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Worst car I've owned
billmclain, 04/17/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a terrible problem plagued car. And it has awful resale.
Luxury Learning Curve
SteveC, 04/21/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
After driving Mercedes since 1985, I finally bought my first beamer. The 745i has great looks, handling, acceleration, finish... all you'd expect from a luxury sports sedan. However, why does the car's design require acknowledgment/cancellation of a disclaimer every time I start it? How many times does it take to push a button for "Park" instead of mistakingly "shifting" into reverse? How many times does it take to stop turning on the the windshield wipers when I really want to shift into reverse? Perhaps this car is really not for me -- there IS a learning curve -- and all I wanted to do is enjoy driving it.
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poor plain Jane dashboard
Chris Kent, 04/23/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is really a gorgeous car on the outside but they messed up the dashboard and oversimplified it they thought. The older BMW's looked great on the inside. They completely striped it all out destroyed it. Look at the interior of the 97 - 2001 740's and it has a gorgeous interior. The triptronic shifting is a joke. It is on the steering wheel. At least mercedez got it right in that department and still keep it on the stick shift lever.
should have bought a lexus.....
bmdoublepooh, 05/26/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Horrible experience. Salesperson did not know her product. Car did not live up to my expectations, check engine light eternally on, engine misses at 25-35 mph. Service only temporarily fixes problem then comes back within days. BMW should be ashamed. Should have bought a Lexus like all my associates did.
Car Phone didn't activiate
RLCPAPC, 06/29/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2004 silver metallic 745i with a phone that won't activate. The dealer give me a new one and it works now. Stereo is great but don't have XM. Haven't tried Sirius yet. Seats are very comfortable and am finally getting used to all the controls. I like this car.
Technology Falls Short
Mark Dunham, 07/19/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The voice activation doesn't work well and the electronics seem to need constant updating as the phone and navigation system don't always work properly. The steering has a vibration in the steering wheel until the low profile tires warm up, which takes about 8-10 miles of driving before this goes away. This is not what you should expect in a $70,000+ automobile.
745i - NO Fun
Rod6327, 07/26/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling capability BUT Not fun to drive. Try down shifting with the steering wheel button and then figuring out what gear you are in while watching the road at the same time. Every service is a multi-day ordeal and there have been too many. Uneccesary complexity, the radio is basically non-functional outside of the pre-selected stations.A real problem if you are routinely in different reception areas.
Buyer Beware
Gurneyman, 08/09/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the 7 Series because I had good luck with my prior BMWs. The car is comfortable and the gadgets are intriging, but beware, this care is incrediby unreliable and has been in the shop almost a whole month now or for 7 visits (including 3 tow ins) to date. Also, BMW does NOT back their car, they refuse to admit there are obvious problems including electrical, ride and other problems.
Not worth the extra $$$$$
Tommy Freeze, 09/12/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th BMW first was the 535, X5, 740IL and now the 740i sport.at first it seemed like a dream car..then it snowed.NY to CT 12 hours...untill the $1950.00 set of snows..the first problem started with the faulty air bag light..2 days in the shop 3 times..no clue..now the light is off.hope the Air bag works if I am in a Crash. Blew to tires no aparent reason the tech at BMW Bridgeport said..the breaks locked up on a turn because I hit them to hard.two months later and $1600 lighter in the pocked hit a pot hole on the merrit pkwy.to get in and out of I am 6'5 230lbs in great shape,around the turns does not hold on 0-60 slow 60 - 100 not bad.
Enjoying 7 Series but...
Carmen Miranda, 10/02/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Long time BMW owner. First time a 7 series owner and loving it. Performance, style, power, comfort are wonderous. However, computer keeps shorting out causing it to be in the 'shop' 2 times in last 4 months. Overall, just as long as BMW corrects problem and gives me a free loaner car...am satisfied, for now.
2004 vs 2003
BMW? NEVER AGAIN, 10/19/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2003 was plagued with so many problems BMW eventually replaced it with a 2004. So far its been 10000 miles and no problems to report. I did receive a notice from BMW telling me that my 2003 (I guess they forgot they took it back)was extending its warranty to 6 years and 100000 miles, this applies to the 2002 models as well. This does not apply the 2004 model or the 2005(makes sense??)They are also offering me $1500 toward the sale or lease of a 2005 or 2006. I guess thats BMW's way of saying their sorry for all the torture they put me through---NEVER AGAIN