to shame without upgrading any of the speakers. Then throw on some random stickers, disconnect the turn signals, and permanently bypass the traction control and you've got the perfect BMW.
I had an 04 325xi in college and I absolutely loved it. Ever since that car I’ve been very fond of BMW, i drove that thing hard AF and it never left me stranded. Been keeping my eye out for a project one but just haven’t found the right e46 yet
Honestly, I remember those cars when new and owned a 5 series. The build and interior quality, wood dash and metal looking interior buttons really made that car. It was the envy of many back in the day, when not many people owned or could afford these cars. Good humorous review.
Had one of these for 12 years, and never really had a serious issue with it. Once a car ran into me from behind, so following that rear bumber swapped to Hamann design and hookep up Supersprint exhoust with cat so it had a deep groovy hum. Not loud, just deeply resonant enough to feel it in your chest. I mustve been blessed tho... The scariest 'transmission failure' error message hit me once on the autobahn...pulled over, hit the sos button and within an hour had a service guy come out, hook up a laptop, bypassed the message and it was good to go (but did have to take it to proper service soon)! The actual problem was relatively cheap, few hundred euros for some electric compononet, dont remember which. Other issues started coming out with age nearing 10 years, which was leaky coolant tube, and a water pump fault at one point. I do admit by the 12th year oil started to leak and an overhead gasket change became imminent. Car was also reaching 250k km (Kinda daily driver, but mostly for long autobahn trips). The guy who wanted to buy this car for spare parts, ended up driving this as the daily one, and used his own as the spare donor from there on xD But hey, I do know its a rare thing, but this one piece I had was truly a well built German Maschine. (Wouldnt say the same about the 2004 X5 tho when it came to long term reliability, which was the other daily daily driver)
hoovie; could you please from now on show in your intro your actual hoovie fleet? there are some cars we haven't seen for a while and not sure you still have them... also, anyone new to your channel will not know what the hoovie fleet is like.... nor at what moment was shot a video.
would love to see the whole fleet at once. good thing you got rid of the lincoln, when will you get rid of the lebaron? also, the crown jewel nsx is missed by all your fans!
yeah i guess apolo 911 will reapear some day. my guess is that there is too much work and adjustments left on it, the wizzard probably doesn't have the time and tyler is too buisy burning all the cash that touches his hands in whatever silly project comes his way.
This video was sooo on point about the repairs. I bought my 2006 750Li with “major” issues and a bunch of small issues. Had the major issue fixed with $12.50 with a CCV valve replacement. It was ripped and was taking in too much air causing misfires and stalling. Had the alternator replaced for about $300 for the rest of the many electrical problems. Added $10 Liqui Moly additive to fix with the valve seals. Now it doesn’t leak or burn oil anymore. According to BMW forums, many people have done this and it’s an easy way to fix this issue for years. That’s about it. Got the car for dirt cheap because many people don’t know how to fix simple problems like this. This is also my first BMW and wow.. it’s fucking smooth as eggs and amazingly comfortable. Only downside is gas mileage could be costly but I would rather pay an extra $500 of gas per year than lose $1000+ in depreciation a year on a newer Honda. Depreciation on this 7 Series is now minimal at this point in time. I would recommend the 7 Series to most guys that can get their hands a little dirty.
Love your vids. I have a 1969 AMC AMX XCODE 390 AT AIR PS PB GO PACK JUST PAINTED HUNTER GREEN WITH HOOD , FENDER TOPS AND CONTINUES AROUND WINDOWS IN MATTE WHITE. As you are, I'm a car lover. You owe the wizard an apology for sure. I love you wanted to help on your 911 but there is no excuse to leave the shop a mess. It's like a chef that makes a meal and leave dishes and pots and pans stacked above his head. You never said anything when he called you out, but you had a look on your face like you messed up. That being said we all make mistakes and you should find a way to make it up to the wizard. I hope you keep doing some of the work yourself because it can be very rewarding. Keep up the great work. Semper Fi. Neal
Similar story is happening for me right now. Bought a 99' e36 M3 a few days ago with 85k miles for $3,500. For sure needs new tires and the back convertible window repaired. Possibly new brakes. Taking it to a mechanic today, fingers crossed.
Amazing this thing was a 4.7/5 at Manheim. Have a dealer’s license myself and am working my ass off to make it work flipping cars solo. Any advice is always welcome.
