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#231 of 1317 '97 iL problems... by jalowiec
Mar 23, 2001 (10:42 pm)
I just got a 1997 bmw 740iL after selling the '97 E320 about a month ago. I have to say that the car is truly the ultimate driving machine. This one has every available option (the heated steering wheel and voice activated phone are especially nice). It has 92000 miles and shows no signs of wear.Right off the bat, I found the radio to be intermitantly malfunctioning (knocking and turning itself off or display going dim), but the major problem happened today when I tried starting the car and it wouldn't... all it does it knock and the RPM gauge jumps like crazy. Battery is ok and I've altered nothing in the car. Has this ever happened to anyone else?
Looks like I'm stuck for the weekend before shops open on Monday ;(
It's very strange, I drove the car to the store and back just 5 minutes before this malfunction occurred. heeeeeelpppppp...
#232 of 1317 Should I be afraid of a 750iL? by unpolire
Mar 26, 2001 (1:46 pm)
I've been tempted by the tremendous value a used 1990 and up 750iL represents in the marketplace. Several individuals and my local wholesale parts supplier caution me that the engine electronics are problematic, often failing and resulting in "limp home" mode. Any comments? They seem well-made and beautifully appointed but I have no modern BMW experience (I own a 6 series). Thank you.#233 of 1317 The old 750 scared me by bwh
Mar 27, 2001 (7:03 am)
I had a '95 740 that became troublesome towards 100k miles. My wife had always wanted the V12. I thought we would try the '90-'92 750. Much less initial outlay with money to spend on repairs semed like a logical course. After nearly buying a 60k mile '91 750 I changed my appraoch. These cars are VERY complex. This car looked wonderful, but upon inspection needed $5,000 in repairs. There was more than one I looked at like this. I decided that if I wanted a 750 it would have to have a warranty. Now 10k miles into '98 750 ownership (30k on car) it goes to the dealer tomorrow for a clunk in the front suspension, a squeak in the rear suspension and an airbag warning light. This winter it would also intermittantly shut down the ABS and traction control. The dealer was unable to make it occur, so even though it hasn't happened for a while, I know its not fixed. You be the judge. I really like the car, it is gorgeous, very fast, smooth and has more gadgets than I can figure out. It is much more fun to drive than the M-B or Lexus, either of which is a more reliable car. So if you can accept that there is a price for that driving pleasure go for it. If you expect Camry quality you will be dissappointed.#234 of 1317 Great E-38 Site by force98
Mar 27, 2001 (8:48 pm)
Go here for excellent discussion concerning E-38 7-Series:#235 of 1317 NEW 740IL OWNER w/WINDNOISE CONCERN by ctkbb
Mar 28, 2001 (7:49 am)
I have recently purchased a '98 740iL. The car is beautiful, however I have noticed what I would consider substantial wind noise coming from either the top middle front windshield or the moonroof. It is very similar in sound to that of a soft top convertible. I expected that a car this luxurious would have ZERO wind noise. Am I dreaming?#236 of 1317 Is this board primarily 740 owners?... by unpolire
Mar 30, 2001 (12:44 pm)
Is there somewhere the 750 owners are "hiding out?" I linked to the suggested site but again, found it dominated by 740 owners. Any suggestions? I'd really like a V-12: They don't make 4-door Ferraris...(M5, yes, but no rear leg room).#237 of 1317 '95 740 i by spessard
Apr 11, 2001 (10:17 pm)
I have a '95 740i w/ 44,000 miles that we're getting ready to trade in on a new SUV. Anyone have any thoughts on a fair price? Great condition, comfort seats, premium sound. Trying not to get fleeced by the dealer who's only offering me about $23,000. Doesn't this seem low?#239 of 1317 by urgentguy
Apr 17, 2001 (2:46 am)
News:
BMW ditches its Vanos technology for Toyota's superior Vvt-i technology for better fuel economy, smoothness and emissions
Toyota had already been supplying volvo, renault
BMW will recieve 200,000 units in 2001, 800,000 by 2003
read on...
http://auto.ascii24.com/auto24/e/2001/0406/e32nco_si0406_01.html
#240 of 1317 urgentguy by dhanley
Apr 17, 2001 (11:56 pm)
You didn't read the article. BMW appears to be outsourcing some of it's valve production from the same company that supplies toyota.If you think about it, it wouldn't make sense to switch to VVT-I. VANOS already has given over 100 hp/L, gets good fuel economy, and BMW is shipping a car with the new valvetonic technology in just six months, and will switch entirely over to it in just two years.
dave
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