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BEST CAR EVER!?!
WHITELIONDSS, 11/05/2002
1990 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
THIS CAR IS SIMPLY THE BEST I'VE EVER DRIVEN...ALL ELECTRONICS STILL REIGN SUPREME! ONLY 158,000 MILES AND JUST BREAKING IN! HANDLES WELL AND THE ENGINE STILL LOOKS AND PERFORMS AS IF IT WERE READY TO TAKE ON THE AUTOBAHN! ALERTS YOU WELL IN ADVANCE OF ANY NEEDED MAINTENANCE! A TRUE DREAM! POWER, COMFORT AND SAFETY ALL ROLLED INTO ONE!
1990 750iL - Wow
Rich01810, 08/19/2002
1990 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
What a car! Here is a chance to purchase a car that went for over $70,000 for 10 cents on the dollar. The features this car has rivals current luxury cars and it's 12 years old. The pickup is tremendous for a car its size, and it is the most comfortable car I've ever owned. A pleasure to drive on multi hour trips. A must buy!!
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Bob, 05/27/2005
1990 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I couldn't resist discounted price of 12 cents on dollar compared to new price for 12 yr. old BMW in almost perfect condition in/out, & only 106K miles on clock. Yes, gas is a downside with avg. of 16/22, but car makes you grin every time you drive. Handles like a dream, lane changes at speed are a trip!!! I do my own work on it, manual and multimeter in hand. Wish I had small hands, only minimal space under bonnet. Devil of time tracking cooling leak (hole in the coolant resevoir); A/C went 1 year after purchase; torque conv. crashed after 3 years, otherwise very few problems. Aftermarket parts abound with research, but still PRICEY. Styling is timeless. Luxury and POWER!!
BMW 735il
NCBMW Driver, 05/28/2009
1991 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A good value in a used luxury car. Keep in mind that this is a high end luxury car and fairly complicated at that. It requires more maintenance than a Japanese car, but the owner will be rewarded with a great car. Plan on spending at least $1000 per year on maintenance. Mileage is not bad for a car of this size. I get around 18 in town and 22 on the highway. Sleek, comfortable and powerful. It is great on the highway or on a twisty road. Cheap to get into, but can be humbling to your wallet to keep it running.
91 for the money
KH, 06/11/2007
1991 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Mine now has 210k on it and it feels like it will go for eternity. Had a few normal repairs over the last 4 years that would go with a car that is 16 yrs old. The car is very comfortable and drives smooth. Very happy with this vehicle and would do it again if I could.
best car yet
bmw spokesmen, 08/04/2009
1990 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
well first off i live this car best experience yet drives great for having so much mileage on the car had the car a few months maintenance was kept up to date. very fast car never have problems going around people on the high way.
BMW's former flagship still competetive
jminer, 10/22/2003
1990 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent car for the price in today's market. It has numerous features that are shared with few cars today. The fuel economy (14/20mpg) is decent for a car of this size (4,800lbs.) and motor (304cid V12). This is certainly one of the most entertaining cars I have owned thanks to it's OBC and electronic-hydraulic transmission. Unfortunately my car was totaled from flood damage about a month ago with 183,000 miles on the odometer.
25 YEAR OLD 735
scary71@gmail.com, 08/16/2015
updated 02/16/2016
1990 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wanted one of these since I was 18. 43 now and finally found one. One owner. A literal barn find. Purchased in May of 2015. Stored inside, parked since 09. After an oil & trans fluid change, as well as general and thorough tune up, I gently started driving her around. A few quirks popped up right away...mostly electrical. After pulling the modules located in the engine compartment and cleaning all the contacts, all electrical oddness disappeared. These vehicles are very sensitive to incorrect voltage. Clean, clean and clean again all the connections you can get to. Good idea to check all your vacuum lines and fuel lines as well. Couple of complaints. ..by no means are these a deal breaker. No cup holders, no tilt wheel with the air bag equipped versions. Love the fancy cassette deck. Brightest darn headlights ever. Love the big cars. Grew up driving USA made 60s and 70s luxury barges, so this is right where I like to be. A bit more refined. Very quick and nimble for a 4000lb vehicle. Overall super cool. Steer clear if you're not a car guy though. These are older and will need work. Suspension for sure. Heavy cars=hard on your suspension and steering components. I could go on. ..and on. Again, overall super awesome and rad! UPDATE: Been driving this almost a year. It's the middle of winter here. Overall, still not bad. I can say the traction in the deeper snow isn't all that. By deeper snow I mean 4" plus. Driving traction isn't the killer, it's the acceleration traction. Take it easy, don't spin the wheels. Use the trans 321 gear selectors. Yes, I did put 4 brand new tires on it in May. Hankook vs2 I believe. I also run with the specified winter ballast weight in the trunk. After all , it is a RWD vehicle. Maybe look for one with the optional traction control if you're put off by this. I've had two issues crop up in the past year. Again, if you do your homework, you'll see these are typical issues with these vehicle and I'm not holding it against the vehicle itself. Leaking radiator (common to crack at the inlet/outlet) the "shimmy" or "wobble" so I'll be replacing those worn control arms as weather permits. Along with the radiator. No biggie. Both jobs look pretty simple.