Glad I came across your videos. I purchased my first ever 2007 750LI two weeks ago from an auction. I have $3250 and with fees and shipping just ver $4000. The first thing I noticed is the rear driver side wheel had a small hairline fracture its a 21inch wheel and low profile tire. I was able to find a local wheel repair shop and cost me $140. Then the hood latch stopped working the very next day I installed the wheel. I tried my best to open the hood with no luck. My only option is to take it to a local shop and it's been at the shop going on the 3rd day. The head mechanic didn't even call me and I assume he is having a hell of a time opening the hod and fixing the latch. I am even scared to think about repair costs. One other issue I noticed is that the coolant was low and I was not able to fill it because the hood wasn't opening. I hope its a not a blown head gasket. The good thing is there were no leaks of any kind and no smoke and it ran pretty strong and responsive. I actually was impressed with the performance aspect even though I only drove it around the block. Any idea what the hood latch and cables would cost to repair? I will keep you posted and update you. Aside from these bad issues, the car is black and charcoal interior. The interior is in above average condition. the only problem is the rear window Curtin is missing but the arms go up and down. Also on side Curtin does not close or open. But other than that everything else is in good working order. No electrical issues. The exterior is in above average factory paint is clean and shines like new. Very small scuffs and absolutely no rust. Thanks for sharing your vids.
Hoovie, you have to get this thing coded. There's so much you can do with these cars with simple programming changes, including closing the windows with the fob as well. Source: 2 E39's, and an E66 in my driveway.
I bet that little stint there at 0:29 actually broke something LOL Update: better remove those fake rims. They are dangerous if say you went through a large pothole or an accident.
I am an independent car dealer, and like you for some reason I find myself like a deer in headlights buying older high end odd cars that are difficult to work on and get parts for, and usually get stuck with. {YEAH ITS A PROBLEM I SHOULD PROBABLY SEEK THERAPY ABOUT} My wife said she is going to have an intervention for me with any and all mechanics within range, however, I ran across this video because I too just bought this same car and was trying to see what issuses to look out for as well as try and figure out how to operate all the bells and whistles. 2007 garage kept with only 87k miles and I have grown to love it. I know I need to move it before anything goes south on it and I have to take a second mortgage to repair, but it is cool to own and drive a car that someone else paid at one time $75k for penny's on the dollar. I bought mine as is at an auction and I was shocked, everything works on the car and runs and drives amazing. Maybe my luck is changing??? One good thing about these is that usually someone who buys them new for that price would probably keep it serviced at the dealer. Thanks for the videos and for the suggestions on upgrades.
It is why we aren't hearing the mileage yet. I'd also love to see the drip marks in the driveway when the belly pan is removed. VCG, TCG, O-ring where alternator meets the block... all these were shook loose when he torqued the engine on its worn out motor mounts. If it is made of glass, treat it as such.
holding down the unlock button to lower all windows and pop the sunroof is a much more common feature than one might think - many car owners don't even realize they have it. It's usually limited only to cars that have one-touch windows on all doors though.
The rear spoiler highlights the bangle butt not hides it. The bangle butt problem stems from the trunk being much higher than the rear fender. Your spoiler further increases the visual height of the trunk.
It is because it replaced the E38 7-Series. The one from the first Transporter movie and the James Bond film. The face lift E38 was seen as a work of art whereas the 2002 Bangle designed 7 was seen as sacrilege, akin to spray painting over the Mona Lisa with street gang tags. The same happened when the 2001 LS430 Lexus came out. Owners demanded their 2000 LS400s back from dealerships, it was that poorly received. 2001 7s were snapped up by enthusiasts who saw what the 2002 was going to look like and hastened in the rise of Audi as the German brand for up and comers. BMW is no longer the car to have if you are young and wealthy in America. Audi and Tesla hold that title.
You defiantly made it look somewhat bearable to look at with those modifications, that's friggin incredible! From a BMW fan (bought 3 still have 2) I recommend an E30 325i or E36 325i both in manual don't touch anything 4 Cylinder from BMW unless it's an E30 or motorcycle and avoid an E46 unless it's an M3...
Loved the fancy remote window opening when holding down the button. It's a neat feature, it's also not fancy at all, pretty common feature in european cars, even in lower end ones, 2007 Fiat Stilo (can only speaker for the 3 door model) had it, loved it! It's specially handy on a really warm day when the car's been in the sun
When I went from a 2011 bmw 540i to an 08 honda accord exl. I was amazed they had that same feature with the windows. But turns out honda had that feature for years
When I went from a 2011 bmw 540i to an 08 honda accord exl. I was amazed they had that same feature with the windows. But turns out honda had that feature for years
*i always liked the back of these cars but im also one of very few ppl on earth that find the '73-'80 chevy c10 shortbed stepside to be mesmerizingly beautiful in any color but especially burnt orange. :)*
JC Bélisle LOVE the back! I see two precedents - actual trunks that would be slid onto a flatbed @ the rear of the car, the 745i's big, boxy trunk reminds me of that, and the horizontal lights across the trunk totally echo the 2000CS, later 3.0 CS.
I mean how were they going to better the E39 in the looks department? I for one would have not wanted to be in the stying department. Rumour has it that many were taken out the back and shot.
