BMW 7-series

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Advantage BMW Housto

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 750i

Strengths:
ride when the car starts

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

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!!!!

Price Paid:  $70000.00 from dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 7 45

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

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

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

Price Paid:  $75000.00 from Kitchener

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.

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.

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

Price Paid:  $72000.00 from Jake Sweeney BMW

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 BMW 740 IL

Strengths:
When you see a BMW near or far, you know what it is. Class, stlye and Prestige. Unlike its competition, you are guessing which line it is, and then ,who makes it, Chrysler(Mercedes),Ford (Jaguar),Lexus (Toyota) you get the hint. Powerful engine, nav system, voice activated dialing of phone, tight handling, and my wife loves the heated steering wheel.Rain senor wipers,and ski package.6 disc cd player,soft close trunk,service and road service are unmatched.

Weaknesses:
Brake dust ,interior wood trim scratches easily,touchy nav system,but you can voice it.

Summary:
This is our 5th BMW. I was told 5 years ago to lok at the Mercedes line. So, we went to the local dealer,was treated like we were too young,(31 at the time) and wanted to drive the S class. Well, needless to say, I left un-impressed w/ not only the lack of professionalism, but trying to judge my income based on my age...Big Mistake...,drove directly to the BMW dealer close to home, was treated w/ respect and courtesy. Told them I was interested in the(back then)95 740 il.Test drove the car, and even took this car for a day. Then I drove this car to another local Mercedes dealer to compare side by side. Thank God I did, fit and finish, quality were well beyond that of the Mercedes, and this made me think, "Why do people think Mereceds is superior over the other brands"? It took me about 5 minutes to concluded my decision.Now we have had 5 BMW's since then,Now own the 2001 740 Il and love it. I have to chuckle as I see a Mercedes now, as they all look like Toyota Avalons or a Lexus. If Iam going to pay 80,000 plus for a car, I don't want people to have to guess which generic car is it? If I want a company that has so watered down their fleet, and no longer has the "wow" factor, then I would go to the local Chrysler.................I mean Mercedes dealer and buy one. The 745Il will be our next car this year. I am not sold on the rear end style, but I am willing to give that up for the BMW tag of class, prestige and over all unique appearance that the rivals have muddied.

Similar Products Used:
E190 in the late 80's,BMW 540I,X-5,740i,740il,Porsche 911 Carerra4 Cab,

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 3.00 votes

Price Paid:  $40000.00 from Stevens Creek BMW, 5

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 740iL

Strengths:
GPS, 10.4 Speakers with 6-disc changer and DSP, iDrive-free, Fast, Handling is good, good color (green on grey), Superb sound quality.

Weaknesses:
Cup-holders are very flimsy indeed. Once I was accelerating with a full cup of coffee and the whole thing spilled onto the shifter. Back to keeping it between the legs. My old Audi had a manual and AWD. Why can't they make a 740xiL with a manual tranny? No Rear side airbags and only a lapbelt and no headrest in the center-rear position.

Summary:
Exellent all-around car! Every day I discover something more that I like about the car. A wonderful Luxury at an affordable price used. In addition to my 1991 Mercedes 300TE 4Matic I have my dream garage. Thank-you BMW for producing such a wonderful product. I will be a repeat customer for a long time! Great replacement for my 1987 Audi 5000s Quattro!