Enthusiasts widely agree the E65 BMW 7 Series ranks as the least attractive, but the E38 consistently earns praise for its refined styling. The Sport package on this featured Nice Price or No Dice 740i elevates its allure even more. Now, let's assess if the price matches the appeal.

Ford currently markets the Mustang in Great Britain with right-hand drive - a fitting nod to the P-51 Mustang fighter plane that inspired the car's name. That aircraft was first ordered by Britain's Royal Air Force and produced in the U.S. by North American Aviation. To fully honor the legacy, it would need a Rolls-Royce powerplant, since the P-51 reached its peak after swapping the original Allison V12 for the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin 65.

The 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra II from last Friday never reached British shores, which commenters suggested was a mercy given its $21,000 asking price. Despite a tidy appearance, its lackluster engine and pervasive 1970s averageness doomed it to an 86 percent No Dice verdict.

Amply Analog

The Mustang's sole redeeming quality - as many noted - was its thoroughly analog character, limited to basics like the stereo and electronic ignition, one of Ford's early adoptions of the technology.

This 2000 BMW 740i Sport includes more electronics and mechanical intricacies than that Ford, yet it feels refreshingly straightforward next to any subsequent model.

Silver exterior over light gray leather gives this standard-wheelbase E38 an air of sophistication. The seller describes it as excellent overall, with just 98,500 miles over 25 years. It boasts the sought-after Sport package, including enhanced suspension, Style 37 double-parallel wheels, sport seats and wheel, plus shadowline trim for a stealthier profile.

Large and in Charge

Such a substantial sedan demands a robust engine. Here, a 4,398cc all-aluminum M62 V8 delivers 282 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, paired with a ZF five-speed automatic sending power to the rear wheels. The listing skimps on service records or condition specifics beyond calling it beautiful inside and out.

Options abound, with power windows, locks, seats, plus an early satellite navigation setup using a dash screen and CD maps. It also packs numerous airbags, including early side-impact ones. Yes, complexity lurks, but later 7 Series cars pile on even more features while sacrificing the E38's handsome lines.

Excellent All Around

This may be the final standout 7 Series from Dingolfing, blending 1990s heft with agile poise. No wonder it starred in James Bond's Tomorrow Never Dies and as Jason Statham's wheelman in The Transporter.

Ready for the spotlight, the silver paint shines without flaw, matched by pristine deep-dish Style 37 wheels. All badges remain intact - no pretending it's a pricier 750i here.

The interior impresses equally, with burlwood accents everywhere, supple leather seats and panels, and a timeless light gray scheme topped by black dash and door caps. At over two tons, it offers ample space for luxurious cruising.

A Sporting Chance

The ad confirms a clean title and shows 2027 registration tags. The sparse details might reflect an inexperienced seller, but a call could reveal more. Ultimately, weigh that against the $11,995 price for this low-mile, well-equipped E38.

Is this pristine, ideally optioned example a steal at that figure? Or does the price exceed value despite the mileage?

You decide!

Los Angeles, California.

Thanks to Don R. for the tip!

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