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So, I recently picked up a new (to me) E38 740i sport with the expressed intent of saving it from the scrap bin.  It's my 3rd one, but the first one I've intentionally purchased with the intent of rescuing it.  They really are one of the best looking, modern classic cars from the last few decades.  Of course, they have some well-documented troubles :). 

I'm actually filming it for a new YT channel, but I'm not here to promote that, just to share the fun of owning BMW's :).

Thanks for letting me in!

Brian

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