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1 out of 5 stars

Big Mechanical Waste

Patrick wheat, 12/24/2015
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

bought this car for my wife and what a waste of space. transmission, head gaskets, sensors galore. bought is used and it spent 3 out of the first 5 months in the shop. i will never buy another bmw again. worst of all this site does not reflect what i here from every other mechanic and 2004 bmw 7 owner. shame on edmunds and to anyone looking at this car please please please look else where.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

nice car

americo j 8888, 09/28/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I think this is the must intelligent car i have driven,i mean,come on, even if you dont close the door all the way the car will do it for you,(no kidding) the power is awesome,the fine details of comfort from head rest that"huges" your neck to a/c on the seat,are small "human" needs that makes this car not wanting to get off. this car got my big "thumps up".is a bit intimidating at first with so much technology at your finger tips but once you get used to,the car becomes "an excuse" to get out and drive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Will do it again!

BMW Fan, 06/27/2009
2004 BMW 7 Series 745i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have owned many BMW's as a young man starting with 323i coupe, 325ix wagon, Z3, Z4, 528i, 535is, 540i, 740i, 740il and now a 2004 745i. BMW's are well made as evidenced by my 745i. I have all of the options you can possibly get including air and massage front seats. The car handles extremely well especially on long road trips. The idrive could be improved as it is a little slow to respond but intuitive if you're comfortable with computers. I know the 2009 have better lines and I wouldn't mind getting a new one but not yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

A real road car

John, 11/12/2009
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I initially shopped for a car based on the needs of my back problems. The BMW 7 was and still is the most comfortable auto I have ever driven. I drive between Chicago area and Orlando, FL several times a year. I can drive straight thru and feel like I drove a couple hours. If I leave with a full tank of gas I only have to stop once for fuel on the 1,100 mile trip. This car is the greatest car I have ever owned. I am just about out of my 100,000 mile warranty and hope for many more years of trouble free performance. I would love a 2010 model, but I really love this one.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Ultimate Driving Machine...IReally!

Lawyerman, 07/10/2004
2004 BMW 7 Series 745Li 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I extensively tested and researched the Mercedes S500, Audi A8, the Lexus LS430 and the BMW 745LI. This car clearly surpasses them all. Forget about what they say that the command control is confusing. I'm no technophile, but I mastered it in less than 10 minutes. This car comes with dozensmore features than the Mercedes and is less money. The Lexus is nice, but it is not a beast on wheels like the BMW. I use to teach Police Officers High Speed Pursuit driving so I know performance when I drive it. This car is simply the best. It combines the best of everything, luxury and high performance into one cool package.

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