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#971 of 1317 my trusty 1992 735i by 92735i

Dec 29, 2003 (2:40 pm)

I love my bimmer. Dreamt of owning a 7 since 1986. Have now owned my 7 for almost 12 years and have 173k loving miles. It has been a Florida car since new but last year I relocated to Chicago (hold laughter please!) and during the first winter, had to replace radiator 163k mi., a couple of injector hose connectors, and fuel pump.
 
Since at this time last year I was planning on keeping my car till the wheels came off, I went ahead and had a top-end freshen up done including a cam shaft replacement. I got to see all the internal parts to my top-end. Boy, does it pay off to change your oil frequently.
 
Well, my car is great, runs like a top, I drive 20k miles a year, but am really starting to like the new cars like Audi A6, A8, and am very skeptical about the new 7.
 
My car is very reliable, would like to have 300 hp engine though.
 
Planning on keeping my old 735 and give to one of my kids.
 
I am undecided over a 2001 740, a used 2003 745, a new A6 quattro, or a used 2004 A8.
 
My purchase time frame is October 2004.
 
What do you guys recommend ? I am a BMW person, my dad had '72 2002 that I learned to drive with.

#972 of 1317 by nvbanker

Dec 29, 2003 (5:57 pm)

My business partner has an 03 745. It's been a horrible car. I drive problems, won't start at will. It's just way too complicated. BMW has overengineered themselves to death, and they have taken themselves off my list as a result. I'm still watching, because I used to be a fan - but not right now! Ugly and unreliable are too many sins at one time.

#973 of 1317 New 2004 760Li to buy or not to buy! by Jamiem4 .. by rroyce10

Dec 30, 2003 (5:25 am)

 ....... The only thing I would recommend is, you better be as close to invoice as possible, the resale values on the new "7" is about as good as the resale on 20 day old Christmas stuffing ..
 
           You might be better off looking for a nice clean 2/3k 03 760 and save yourself $20 grand ...
 
                      Terry.

#974 of 1317 New 2004 760Li - NOT! by jamiem4

Jan 01, 2004 (8:39 pm)

Last week my husband was providing the salesperson with our title info for the 2004 760 they had in the dealership. The salesperson made the following comment - after obviously not knowing much about the car's features etc - that "I don't like the cars, I just sell them." So my husband (and I in tow) ended the sale right then and there. Oh well, Happy New Year to everyone, we'll keep the BMW we have. The salespeople here seem to know so little about the cars - it was humorous (but scary!!) - Jamie

#975 of 1317 1992 735 by f1buick

Jan 02, 2004 (3:35 pm)

. . . I have a 1993 750 and feel the same way. Agree with nvbanker that BMW has serverely overengineered the E65, it is crawling with bugs, and anyone who purchases it will be seriously sorry when the warranty runs out.
 
the 1995-2002 7 series (E38) basically is an update of the E32. That's what I'd be looking for. Should be pretty bulletproof.
 
The A8 is intriguing, but very rare--who you gonna get to work on it? No mechanic will know anything about it and they'll want to charge you for the time they spend educating themselves.
 
The A6 started life as the Volkwagon A4 chassis (read: Passat) and seems to be taking a dive in resale value. The overall engineering/quality won't approach that in your E32 or in an E38.

#976 of 1317 1992 735i by 92735i

Jan 03, 2004 (11:44 am)

Thanks f1 buick. This is my dilemna. To go from my 735i to a 2001 740i doesn't seem to offer much value or difference. The cars look so similar. What would be the advantage besides more power?
I have looked at them and they are strikingly similar inside as well.
 
I have read this board thoroughly and notice most of the complaints on the 745i to be focused on the 2002, not the 2003, the iDrive, which I can already operate (I sell software), and the change in body style, which I happen to really like, especially with 19" rims.
 
I test drove the 2003 Q45 premium the other day. Totally disappointed with the ride. Immediately I sat inside a 2004 745Li, Wow, what a difference.
 
If I don't see reliability improvements in the 2003 745i by the time I'm ready to buy in 10/04, I will just keep my 735i and buy a condo in Fla or something.
 
Thanks!

#977 of 1317 OH.... by nvbanker

Jan 03, 2004 (4:36 pm)

you can OPERATE the i-drive just fine..... When it works. My partner's wife has had her 745 in now (by tow truck) 7 times so far. Seems that the i-drive won't let the car start because of some error it has in it, that occurs at will. That is never convenient.

#979 of 1317 by nvbanker

Jan 04, 2004 (9:33 pm)

My partner's wife has had a hauntingly similar experience with her 745i. Sorry for you folks. Next time, I'd get a Lexus.

#980 of 1317 PRICE ON 745I by jreecole

Jan 05, 2004 (9:53 am)

HI! Guys what do you think I could get a new 745I BMW WITH A MSRP OF $77,895 for.I think the invoice price would be about $71,000.
 
I have allways bought American made cars at invoice are a little below.Plus what ever rebate they have.
 
I know the pricing on this car is a different ball game. THANKS

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