Can I Sell for a Profit After Restoring? BMW 740iL e38

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2 жыл бұрын

When I bought this car, I knew I had something special. I’ll admit that I spent way more money and time than I wanted to when it came to fixing this car. It quickly went from a “service and repair” to a “mild restoration” This is what happens when I think with my heart instead of my brain. I’m showing you most of what I did with this car, but a small portion of the restoration wasn’t recorded. Like always, I appreciate you guys for watching!
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@JamiesGarage1 2 жыл бұрын

Cars and Bids Auction is now live and ends on October 11th. carsandbids.com/auctions/9nd56DDB/2001-bmw-740il Watch part 2 here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7ilicWDmc3LioE.html

@vseProvse24 2 жыл бұрын

Очень шикарная машина,она продаёться?

@mikemotions7643 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a 2001 e38 740il individual, I would like to share some details of the car with you , can you please provide me with an email address to reach you

@BrokeTruckerGyal 2 жыл бұрын

$2.5k for some struts is heartbreaking, but on another note, I really appreciate how thorough you are. I love seeing older BMWs be restored.

@oregonusmc 2 жыл бұрын

On a car like that I would go the $2500 route. With that low of miles and that clean. Every dollar spent on OE quality parts counts.

@brucelee5465 2 жыл бұрын

heartbreaking? It’s a fking 7 series

@SmokeySingh101 2 жыл бұрын

2.5k is alot for struts but on a BMW u gonna be using them alot 😂

@comaradelee 2 жыл бұрын

BS, that struts only cost 150 a pcs

@christopherramirez6086 2 жыл бұрын

Cause he’s probably getting the stupid oe parts. With the bmw logos and stamped and shit. So they’re 50% over priced

@blademan7671 2 жыл бұрын

Really smart to do it this way with videos. On C&B, BaT, and other sites, you can’t tell what was really done, except maybe some documentation. Here, you’re providing 100% video. It will go for an added premium.

@startingtech3900 2 жыл бұрын

100 percent agree

@Jamesbradley001 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever ends up with this car is getting a great deal. It’s great to see someone take such pride in their work.

@tomchillen3039 2 жыл бұрын

I have a '96 with the M60 engine, but otherwise identical to this car. The E38 is absolutely my favorite BMW and it's great to see such attention to detail and passion towards this project. Much respect!

@jonathanhall7903 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lot of damage for just 30,000 miles. I understand the Florida heat baking the plastic parts. But good thing you were there to rescue it and make it whole!

@johnmuir8305 Жыл бұрын

Most of the damage seems age and environment related. Failure of rubber is up to use as well as time and this car was likely exposed to salt, either by being by the beach or by driving on salted roads. Seems like the suspension joints failed because the boots failed and let contaminants in, that could definitely happen over 20 years even with only 30k miles. Then you have headliner glue failure from years of temperature swings and plastics failures from UV radiation like the headlight washers. EDC shocks could have been taken out by our roads or the shaft seals failed because of age or environmental reasons and leaked all the fluid out.

@Benzandbmwrepair 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, That shop is amazing!! "Wink"

@jeremytellier25 2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@ArmyMedicRN 2 жыл бұрын

Having him make these videos is probably the best marketing you can get for minimum investment on the business side. Not only for his skills as your mechanic but for the shop quality itself.

@dominicancheif117 2 жыл бұрын

It’s ok I guess 🙄

@highstreetkings7528 2 жыл бұрын

Shameful that the content creator doesn't reference the shop he is working in.

@htownblue11 2 жыл бұрын

For all the funny shorts you Make, I love how you show your skills are top notch as well. Cool project. Best 7 series they ever made IMO.

@JamiesGarage1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@fk2812 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite car channel. Jamie is the man, and he’s very easy to understand and has taught me a lot. Kudos to you sir!!!