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Driving Machine
Frankie A., 11/14/2009
1992 BMW 7 Series 735iL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have over 120000 miles on this car and will have it til I die. No major problems. Fuel economy lacks, but other than that this car is built to last.
Classic Styling
Kyle, 04/26/2006
1992 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 1992 7 series gives the owner classic styling that still looks good after 14 years. A little heavy on the gas, more than I'd like. The 6 cyl. auto seems reliable. Very solid, well put together car. Seems like it would protect you in a collision. Nimble, for such a large vehicle. Some people complain about the high price of repairs, but have they checked the price of repairs on any vehicle these days? Still, there are several things you can DIY to save a little money.
Best value on the used market
pdxg, 10/03/2005
1992 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned the 750 for over 5 years. It's been an exceptional car. The v-12 power and handling is awsome. Around town I get 16mpg 23 highway. This is great highway car. Fully loaded it climbs hills and passes with no effort. I've had minor repairs such as brakes, radiator; belts. If you do your own repairs there is a lot of informaiton on the web and an extensive manual by Bentley.
Worst mistake I ever made
Brendan Kelly, 08/10/2015
1990 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
OK, so I bought a 1990 Car in 2014 and it had 200,000 miles on it. It was only $2000 so I paid cash, and I trusted the guy who sold it to me. It has been in the shop so much that in the past 9 months I have only put 3000 miles on it. I didn't expect it to be perfect, I new it would take some work, but this has been ruinous for me. $800 for a windshied came with the $2000 price, but I've put in about $4000 of work on the thing. I'm honestly terrified to drive it lest something else break. It has dumped it's coolant all over the freeway, it has caught fire, it has stopped moving in traffic at rush hour, the air conditioning doesn't work. I expected things to break but the problem is all the pieces that break are old and specialized. They are hard to find. If this was an old Ford I could get parts at a junkyard, but these have to come from Germany sometimes.
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Great car
psy, 08/20/2002
1991 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Brought it at 105,000 miles, put another 65,000 in 6 years. Had of put about $1000/year into the car but a great, fun and comfort car to drive. Great car to pass on the freeway. Smooth at high speed and taking corners.
Mike's 750IL
Mike inNC, 10/12/2002
1991 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wonderful ride. Handles well for its size and weight. Amazing acceleration and performance. 16mpg mixed driving. No inexpensive repairs. Have recently replaced heater core, radiator and ac compressor.
Wonderful Auto
Bill, 10/13/2008
1992 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This automobile is a real gem. 16 years old and 257,000 miles on the odometer and it still runs strong and smooth as silk. I too have the original exhaust system. The style of this automobile seems timeless. Frankly I could care less that this automobile does not have a cup holder. As with any well made German automobile, good maintenance is essential unless you wish to pay very dearly for parts. I expect to drive this automobile for another ten years.
Excellent
Dougk, 03/28/2004
1992 BMW 7 Series 735iL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 735 iL is the best car I have owned as judged by quality of car, low cost of maintenance and driving experience. The car now has over 200,000 miles and only major mechanical problem being the replacement of the transmission at a cost of $1,200. The six-cylinder engine is perfection of engine design. Economical on gas and plenty of torque. It is difficult to find fault with the car. An example of quality is the muffler system. My 2000,000 mile car still has the original muffler system.
