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4.5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Fabulous!

thecarguy112, 06/12/2013
2001 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

Just bought a used one with 110,000K on it a week ago, and LOVE it. The power is surprising for 282HP, but 325LB FT of torque is sweet. I don't have the contour seats, but the basic seats are great. This car handles great for its size. I have a rare Slate Green 740i with Oyster Nappa leather, and english green dashboard and carpet. It truly is a joy to own. There are a couple little problems but cheap to fix. GREAT car.

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5 out of 5 stars

750iL WOW

idcraig, 05/16/2012
2001 BMW 7 Series 750iL Protection 4dr Sedan (5.4L 12cyl 5A)
17 of 36 people found this review helpful

There is not a finner car on the planet I have owned MB S series (close) BMW 740iL very nice Volvos, Cadillacs, Infinitys and the list goes on my 2001 750iL has it all Fun, comfort, power (WOW) I live in the snow belt and I drive my 750 all year without snow tires. You cant own a better car I swear.

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5 out of 5 stars

740IL

Nello, 03/01/2002
2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The 740IL is the best car I have ever driven. It is not only good looking but it is comfortable and quick. The run flat tires drive alittle rough but nothing you dont get used to. The navigation system is unbelievable and can honestly get you anywhere.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great driving car, but...

Clivaz, 12/09/2009
2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful

I bought this car for my wife, knowing about the BMW driving experiences. She upgraded from an Olds 88 to a 740 iL. Needless to say, she loves driving it. We both agree that the engine harmonics are superb, the chassis well designed for its time, and the inside build quality very good. But the cupholders are useless, the doors open so wide that you won't reach the inside handle anymore and heavy to manipulate, and it's not the most reliable car out there. In a few words : the typical German car. Also, don't trust the computer mpg consumption. Way optimistic! Old school calculations returned 25 mpg on highway at best, without cruise control, and 16 urban. Get a late production car w/wide nav.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Expensive to OWN

mwreid22, 08/01/2010
2001 BMW 7 Series 740iL 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
16 of 48 people found this review helpful

Do not purchase this car if you don't have A LOT of cash for all of the repairs you will have at high mileage. Window motors $1000 / computer $2800, power steering $3000, timing chain $4000, etc. I could not get rid of the car fast enough. Took a total bath and lost a lot of money! Run run run from this car!

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