2001 BMW 740i Dinan-Modified
WBAGG83491DN84171 | 36,000 miles | Imola Red (405/3) | Sand Beige leather | Dinan S Serial No. S03591 | Extensive Dinan upgrades: cold air intake, MAF, throttle body, intake manifold, ECU/TCU tuning | Recent suspension & brake service | Minor front-end damage reported, hood and bumper replaced
Original Listing
TL;DR Card
Grade:
Excellent
Fair-value Estimate:
$30,000 – $34,000
Condition Score:
9.2
Last Comparable Sale:
2000 BMW 750iL | $18,500
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Valuation & Past Auction:
This 2001 BMW 740i Sport Dinan S, with 36,000 miles, authentic and documented Dinan upgrades, and thoroughly sorted mechanical and cosmetic condition, sits among the most desirable E38 examples. The most comparable sale is the 2001 BMW 740i Sport with 17,000 miles (BaT, $33,250), which was also in “excellent” condition. The next closest in price are well-kept E38s in the $10k–$20k range (740i and 740iL, 80k–140k miles). Given this car’s rare color, low mileage, documented Dinan upgrades, and comprehensive records, it merits a value at the high-water mark, with a modest deduction for some typical BMW cosmetic details. It is significantly above all higher-mileage or less-documented examples, and its documented authentic “Dinan S” conversion adds enthusiast value.
- Apr 16, 2025 - 2000 BMW 750iL sold for $18,500
- Mar 25, 2025 - 2001 BMW 750iL Sport sold for $61,000
- Mar 14, 2025 - 2000 BMW 740iL sold for $10,250
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Condition:
This car is a 2001 BMW 740i Sport finished in Imola Red over Sand Beige Montana leather, showing 36,000 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with the highly desirable Sport Package, Dinan S upgrades with verified serial, and M Parallel wheels. This example features extensive documented Dinan modifications including software, intake, and manifold upgrades, with appropriate CARB labels present. The car has had recent service to the suspension, brakes, and ancillary systems. It wears fresh Yokohama tires, has had some body repairs in the past to the front bumper and hood, and includes a full complement of documentation, service history, and original equipment.
Work Needed:
Despite its enthusiast ownership and extensive service history, this 2001 BMW 740i Sport Dinan S exhibits several cosmetic and minor mechanical issues that are typical for its age. While the car is fundamentally sound, there are restoration opportunities to address C-pillar and parcel shelf delamination, infotainment pixelation, aged door handle paint, minor headlamp condensation, and dated tires. Mechanically, the main running gear is in remarkable condition, and the Dinan upgrades are all present, functional, and well-documented, making this example an excellent basis for either a reliable daily driver or a show-level restoration.