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BMW 7-Series 2006 and earlier

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#1196 of 1317 2006 BMW 750Li owner with 19 inch feedback by w210

Jan 24, 2006 (5:50 am)

Honestly, the ride is fine, the BMW rides much better than my 2004 E55 with 18 inch wheels.
 
To me, the 19 inch is just about right, the car looks so much nicer with these wheels. The 20 may be pushing it but I have seen 21 inch wheels on the 7!
 
You may want to check with BMW or tirerack to see if they make 19 inch winter tires? I think I may go with 18 if I need to put snow tires on, or 19 for summer and 18 for winter if I do not have a winter vehicle.
 
The 750Li is a fine car, ask away if you have any questions!

#1197 of 1317 01 740 transmission slip by mimeo

Jan 24, 2006 (12:10 pm)

During highway passing and the engine drops from 5th to third, a couple of times it has felt like the transmission is slipping. Revs are high, but the car is not accelerating fast until it shifts to fourth and then takes off. Has anyone experienced this? Is this an adjustment that is needed or a sign that the transmission is going bad?

#1198 of 1317 Re: 01 740 transmission slip [mimeo] by bdr127

Jan 24, 2006 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: mimeo (Jan 24, 2006 12:10 pm)
How many miles do you have on the car?

#1199 of 1317 Re: 01 740 transmission slip [bdr127] by mimeo

Jan 24, 2006 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: bdr127 (Jan 24, 2006 12:34 pm)
70,000 miles I have had the car since 35k mi. and have not previously had any trans problems

#1200 of 1317 Re: 01 740 transmission slip [mimeo] by mimeo

Jan 24, 2006 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: mimeo (Jan 24, 2006 12:41 pm)
In Addition, it does not appear to happen in normal acceleration but rather on-ramps or traffic areas when I am going relatively slow and need it to drop to 3rd to get into traffic.

#1201 of 1317 Re: 01 740 transmission slip [mimeo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 24, 2006 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: mimeo (Jan 24, 2006 12:45 pm)
Sounds like a pressure drop...you should check the fluid level first off...is there a service coming up on that transmission? I also don't know if there are electronic controls for shifting on that unit...if so...that's worth a look....there may be codes available to scan on that...

#1202 of 1317 7 Series Questions by esvcaddy4me

Mar 05, 2006 (10:30 am)

Can you tell me if and when there has been a body style change on the 7 series? We are looking at several '02 and up. Have there been any major problems with this series. The ones we are looking at are all pre-cert through BMW.
Thanks

#1203 of 1317 Re: 7 Series Questions [esvcaddy4me] by bdr127

Mar 06, 2006 (9:31 am)

Replying to: esvcaddy4me (Mar 05, 2006 10:30 am)
Can you tell me if and when there has been a body style change on the 7 series? We are looking at several '02 and up. Have there been any major problems with this series. The ones we are looking at are all pre-cert through BMW.
 
The 7-Series was dramatically revamped for the 2002 model. It was slightly changed for 2006 (slightly changed exterior to make a nicer front and rear end).
 
As for problems, it is widely accepted that the 2002 and 2003 7-Series are problem cars. They had significant electrical and computer issues. Most cars were resolved pretty well, but some pre-owned out there still have problems. However, BMW does have a 6yr/100k (from original purchase date) full new car warranty for those cars, so at least you are covered if there are problems. My advise would generally be to avoid those two model years....

#1204 of 1317 Re: 7 Series Questions [bdr127] by esvcaddy4me

Mar 08, 2006 (9:02 am)

Replying to: bdr127 (Mar 06, 2006 9:31 am)
Thank you for that info. One more question..since we are looking at used, we have noticed that some are certified with the longer warranty and some are not. How does this work? We have seen a few that we liked but they did not have the extended warranty.
Thanks

#1205 of 1317 Re: 7 Series Questions [esvcaddy4me] by bdr127

Mar 09, 2006 (9:49 am)

Replying to: esvcaddy4me (Mar 08, 2006 9:02 am)
If any BMW is a Certified Pre-Owned at a BMW dealer, then it will have the remainder of the new car warranty, and when that expires the CPO warranty will kick in. The CPO warranty is for 6yr/100k (whichever comes first) from the original new car purchase date.
 
I'm not sure why a Certified car you're talking about wouldn't have an extended warranty.... that's part of the CPO program. As for the 7-series, all of the 2002 and 2003 models have the 6yr/100k NEW car warranty, regardless of it being certified or not. The new car warranty covers everything (as opposed to the CPO warranty, which doesn't cover things like accessories, radio, body noises, etc) and doesn't have a deductible like the CPO ($50 per occurance).
 
If it is not a 2002 or 2003 7-series, then the new car warranty would be 4yr/50k. Then the same CPO 6yr/100k would pick up where that leaves off.
 
The other great benefit of BMW's CPO program is the financing rates. Right now the 2002 7's have 2.9% for up to 60 months and 4.9% for 72 months, while the 2003 models have 3.9% for up to 60 months. Pretty hard to beat those rates.

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