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I love this car
jamesdchang, 02/14/2004
2001 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2001 BMW 740i I purchased in August 2001 changed my life. Driving anywhere is a sensual experience. I deliberately take a longer route to work in the morning. Whenever I have to drive any other car I feel like I am driving dead weight, not to mention that I feel very uncool in it. The Sport Package is an absolute MUST!!! The 18" M-parallel spoke wheels are gorgeous, and the lowered front suspension gives the car an aggressive, athletic posture. Sport mode transmission option makes this car a rocket.
Very Good Car
Bimmer, 06/03/2005
2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased new when I traded my '93 740iL. '93 had better interior and build quality but needed engine replaced at 110k. Both cars very comfortable, powerful and attractive. Have had to replace radiator, expansion tank and water pump as well as front end work. Great integrated phone and (older CD type) nav, all voice activated too! Phone/radio controls on steering very handy. Will never buy car without those features again. I find the nav system easy to use but all require some time to learn. Wish CD player was not in trunk. It is quiet at highway speeds and has a huge trunk. So far I have had nearly 80k of great driving. Hope next car will work as well.
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hornbeck1, 01/07/2005
2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL Protection 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just bought the car about a week ago. The car is awsome. It has features I never knew existed on an automobile. The last car I bought was an Acura Legend. Great car, but the BMW is head and shoulders above my Acura. The fit and finish is a 10. It drives like a sports car, not at all like a big car. It is extremely responsive. It feels like the car has a lot bigger engine than a mere 4.4 L and 282 horsepower. The rear passengers go in style as well -- heated seats, separate heater outlets, ski pass through, on-board navigation, you name it. I'm a happy guy!
My 01 Big Bimmer 740i
bigmikeG, 02/08/2008
2001 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 108K miles, the paint still looks great it accelerates wonderfully and the 18"-M parallel wheels still are timely. I recently change (6 liters) the tranny fluid and filter. No one could tell me what "life time fluid" means in miles or years. belts, O2 sensors and A/C blower have been replaced. Of course, you 01 owners know about the radiator and expansion tank problems (50k miles and death sets in). The display still has all the pixels and the Bose system still rocks. Try Toyo Proxos tire if you have a 7. They are the best tire I have bought. I love this car, costs a few bucks to keep going. But doing 79 on th highway and getting 25 to 26 MPG is pretty good for a 2 ton, V8 hoss
Too many repairs
Deborah n Steve, 01/09/2008
2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is an elegant and wonderful to drive vehicle. Too bad the constant repairs costing thousands of dollars make it impossible to recommend. The car wont start so Im having it towed. The hood wont open, trunk opening is broken, glove box wont open, 3/4 windows don't open, nav computer is kaput, and this is only the latest repairs needed. The warranty is up so I'm guessing the repairs from todays tow to the dealer will be between $1k and $5k depending on if the nav/radio system need full replacement. The cup holders are terrible, the stereo has very poor sound relative to new Camry and others. I just wish I could talk my wife into another brand. Maybe after this expense she will consider it.