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[Image from
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The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994
through 2001 7-series of automobiles. It replaced the BMW E32 and was
replaced by the BMW E65/E66. The 2001 model featured in All About Eve
was first produced in May of 2000, just in time to make the final episode.
Features of the E38 7 Series included high-pressure
headlight washers, auto-leveling xenon HID headlamps, power moon roof, sound
system with 14 speakers and four subwoofers with 6-disc CD changer, onboard
navigation, rain-sensing wipers, an automatic climate control system with
separate controls for the driver and passenger, and a 3-position memory
system for the driver’s seat, safety-belt height, steering wheel and outside
mirrors. Front-seat side airbags and a Head Protection System were standard.
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Seen in Episode 20 – BMW 7 Series (E38) 728iL
sedan
This car appears for the first
time on Yoo Joo-Hee’s wedding day, when Hyung-Chul sends Sun-Mi home after
their dinner date at Odyssey in Seongnam. It is also featured on the day
Hyung-Chul and Sun-Mi drive to the “orphanage in Kangwon-do” in search of
Young-Mi.
Whether in anticipation of an
imminent move to becoming President of MBS, a desire to shed the negative
memories of some unhappy events related to the 528i, or in hopes of
impressing his prospective bride, Hyung-Chul upgraded to this ‘Full Size
Luxury’ 2001 728iL just a few months after they were available for sale in
South Korea.
Sending Sun-Mi home from a dinner date after the wedding.
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[Image from
goods.ruten.com.tw]
The car featured all-leather interior with burl walnut
trim. Continuous-motion Active Comfort Seat technology was introduced in 1998
to improve comfort and reduce fatigue for the driver and front passenger. A
1999 model year 'facelift' featured 'scalloped' headlamps, new front fenders
with shorter turn signal lenses and 'jewel effect' taillights. The 2001 model
featured body-colored side skirts and bumper facias in place of the previous
flat black. Clear front and rear turn signal lights replaced amber-colored
lights.
When the E38 was phased out in 2001 to make way for the
new E65, sales of E38s increased noticeably in the car's final months of
production as people moved to buy the car before it was replaced. The E65 was
received poorly by consumers by consumers, so used E38s increased in value as
demand increased. Also contributing to the E38's continued popularity was its
appearance in films such as Tomorrow Never Dies (750iL), Bumer
"Бумер" (750iL), Enemy of the
State (740iL), Invictus (740iL), Bad Santa (740iL), Fun
with Dick and Jane (740iL), Showtime (740i), The Transporter
(a one off manual 750i badged as a 735i), Live Free or Die Hard (2000 740i), and The Game (740iL)
[text edited from Wikipedia]
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Leaving MBS to search for Young-Mi.
Sun-Mi is too worried on the drive to the orphanage to enjoy the
luxurious interior furnishings of the new 738iL.
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Reviews:
“It’s the luxury car for bosses who like to do the
driving themselves, rather than sit back and let the chauffeur take
over.” - From a review in
Parker’s [http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/].
“BMW's 7-Series seals
power and luxury tightly together and throws a heap of style right on top.
All this, added to the vehicle's reputation for sophistication and snob
appeal, make the 7-Series the pinnacle of prestige for those who desire the
absolute snazziest ultra-luxury sedans. …. It is always difficult to choose
the "best" in a class of outstanding competitors and, with
super-luxury entries from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Lexus and Infiniti, it
seems flippant to say that one of these vehicles is superior to the others.
Still, we know which one we would buy if we won the Lotto. BMW has a
tradition of improving on excellence and the 2000 7-Series cars are no
exception. If you have the money and need an impressive set of wheels, this
is the car for you.”
[http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/7-series/2000/]
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Arriving at the orphanage.
Leaving Young-Mi at the orphanage.
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[Image from
goods.ruten.com.tw]
[Image from
bobaedream.co.kr]
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Viewers can’t miss the BWM logo in this shot.
Final, famous, scene at the crosswalk on Apgujeong-ro.
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