Please please keep these videos coming on these BMWs…I have a 1994 740il working on getting a new motor or rebuilding the engine. Absolutely love this car!!
Nice, Josh! I've owned 3 1990 BMWs. A 1990 525i, a 1990 750iL and, currently, a 1990 535i. I really loved the 750iL when I had it but it became a nightmare with all of the old tech wearing out so I had to let it go. However, when I had it running like new, it was the best cruiser I've ever owned. Sewing machine-like smooth engine and decent sportiness with many unheard of luxuries for the time. The 535i is a breath of fresh air, comparatively, maintenance-wise and is a much more sporty driver.
Love to hear that! Thats the double edged sword of these 7 series, when they are in good shape they are fantastic. But once those cutting edge 1990s electronics start to go, its an expensive nightmare
@@m3nameisjosh464 Thanks, not to mention the hydraulics in an e32. When those start going, hoses, brake bombs, Pentosin loss, well, it gets a domino going. I hope you can keep this going!
Dailied a E32 the last half of 2022. It got the double-glazed windows that made it an extremely silent and calm car to be inside, the cloth interior and headliner still was like new and it was newly repainted at a garage and looked good, was also no noises from the interior anywhere, it handled well and wasn't much wrong with it, if anything besides some bushings and electrical issues. However, I kinda hated owning it. The amount of modules, the wiring and the complexity made me pretty paranoid about things going wrong, especially after going over the electronical trouble shooting manual for E32s Sold it on easily, partly wish I'd kept the M30 and drivetrain as it ran like a champ, so could put it in one of my M20 E34s that has a worn cam. But it was too good overall to be a partscar, and didn't have the time anyway. My overall favorite car to own and use overall still the M20 E34s, lighter like a E30, with interiors that don't rattle apart (especially early E34s with more metal and less plastic and better quality besides worse door trim), they small cars by today's standards and slow enough to be fun on backroads without getting into trouble. Agree with most you say here, I would also like to add that the E32 I had came with recites of around 12.000 euros for the last 10 years, supporting your point of them bringing people to bankruptcy. So they are not that reliable in 2023', and parts are expensive, Haven't had an electrical issue with my E34 M20 in the 2 years I dailied it, so different league to the E32. Something that I guess makes total sense as entropy affects the E32 overtime and all it's gimmickeris.
Man I couldn’t agree with you more! Great car, super solid, but likewise the electrical issues and all the goofy modules ruined this car for me. I fought electrical issue after electrical issue, and still had gremlins. Not worth the ownership cost. An E34 does nearly everything this car does but better. Id never care to own an E32 again to be honest. This car did in fact sell last week.
@M3nameisjosh Yeah, congrats on having moved it on. Besides production numbers, there are good reasons the E34 is so much more popular than the E32. If I had to, I'd be open to strip down and give a base model E34 a new wiring harness to make it all function correctly as well as sod together a couple modules to make lights and instrument work properly too, somewhere down the line if its all too burned out. But I wouldn't even consider doing the same for an E32. There are way too many gimmicks that ruin the car if it isn't working, and the thick python of a harness running through the car is something I (together with many others I'd assume) don't enjoy messing with.
@@Anirossa I have personally never owned an E32. But they share most of their electronics and components. How can one be much less reliable than the other? My E34 being a high-end 535 has a lot of wiring. A true nightmare. By the way, what do you mean with "especially early E34s with more metal and less plastic and better quality besides worse door trim"? I had never heard of that
@La merguezerie worse door panels* (none native language, sorry) Yeah, many of the componants are the same in the E32 and E34, though a few things are slightly different, and when they are, they often end up being twice the price just because they are for a 7 series as well as few being made making parts more rare to begin with when looking for used. What I mean with the espiecally early E34s is that until around 90-91, I think it was. The cloth seats lost the vinyl trim on the side that looked nice. If they had manual windows they replaced solid metal winders with a own rubber handle that felt great with a single cheaper piece made out of plastic, the surround to the door handels went from metal to thin plastic that tend to fade over time and not sit as tight and besides that seen that the well into the 90s E34s tend to rust more for whatever reason I haven't figured out yet. Headliners have also tended to sag more on the later model E34s I've owned. The problem with the door locks going up and down when trying to lock the door also a problem that I find very annoying and that came on the later updated version of the system (also early 90s). The one positive I have on later E34s is that the door panels don't shrink as bad as it did on the early E34s, though the later panels with trims are more likely to start ratting than the early models thanks to there being more parts. Had 88 to 96 E34s, so there are a few updates they did to cheap out in production, especially after the point East and West Germany was united. I have 88' E34s with wiring like an E30 and had an E34 wagon from 96 with wiring like a low spec E32. So all depends, of course.