There's no doubt that Hoovie has some money, but I'm sure a lot of these car expenses get put on credit cards. His channel has 135k subs as of now so that probably helps pay for some of this stuff too.
I've had my O4 745li for 9 years, looks, ride and performance Outstanding. Idrive is a pain and i did do a valve job this year. Im good for another 10 years if i want to keep the car
Do you notice 5:12 to 6:18 how the voice command changes its tone for more clearer voice, that is very interesting as it implifies there are set of ways how to give commands.
Looking good and money is wonderful for what you have there. Should use the 3m headlight restorer system to fix that yellowing. With the stock boot, the chunky lip spoiler probably wasn't realllly needed. Am surprising cool with that front bumper. Enjoy and good luck. I've done more than 2500kms in my 2002 525i m sport in the last 2 weeks. Hasn't missed a beat.
I have a question for you - I also have a BMW (2002 540i) that seems to constantly have something broken. You mention you don't have much luck with BMW. But, you added this 740 and other German cars to your "portfolio" of awesomeness. Of all the German cars you have owned, which one(s) would you buy again? Which ones have great driving dynamics, reliability, and a strong depreciation curve? I'm looking for my next well used and cheap German sport sedan, and I'm hoping my next one will have more Japanese reliability without losing the German driving dynamics. Thank you! love the channel!!!
The engine is very performance oriented. The N62 4.4 liter was the first motor in the world and only BMW engine to feature a continuously variable intake manifold. Furthermore the engine has practically instant response due to the valvetronic system, with the only thing holding these engines back in terms of response being the 6hp transmission. Finally, that motor is nearly indestructible, with the only major engine problems being seal related, i.e. alternator, coolant pipe, valve stems.
If I lived in Wichita, I could probably get my cars serviced and repaired for cheap too. Alas, I live in Chicago, where the going rate for service and repairs is roughly $120/hour.
I have a 2008 dark blue black interior on 20 inch diamond 💎 gun metal with chrome lip low profile rims. I can get a newer one if I want but for some reason I live this body style. Im 6'3 and its a big car for me. I changed the headlights cause they was getting foggy and kept it garage so this month I took it to my boys shop and they wet sand and polished it and I get sooo many people asking how I kept it looking so good even when i was at a Greenwich CT gas station wich has nothing but rich people with newer cars and a man who you can tell had money gas putting gas in his 2019 bmw he just started at my car and asked me what year I told him and he said wow it looks good for that age. I kept mine up and the only major thing I did was replace the transmission once and it only cost 1,200 and runs so smooth I will never sell it even when I buy another car
My father used to have one of those when they were new. I remember loving the small gadgets and quirks. I was around ten then but from my fathers opinions it was a decent car that only broke on him once in three years of ownership. His opinion on is really positive since he had a major car crash in it - with few rollovers. Police said then that driving a high end car saved his life. That story gave me and idea to have one as one of my first cars since it's pretty cheap to purchase in my country. Even though it my be hated it has a pretty important place in my family
Just bought one today, thanks for your story!
Call me crazy but that style is my favorite.
E46 3 Series best look on a car ever
Bob Zmuda out of all the bmws the e46 m3 is my favorite. But for 7 I like those body styles for some reason ik they are the worst ones lol.
Jonathan Forsure, and 7 series arent nearly as ugly as 5 or 6 to me, i’m with you lmao
You're Crazy
Fahim Noor 🤙🏻
The old man yelling "I hit the wrong button!" had me dead
me too. Happened totally live on camera. I had no idea he was in there.
I got a used 04 E66 from the local town attorney who took care of it. I've had it for years and yes its expensive to repair. However I find that videos on TH-cam and forums help me and my brother fix it ourselves. We've replaced just about all the gaskets, the worse being the valve cover gaskets. This engine is scary and picky, everything seems like it has to be just perfect for it to run smooth. I've grown to like the style and appreciate the car; at this point I've invested so much money in it I've got to keep it. Don't forget this car is safe and I'd prefer to have my kids in this car driving through Atlanta, GA then something else. I have had drama with the electronics...was the battery connector & power control module for me. Junk yards typically have the best deals on parts.
Loved the Hoovie review, honest about the car. Thanks Hoovie for the awesome review, love your channel. #BrokeFatherFromNorthEastGeorgia
Honestly the car doesn't look bad
i agree but not 100 grand
dizzy god front looks good but mixed feelings about the back. I would gladly accept it as a gift though.
dizzy god I agree. I like the styling.
People hate on these gen bmws too much. They are some of my favorites. E60 m5 best m5
Carldabomb yeah but only because of the engine. Best engine Bmw has ever put into an m5
I'd still take that over the f***ing BMW i3...
id take that over the bmw i8
What about the new $110k 8 series that isn't selling?
yeeeessssss
i bought mine for 2500
@@bobbyperry2841
Good Bob.
