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Updates: Tell me about the BMW 7 series.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:07 pm
Looking at a 2017 and 2016 740i with 22,000-28,000 miles respectively. Major depreciation in that range. Test drove the 2017 today and rides like a dream and goes plenty fast with the turbo in line 6. Somewhat complicated controls but probably just need some time behind the wheel.
Any of you baws have one or know someone who has one and can vouch for the reliability? I realize maintenance will be expensive but I just don’t want major issues like electrical or mechanical problems. My research so far seems to indicate some people have problems with the Apple Blue tooth connectivity and some satellite radio issues. Have owned MB, Porsche, Lexus in the past and all were great except the MB which had some strut problems on warranty so no big deal.
Thanks for any help.
Update: Ended up buying a 2017 LS 460L with 8,400 miles, Black ext with cashmere interior. It is very quiet and smooth but to be honest, peretty vanilla compared to the BMW 740Li. I read a lot of the BMW forums as some here suggested and saw some of the quirkiness that would drive me crazy like transmission, coolant and fluid leak issues.
I want something reliable and was willing to trade off the wow factor dor something that I hope is more reliable yet doesn’t blow my skirt up.
Who knows, maybe in a few years I will have to try the BMW?
Any of you baws have one or know someone who has one and can vouch for the reliability? I realize maintenance will be expensive but I just don’t want major issues like electrical or mechanical problems. My research so far seems to indicate some people have problems with the Apple Blue tooth connectivity and some satellite radio issues. Have owned MB, Porsche, Lexus in the past and all were great except the MB which had some strut problems on warranty so no big deal.
Thanks for any help.
Update: Ended up buying a 2017 LS 460L with 8,400 miles, Black ext with cashmere interior. It is very quiet and smooth but to be honest, peretty vanilla compared to the BMW 740Li. I read a lot of the BMW forums as some here suggested and saw some of the quirkiness that would drive me crazy like transmission, coolant and fluid leak issues.
I want something reliable and was willing to trade off the wow factor dor something that I hope is more reliable yet doesn’t blow my skirt up.
Who knows, maybe in a few years I will have to try the BMW?
This post was edited on 12/28/18 at 10:39 am
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Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:08 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Trashy
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:09 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I only drive Bentley’s or Rolls Royce so I can’t help you
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:09 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Had a couple of 5 series, were probably the best vehicles I’ve owned, been a while though
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:10 pm to Doctor Strangelove
BMW is German for “bisexual man whip”
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:10 pm to Doctor Strangelove
You will only get responses from insecure kids trying to show they aren't trashy on a Louisiana message board. Got to a car message board.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:12 pm to Doctor Strangelove
My wife has one. No problems so far and it’s 3 years old. As long as it’s still under warranty, go for it. Beautiful car.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:15 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I had a 330i about 10 years ago. It was nothing fancy, but even my dad said it was probably the best car he had rid in. I couldn't imagine a newer 5 series or higher. One day I'll get a M5 or M6.
Be careful with maintenance/service, it isn't cheap. Don't know how they do it now, but they used to drop the key (literally) into this box on the computer and would give a diagnostic of the car. I took it in for a rear taillight out and it was north of $300 just for the light. Mind you I probably paid $8500 for that car at the time (again, it was an 01 330i)
Be careful with maintenance/service, it isn't cheap. Don't know how they do it now, but they used to drop the key (literally) into this box on the computer and would give a diagnostic of the car. I took it in for a rear taillight out and it was north of $300 just for the light. Mind you I probably paid $8500 for that car at the time (again, it was an 01 330i)
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:17 pm to Doctor Strangelove
That Alpina baw?
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:17 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Unless you have a comprehensive warranty or you are leasing it, stay away from a used BMW. Why do you think they have such rapid depreciation curves?
It's the unexpected problems that you encounter with them.
A few I have seen in my friend group:
1. A 4 year old convertible 3 series had the back window separate and he had to replace the entire top.
2. A 5 year old 7 series had a coolant hose rupture and did all kinds of damage.
3. A 4 year old Mini Cooper S had the clutch fail and it was $3000 to repair. Not covered under warranty because it's considered normal wear and tear.
I love BMW's amd have owned several. But I know my way around car repairs and have most shop tools at my disposal. But every time I own one, I still feel nervous.
Love / Hate.
It's the unexpected problems that you encounter with them.
A few I have seen in my friend group:
1. A 4 year old convertible 3 series had the back window separate and he had to replace the entire top.
2. A 5 year old 7 series had a coolant hose rupture and did all kinds of damage.
3. A 4 year old Mini Cooper S had the clutch fail and it was $3000 to repair. Not covered under warranty because it's considered normal wear and tear.
I love BMW's amd have owned several. But I know my way around car repairs and have most shop tools at my disposal. But every time I own one, I still feel nervous.
Love / Hate.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:22 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Just buy the extended care plan that BMW offers. I have AudiCare for my Audi. BMW offers a similar plan. Worry free driving and none of the maintenance costs that people love to claim come with these cars.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:26 pm to Doctor Strangelove
There are so many better options, why would you?
S class
A8
Ls460
6 series gran coupe
panamera
model s
I'd take all of those over a 7 series
S class
A8
Ls460
6 series gran coupe
panamera
model s
I'd take all of those over a 7 series
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:39 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I look down at them from my lifted F250. They have nice roofs.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:46 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Ours was great until the electrical bullshite ramped up into year 5. We had to get rid of it because BMW could never seem to fix the problem and the car became unreliable. It was a bad arse car to drive when it worked. 750li.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 9:48 pm to Doctor Strangelove
B58 engine (very good). 8 speed auto. Get an extended warranty. Something will break (all BMWs break) and it will be costly when it does. To love BMW, you have to LOVE BMW. It's always been love/hate for me. Mostly love though. I always own one.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 10:19 pm to Doctor Strangelove
I have had 3 of them over a 15 year period and each one was fabulous until the maintenance start getting out of control. While under warranty they are the best and once you start paying for repairs you want to sell them.
fwiwi...I had a 86' 528e a 92' 535 and a 98' 740i
Like somebody said..Love Affair!
fwiwi...I had a 86' 528e a 92' 535 and a 98' 740i
Like somebody said..Love Affair!
Posted on 12/26/18 at 10:21 pm to Doctor Strangelove
740Ld xDrive is a dream car for me. I need the AWD in MT and the diesel is appealing for highway drives.
Posted on 12/26/18 at 10:53 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Slow.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 10:27 am to Doctor Strangelove
Just get a 2018 0r 2019 lexus ls and be done with it.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 10:35 am to Doctor Strangelove
I wouldn’t purchase one with over 25k miles on it unless it’s certified preowned. I’ve owned an M3 and a 335i sedan and they were both great vehicles that were fun to drive.
at around 46k my M3 started having issues with the transmission as well as the front axles. Also had an odd size rear wheel that was expensive as frick to replace the tires on.
TLDR don’t buy without it under warranty
at around 46k my M3 started having issues with the transmission as well as the front axles. Also had an odd size rear wheel that was expensive as frick to replace the tires on.
TLDR don’t buy without it under warranty
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