The speaker reminisces about the BMW 740, a car that holds significant cultural and personal value in Russia. He shares his experiences with the car, discussing its features, design, and performance. The speaker also talks about the car's history, including its popularity among Russian gangsters and the challenges of maintaining it. He expresses his admiration for the car's comfort, power, and nostalgic appeal, despite acknowledging that modern cars have surpassed it in terms of technology. Throughout the video, the speaker's passion for the BMW 740 is evident, and he concludes by thanking those who have maintained these cars over the years.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's dad brought a BMW 7 series from Germany in 1994.
2. The BMW 7 series was the first of its kind in the speaker's life.
3. The car was manual transmission.
4. The speaker was 20 years old at the time.
5. The BMW 7 series was considered a super status car and a high-quality car.
6. The car didn't break down like modern cars do.
7. The speaker remembers the sound of the car.
8. The car had a trunk with a spare tire, jack, and first aid kit.
9. The car had a leather interior.
10. The car's bumper was made of metal and not plastic.
11. The car's handles were the same as those on the BMW 5 series.
12. The car's interior was designed with a focus on functionality and comfort.
13. The car had a V8 engine with 208 horsepower.
14. The car was considered iconic in Russia and means a lot to BMW fans.
15. The car is in excellent condition and is located in the Russian Federation.
16. The materials used in modern cars are not as good as those used in older cars.
17. The speaker believes that the decline in quality of car materials started with the introduction of Euro-2 and Euro-3 emissions standards.
18. The car has a manual transmission and does not have Alcantara or black cloth interior.
19. The car's engine produces 400 horsepower in its racing version.
20. The car was not designed for drifting, but for comfort and functionality.
21. The car is a part of the speaker's history and their love for the BMW brand.
22. The speaker believes that modern BMWs are not as good as older models.
23. Maintaining a classic car like the BMW 7 series is expensive.