@hywibowo8618 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work, the e38 and also your entusiasm not to let your potential buyer "have a nightmare" about fixing the car, I subs

@markcollins457 Жыл бұрын

Love the 7 E38 and it was and still is one of my favorite cars. Your show has sparked my interest in older BMW'S and your repairs and knowledge take the "SCARRY " away. Great job.

@robertdewar1752 2 жыл бұрын

As a fairly fastidious Alpina owner I must applaud your attention to detail and quality workmanship. And that is a seriously beautiful vehicle!

@Czechbound 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. That was really fantastic. Short, focused, great editing and presenting. Well shot too ( good lighting, shot choice and importantly, even the macro shots were in focus ). This is a very practical project that we can all learn from. And the enthusiasm shines through, which is important for motivating us viewers to tackle similar projects. All the best and greetings from Prague, CZ

@Jay_Ira 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. It pains me to forbid myself to buy an E38 because I know they're a money pit. The level of love you went to restore this car is unparalleled. I'm grateful you let us share this experience with you. Keep crushing bud!

@TheWittyGeek 2 жыл бұрын

Dry rot is a helluva thing. Almost everything you replaced was a victim of dry rot.

@henrik1743 2 жыл бұрын

Second worse after salt infested cars

@TheHeretic435 2 жыл бұрын

Just gpt done refreshing an E39 - all of it was rot and age.

@sc1338 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t there a plastic that’s very resistant to dry rot? polyurethane bushings don’t usually degrade I believe

@dstein111 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you show a project from start to finish. Unlike some channels that have a million different projects that they never finish

@d.4063 2 жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for this type of work. I would love to do such a project myself, but it's really difficult to go the extra mile like you do. Top job man! 👍🏻

@KhalsaSoulja 2 жыл бұрын

The level of attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for all the extra time you spent in making this video, editing and uploading to KZfaq. I wish I could have a mechanic who is as thorough as you. Amazing work

@Carlos-qu8ue 2 жыл бұрын

This car is going to run and look smooth like it came out of production. It’s good to see these classics getting love. New owner will appreciate your work.

@markcollins457 2 жыл бұрын

The E38 "7" series is the first 7 I could not keep my eyes off of. I have never owned one but it's always on my mind. First close up of the car I had t squeeze by It length wise it was in a parking garage what a detailed veiw.

@jamie0193 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one for a while 👍🏼👍🏼 Car looks great, good job J

@Grizzlygeorg 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, nice video! In 1993 I bought a new E38 730i V8 and it was the most beautiful car I ever owned!!!

@quetheaction Жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 myself and I’m very happy that your doing this as I’m tryna get it up and running again

@ST-wn7ml Жыл бұрын

clear video, clear voice over and safety glasses. really appealing vids to watch. oh, and great, clean shop too.

@strongerandwiser2023 Жыл бұрын

Good god man. This was a fresh little update. Nice attention to detail. Well done buddy.

@smokeyjoe8314 2 жыл бұрын

Literally thee nicest bmw 7 series. It’s refreshing to see someone putting it all back to oem spec without cutting corners 👍

@maxwelltarantino643 Жыл бұрын

30,000 MILES! WOoooooooooo! Love watching these vids. Great job sir!

@arnaldoluisn1 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Video! Love the fact that you are so detailed oriented.

@ivanjovanovic362 2 жыл бұрын

Sreten: Finally a worthy opponent! Our E38 battle will be legendary!!!

@startingtech3900 2 жыл бұрын

i believe sreten will win although jamie is a wizard in his own right. sreten sold it for around 25,000 USD/ 22,000$ euro thats alot of fricking money also he went with h and r lowering springs so whatever jamie does he will be fine on the front suspension!

