2003 BMW 7 Series Consumer Reviews

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Written by: 4 dr 745 li on 02/05/2006

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I'm a driver, I love cars, and I love quality and performance, this is one of the best sedan that i had, has better performance, excellent comfort, beautiful seats, holds road in curve. The only thing, I would like more space for cup holder, better navigation system, and definitely move the stick shift back to the console. I like the 0 maintenance.

Favorite Features

Seat comfort, back seats and middle console, the wide wheels, little lights on door handles, road handling.

Suggested Improvements

More cup holder room, move the stick shift back to the console.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Owner review

Written by: Richard on 01/26/2006

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Imagine on a 36 month lease, shop time in excess of 45 days! One and half months out of 36! Three days to "re- program" the computer, replacement parts always available, but not the same day. Two repairs to the trunk lid, an engine hood that doesn't stay open. This was my second 7 series car and a total disappointment relative to reliability. After the dealership initiated a daily rate for a loaner car I chose to take my business elsewhere. Imagine paying for a loaner for the second repair to a warrantee covered item - on a car in this price range.

Favorite Features

Ride and driver comfort is very high. A very strong and very smooth drive train. Velvet shifting.

Suggested Improvements

Style is personal, but rear is awful to me. Computer is a sick joke. Interior is a bit sparce.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Never again

Written by: NEVER AGAIN on 06/08/2005

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Each required visit to the dealer for repair results in having to return to have at least 2 additional items corrected. Idiot drive aside, safety issues are of primary concern. 4 months for BMW to figure out they had to replace the modual that controls the remote key (Plastic emergency key required to open a $85,000 car). Intermitant operation of headlights and tail lights. Engine goes into idle mode at the slightest touch of break pedal. I thought the 2000 S-430 was trouble prone but would gladly trade back. The 745LI is my wifes car which I have limited her use to daylight driving only. For security reasons, she drives our Expedition or Town car when venturing out after dark.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, panic stops and rear leg room.

Suggested Improvements

GO BACK TO THE BASICS. Bells and whistles are no substitute for reliability.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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fantastic vehicle

Written by: g peters on 03/24/2005

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased this 2003 745LI for $52,500 and it was a steal. I felt like I was robbing the dealership. I love this car and baby it to the utmost. (car cover) I spent $43 on my first fill-up that will certainly cure my speed demons. Great vehicle and I couldn't be happier!

Favorite Features

massaging seats...air-conditioned seats the ride

Suggested Improvements

voice system could use improvement and navigation

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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2003 BMW 760 LI

Written by: KaziConstruction.com on 12/30/2004

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 760Li 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 6A)

Review

Couple of months ago I bought BMW 760LI, in the beginning I was kind of scared about all the talk about iDrive and reliability issue, but honestly I figured that one out in less than 5 minutes, without a manual. All the reviews regarding iDrive were written by people who really don't know how to use a computer... or were born in a generation (you know what I’m talking about...) where computer skills are non-existent. I love the fact that almost ANY function in the 7-series can be accessed through iDrive. It is actually fun but I can understand how my grandfather or even father would hate to mess with it. The drive is beautiful, reliable, attention getter, comfortable and smooth ride. 10+

Favorite Features

powerful and responsive,sexy Body style, Adaptive cruise control, steptronic,heated steering wheel, heated/cool/massage seat. iDrive, 7CD player, Park distance, fridge in the back, back recliner seats, auto headrest in the back, keyless entry/start. Gear shift, 13 powerful speakers, Auto heated seat

Suggested Improvements

I am very happy with the car, but I guess improvement is always better. If I can ask for one thing that would be Remote starter.

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Worst car EVER!

Written by: R. Fata on 11/08/2004

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my 5th BMW and my last! The car is in the shop all the time. The company will not even try to help. The interior design is all wrong. The idrive is the worst crap ever. They need to put the shifter back where it belongs. If they wanted the idrive to work they should make it a touch screen. Lexus has a better system. I have never sat in such uncomfortable seats in all of my life. Racing cars have a more comfortable seats. There is nothing good to say about this car. I know 34 people with this car only 3 like it, 2 can stand it, and the rest HATE it like me! This BMW is not a car to walk away from, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Favorite Features

none

Suggested Improvements

Change the idrive to a touch screen and put the shifter back in the center.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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BMW 745Li 2003

Written by: TPratt1 on 08/04/2004

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Bar none, the 745L is the best luxury car on the road today. Closest thing to flying a jet while staying on the ground. All the technology anyone could ever use or want. Performance oriented in just about every aspect. A fine car in a great longstanding dynasty of many cars. Luxury and handling in perfect combination. Great job Germany.

Favorite Features

Body style, engine, handling, speed, technology rich features, design of each and every component well thought out.

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth for cell, hybrid elec or hydrogen, larger panorama moonroof.

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Intimedated by the i Drive ?

Written by: elicojt on 02/26/2004

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

As my first entry into the BMW line-up it's hard to beat. I was looking at the new 5 but found it's size may not meet the needs for a family of 5 (even though the kids don't see much of the back). A perfect match of perfomace (19" wheels, 325HP) and Luxury. i Drive should take about 1 week to master (going through each menu screen) and loading some favorites then it's a matter of how much you want to know while your drivig. If you have trouble with Windows XP maybe maybe you should think about a Lexus & touch screen.

Favorite Features

Security Glass - not so much for security but to eliminate road noise. Along with the 13 speakers of the Logic sound system you can forget you're driving. Park Distance Control - great in tight pots - also the ventilated seats & butt massager are nice to entertain the front passanger

Suggested Improvements

Park Distance Control - should mute the stereo when in operation (much like as the phone and Navigation system do) Why doesn't the integrated phone have a MUTE function ?Carful with your front seat passenger when ejecting the 6 CD cartridge - the ejection force will surprise you

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I love this car....!!!!

Written by: Stefano Vranca on 02/12/2004

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is a really amzing machine. Fun to drive, responsive, incredibly agile for its size. I really do not understand all the criticism related to the idrive. It took me about an hour to learn it! No manual needed. What also can I say...you cannot beat a Bimmer!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, idrive, navigation, seats are incredibly confortable, sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Could you please build an M7!!!!!!

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745Li

Written by: jashev on 02/10/2004

Vehicle

2003 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Amazing handling, acceleration and ride for a full sized sedan. Absolutely the "ultimate" driving machine.

Favorite Features

Voice activation system is excellent. The active roll stabilization system holds the car through turns like it is on rails.

Suggested Improvements

The iDrive system is pretty much useless and unnecessarily complicated. The navigation system is cumbersome to use.

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