1.What did you get?
2. What did you get to fix?
i'm seriously the only one who has nothing against the looks of that thing
Kojotot yup. I love strange looking cars but this... No, just... Fucking no
I have to agree on that the interior is definitely not attractive. Looks like it's been taken off the E60, BMW added some extra buttons on the steering wheel and that's it lol
J.R. Crews Interior isn't cheap. It looks great. It's all leather and Vavona wood. If you look at everything that was made in that time period it's apparent that BMW and Mercedes did the best.
Kojotot Nah man a lot of people liked the way it looked. When it came out you had all these old journalists who weren't accustomed to the bold styling of the new Bimmers and made it popular to bash this cars looks.
Kojotot same here bro
Here before Hoovie buys another car
More than two hours has passed since the video was uploaded. Did I make it?
+NICHOLAS LANDOLINA Are you drunk? The video is 9 min and 54 sec and more than two hours had passed when I made the first comment. Maybe Hoovie mangaged to buy another car within that time. Now its two days later. Who knows what he might have bought or sold now.
Lol he probably already has
Nice
Chevrasaki Transmissions suck
That rear spoiler actually helped a ton to improve the looks, good choice.
Hoovie, you made your e65 look even prettier. Love the Alpina rims and the AC schnitzer-esque touches!
yes the rims look amazing
I was around seven years old when this thing came out and I fell in love instantly. Alongside Murcielago this was my favourite car at the time. The i-drive system looked very innovative, the interior was gorgeous when it was new. I was one of the coolest cars of its time. I still hope I'd be able to drive or even own one of those some day.
I bought one last year and all I can say is get the LCI 💯
Lets see what she's got.....catastrophic understeer.
Exactly! I turned and nothing happened!
Hoovies Garage You should really try to drive an F01 or F02, those over steer like hell
csu266 That has to be the crappy tires
Beautiful car you got on your profile pic. Is it yours?
It actually drives better than the F01 7-series and the G11 7-series as far as dynamics and driving feedback is concerned. It was the last somewhat sporty 7-series. The new ones drive more like town cars with their floaty ride.
polish the headlights so you dont look like *every drug dealer ever*
I know this a yr old thread but what ya mean by polish the headlights so not to look like drug dealer
@@jkdunk20001988 the headlights become less transparent over their lifespan due to scratches. If you polish them they will look like new again. Propably translucent headlights are associated with drug dealers.
My favorite part about your channel is how you save these cars from just wasting away or being totaled out. I was still fairly young when this 7 series was unveiled and I remember the criticism of the styling and idrive system. Regardless, I admire how you have braved the dark waters of buying, repairing, and driving an "older" German automobile. My 2005 911 C2S was the last year of the dreaded IMS bearing engine, but I have not had any problems with it...yet. Regular oil changes and a need for speed seem to keep the engine healthy and singing. It's good to see another brave soul keeping these legends alive. Love the channel.
Farshad the type of guy to...oh crap wrong channel
His name is fartshart.
GrahamStephan iiiii
Graham the kinda guy who thinks it look badass to have light halos in his eyes.
Jordan West the type of guy that can't come up with a better comeback 😜
says the author of the comment copypastad on every auto youtube channel?
I love the 04 745 I got yesterday.
Wow the interior still does look good :O at 2:20
I think you went the wrong direction here. Instead of trying to tone down the hideousness, you should've embraced it: paint it lime green, get one of those giant rear spoilers that occasionally clip low-flying aircraft, and of course get an amp that puts Spinal Tap to shame without upgrading any of the speakers. Then throw on some random stickers, disconnect the turn signals, and permanently bypass the traction control and you've got the perfect BMW.
Hoovies buys more cars than I do underwear
Edin_AZ And you both leave skid marks
Mike E hahahaha i see what you did there, pretty clever 😊😊
Edin_AZ hey a German Shepherd
Mike E AHHAHAAHAHAHGAAHAHAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂😂
please refurbish those headlights
lee nevin Yep. Not hard to do at all. Just time.
Seriously, 30 minutes to make your car look 3 years newer (you know what i mean)
These are my favorite 7-Series models.. love the Alpina Rims
I had an 04 325xi in college and I absolutely loved it. Ever since that car I’ve been very fond of BMW, i drove that thing hard AF and it never left me stranded.
Been keeping my eye out for a project one but just haven’t found the right e46 yet
Personally I always really liked the styling on this 7 series - it disguises its size very well... but maintenance! Ouch!
