1994 BMW 7 Series 740il review from North America
"Get yourself a GOOD ONE, and you'll love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crankcase vent valve wore out.
Windshield washers stopped working.
Right rear power window has a mind of its own.
Thrust bushings wore out.
Ball-joint bushings wore out.
Climate control faceplate keeps coming loose.
Rear electric window shade failed.
General comments?
A very high-performing, comfortable car, and what a head-turner! But the little (and big) things that keep going wrong/wearing out are killing me! My old '85 325e requires far less attention, and is still going strong. The 740 il is a very nice car, but requires far more maintenance.
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| Great car all around, it has its problems so you need a little padding in the wallet if you want one |
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| The first, I hope of more BMW's for me to own |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 93000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2001 |