1999 BMW 7 Series 740il review from North America
"A great luxury cruiser, feels sporty and elegant."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator cracked at 59,000 miles, no apparent reason. Built in telephone had to be removed as technology had become obsolete.
General comments?
A very solid tank like feel, yet surprisingly nimble given its size.
Great for cruising on long trips at high speeds.
Also fun to put in manual transmission mode and shift on country roads, car seems to like being pushed hard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 7 Series |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2005 |