* 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.
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!
My Audi S6 is a piece of crap, constant electrical and oil seal problems. If you think Audi's are reliable then maybe you should get one.
I've run an A8 for 2 years and it has had few problems - trade in the 740 and get a 4.2 liter.
You've probably just had a bad experience. I would urge you to go buy a Mercedes - just make sure you get breakdown cover. Ultimate combination: BMW cars, Mercedes dealers.
Too bad you got a bad one. I have a 95 740iL...absolutely heaven and very trouble free. Sometimes the care a car is given counts, too.
I'm from Australia.
Since June of 2000 I own a BMW 740i and this car has been an Absolute Joy to Own and Pleasure to Drive.
It's the Best Car I have ever Owned in 40 Years of Motoring.
I Always have owned BMWs and I must, say that I still would rather own a "Beamer" than a Crappy Lexus!
BMW Forever!
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