@ivanjovanovic362 2 жыл бұрын

@@startingtech3900 Imagine if they collab. They could fix every BMW on earth

@startingtech3900 2 жыл бұрын

@@ivanjovanovic362 two of my favorite automotive youtubers at the moment, complete wizards, i fix and sell BMW too but they are on another level both highly entertaining my watch time is staggering for both channels lol

@tgw230 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the link for Streten's channel? I'd like to check it out

@startingtech3900 2 жыл бұрын

@@tgw230 @M539restorations

@azizhachimi8744 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I watch one of your videos and after only 2 minutes, I knew I have stumbled on a really good channel that I can add to my favorites! Needless to say I subbed & liked! Keep up the great work!

@Ready72000 2 жыл бұрын

Greatest car ever built! I own two - a 2001 740i Sport and a 2001 740IL. Love them both.

@melegem9372 2 жыл бұрын

Havin’ this car around is profitable surprise by itself man , well done 👍🏻

@RuneRandom Жыл бұрын

The best 7 series BMW has ever made.. 30k miles and everything is broken or fallen apart.. love the video and now a subscriber!!

@jamesogara2219 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Nice pace, with the separate detailed videos.

@joetintin 2 жыл бұрын

This video is really satisfying to watch. Thank you for the video.

@icemax7 2 жыл бұрын

If I ever decide to restore, you’re the man doing that job mate 👍

@blademan7671 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Can’t wait to see and bid on this on the auction. Please post auction link here, and on your valve cover video

@blockpartyvintage1568 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent quality video!

@arturowczarczyk763 2 жыл бұрын

I love this approach to the car. I have an e38 myself and I try my best to take care of it. Gives a well-deserved like and subscribes to the channel👍👍👍

@stevengraham3138 Жыл бұрын

never seen a mechanic so detailed amazing to see

@user-rt3cs6nl7l 2 жыл бұрын

Man, some quality content you got here. Love it. Hello from Russia, good luck 👊

@michaelmonberg142 Жыл бұрын

My ocd is so happy with these videos.. so perfectly restored car

@claumeister1 Жыл бұрын

Truly one of best looking large sedans ever ! That era of 740s were long, lean, and agile looking. Luxury without the bloated “land yacht” look. Back when BMW styling was truly timeless. Great restore !

@Germanshepherdbrothers 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome E38 restoration, definitely a classic and timeless BMW 👍

@TheVagolfer Жыл бұрын

Amazing video and incredible work.

@mohamednasser_ 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you’re a master at this wow

@martinvelasquez9674 2 жыл бұрын

love your videos, keep them coming, that 740 though its freaking beautiful.

@sheepd0gonwatch215 2 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful car. I owned a 97 740il - Loved driving that car. It handled remarkably well. Wish I still had it.

@e.o9470 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle had this BMW Individual dual color 750iL back in 2001 and i was in love with it! best 7 series ever! still looking to find one but mostly they’re not low mileage and costly to rebuild.

@jrod6236 Жыл бұрын

I am just now seeing this and did not know this car was sold on Cars and bids. You have done an extremely good job restoring this automobile. If I had the space for a 2nd or 3rd car, something like this would be it.

@DriftingSquirrel 2 жыл бұрын

So satisfying to watch!

@sophiabright8371 2 жыл бұрын

This was so fun to watch! I was a gas jockey in the 80s. I'm 64 y.o. now and as a young woman it was a really fun if smelly job! I've ALWAYS loved cars.

@guycha0s380 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see restoring this.

@owensteele1645 2 жыл бұрын

E38's are the BOMB! Gorgeous car. Just subscribed.

@puopolvj2 2 жыл бұрын

Just did this with a 500$ e39 528i 5pd. My wife thought i was an idiot but the car looks/drives like new.

@puopolvj2 2 жыл бұрын

@japanwatchconnection nope. #2.

@arcadesunday4592 2 жыл бұрын

Starting to look good! Great work so far.

@Icyveins123 2 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying to watch

@johnyp2967 2 жыл бұрын

At this point the whole car is replaced 😂 great content loving it.