I always thought these looked ahead of their time and still is beautiful, still one of my dream cars to own along with 96 impala ss
7:36, that noise sounded... expensive
True
Maximiliano Luera god it made me cringe
Lmao
the best looking,one of these 7 sries i have ever seen. the wheels, spoiler and front part really make a difference
Hoovie the type of guy to start a hooviescore
ImUpOnTheMoon oh please no
That would be amazing, cant even lie
Honestly, I remember those cars when new and owned a 5 series. The build and interior quality, wood dash and metal looking interior buttons really made that car. It was the envy of many back in the day, when not many people owned or could afford these cars. Good humorous review.
Just bought a 2006 650li with 105k for 5k. One hell of a car!
EagleEyes11497 how is it a year later?
650li coupe long wheel based ? 😂
Don't know why, but i died in laugh after read 🤣
Damn that hurt my eyes😂
Had one of these for 12 years, and never really had a serious issue with it. Once a car ran into me from behind, so following that rear bumber swapped to Hamann design and hookep up Supersprint exhoust with cat so it had a deep groovy hum. Not loud, just deeply resonant enough to feel it in your chest. I mustve been blessed tho... The scariest 'transmission failure' error message hit me once on the autobahn...pulled over, hit the sos button and within an hour had a service guy come out, hook up a laptop, bypassed the message and it was good to go (but did have to take it to proper service soon)! The actual problem was relatively cheap, few hundred euros for some electric compononet, dont remember which. Other issues started coming out with age nearing 10 years, which was leaky coolant tube, and a water pump fault at one point. I do admit by the 12th year oil started to leak and an overhead gasket change became imminent. Car was also reaching 250k km (Kinda daily driver, but mostly for long autobahn trips). The guy who wanted to buy this car for spare parts, ended up driving this as the daily one, and used his own as the spare donor from there on xD
But hey, I do know its a rare thing, but this one piece I had was truly a well built German Maschine.
(Wouldnt say the same about the 2004 X5 tho when it came to long term reliability, which was the other daily daily driver)
hoovie; could you please from now on show in your intro your actual hoovie fleet? there are some cars we haven't seen for a while and not sure you still have them... also, anyone new to your channel will not know what the hoovie fleet is like.... nor at what moment was shot a video.
I'm thinking my next video will announce the winner of the Lincoln and show the entire Hooptie Fleet. Thoughts?
would love to see the whole fleet at once. good thing you got rid of the lincoln, when will you get rid of the lebaron? also, the crown jewel nsx is missed by all your fans!
can't wait to see the Porsche again lol
@Hoovies Garage Nice, looking forward to it.
yeah i guess apolo 911 will reapear some day. my guess is that there is too much work and adjustments left on it, the wizzard probably doesn't have the time and tyler is too buisy burning all the cash that touches his hands in whatever silly project comes his way.
I really enjoyed my White '03. She drove like a 3 series limo. I hated it when the repairs were needed.
Funny how Doug tells you BMW is good and the guy who deals in cars know they are chit
Dude I love yout channel so funny. Not sure why I found your car struggles so humorous. Love from the UK
I don't think this car looks bad... It looks "classy" LoL 😂
This video was sooo on point about the repairs. I bought my 2006 750Li with “major” issues and a bunch of small issues.
Had the major issue fixed with $12.50 with a CCV valve replacement. It was ripped and was taking in too much air causing misfires and stalling.
Had the alternator replaced for about $300 for the rest of the many electrical problems.
Added $10 Liqui Moly additive to fix with the valve seals. Now it doesn’t leak or burn oil anymore. According to BMW forums, many people have done this and it’s an easy way to fix this issue for years.
That’s about it. Got the car for dirt cheap because many people don’t know how to fix simple problems like this.
This is also my first BMW and wow.. it’s fucking smooth as eggs and amazingly comfortable. Only downside is gas mileage could be costly but I would rather pay an extra $500 of gas per year than lose $1000+ in depreciation a year on a newer Honda.
Depreciation on this 7 Series is now minimal at this point in time. I would recommend the 7 Series to most guys that can get their hands a little dirty.
Easily the funniest channel on TH-cam. Love these.
You should watch more youtubers
Watch Doug DeMuro.. thank me later
ー Λlεxxx saying doug demuro is funny is like saying cigarrettes have anti cancerous properties
Carlo Jaime lizenn Its my opinion.. people can have those you know?
ー Λlεxxx i never said your opinion was stupid, me, and i bet thousands of people,think hoovies has better humour than doug ever had
Love your vids. I have a 1969 AMC AMX XCODE 390 AT AIR PS PB GO PACK JUST PAINTED HUNTER GREEN WITH HOOD , FENDER TOPS AND CONTINUES AROUND WINDOWS IN MATTE WHITE. As you are, I'm a car lover. You owe the wizard an apology for sure. I love you wanted to help on your 911 but there is no excuse to leave the shop a mess. It's like a chef that makes a meal and leave dishes and pots and pans stacked above his head. You never said anything when he called you out, but you had a look on your face like you messed up. That being said we all make mistakes and you should find a way to make it up to the wizard. I hope you keep doing some of the work yourself because it can be very rewarding. Keep up the great work. Semper Fi. Neal
I owned 8 Bmws. E39 M5, E46 M3 etc.. The best one I had was my 745i !!!
