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This car is why I'm a BMW fan
keymstr, 07/27/2004
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
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I've had the car for 4 months now and have put 7,000 miles on it already, including a 3,000 mile cross country road trip. Ran flawlessly, in the flatlands, in the mountains and in 115 degree desert heat. Never changed the temp from 72 degrees and was comfortable no matter the outside temps. I've had some work done since owning, but all under warranty. This is my second 7 series. My first was an 88 735i. It had 150,000 miles on it and I put another 85,000 on it. Never had drivetrain problems. I'm a huge fan of these cars. I'll probably get another in about another 100,000 miles.
JB B
LSTW, 12/31/2002
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
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i lease this vehicle. which the price i pay each month, i think i should have bought a lexus or acura or infiniti. NOT BMW. i dont remember how many times i've taken the car to the dealer to fix it and almost everytime i need to leave the car there overnight. lots and lots of problem.. i can't believe BMW's top of the line luxury sedan is like this.. i just feel like i'm driving a kia with leather seat.. no more BMW for me..
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Disappointed in Certain systems
Disappointed_in_BMW, 07/29/2004
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
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The BMWs I have owned have specific weekness that should be corrected by BMW rather that by consumers post- warranty. Condensation in tail lights, electronic readout cluster, cup holders are junk that should be upgraded by BMW due to poorly engineered and produced parts.
Overall a good deal
stanley kowalski, 08/22/2009
1998 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
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Dirt cheap to buy for what you get. Incredible 12 cylinder model is if anything, more reliable than the 8, and well worth the small premium. Basically its been reliable with only one unscheduled repair in 2.5 years. Still, maintenance costs are considerable, but viewed as being in lieu of car payments, overall affordable, especially for those of us who do not put huge mileage on a car. Its not a headache car. Merely high maintenance.
Why Did I Wait So Long
csabo, 08/11/2004
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
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We were looking for a car for my wife to drive on business. She's an artist and fell in love with the styling and interior. I'm an engineer and fell in love with the performance and handling. It didn't hurt that we got a great deal on the car. The owners groups on the 7 Series are second to none! We've had a couple of small problems and the forums have allowed me to fix the problems myself. Saved many dollars. We wouldn't trade the car for anything else on the road!