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#21 of 1312 Thanks Chris by drew8 Sep 13, 1999 (12:23 pm)
I'm glad to hear the 740i sport is close to the 5 series, but is there really that big of a difference with the 740iL? I drove the E430. The accleration was good, but nothing to write home about. The pedal felt a bit heavy and delayed. The cars also felt kind of "floaty" -- less road fell. I didn't really push it on the handling front. The M5 I'm sure is in a different class -- a rocket ship. I've heard wait in 1-2 years though. My 740i sport comes in 7-8 weeks, can't wait... On color, I order black (actually the metallic black) because of the blacked out ground effects. Wish they had gotten with it and made the ground effects same color as the body like pretty much everyone else (including the 3 & 5 series). I think black looks good anyway, but woulda preferred a lighter color car...
#22 of 1312 740i Sports by arjun Sep 14, 1999 (8:45 pm)
There is a fair difference between the i and the iL. I drove the iL for about 2 weeks before I got my i with Sports package and I could definately feel the difference. On the subject of performance upgrades, there are 2 relatively easy upgrades you can make. The first is the Dinan software upgrade - as mentioned, it is not a chip, but a software modification. Speaking to the dealer in my area it costs about $550 and adds 13 HP. The second is a High Flow Cold Air Intake upgrade which adds about 22 HP and costs about $800 to install. All costs include labor, which is about 1/2 hr for the software and 2 hrs for the intake. Enjoy
#23 of 1312 Crazy in love with my 98 740iL by 7klasse Sep 16, 1999 (2:23 am)
I have passed the 1 year mark with my 98' 740iL. I have never had such a pleasurable car ownership experience. The car and the dealer are superb! My dealer's service department is like having a good pit crew. Not a wasted minute! I now have 29,000+ miles - the car still feels as tight as the first day. This is my first BMW product. Its not cheap, but well worth every penny!!! I plan on keeping this one until the wheels won't turn - when you find a good thing, stay with it! Last winter in Michigan/Detroit area was pure hell - but the big Bimmer was unstoppable with Blizzaks all the way around! I have driven through 24 Michigan winters in all kinds of vehicles-4x4, cars, trucks,etc. Nothing felt as secure or surefooted as the big Bimmer on the gummy-soled Blizzaks. I pushed by Jeep Cherokees that were stuck when the snow was 22" deep! The most amazing experience was when I crept up my ice covered driveway with ease! I got out and could not stand up on the driveway! This car is the ultimate 4 wheeled all-weather interceptor. Hmmm...do they make a front blade package?? I might be able to pick up some spare change from cleaning out parking lots/driveways! heheh!!! The GPS nav/electronic systems works superbly! It will get you in and out of wherever you tell it you want to go! If you miss your turn, etc. it instantly gives you a new nav solution, complete with female voiced audio commands! Nothing on this car is without well thought out purpose. The DSP/deluxe sound system gives me eargasms. Those guys in Munich know how to make cuckoo clocks and cars! P.S. My dealer throws a great Christmas/reunion party for all his clients!! These car people are great! Crazy in love with my 98 740iL If you like cars, love driving and can raise the cash, get one - you won't be sorry!
#24 of 1312 Performance Chips Reviewed by mar03 Sep 26, 1999 (9:00 pm)
Check out Car and Driver October issue page 131. They chiped an M coupe (AutoThority Performance Engineering) and a 328i (Dinan). Not much of a performance gain in their opinion. Anybody with real world experience out there?
#25 of 1312 Moonroof Leak in BMW by nmaxima Sep 29, 1999 (3:14 am)
I have a 1998 BMW 740il and an air leak in the moon roof produces a whistle sounds at high speed. The dealer informs that this is a known factory problem and therefore there is nothing they can do. It is kind of annoying. Anybody experience the same problems. Any solutions. ?
#26 of 1312 Wrong answer by drew8 Oct 01, 1999 (1:23 pm)
If it bothers you alot, IMHO I'd go to another dealer -- just because its a "known factory problem" doesn't mean they're not obliged to have a fix for it.
#27 of 1312 BMW quality by hill17 Oct 03, 1999 (7:07 pm)
It seems that BMW is usually considered inferior in reliability when compared to Mercedes or Lexus. Certainly BMW is better than Jags or"competing" domestics in this regard.
#28 of 1312 moonroof probs. by dsacarny Oct 05, 1999 (5:46 pm)
I have a '97 il and brought it to the dealer for moonroof noise and they are replacing the whole roof assembly under warranty
#29 of 1312 nikhilmodi by drew8 Oct 07, 1999 (4:17 pm)
Here's the address for the spy photos on the next generation 7 series: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9323/new7.htm As for the timing, its anyone's guess at this point. Judging from the fact that it looks like BMW has not finalized the design (3 versions on this site), my personal opinion is that it will not be out in summer of 2000, probably not available until late 2000 or early 2001. Even then, it will be hard to get one early, unless you pay up. Right now you can some pretty sweet deals on the 7 series, practically for the price of a 5 series or the MBZ E class. I agree that I don't like having a car that is quickly outdated. For this reason, I am going to lease the car shorter term (24-30 months). BMW still supports the residual and gives good lease terms, so the cost is not pretty good if you negotiate well. I am personally getting the sport package, because I think the lower body and bigger/sportier wheels give it a fresh look. In the time frame the lease is up, MBZ will have the new E class and the BMW will be more easily/cost effectively attainable. Hope this is useful.
#30 of 1312 Sweet deals?? by mar03 Oct 08, 1999 (6:04 am)
Here in L.A. the 2000's seem to be in short supply, most dealers only have one, if any, on the lot. Lots of used '97's out there in the $40K to $50K range with 2.9% finance or 3.1% lease rates from BMW finance. I'd take one of these used ones and trade up when the new body comes out in 2001 but I want the Navigation system. Not many '97 owners bought this option. What kind of lease rates are folks getting on the 2000's?

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