1988 BMW 7 Series 750iL review from Australia and New Zealand
"The name is Bond - James Bond"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Self leveling suspension.
Power steering hoses.
Viscous fan coupling.
Washer bottle leak.
Blocked washer nozzles.
Minor electrical glitches.
General comments?
Pretty hard to find better value for money. Over $250,000 when new and now only $30-40,000 for a good car. Good history is essential. Shape has not dated. Very reliable, extremely powerful, 15.7 litres per 100km, oodles of leather, surprisingly sophisticated electronically for a 12 year old car.
Self leveling suspension is not worth fixing if it plays up - $4,000+! Best to leave it in 'Sport' mode or convert to 735i type suspension.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 199000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2000 |