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Pricey but worth it
Jimbob, 03/21/2002
1998 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am a car nut! I wanted performance and I got it. The 750IL has more than enough juice for any driver right off the line. As I am finding out there are plenty of ways to improve both the performance and the mileage. It does have some quirks. There is a sensor on everything in the car and sometimes they give out reading that are hard to understand. That is what the gear heads at the dealership are for. All in All there are few automobiles that can top the luxury items or the high performance of this incredible machine.
The Ultimate "7" driving machine
Alex, 12/18/2005
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My last car was a 1995 Jaguar XJ6, it was wonderful, however trunk space was an issue. Having owned 6 BMW's in the past I bought a 1998 740il on eBay. Drove the car to California from Texas, and on the way achieved between 25-29 mpg, Incredible! Both cats replaced for Calif Smog laws $2400 yikes! The car is an absolute pleasure to own, and drive. In essence its a "Sports car Limo". Fast, luxurious, smooth, powerful, addictive are just a few superlatives to descibe the car. Take care of your 740, don't abuse it, get your maintenance done when required and it will give you immense pleasure. As a side note, I later found out, my 740il was previously owned by Troy Aikman of the Dallas Cowboys.
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A nice experience with my 740i
the MB, 08/29/2003
1998 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car certified-pre-owned with 36k miles on it. It is a blast to drive and I get a lot of compliments on its styling from clients. I appreciate the fact that it can hold three car seats across in the rear. It has had two repairs in 12 months; new ventilation fan motor, new fuel injection o-rings. This would have totaled about $1,000 without the warranty. While this kind of thing seems typical, and is certainly not cheap, a used 740 has a great overall value proposition.
Wonderful if not your only car
Donovan Gibson, 07/27/2016
1998 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is wonderful. Comfortable, rides nice, engine, transmission and most components function and last very well. Purchase price is very reasonable, however, maintenance cost and upkeep are terrible, the car is fairly difficult to work on without the right knowledge. In my experience I have to constantly make sure everything is good, I've replaced many parts that are not cheap. I've mainly had most of my problems with the cooling system: blown radiator here, broken thermostat here, shot fan clutch here, etc. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone, just not as a daily driver or only car. It is comfortable, rides and drives nicely, but the maintenance cost and maintenance itself is just too much for a daily driver. Do not buy this car unless you are ready for the headache it may cause you.
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A Dream To Drive
jbreeves, 03/15/2002
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Finest automobile I've ever driven. Hard pressed to find anything for BMW to improve on. Okay, 600 hp would be nice!