Love this car
Cristoforo Gabellini, 12/22/2016
updated 12/30/2019
1990 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second one. First one was in a flood and to much wrong to restore. I found this one through my cousin who lived next to the older gentleman that had originally purchased it brand new. It was so amazing the color inside and out with all the options i wanted. Alway garage kept never driven in the winter. Cannot say enough great things about this car. But remember never buy the 740i or the 750i models have a lot of engine and electrical problems. But the straight six 3.5 liter engine is great and with the super charger it is even faster than the 740i and the 750i. It rides like a Rolls Royce and handles like a Ferrari. Yes when you put it in gear the rear end sinks down to put more wait on the rear wheels for traction. I never have gotten stuck in the snow or slid with this car. The engine just purrs and when you close the trunk, hood or doors it just has that nice click like you just got out of a Roll Royce. Something I have missed on the new ones. When I travel on the Highway there is nearly any road noice. In the winter I do keep it in the garage out of the weather and drive my 1993 BMW 525iT because it looks like it just came out of the show room.
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Total Winner
bearcat, 02/20/2003
1991 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 22,000 miles and now it has 210,000 with fantastic reliability. Comfort and great performance for a luxury car. Even with the years it looks great and has lost none of the characteristics you expect in a BMW. The passenger room and cargo space are exceptioanal...why have an SUV?
750il DreamCar
Ken, 07/16/2018
updated 01/18/2019
1992 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned expensive, Mercedes and BMW's.... My favorite by far is BMW 750il.... I have owned one for the last 22 years. BEST car I have owned. Overall, the least expensive car to maintain per mile. Performance, safety, luxury, and Good looks,.. The best under valued/rated car on the road. What else comparable, can one purchase for such at today's low price?
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Bearcat, 02/20/2003
1991 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 22,000 miles and now it has 210,000 with fantastic reliability. Comfort and great performance for a luxury car. Even with the years it looks great and has lost none of the characteristics you expect in a BMW. The passenger room and cargo space are exceptioanal...why have an SUV?
A great car but watch out!
ED, 12/11/2004
1990 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car back in 2001 and it has been pretty good for us. Things have gone out include a bearing on the water pump a crack in one of the fuel lines which caused it to drip on the exhaust headers! And various electrical gremlins have plagged the car but other than those it has been a great car. Very fast for its size. Mine is a 90 and it has things like a 6 disc cd changer and all power seats and a completely electronic engine. Others have had a lot more things go worng so my adive is if your not a car person you'll become one. Dealer charges way too much and i have found many helpgul sites for making repairs. Overall do some research before buying.
I love this car.
Ron Sims, 07/03/2018
1990 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You will find it hard to find someone to work on most cars under 1995 , but very hard for a 750il 1990. Most electrical problems can be caught if you just clean or replace the relays or just re-slotting them sometimes. You can find a YouTube video on testing them. Always check wiring harness for dry riot and broken wires. I try to work on mine as much as I can. This car is built for the road so the more you drive it the better it will run.
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Alpina B11 3.5
John Goldsmith, 03/16/2023
updated 09/18/2024
1990 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a very rare 1990 BMW 735i. It went to the aftermarket tuner of Aipina (BMW recently bought Alpina) for the full Alpina treatment. Unfortunately, Edmunds does not offer values on Alpina models (I wish they did). The car is fantastic!
V12 powered 750iL
kikis, 02/28/2005
1991 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 45,000 miles on it in 96, had it ever since, great car with huge hp and torque. Down side is the maintenance cost and the problems it has as it gets older, spent around $10,000 in the last 20,000 miles.
BMWi
lar, 03/22/2002
1991 BMW 7 Series 735i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Much repairs between 150k and the present 220K. Complete A/C replacement. CD player repaired. Transmission overhaul. Speed indicator, plus cruise control is jerking up/down, tested at BMW to no conclusion, same test result at an independent garage. My next puchase will be a Toyota.
Great luxury car for cheap money
BMW driver, 09/23/2020
1991 BMW 7 Series 735iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned my ‘91 735iL for over 12 years now. It has been very reliable and a great road car. Comfortable seats, great climate control and lots of space in the trunk and interior. Very reliable and the six cylinder is easy to work on. If you need to take your car to a mechanic to perform repairs this may not be the car for you, but if you can do your own work it’s not too expensive to keep it on the road.
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The last great six-one of the best ever!
4490p, 08/08/2003
1992 BMW 7 Series 735iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With 208000 miles this car still performs with amazing spirit and quality. Absolute fun to drive and one of the best ever at highway speeds of 70 to 90. It is still quiet and comfortable with all accessories in working order. Emissions tests always get a comment from the examiner about how low they are.
The best 6 ever
Danbookman, 03/11/2004
1992 BMW 7 Series 735iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
110000 and counting. Runs like a dream. Thanks BMW! I will be driving it for the 10 years.