1990 BMW 7 Series 735il review from North America
"Expensive to maintain, but fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has needed front end suspension work constantly. The wider tires that I put on it wears the suspension early. However, this time I used polyurethane bushings so it should last forever.
I have had to do some electrical work on this car. It is not hard to work on, but hard to diagnose. A lot of the fixes for this car are simple re-soldering and/or replacing switches and relays.
My rear axle broke. The rear CV-joint stripped and left me waiting for a tow truck. The repair wasn't bad. I replaced my rear suspension parts while having the car in the air.
General comments?
This car is very comfortable and it handles like a sports car. The car feels better with faster speeds. I just wish it had cup holders.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2002 |