1999 BMW 7 Series 735i E38 Auto
NSW • Private
26
Odometer192,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Key highlights
*One owner
Sunroof
Parking sensors
Traction and/or Stability control
Cruise control
Climate control
Generated with AI from seller comments and car specifications.*
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Comments from the seller
1999 BMW 735i (E38) — Collector-grade, 192,000 km
Family owned since new, all original like straight from the showroom.
The E38 was the last 7 Series BMW designed before the cabin got handed over to software. You feel it the moment you close the door — that dense, damped thunk that tells you everything about how this car was built.
Dark green over cream leather. 3.5L M62 V8. Smooth-shifting auto. The whole thing still presents like it just rolled out of the Munich showroom - straight panels, deep paint, leather with no cracking or sag just natural aging, original timber trim unmarked, roof lining starting to need some attention but nothing an upholsterer can't easily fix. Engine bay is tidy and dry. It drives tight, pulls cleanly, and idles like it's listening.
192,000 km across 27 years works out to around 7,000 per year — this has been somebody's weekend car, not a daily grind. It shows in every panel.
The E38 collector values in the UK and Europe have already started to increase significantly. Clean Australian examples - particularly the facelift 735i with full timber and the updated dash - are getting thin on the ground. This isn't a project. It isn't a "needs a bit of attention" car. It's a turn-key collector example you can drive to work on Monday or showcase at collector clubs on Sunday.
$38,500 — priced for the condition, not the kilometres.
Serious buyers welcome. Pre-purchase inspections encouraged - bring your own mechanic. Interstate freight can be arranged at buyer's cost.
Call or message to book a viewing. Cars in this condition don't sit.
Car details
øVehicle description
E38 735i Sedan 4dr Steptronic 5sp 3.5i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Cream
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
5 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.5L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
3 months/August 2026
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
August 1999
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20324815
Audio, Visual & Communication
Phone
Car phone
CD / DVD
CD stacker - 10 disc
Entertainment
Colour display screen - front
Speakers
10 speaker stereo
Radio
Radio cassette
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassengerHead for 1st row seats (front)Head for 2nd row seatsSide for 1st row occupants (front)Side for 2nd row occupants (rear)
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)TractionElectronic stability
Driver assistance
Park distance - rear
Security
Engine immobiliserAlarm
Comfort & Convenience
Climate
Climate control
Driving
Cruise control
Lights & Windows
Lights
Fog lamps - front
Power windows
Front & rear
Interior
Leather
Trim (incl. seats, inserts)
Woodgrain
Burr walnut trim
Seating
Electric seats
DriversDrivers with memoryPassenger
Headrests
Integrated 2nd row
Instruments & Controls
Display
On-board computer
Exterior
Mirrors
Electric
Paint
Metallic
Sunroof
Electric
Steering
Steering column
Electric
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
16" alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
85L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
10
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3498cc
Engine Size (L)
3.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
10
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
173.0kW @ 5800rpm
Torque
345Nm @ 3800rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
94.9kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Steptronic (Sports Automatic)
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.5
Rear Rim Description
16x7.5
Front Tyre Description
235/60 R16
Rear Tyre Description
235/60 R16
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4984mm
Width
1862mm
Height
1435mm
Wheelbase
2930mm
Track Front
1552mm
Track Rear
1568mm
Tare Mass
1823kg
Kerb Weight
1880kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2380kg
Gross Combination Mass
4080kg
Payload
500kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1700kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
750kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
2yr
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1999
Launch Month
3
Generation Name
E38
Series
E38
Badge
735i
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Kellyville, NSW 2155
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