@@Anirossa thank you very much for all these details. I was not aware of some of them, except rust and door panels. It is indeed a sad thing. Although honestly many manufacturers do the same - not that it is a reason. Then I am glad to have a 1990 5er. Almost one of the best years.
Greetings from Russia from 740il 93 years old) Nice video, I think you're right about all those cars. Mine is not in the best condition, it was in an accident a couple of years ago and is currently being painted. Yes, the maintenance of these cars is expensive, some parts cannot be found after 30 years, but if you love your car, then this will not be a problem) Good luck with your 735il!
Josh! I just stumbled upon your video. Good job bro. I just got my 2001 E38 back from an engine overhaul+paint. I enjoyed hearing your insight and review on the Flagship.
Josh I was asking about the 735i and you explained it in this video like the way you was talking about it gave me more confidence about my BMW that's not a bad car and like I said it only has 104 miles on it just really want to put some time in it thanks 😊😊😊
Nice video. I agree that an E32 is a better buy than a 2010+ 7 series, especially for a DIY owner. I'm a white collar worker but I always wanted to work on cars, so I bought a 735iL to learn on it. It's a great platform to work on, at least for non-electronic bits. Anyone with common sense and a Bentley manual could work on it. The 750's are more challenging but you still won't need a laptop to service it. They're great cars.
I agree I've 1990s bmw they are a lot better than new car's I own a 1994 jaguar xj6 at the moment and it drives so much better than a modern car with all the luxury
This video is just something like somone like me who always liked and wanted to have an E32 is enjoying. :) My 40th birthday will be in 2 weeks and I believe my wife want to make my long time dream come true, to finally buy a E32. :) Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next one.
Hi Josh, the original e23 7 series of 1977-86 had electric rear seats, so did the contemporary Mercedes W116 S class. However, both cars didn't get powered front seats until 1981/82. The Germans reasoned you had manual adjustments for front seats, but this wasn't possible for rear seats, so, the rear seats got electric adjustment first. By the early '80s the popularity of powered front seats in America, caused BMW and Mercedes to follow suit, on the revised e23 7 series and W126 S class Mercedes.
@@m3nameisjosh464True, the E23 had electric rear seats as an option in 1977. It also had many innovations such as ABS and digital motor electronics. But the E32 was an bigger offensive by BMW to create the best car in the world!
Some interesting observations Josh, "sh#tbox" indeed, ha ha 😂😄🤣. That e32 seems virtually silent on the inside despite the crusty exhaust. Yeah, shame about the drone footage man, would have been awesome to see this old girl hunker down and blow out a few cobwebs from the outside! Always thought of the e32 as just a bigger e34 as it shares so many components like switches, seats, mirrors etc. but the e34 has a much sweeter chassis and feels like it wraps around you more. Not as light as an E30 but more nimble than an e32, the e34 is composed but can still hustle along nicely. Yes, would like to see some drive by videos in your other cars with drone footage or failing that, sidewalk footage on a tripod. Looks chilly in your neighborhood bro!!!😎
I couldn’t agree more! The E32 is just a bigger, clumsier, less attractive E34 in my mind. The E34 does what the E32 does but better, as well as what the e30 does, but heavier and a little less nimble. All are awesome cars in their own respects, but E34 is the winner for me. Im going to work at mastering the drone! And i filmed this video in a brisk 25 degree day:(
From my experience. I have always been into Mitsubishi cars and work on them my self. I got my e34t in augusts. Still not finished but I have fixed of ton of things. Just missing front suspension cooling system(i heard this is the life of them) and exhaust since I took out the wonky turbo set up it had. Having been working on cars for 20 plis years helps but this is totally different than what I'm used to. But a car is a car but always research 1 2 or 3 times before I do anything to it. So if you have some mechanical knowledge just go for it. Its fun and stressful. Never a dull moment.
If you are broke you will be spending a large portion of your income on parts, but its doable as long as you never ever take it to a mechanic (labor costs will kill you)
Agree with what these guys are saying! Great first car, but take the time to learn cars and research E34s well( my page ;)). Labor costs are what make these cars hard to own. So diy and its a breeze and not expensive.