Me too. Still drive mine and it rides awesome 2005. I get tons of compliments on it
E39 is the best
Similar story is happening for me right now. Bought a 99' e36 M3 a few days ago with 85k miles for $3,500. For sure needs new tires and the back convertible window repaired. Possibly new brakes. Taking it to a mechanic today, fingers crossed.
Amazing this thing was a 4.7/5 at Manheim.
Have a dealer’s license myself and am working my ass off to make it work flipping cars solo. Any advice is always welcome.
Glad I came across your videos. I purchased my first ever 2007 750LI two weeks ago from an auction. I have $3250 and with fees and shipping just ver $4000. The first thing I noticed is the rear driver side wheel had a small hairline fracture its a 21inch wheel and low profile tire. I was able to find a local wheel repair shop and cost me $140. Then the hood latch stopped working the very next day I installed the wheel. I tried my best to open the hood with no luck. My only option is to take it to a local shop and it's been at the shop going on the 3rd day. The head mechanic didn't even call me and I assume he is having a hell of a time opening the hod and fixing the latch. I am even scared to think about repair costs. One other issue I noticed is that the coolant was low and I was not able to fill it because the hood wasn't opening. I hope its a not a blown head gasket. The good thing is there were no leaks of any kind and no smoke and it ran pretty strong and responsive. I actually was impressed with the performance aspect even though I only drove it around the block.
Any idea what the hood latch and cables would cost to repair? I will keep you posted and update you.
Aside from these bad issues, the car is black and charcoal interior. The interior is in above average condition. the only problem is the rear window Curtin is missing but the arms go up and down. Also on side Curtin does not close or open. But other than that everything else is in good working order. No electrical issues. The exterior is in above average factory paint is clean and shines like new. Very small scuffs and absolutely no rust.
Thanks for sharing your vids.
Those Alpina rims really make a difference.
Hoovie, you have to get this thing coded. There's so much you can do with these cars with simple programming changes, including closing the windows with the fob as well.
Source: 2 E39's, and an E66 in my driveway.
I bet that little stint there at 0:29 actually broke something LOL
Update: better remove those fake rims. They are dangerous if say you went through a large pothole or an accident.
Meh...
José Hernandez Tell us how you really feel.
so romantic
José Hernandez Congrats on coming out dude, I bet it was hard telling everyone you're gay
I am an independent car dealer, and like you for some reason I find myself like a deer in headlights buying older high end odd cars that are difficult to work on and get parts for, and usually get stuck with. {YEAH ITS A PROBLEM I SHOULD PROBABLY SEEK THERAPY ABOUT} My wife said she is going to have an intervention for me with any and all mechanics within range, however, I ran across this video because I too just bought this same car and was trying to see what issuses to look out for as well as try and figure out how to operate all the bells and whistles. 2007 garage kept with only 87k miles and I have grown to love it. I know I need to move it before anything goes south on it and I have to take a second mortgage to repair, but it is cool to own and drive a car that someone else paid at one time $75k for penny's on the dollar. I bought mine as is at an auction and I was shocked, everything works on the car and runs and drives amazing. Maybe my luck is changing??? One good thing about these is that usually someone who buys them new for that price would probably keep it serviced at the dealer. Thanks for the videos and for the suggestions on upgrades.
Tempting fate Hoovie with the parking lot donuts? I'm pretty sure I heard the grenade pin in the timing chain guides rattling lose.
It is why we aren't hearing the mileage yet. I'd also love to see the drip marks in the driveway when the belly pan is removed. VCG, TCG, O-ring where alternator meets the block... all these were shook loose when he torqued the engine on its worn out motor mounts. If it is made of glass, treat it as such.
holding down the unlock button to lower all windows and pop the sunroof is a much more common feature than one might think - many car owners don't even realize they have it. It's usually limited only to cars that have one-touch windows on all doors though.
It didn't sound healthy after the burnout.
Ikr I heard knocking
Bushings
The rear spoiler highlights the bangle butt not hides it. The bangle butt problem stems from the trunk being much higher than the rear fender. Your spoiler further increases the visual height of the trunk.
I don't get why people hate the 7. It's a beautiful BMW.
