 This is my 5th BMW, and also my favorite. Ive owned several 3 series and 5 series. All great cars but the 7 series of this E38 generation is truly special.The powertrain is strong by the standard of the 00, for 99% of your driving the power is more than adequate. The lines are classic, I still think the best of all BMW and the car continues to turn heads like no other. Clean, taught, uncluttered, and purposeful.  The true sport package on the 740i is tighter than most would like, would recommend the non-sport for most people.If you are not mechanically included, or do not have a mechanic you trust and dependent on the BMW dealership, you may want to step with caution. 