I almost don't want to watch this because I'm afraid of what you'll say lol, I have spent so much time and money fixing an e32 that I've only driven a total of maybe 5 miles
I recently discovered your Videos and want to say thanks and that you are doing a Terrific job! Having been a BMW enthusiast for 20 years you have taught me quite a bit. I have 3 Great cars that are a Blast to Drive. 80 633 Euro, 4sp 89 325i convertible 90 735il My Son's is a 99 323i, 5sp. E46. Vintage at saratoga!
Please please keep these videos coming on these BMWs…I have a 1994 740il working on getting a new motor or rebuilding the engine. Absolutely love this car!!
Glad you enjoyed man!
Nice, Josh! I've owned 3 1990 BMWs. A 1990 525i, a 1990 750iL and, currently, a 1990 535i.
I really loved the 750iL when I had it but it became a nightmare with all of the old tech wearing out so I had to let it go.
However, when I had it running like new, it was the best cruiser I've ever owned. Sewing machine-like smooth engine and decent sportiness with many unheard of luxuries for the time.
The 535i is a breath of fresh air, comparatively, maintenance-wise and is a much more sporty driver.
Love to hear that! Thats the double edged sword of these 7 series, when they are in good shape they are fantastic. But once those cutting edge 1990s electronics start to go, its an expensive nightmare
@@m3nameisjosh464 Thanks, not to mention the hydraulics in an e32.
When those start going, hoses, brake bombs, Pentosin loss, well, it gets a domino going.
I hope you can keep this going!
Dailied a E32 the last half of 2022.
It got the double-glazed windows that made it an extremely silent and calm car to be inside, the cloth interior and headliner still was like new and it was newly repainted at a garage and looked good, was also no noises from the interior anywhere, it handled well and wasn't much wrong with it, if anything besides some bushings and electrical issues. However, I kinda hated owning it.
The amount of modules, the wiring and the complexity made me pretty paranoid about things going wrong, especially after going over the electronical trouble shooting manual for E32s
Sold it on easily, partly wish I'd kept the M30 and drivetrain as it ran like a champ, so could put it in one of my M20 E34s that has a worn cam. But it was too good overall to be a partscar, and didn't have the time anyway.
My overall favorite car to own and use overall still the M20 E34s, lighter like a E30, with interiors that don't rattle apart (especially early E34s with more metal and less plastic and better quality besides worse door trim), they small cars by today's standards and slow enough to be fun on backroads without getting into trouble.
Agree with most you say here, I would also like to add that the E32 I had came with recites of around 12.000 euros for the last 10 years, supporting your point of them bringing people to bankruptcy.
So they are not that reliable in 2023', and parts are expensive, Haven't had an electrical issue with my E34 M20 in the 2 years I dailied it, so different league to the E32. Something that I guess makes total sense as entropy affects the E32 overtime and all it's gimmickeris.
Man I couldn’t agree with you more! Great car, super solid, but likewise the electrical issues and all the goofy modules ruined this car for me. I fought electrical issue after electrical issue, and still had gremlins. Not worth the ownership cost. An E34 does nearly everything this car does but better. Id never care to own an E32 again to be honest. This car did in fact sell last week.
@M3nameisjosh Yeah, congrats on having moved it on. Besides production numbers, there are good reasons the E34 is so much more popular than the E32.
If I had to, I'd be open to strip down and give a base model E34 a new wiring harness to make it all function correctly as well as sod together a couple modules to make lights and instrument work properly too, somewhere down the line if its all too burned out.
But I wouldn't even consider doing the same for an E32. There are way too many gimmicks that ruin the car if it isn't working, and the thick python of a harness running through the car is something I (together with many others I'd assume) don't enjoy messing with.
@@Anirossa I have personally never owned an E32. But they share most of their electronics and components. How can one be much less reliable than the other? My E34 being a high-end 535 has a lot of wiring. A true nightmare.
By the way, what do you mean with "especially early E34s with more metal and less plastic and better quality besides worse door trim"? I had never heard of that
@La merguezerie worse door panels* (none native language, sorry)
Yeah, many of the componants are the same in the E32 and E34, though a few things are slightly different, and when they are, they often end up being twice the price just because they are for a 7 series as well as few being made making parts more rare to begin with when looking for used.
What I mean with the espiecally early E34s is that until around 90-91, I think it was. The cloth seats lost the vinyl trim on the side that looked nice. If they had manual windows they replaced solid metal winders with a own rubber handle that felt great with a single cheaper piece made out of plastic, the surround to the door handels went from metal to thin plastic that tend to fade over time and not sit as tight and besides that seen that the well into the 90s E34s tend to rust more for whatever reason I haven't figured out yet.
