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This BMW 7 Series has been sitting at a Copart auction, waiting to be salvaged. But with a biohazard listed in the listing, it's not going away anytime soon. Plus, it's sporting this weird mint green paint job that's a major turn-off for any BMW enthusiasts out there.
This 2002 BMW 745i with a strange paint job and a biohazard attached to its name isn't exactly the kind of car that would sell easily. That's probably why the sedan sat at an auction for quite some time, making people smile wryly as they passed by.
Those hoping that it is just a wrapper will be disappointed to find out that it is not. The car is painted. The front bumper has been moved from its position. The interior area shows that this BMW was originally black. The top with an electric sunroof has retained its original color, however.
The listing also mentions some minor dents and scratches, but those are the least of its problems. It also comes with an aftermarket front grille that completely changes its factory look.
The owner must have pampered this car because he put protective vinyl mats over the original carpet. The right side back seat would make anyone regret opening the door.
Photo: Monkey Wrench Mike | YouTube
This is what “biological risk” in the list should refer to. The tan leather looks terribly dirty and doesn't look like it could be removed with stain remover. Whatever it was, it looks like it somehow penetrated the leather upholstery. The roof sports an aftermarket green faux Alcantara headliner.
“What a mess!” Says Mike, the owner of the YouTube channel Monkey Wrench, who went to check out the BMW. Everything on board is covered in a thick layer of dust.
Something has also happened to the speedometer and tachometer. They look dirty, as if mud has infested the dials. The car rides on 18-inch wheels with Firestone Firehawk tires. A large aftermarket rearview camera sits under the chrome strip on the trunk lid.
The hood doesn’t open, so Mike can’t even try to start the engine without seeing exactly what’s underneath. The 2002 BMW 745i came with a 4.4-liter V8, which produced 329 horsepower (333 metric horsepower) and 332 pound-feet (450 Newton-meters) of torque, mated to a six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with a manual shift mode.
That was enough for a 0-60 mph sprint of 6 seconds flat. The speedometer needle went all the way up to 155 mph (250 km/h). Now, it looks like its top speed is the top speed of the trailer that will ship it to its next owner's driveway. If ever…