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1998 750IL Best Ever 7-Series
VintageCollector, 05/24/2023
1998 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
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1998 BMW 750IL was the pinnacle of BMW luxury design and style. Instant classic, the understated lines, interior finish and power and ride made a statement wherever it arrived. My model was black black with optional rear maple fold down trays and security glass that supposedly repelled tire iron hits and even small calibre firm arms. It was massively heavy glass. All conceivable options brought the sticker over $100K, but like many, I leased the car through my company, and back then the money factor rate was almost free, bolstered by jacked up residual values that kept monthly lease prices reasonable. I ended up trading it for the newer 7 series simply because the residual value was set so high and fear of out of warranty costs for the complicated 12 cyl engine and expensive suspension. Big regret as none of the newer 7 series could touch this car’s elegance and refined power.
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740 Maintenance Blues
Highalpine, 01/25/2003
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
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What a great car! But how could BMW put such a maintenance monster on the road? Thank goodmness for the warantee! Don't drive this car without one! A $70k vehicle should not experience the kind of parts failures I have experienced. Brake rotor failure, catalytic converter (60K miles), radiater, valve cover seals, transmission seal, etc, etc.
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Very Pleased
jsh2, 07/04/2002
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
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A first rate upgrade from my BMW 540i.It is especially roomy in the back seat and it drives smoothly. The sound system is nothing short of spectacular as this car had an upgraded radio.
Big Money Wasted
timber, 01/27/2003
1998 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great performance car, but the electrical and mechanical expenses will nickel and dime you to death. Looks great and interior is fantastic, would not own another bmw, ever. Better have a large amount of money for the repair bills. Has been running about a grand every 3 months on my low mileage vehicle.. a 1998 with 30,000 miles.
Do not buy a 7 series
Hamed, 08/27/2002
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Problems, problems, problems. Cooling system, door locks, front end stirring arms, overheating, I am in and out of shops at least 3 times a year. Piece of luxurious junk. unreliable.