Headliners have also tended to sag more on the later model E34s I've owned. The problem with the door locks going up and down when trying to lock the door also a problem that I find very annoying and that came on the later updated version of the system (also early 90s).
The one positive I have on later E34s is that the door panels don't shrink as bad as it did on the early E34s, though the later panels with trims are more likely to start ratting than the early models thanks to there being more parts. Had 88 to 96 E34s, so there are a few updates they did to cheap out in production, especially after the point East and West Germany was united. I have 88' E34s with wiring like an E30 and had an E34 wagon from 96 with wiring like a low spec E32. So all depends, of course.
@@Anirossa thank you very much for all these details. I was not aware of some of them, except rust and door panels.
It is indeed a sad thing. Although honestly many manufacturers do the same - not that it is a reason.
Then I am glad to have a 1990 5er. Almost one of the best years.
Greetings from Russia from 740il 93 years old)
Nice video, I think you're right about all those cars. Mine is not in the best condition, it was in an accident a couple of years ago and is currently being painted.
Yes, the maintenance of these cars is expensive, some parts cannot be found after 30 years, but if you love your car, then this will not be a problem)
Good luck with your 735il!
Greetings!!! Thank you for the words!
Appreciate the video Josh, very good insight was shared.
Thank you my friend!
When you mentioned the weight i had to look up my cars curb weights. My e34 touring is heavier than my montero sport from 1999. I was 😲
E34 tourings are surprisingly light cars for how they appear! Haha
Josh! I just stumbled upon your video. Good job bro. I just got my 2001 E38 back from an engine overhaul+paint. I enjoyed hearing your insight and review on the Flagship.
Thanks for stopping in!!! Now enjoy your E38!!!
Josh I was asking about the 735i and you explained it in this video like the way you was talking about it gave me more confidence about my BMW that's not a bad car and like I said it only has 104 miles on it just really want to put some time in it thanks 😊😊😊
Nice video. I agree that an E32 is a better buy than a 2010+ 7 series, especially for a DIY owner.
I'm a white collar worker but I always wanted to work on cars, so I bought a 735iL to learn on it. It's a great platform to work on, at least for non-electronic bits. Anyone with common sense and a Bentley manual could work on it. The 750's are more challenging but you still won't need a laptop to service it. They're great cars.
Completely agree! They are perfect cars to learn to work on!
@Classic BMW Fan In Quebec: When will you release new content on your chanel...can't wait for it 😊
@@jederzeit9449 Ahh! I wish I had time! Life is super busy now. But I will try to make one soon. The car is out of storage at least.
I like how you got this back to running condition, even with the interior ceiling exposed.
Something i overlooked😭
I agree I've 1990s bmw they are a lot better than new car's I own a 1994 jaguar xj6 at the moment and it drives so much better than a modern car with all the luxury
Loved the format on this video. I like the mix of cinematics on this but also the brutal honesty when you were workin on the head gasket for the e34
I try to put out a little bit of both!! Gotta show the work of keeping them on the road so I can film these videos too!
This video is just something like somone like me who always liked and wanted to have an E32 is enjoying. :) My 40th birthday will be in 2 weeks and I believe my wife want to make my long time dream come true, to finally buy a E32. :)
Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next one.
Thats awesome man!!! Happy early birthday and I hope you get the E32 you’ve always wanted!
@@m3nameisjosh464 Thank You! :) If I really getting one I will let you know. :)
Hi Josh, the original e23 7 series of 1977-86 had electric rear seats, so did the contemporary Mercedes W116 S class. However, both cars didn't get powered front seats until 1981/82. The Germans reasoned you had manual adjustments for front seats, but this wasn't possible for rear seats, so, the rear seats got electric adjustment first. By the early '80s the popularity of powered front seats in America, caused BMW and Mercedes to follow suit, on the revised e23 7 series and W126 S class Mercedes.
@@tlake64 thank you for sharing this great information!!
@@m3nameisjosh464True, the E23 had electric rear seats as an option in 1977. It also had many innovations such as ABS and digital motor electronics. But the E32 was an bigger offensive by BMW to create the best car in the world!
just asking.....at 80mph....the rpm is at 4000rpm yes?...m30b30 automatic...coz kinda noisy...
loved the video buddy, keep up what you do!
Thank you man!
How best this or e34 ?
awesome video. Love the E32 735il or 740il.
Thank you man!