It is because it replaced the E38 7-Series. The one from the first Transporter movie and the James Bond film. The face lift E38 was seen as a work of art whereas the 2002 Bangle designed 7 was seen as sacrilege, akin to spray painting over the Mona Lisa with street gang tags. The same happened when the 2001 LS430 Lexus came out. Owners demanded their 2000 LS400s back from dealerships, it was that poorly received. 2001 7s were snapped up by enthusiasts who saw what the 2002 was going to look like and hastened in the rise of Audi as the German brand for up and comers. BMW is no longer the car to have if you are young and wealthy in America. Audi and Tesla hold that title.
People hate this car not because it looks amazing and drives very smooth because it's the most unreliable BMW that breaks in days...
Because it is unreliable piece of over priced crap. It is cheap used because not many people are willing to keep up with all the repairs.
Sang Kim That’s why you need to learn to use your hands. This is a better car then most new infinity and acuras funny enough.
I think this guy just has an issue with BMWs. Well I kind a hate Fords too for no particular reason so I guess we are even on that.
You defiantly made it look somewhat bearable to look at with those modifications, that's friggin incredible! From a BMW fan (bought 3 still have 2) I recommend an E30 325i or E36 325i both in manual don't touch anything 4 Cylinder from BMW unless it's an E30 or motorcycle and avoid an E46 unless it's an M3...
Loved the fancy remote window opening when holding down the button. It's a neat feature, it's also not fancy at all, pretty common feature in european cars, even in lower end ones, 2007 Fiat Stilo (can only speaker for the 3 door model) had it, loved it! It's specially handy on a really warm day when the car's been in the sun
When I went from a 2011 bmw 540i to an 08 honda accord exl. I was amazed they had that same feature with the windows. But turns out honda had that feature for years
When I went from a 2011 bmw 540i to an 08 honda accord exl. I was amazed they had that same feature with the windows. But turns out honda had that feature for years
I have an 2000 528i and it does the window trick.
Matt Ryan 04 E46 330CI and 09 E92 335i both can do this
Had a 99 Lexus GS400 that did it back in the 90s
Your improvements have made that turd look pretty good. (Well, good for a E65). I love the knock off rims and air dams. Love your video's. Keep it up!
Idc it's fucking beautiful
I agree. These cars have aged extremely well IMO.
Supa Doopa the front has aged pretty well but the back, not so much.
Karl Karstens Agreed I've always loved the look of them
*i always liked the back of these cars but im also one of very few ppl on earth that find the '73-'80 chevy c10 shortbed stepside to be mesmerizingly beautiful in any color but especially burnt orange. :)*
JC Bélisle LOVE the back! I see two precedents - actual trunks that would be slid onto a flatbed @ the rear of the car, the 745i's big, boxy trunk reminds me of that, and the horizontal lights across the trunk totally echo the 2000CS, later 3.0 CS.
I mean how were they going to better the E39 in the looks department? I for one would have not wanted to be in the stying department. Rumour has it that many were taken out the back and shot.
I wish I had hoovie money :/
Shane Farley real estate my friend. Very good way to make tons of money, it's entirely up to you how much. Good work ethic = great results
MaxSpeed it's the plan Im striving for. Just much harder than I imagined. Which will make it that much sweeter when achieved :)
Shane Farley that's the spirit man. Always portray confidence, it helps tremendously!
You have more than he does, trust me
There's no doubt that Hoovie has some money, but I'm sure a lot of these car expenses get put on credit cards. His channel has 135k subs as of now so that probably helps pay for some of this stuff too.
LOL... "every automotive journalist took one look at the car and began vomiting, uncontrollably." Brilliant line.
The car looks clean af I think the rear tail lights are cool not ugly
I've had my O4 745li for 9 years, looks, ride and performance Outstanding. Idrive is a pain and i did do a valve job this year. Im good for another 10 years if i want to keep the car
link to where you got the alpina knock offs? very interested, great vid
@aa240sx - start with ebay.
Do you notice 5:12 to 6:18 how the voice command changes its tone for more clearer voice, that is very interesting as it implifies there are set of ways how to give commands.
Your happy when you get it and Happy to get rid of it
I love the AC Schnitzer front and rear spoiler! Have the full package + wheels on mine and it definitely looks a cut above a regular one.
If you are a mechanic this car is perfect
You can say that again 😝
That’s true of any car
Hoovie has made it clear what's missing in my life - a car wizard
The European versions had a female voice which is much nicer.
It's an option you can change, at least it is on my 545 of the same year. The girl voice is British, and she makes me forget all the warning lights
Looking good and money is wonderful for what you have there. Should use the 3m headlight restorer system to fix that yellowing. With the stock boot, the chunky lip spoiler probably wasn't realllly needed. Am surprising cool with that front bumper. Enjoy and good luck. I've done more than 2500kms in my 2002 525i m sport in the last 2 weeks. Hasn't missed a beat.
With all the bad mouthing this car gets... I still want one! 2006 model though, the ass looks a little better on it.