@user-gw5rs7fp9j 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see people like you with your passion! So inspiring! I’d so get this 7 series like this if I lived near you! Keep up the great work! 🇳🇿Kia Kaha from Aotearoa🇳🇿

@yitzchakkatzir1547 Жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail is out of this world. Aligning the center wheel badges and hiding the balancing weights. Wow I which I stayed close enough to your workshop!

@T.S.T2014 2 жыл бұрын

Well that was quite cathartic to watch you great work!

@timothythegreat6294 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for restoring this 🕊🕊

@Johnsormani Жыл бұрын

I own an e38 series since 2007. It’s been mainly in storage for the last 5 years but I have a hard time parting from it. It’s so much more car than anything out there. One of the best bmw designs ever

@r.markclayton4821 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2000 735i (V8) in the UK from 2006 - 2018 (my fifth 7 series) and sadly part exchanged it for my "retirement car" a 520d Luxury. Mine had 130,000 miles by the time I sold it and it was in far better condition than this one. True the bushes and similar were tiring, but it passed its rigorous annual UK MoT tests without work and had none of the dire deterioration seen on this example. Repairs during my ownership included an ABS sensor (damaged by jet cleaning), an alternator, a rusty fuel tank, and some bumper damage when I was rear ended by a moped and more minor items - not bad for 12 years. The only thing wrong with it when px'ed was a needed another CD drive for the sat' nav' (a ~$10k option when new!), as the first replacement ($70 on ebay) failed after three years. Certainly the finest car I have ever owned, and one of the best I have ever driven, whoever gets this lovingly restored example is in for a treat, but $25,000! I only paid ~$8000 for mine in 2006 when it was just six years old.

@damioneastwood7939 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy awesome work

@mikejoik6881 2 жыл бұрын

It was really interesting to watch. Waiting for the next one.

@babloescobango5143 2 жыл бұрын

Love the content man! Keep it up!

@hayderaltaee4471 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what to say, but you teared my heart with this excellent and wonderful work. I hope you will always be successful.❤❤❤❤❤❤

@lil_nda1617 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo to this man and the great work!!!

@mart099 2 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing work bud. Love your work. Great car.

@Shas4Ever 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent detailed video!

@user-yr3tc9kx1n Жыл бұрын

What a nice job and clear explain for the work.

@rc2634 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you show us stuff and how you explain 😎

@JamiesGarage1 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@KalchykDen 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Love this content

@purenasty187 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see some love on the older bmw!

@jlondono363 2 жыл бұрын

Jamie, I love your channel! Watching your videos makes me want to buy a car off you, wish you were closer south and I’d only get my vehicle serviced in your shop

@markusdascher4181 2 жыл бұрын

You are very thorough. Great job.

@garyredmond1890 2 жыл бұрын

What a pro. Great job!

@ghadiwinata 2 жыл бұрын

Entertaining, informative, and great restoration. Subbed 👍

@calbrady9 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Jamie. I’m now a subscriber. That guy in Michigan got a steal of a car on C&B. Daddy Doug would be proud.

@OmarOttoman Жыл бұрын

That was my car in 2011-2013 in Texas then, Minnesota. Best car ever. I was feeling excited every time I turned on the engine.

@icemax7 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the rest of it 👍👍

@edwardthayer9386 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shop man!👑

@kimppppp 2 жыл бұрын

love these kind of videos

@sammypower6193 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to seeing it on cars and bids!

@robcooke475 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie, I've got a 740il as well. Same sort of repairs. Mine is a '98 and the next project is front end and brakes. Only just over 100,000K's, interior is superb. Exterior paint is very good, with a couple of bird poo blemishes that you can see in the right light. I replaced the plugs and fuel injectors when I had the valve covers off, big difference in performance. Cheers, Aussie Rob.

@yousefbhoyroo6960 2 жыл бұрын

All nice . Beautiful workshop. With latest wheel balance & tire machine

@domkraggp9944 2 жыл бұрын

I saw one of these yesterday while taking a walk in my complex, it looks amazing, with nice proportions. The one I saw looks like it has moved in a while