BMW 7-series

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Advantage BMW Housto

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 750i

Summary:
This is the worst car I have ever owned! I would never in my life buy another BMW. The car spent 1 month out of the first three in the shop and still doesnt work. BMW assist has never worked. 2 weeks into owning the car I went outside to start it and nothing. had to be towed. they still cant tell me what happened or why. they said the car wouldnt work because of the tint on the back window. they stripped the tint and left glue on the window and the car still never worked. Terrible CAR!!!!

Strengths:
ride when the car starts

Weaknesses:
Electronic, Lights, BMW ability to fix problems, Advantage Midtown in Houston has terrible customer service!!!

Price Paid:  $70000.00 from dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 7 45

Summary:
SO DUMB, stupid looking back lights, annoying I CONtroll thing, have to push it so many times to do simple things, like changing a radio station. I prefer my Lexus LS430. Good pickup though

Strengths:
strength? yea right Just great 0-60 times, nice torque.

Weaknesses:
I CONTROLLER is such a hastle. Like all BMW's way overpriced, you get the same features in a Acura or Lexus for 10 grand less. Mine had electrical problems early

Similar Products Used:
LS430 (so awesome!) BMW 330i (mediocre)

Price Paid:  $75000.00 from Kitchener

Summary:
I was looking for a new luxury sedan that would perform well, look good, and most importantly fit my size. I am 6'6" and have a problem fitting comfortably into most cars, the 745iL is perfect. I have loads of head and leg room and can even fit in the back seat behind my preset drivers seat. Size aside, the car performs incredibly in every way. I am no techno-genius and was somewhat concerned I might have problems with the i-drive, it is a piece of cake to operate. The control knob sits perfectly where my hand sits and in a matter of days it is second nature. If you are concerned it may be complicated, dont be. Gas mileage is pretty good, about 29 MPG on the highway and 22 in town. I drive about 600 miles per week and have never been so comfortable, the fan cooled seats have been great during the summer. The car also looks great, I get looks from all over the place, people giving me the thumbs up as I drive by and when its parked there are often people walking around it.

Strengths:
Although it may take a few days, you will grow to love the look of the car. The lines of the long wheel base are fantastic. Performance is what you would expect in a car of this caliber. The size is unlike any other luxury sedan (headroom in particular)and I looked at them all. The i-drive is much easier than I expected.

Weaknesses:
As of yet I have found none. Perhaps only the fact that the snow tires required only seem to exist from one source and they are quite expensive. You must get new rims and tires because snows do not exist for the 19" rims that were on the car when I got it. I guess if you can afford the car you can afford the $ 2600 for the snows.

Similar Products Used:
Mercedes S-500 was also a great car but no where near the headroom, at 6'6" my head was rubbing against the roof. Lexus LS 400 was also a great car and headroom was not too bad, however because it is

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 740IL with sport pck

Summary:
I took European delivery and put 5500 miles on it in Europe (in 1 month). Car just arrived in US last week For Europe the car is too big. For European delivery you should definitely consider parking sensing option. I had no problems at all and travelled with 4 people. The navigation system was of enormous help in large inner cities like Madrid, with plenty of one way streets. I pushed it up to 130mph before the US cut out came in and it felt like it was on rails, very stable. My wife does not like to go fast but she found 110 "comfortable". Voice recognition for nav system and phone comes in very handy. There are more luxurius cars in its class (Lexus) but it is just not the same. I found MBZ too much like Japanese styling lacking character. I'll update in the future.

Strengths:
Absolutely gorgeous classy, understated styling. (compared to "whitebread" Japanese and MBZ. The best SPORTS sedan available. Solid feel, great brakes, performance, safety, reliability (sofar). The car is very roomy (also in the back) but does not feel big.

Weaknesses:
Cup holders look like afterthought. Seats (I have activecomfort) should have more lateral bolstering. Nav system sometimes slow to update (should be DVD) Slight lag in acceleration when stepped on while at speed. Trunk space barely adequate for 4 persons on (long) vacation. Steering has too much assist (too light, should have individually selectable assist.
Steering wheel feels too thin for a sports sedan.

Similar Products Used:
I have a 1995 525i and never had a problem (except burned out taillights)

Price Paid:  $62000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 740i sport

Summary:
Awesome. I shopped for weeks. This car gets better each time I drive it. Was thinking of a GS 430, which is a great car, this car, puts it to shame. Must get the sport package. handles like a dream. Since Warrenty is for 40 k miles, and maintenance is free, how can people complain about the cost of repairs? The only thing you pay for are tires... Not the car for the "It's just a car wife", this car needs to be enjoyed and driven

Strengths:
Engine, acceleration, seat,Voice activated phone, gadgets, car has "Class". Comes loaded, dont have to run up an option list.

Weaknesses:
Nav system is weak at best. Can't toggle for call waiting om hands free. Wish that headlights would go on automatically at night. Get the CD out of the trunk.

Similar Products Used:
Lexus GS430, Infinity Q45 (BMW blows it away)