For Sale or Trade -- Manual Conversion BMW E38 740i Sporty Shorty
For Sale2001 BMW 740i
Jun 11, 2025, 05:08 PM | Replies: 6 | Views: 2138
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Price
$17,500• OBO • Trade
- Location Vienna, VA, 22180, USA
- Condition Used
- VIN WBAGG83421DN88594
- Mileage 115,500
- Engine 8 cyl
- Drive Type 2WD
- Transmission Manual
- Vehicle Type Sedan
- Exterior Color Gray
Description:
Purchased on BaT in January 2023 (see link below) and have put about another $6k into it since. Just don't drive it enough to warrant keeping it. Drives like a tank (in a good way); V8 is super smooth and pulls hard, suspension is tight, brakes very strong. Interior could use some work, and unfortunately I don't have the time or the skills to handle that myself. Car looks basically exactly like it does in the BaT auction pics.
I could add cash on top to get into a more turnkey E36 M3 or Z3 M Coupe. Or, if we really want to get nuts, I could add my 2009 911 Turbo Cab, but that would only be for a 991.1 manual S/4S/GTS Cab or Targa.
On a straight sale I'm thinking about $17,500 would be fair, but I'm open to reasonable offers. DM me to discuss.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ld_paid_winner
Last edited by abujax; Jun 11, 2025 at 05:14 PM.
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Purchased on BaT in January 2023 (see link below) and have put about another $6k into it since. Just don't drive it enough to warrant keeping it. Drives like a tank (in a good way); V8 is super smooth and pulls hard, suspension is tight, brakes very strong. Interior could use some work, and unfortunately I don't have the time or the skills to handle that myself. Car looks basically exactly like it does in the BaT auction pics.
I could add cash on top to get into a more turnkey E36 M3 or Z3 M Coupe. Or, if we really want to get nuts, I could add my 2009 911 Turbo Cab, but that would only be for a 991.1 manual S/4S/GTS Cab or Targa.
On a straight sale I'm thinking about $17,500 would be fair, but I'm open to reasonable offers. DM me to discuss.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ld_paid_winner
I could add cash on top to get into a more turnkey E36 M3 or Z3 M Coupe. Or, if we really want to get nuts, I could add my 2009 911 Turbo Cab, but that would only be for a 991.1 manual S/4S/GTS Cab or Targa.
On a straight sale I'm thinking about $17,500 would be fair, but I'm open to reasonable offers. DM me to discuss.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ld_paid_winner
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If you check out the pics, note that I have the tow hook front bumper cap laying around somewhere (you'll notice it's missing). I have a bunch of other parts that I haven't had the time and/or skill to install -- nussbaum wood interior trim, nussbaum cup holder, glove box latch/kit, bluebus bluetooth, shark antenna, side mirror glass, rubber glass seal, etc). Oh also note the pioneer head unit that you see in the cold start video would be coming out before sale/trade -- will put the factory head unit back in.
As for what's needed on the interior, it's really just installing the parts that I already have. The one other significant thing would be the headliner. The previous owner's attempt at an alcantera redo of the headliner was admirable, but the cloth is too thick so panels don't quote lock into place. The infamous falling pocket on the passenger front seat back is another thing, but there are some pretty easy DIY solutions for that (of course, not easy enough for me to have taken care of myself!).
Ugh -- looks like I got a bit carried away with my reply here. Apologies!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...XK?usp=sharing
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getting back to this
Yeah, it's definitely a unique ride, and drives so strong. I put some crappy iPhone "as it sits" pics into a Google Drive -- link below. Apologies for the cleanliness (or lack thereof) -- this is what passes as an "exterior detail" according to my teenage sons (just not he same passion for car detailing that I had coming up!).
If you check out the pics, note that I have the tow hook front bumper cap laying around somewhere (you'll notice it's missing). I have a bunch of other parts that I haven't had the time and/or skill to install -- nussbaum wood interior trim, nussbaum cup holder, glove box latch/kit, bluebus bluetooth, shark antenna, side mirror glass, rubber glass seal, etc). Oh also note the pioneer head unit that you see in the cold start video would be coming out before sale/trade -- will put the factory head unit back in.
As for what's needed on the interior, it's really just installing the parts that I already have. The one other significant thing would be the headliner. The previous owner's attempt at an alcantera redo of the headliner was admirable, but the cloth is too thick so panels don't quote lock into place. The infamous falling pocket on the passenger front seat back is another thing, but there are some pretty easy DIY solutions for that (of course, not easy enough for me to have taken care of myself!).
Ugh -- looks like I got a bit carried away with my reply here. Apologies!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...XK?usp=sharing
If you check out the pics, note that I have the tow hook front bumper cap laying around somewhere (you'll notice it's missing). I have a bunch of other parts that I haven't had the time and/or skill to install -- nussbaum wood interior trim, nussbaum cup holder, glove box latch/kit, bluebus bluetooth, shark antenna, side mirror glass, rubber glass seal, etc). Oh also note the pioneer head unit that you see in the cold start video would be coming out before sale/trade -- will put the factory head unit back in.
As for what's needed on the interior, it's really just installing the parts that I already have. The one other significant thing would be the headliner. The previous owner's attempt at an alcantera redo of the headliner was admirable, but the cloth is too thick so panels don't quote lock into place. The infamous falling pocket on the passenger front seat back is another thing, but there are some pretty easy DIY solutions for that (of course, not easy enough for me to have taken care of myself!).
Ugh -- looks like I got a bit carried away with my reply here. Apologies!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...XK?usp=sharing
Hi- just getting back to this here- had another child and its been a busy year. You still have this car? Shoot me your cell, id like to have my brother swing by and maybe we can work something out. He is in Frederick, so not too far from you