MAN_ON_WHEELZ 💯💯💯💯
MAN_ON_WHEELZ the 2006 is a facelift of this
Yeah I know, that's why I want that variation.
I have one the back and the front is pretty bad ass especially with rims
do yourself a favor and gt the 08 instead...it was last year they made these and just a lil bit more reliable. The logic amp is much better as well
The Alpina wheels are a great improvement. I really like what you did with this!
This makes me rethink my BMW
Evan's Garage Then you’re a fool. Learn to work with your hands or pay to play.
I have a question for you - I also have a BMW (2002 540i) that seems to constantly have something broken. You mention you don't have much luck with BMW. But, you added this 740 and other German cars to your "portfolio" of awesomeness. Of all the German cars you have owned, which one(s) would you buy again? Which ones have great driving dynamics, reliability, and a strong depreciation curve? I'm looking for my next well used and cheap German sport sedan, and I'm hoping my next one will have more Japanese reliability without losing the German driving dynamics.
Thank you! love the channel!!!
Ian Buell I would do a CLK55 again, or E55 from 99-02. Really solid, comfortable, and fun cars
It's very weird to hear someone else say "read my column on autotrader.com/oversteer".
I loved my 2003 745Li, had 137k miles on it before let it go. Now and I'm looking at getting a 745i for memory lane...
So much Doug Demuro feeling here lol I love it
MaxSpeed Doug is his dad
MaxSpeed
DaddyDougDemuro
Doug is THE daddy
This hated car aged very well... I like it!
I LOVE MY 745i SO MUCH!!
Advance Communication i got my 750l for 8K with 75k miles ;)
Mickxal what year
Cristian Chavira 2004 130k
DevPre NOBODY ASKED FOR YOUR SHITTY OPINION!
Cristian Chavira sorry for the delay, it's a 2007
The engine is very performance oriented. The N62 4.4 liter was the first motor in the world and only BMW engine to feature a continuously variable intake manifold. Furthermore the engine has practically instant response due to the valvetronic system, with the only thing holding these engines back in terms of response being the 6hp transmission. Finally, that motor is nearly indestructible, with the only major engine problems being seal related, i.e. alternator, coolant pipe, valve stems.
It’s a dirty job, but somebodies gotta review that thing.
Fun fact, the windows and sunroof opening AND closing from the key are old... Like E32 old. Most BMW from the 90s have this feature.
The ultimate $30k a year baller's car.
Kitchen Trout yes
They have $799/mo leases on a benz
Thanks Hoovies. You had helped to kill my desire to own the BMW 7 series What a headache to own one of those.
What's the cracking noise while you turned
I really don't want to know.
I wondered the exact same thing. Could be rear bushes.
Sounds like a bad ball joint. Not that expensive if done in house.
Probably about 1000 USD
I love my 2006 750Li, it drives amazing and looks even better! Black on Black with 19" chrome spoke wheels, this car is like a rocket!
god i wanted that thing so bad when i was a teen
I love the Alpina B7 style wheels.
This guy is the Austin Evans of the car community.
Brinkwolf that exactly what i said hahahaha
Love mine 5yrs had it 2005 with now 100k. Awesome ride looks great. I put coilovers on it and windows are tinted it looks great!
Yesss KCMO represent
I love my city is behind you!!!! Kansas city!!! I just bought me one today!!
Nice wheels
Enzo Fxx Alphina wheels
they're replicas
Enzo Fxx I concur
If I lived in Wichita, I could probably get my cars serviced and repaired for cheap too. Alas, I live in Chicago, where the going rate for service and repairs is roughly $120/hour.
Those rear wheels look kinda small
Muhammad Hasif Mio suspension is off
Can you not just replace the plastic cooling parts with aftermarket parts made from a stronger material??
Smokescreen Inc great question I hope someone answers it!
$4000 for pure luxury. Wow.
I have a 2008 dark blue black interior on 20 inch diamond 💎 gun metal with chrome lip low profile rims. I can get a newer one if I want but for some reason I live this body style. Im 6'3 and its a big car for me. I changed the headlights cause they was getting foggy and kept it garage so this month I took it to my boys shop and they wet sand and polished it and I get sooo many people asking how I kept it looking so good even when i was at a Greenwich CT gas station wich has nothing but rich people with newer cars and a man who you can tell had money gas putting gas in his 2019 bmw he just started at my car and asked me what year I told him and he said wow it looks good for that age. I kept mine up and the only major thing I did was replace the transmission once and it only cost 1,200 and runs so smooth I will never sell it even when I buy another car
I have that CAR and I LIKE It !!!!!!!!!
Entertaining as always.
400$ to mount your 300$ spoiler... You're getting ripped off!
TheJustin574 and paint..
Was watching your podcast with Matt Farah.! Good stuff :)