Used 1999 BMW 7 Series Consumer Reviews
Used 7 Series for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 7 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 7 Series since its last redesign.
With every great car comes great responsibility...
William Arneson, 09/27/2018
1998 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very expensive to maintain. After 100K miles, everything needs to be replaced: catalytic converters; O2 sensors, etc. AND... all are expensive. Cats are $4000 from BMW ($3200 for parts and $800 for labor); O2 sensors are >$100 each X 4. Even spark plugs, especially since there are 16 of them, are expensive. I had a scanner tool that connected to the 30 pin jack (under the hood) that allowed me to read and clear a lot of the settings; however, in order to CHANGE anything it required a visit to my dealer... at $120/hour. Through 6 years of ownership I spent $2500 for maintenance, which would have been $8500 through BMW ( I did most of the work myself). HOWEVER... the ride was great. Comfort was outstanding. Fuel mileage was a solid 25 MPG, with the fully loaded car going from Omaha to Phoenix with A/C running non-stop. Would EASILY go 128 MPH (limited by mfg) and would have gone faster if not for the speed limiter. Overall? A great 10 year old car for under $10,000; and, even considering the $2500 I spent on maintenance... it was well worth it. However, if I had to take it to the dealership for service? Not so much.
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BMW 750iL GREAT MACHINE!
Danie Erasmus, 03/14/2008
1998 BMW 7 Series 750iL 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle four months ago and it is in a very good condition with 128,000 km on the clock. Only modification seems to be a performance exhaust system. The 250km/h top speed governer has certainly been disabled, and the car might have an added performance chip. Reason I am saying this - I recently took on a Porsche 911 Carrera on the highway, and the Porsche lost. The owner told me later that he was doing 280km/h at top end, so the Beemer must have been doing 300km/h plus - it is difficult to say exactly as the speedo is marked to 260km only. The car is very fast and a mighty performer, I rate it in the top echelons of motoring society, and I got it at a fraction of the price.
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Don't buy a BMW over Lexus or others
Big Money Waster, 07/08/2002
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Since the purchase I have been plagued with mechanical issues that just shouldn't happen in a flagship vehicle like this. Here's the list: - Door handle broke off in my hand. - AC system noises took 4 trips to eliminate (most components replaced) - Front suspension vibration took 3 visits to resolve (bushings worn out after only 22k miles!!) - Battery replacement (dealer wanted $250) - Engine gaskets leaking (not heads) - Power steering hose leaking (replaced) - Stereo is terrible - Loud AC noise from engine compartment - Check engine light comes on for no known reason I'm selling this overpriced hunk of metal and going back to Lexus or Mercedes.
Fun to drive but expensive to maintain
Dillon Lim, 08/04/2005
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's a blast to drive this car. But reliability is a big issue. Common problems are radiator and reserviour, water pump, window regulators, O2 sensors, fading pixel displays. Great car if you can afford the maintenance.
Beware
Bibel, 11/06/2004
1998 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Back at dealership 8 times over 7 years. Currently there (4-th week). Bad car .Bad dealer.