Some interesting observations Josh, "sh#tbox" indeed, ha ha 😂😄🤣. That e32 seems virtually silent on the inside despite the crusty exhaust. Yeah, shame about the drone footage man, would have been awesome to see this old girl hunker down and blow out a few cobwebs from the outside! Always thought of the e32 as just a bigger e34 as it shares so many components like switches, seats, mirrors etc. but the e34 has a much sweeter chassis and feels like it wraps around you more. Not as light as an E30 but more nimble than an e32, the e34 is composed but can still hustle along nicely. Yes, would like to see some drive by videos in your other cars with drone footage or failing that, sidewalk footage on a tripod. Looks chilly in your neighborhood bro!!!😎
I couldn’t agree more! The E32 is just a bigger, clumsier, less attractive E34 in my mind. The E34 does what the E32 does but better, as well as what the e30 does, but heavier and a little less nimble. All are awesome cars in their own respects, but E34 is the winner for me. Im going to work at mastering the drone! And i filmed this video in a brisk 25 degree day:(
This was majorly ahead for 1991. Believe me. If I think of other cars around they didn’t have any of these features you mention.
I want to get a e34 as a first car for a project to learn how to work on them, is it a good idea?
From my experience.
I have always been into Mitsubishi cars and work on them my self. I got my e34t in augusts. Still not finished but I have fixed of ton of things. Just missing front suspension cooling system(i heard this is the life of them) and exhaust since I took out the wonky turbo set up it had.
Having been working on cars for 20 plis years helps but this is totally different than what I'm used to. But a car is a car but always research 1 2 or 3 times before I do anything to it. So if you have some mechanical knowledge just go for it. Its fun and stressful. Never a dull moment.
Yes why not, E34 is not a bad choice as a first car but if you want comfortability etc. i would go for E39
If you are broke you will be spending a large portion of your income on parts, but its doable as long as you never ever take it to a mechanic (labor costs will kill you)
Agree with what these guys are saying! Great first car, but take the time to learn cars and research E34s well( my page ;)). Labor costs are what make these cars hard to own. So diy and its a breeze and not expensive.
Thanks for the help
I still view the e32/e38 to be relevant as a luxury flagship they just hit different
Yea make more vids like this also how do you feel about e39s and e38s? Would ever get one?
Thanks man! And only e39 id care to own is an M5, as for E38 id love a nice example.
Only 7 series BMW ever made worth buying IMO. E32's look so good to me when done properly.
E38 too of course
Agreed e32 and e38 are sweet when built right
Ive recently found pics of an AC Shnitzer e32 and i want one so bad
Such a sweet car
w vid daddy josh
Thank you🤝
I almost don't want to watch this because I'm afraid of what you'll say lol, I have spent so much time and money fixing an e32 that I've only driven a total of maybe 5 miles
Hahahahaha don’t let me discourage you😭
same with my 5 series. Soon back on the road for real though
You found one with rear electric seats??? That’s pretty rare
It just fell in my lap😏. Didn’t know how rare they are with that option
I'd love one but people take such bad care of them in my area that good examples just don't exist. Eyeing an e39!
Same here dude, people ruin these cars
Nice work
Thank you!
I’m convinced to buy a bmw now after watching ur videos 😂
Good🫶🏽
Of all the bmw I’ve had my e32 had the best A/C by far
This car didn’t have working AC :(
@@m3nameisjosh464 Oh come on you don't need A/C in summer :)
Sadly the LS400 outshined all German luxury cars at the time......I owned a 735i m30b35 e32 with blue leather interior.....felt mafia in that tank lol
I know LS400s are a very well regarded car, id like to experience one to compare to this
If you mean the LS400 was better than a 1979-launched S-Class, why not.
now if someone slapped a turbo & 5 speed on one of these would be sweet
Oh yes!
I recently discovered your Videos and want to say thanks and that you are doing a Terrific job!
Having been a BMW enthusiast for 20 years you have taught me quite a bit.
I have 3 Great cars that are a Blast to Drive.
80 633 Euro, 4sp
89 325i convertible
90 735il
My Son's is a 99 323i, 5sp. E46.
Vintage at saratoga!
I really appreciate that David! Happy to teach things to even the seasoned veterans!
It's worthy if it has the 5 speed haha
5 speed makes any old bmw worthy;)
Never sell that.
12:14 E63 is not that bad, its the 6 series based on E60. E65 is the worst
E63 along with e65 are both nightmare cars that cost substantial amounts of money to keep on road.
Flagshit*
Thank God she’s gone 😂
Lmaooo literally
Josh that's the same body style BMW I have I was telling you about. So what you think about that 735i is it really a good car to keep around huh?
They are great cars, if you enjoy it keep it around!
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