Faults:

When I bought the car with 29000 miles, the dealer shared the repair history. They had installed new brakes, a new battery, and a new condenser for the air conditioning.

At 35,000 miles, the glove box broke and cost $137 to repair.

At 39,000 miles, I had to replace a computer chip that cost $800.

At 50,000 miles, the cup holder that closes into the front dash broke and will not stay closed.

At 60,000 miles, a bushing gave way and necessitated a torsion bar bushing replacement that cost $500.

At 69,000 miles, the over flow valve at the top of the radiator cracked, and required a complete radiator replacement that cost $480.

At 55,000 miles the drivers seat began to show considerable wear, and continues to be very susceptible to anything that might scratch the leather.

General Comments:

The car is fun to drive, and very responsive with strong torque.

The car holds the road extremely well.

It is difficult for older folks to get in and out of the back seats.

The paint has not held up well, and there are several paint chips on the front of the hood and the front quarter panels.

General Comments:

I love the hooked up feel of this car. The drive is very responsive, and the feedback to the driver is perfect.

The engine is more than capable, even in this heavy car; very little throttle is needed to get it moving and maintain speed.

Fuel mileage has been a pleasant surprise; 24 miles per gallon country driving!! 26+ on the highway.

I have also driven the car in snowy conditions, and find it very predictable and capable on slippery roads.

Faults:

At 95000km the brake lights stopped working. Easy to fix, did it myself.

Torque converter needed replacement at 97k.

General Comments:

This is an extremely beautiful car. propably one of the best looking cars BMW has produced.

For a 2.8 liter 6, the car moves well. it handles like a gem.

Interior is extremely comfortable, spacious nd luxurious.

The car is the 728 with the M Sports body, interior and suspension package. this package makes a big difference to the cars looks. It looks absolutely stunning.

It possesses an absolutely terrific 10 speaker sound system.

Faults:

I have had no problems at all.

General Comments:

Very nice car for the enthusiast. Very comfortable on long trips, although not as smooth a ride as the LS400.

The engine has lots of torque and has a great sound. Fun to drive and handles like a small sports car.

Faults:

* Airbags (2 front).

* Power steering.

* Driver seat collapsed.

* Heavy on fuel.

* Headlight (right) constantly blows.

* Left rear doorhandle broke off!!!

* Excessive tyre wear.

* Lots of rattles (especially in the dashboard).

Etc.

General Comments:

A lot of money for a supposed luxury car! I will never purchase a BMW again!! I will return to Audi & Mercedes, at least there you get what you pay for!