@@pablonator3000able E39 M5 wasn’t technologically impressive. It was an old school BMW far more related to E38 (previous generation 7-series) in technology. E65 7-series was the beginning of new era for BMW. Definitely the most advanced and modern BMW of its time.
@@mikojarvinen6273 I can agree with that aspect, I was leaning towards the tuning and performance part of the E39. The 745 was elegant and luxurious when I first seen it on the streets, didn't know it was techy.
This is my favorite bmw, my grandma had this car, when she passed away it sat for 15 years, it’s currently my daily driver, I fixed it up and fixed some cosmetic issues and it still looks good today.
Owned this for many years. I really loved it. These are amazing cars that can hold up with modern vehicles fairly well - you just don’t get Bluetooth or a backup camera, but everything else from cooled seats to night vision to adaptive cruise control was all available for these cars! I’m sure this iDrive _was truly_ difficult for the older people who bought this car, but for anyone millennial like myself or a late gen-X, this iDrive was/is extremely easy to get used to, especially since this is the norm in new cars today. They also showed a pretty much base model interior. Most were equipped with 22 way comfort seats and cooling + massage.
@@ic1815 These cars did come with bluetooth and backup camera. Mine has bluetooth but not the reverse camera. Plenty of people retrofit these items onto the pre facelift e65. Mine is an 07
@@ic1815 My car has bluetooth bud...It's on all the LCI models, calls/voice control only. If you didn't have it it must have been a pre LCI car, right?
Very controversial design by Chris Bangle when it came out. Ahead of its time for sure, plagued with issues, still cool though. Wouldnt mind having one to drive everyone blue moon
“On Speed Channel” - was there market specific episodes?! I do not recall him saying that before. Were these multiple takes and they’d use certain takes for certain markets lmao?!
The first ugly bmw, but 20years later isnt so much compare it to the new 7 series. First i drive, so much ahead of its time, many people dislike that...now days admire and enjoy the tablets on 4 wheels...i mean new cars.
2nd best 7 series design in my opinion, the first is the G11/12, 7 series (2015ish)I would say. I love the W211 such a great design still looks great today but the W212 does something for me
I feel the opposite. Every generation besides this one has been an absolute hit in my book. And the latest one. This does look better than the latest though. Better value on the used market too
The technology in this was lightyears ahead of its time
And light-years from reliable
How so the E39 M5 had also released around the same time and much more impressive.
@@pablonator3000able E39 M5 wasn’t technologically impressive. It was an old school BMW far more related to E38 (previous generation 7-series) in technology. E65 7-series was the beginning of new era for BMW. Definitely the most advanced and modern BMW of its time.
@@mikojarvinen6273 I can agree with that aspect, I was leaning towards the tuning and performance part of the E39. The 745 was elegant and luxurious when I first seen it on the streets, didn't know it was techy.
E39 M5 was and remains PEAK BMW. Everything else afterwards just strayed too far away from its winning formula.
This is my favorite bmw, my grandma had this car, when she passed away it sat for 15 years, it’s currently my daily driver, I fixed it up and fixed some cosmetic issues and it still looks good today.
6.2 seconds is fast especially for a big old boy. The back is okay but the front end looks so classy.
It's still better than the new I7 and 7 series lol.
The G70 makes the E65 look beautiful. 😂
Owned this for many years. I really loved it. These are amazing cars that can hold up with modern vehicles fairly well - you just don’t get Bluetooth or a backup camera, but everything else from cooled seats to night vision to adaptive cruise control was all available for these cars!
I’m sure this iDrive _was truly_ difficult for the older people who bought this car, but for anyone millennial like myself or a late gen-X, this iDrive was/is extremely easy to get used to, especially since this is the norm in new cars today.
They also showed a pretty much base model interior. Most were equipped with 22 way comfort seats and cooling + massage.
I bet you sold the car due to its many problems and repairs cost.
@@ubiased23 I owned the car for 5 years. I sold it because I got an STSV and had no need for the 7 anymore.
@@ic1815 These cars did come with bluetooth and backup camera. Mine has bluetooth but not the reverse camera. Plenty of people retrofit these items onto the pre facelift e65. Mine is an 07
@@sladegerman they absolutely did not come with either of those from factory. They are retrofittable, yes. But they are not factory.
@@ic1815 My car has bluetooth bud...It's on all the LCI models, calls/voice control only. If you didn't have it it must have been a pre LCI car, right?
Amazing car bought an 03 745i last year for $2459 absolute bargain nothing has broken yet!!
Good cars, replace the alternator bracket and valve cover gaskets and you’ll have a daily driver. Check your trans fluid.
I love the looks of this car.
This on chrome rims = Ultimate drug dealer car
DAMN STRAIGHT...
An early 2000s drug dealer yes.
Man e65 is amazing! I love 730d 160kw pre facelift. Damn thing looks moder to this day, especially that back in the controversial back.
Found these in every hood....after 4 years of course
Very controversial design by Chris Bangle when it came out. Ahead of its time for sure, plagued with issues, still cool though. Wouldnt mind having one to drive everyone blue moon
“On Speed Channel” - was there market specific episodes?! I do not recall him saying that before. Were these multiple takes and they’d use certain takes for certain markets lmao?!
The first ugly bmw, but 20years later isnt so much compare it to the new 7 series. First i drive, so much ahead of its time, many people dislike that...now days admire and enjoy the tablets on 4 wheels...i mean new cars.
Haven’t seen one in years. They all broke. And I’m in nyc
The 2003 Viper srt 10 vs Corvette z06 comparsion from motorweek
Hands down best looking 7 ever. Words from a W211 owner.
2nd best 7 series design in my opinion, the first is the G11/12, 7 series (2015ish)I would say. I love the W211 such a great design still looks great today but the W212 does something for me
I feel the opposite. Every generation besides this one has been an absolute hit in my book. And the latest one. This does look better than the latest though. Better value on the used market too
Gross.
Do you feel old yet?
The car was very impressive in regard to the technology. However, it was the most unreliable vehicle ever made.
The M5 that came out 2 years later is up there too
This ruined bmw for me. I loved the 01 740il
The best looking 7 series is either the previous generation or the OG model. These are ugly as sin and had the PoS iDrive.
3:06 Slower than the 2000 Mercedes S500: ua-cam.com/video/HrP_2ml1GtE/v-deo.htmlsi=pMQGRB58Qu4TF08S&t=121