Overview & Reviews
BMW reintroduces the regular length 740i after the uproar caused over its cancellation for the 1996 model year. Like the rest of the 7 Series, the 740i has a standard equipment list that will leave the Sultan of Brunei drooling with desire.
- Big car luxury, sports car performance.
- Price.
User Reviews:
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Seriously Amazing car. I love this car <3 - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By gdwhip - April 17 - 1:18 amSuper positive this car is the best. Bought this car in 2010 and Ive had it for 5 years. I would recommend it to anyone. Girls love the roomy bmw. The leather luxurious interior makes you feel like a boss from the way the steering wheel heats your hands up to the wood grain and super comfortable seats. Everyone that sits inside the car compliments it. Ive had numerous people offer to buy it but I would never sell it. The car grows on you. I took out the sound system and installed a beautiful nav gps with aux cord and it get better sound than any vehicle Ive ever sat inside. The whole look and feel of this car is the perfect balance of cool and classy.
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1997 Bmw 740iL Luxury Luxury And Performance - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By bmwenthusiast7 - September 7 - 7:17 pmI recently bought a 1997 Bmw 740iL Luxury Sedan with 154,000 original miles. I bought it for $1,500 and all it needed was a hood latch. Then I finished it off with fifteen inch chrome and black wheels and a premium navigation system. The power is amazing and it has all the options to make it considered a luxury vehicle. It is simply five out of five stars.
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BMW 7 Series The Ultimate Starship - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By 7 Series Owner - February 14 - 9:19 pmThis is BMWs flagship sedan and it does not disappoint in any way. Power, comfort, styling, safety and technology are all present here. One can easily go from 0-60 in less than 7 seconds, and at high speeds feel as if you are going half the pace with room to spare. More fun to drive than Mercedes, or Lexus combined!! The feel is rock solid and it handles like the 5 passenger sports car it really is. Plenty of creature comforts and cutting edge technology even in the older models. I have owned several hugh end luxury vehicles, domestic and foreign and this one is the best of all. It deserves the title "Ultimate Driving Machine" - I just cant see or imagine myself in any other car at all.!!
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Love our Bimmer - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Reston - June 22 - 8:12 amWe bought the car used and had to sink some money into it right off the bat, for items not covered by the sellers warranty. Wondered about the choice for the first year. Then the car settled down and weve had routine maintenance since. Its a joy to drive, city or highway, and its a joy for passengers. If you dont keep up with routine maintenance, and replace things at the first sign of trouble, expect to sink a lot of money into repairs. We do routine maintenance, and change the oil frequently, and weve been very satisfied. We plan to run the car for ten more years at least.
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Finally we own an excellect automobile - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By wmsnodgras - May 15 - 2:07 amAfter a three month search on line for the perfect E38-- I was prepared to drive up to 1500 miles to get the right car--I found "my" vehicle 6 miles from home. It has been running flawlessly, except for a short circuit in a wiring harnace which BMW of El Paso seems to have fixed at no charge. Car is total pleasure to own and drive. mileage in town is 14.5 MPG. On the highway, Im getting 25 MPG all day @75 mph using the recommended mid-grade gasoline.
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Wonderful car - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By 7series - April 9 - 6:32 pmThis is a truly wonderful car. The ride is smooth and the build quality is great. I havent owned a car that was built with more attention to detail. One must treat it with utter care, and go very easy on the car and all its amenities and it will last you. From new, mine has almost 110,000 miles. The only work done was the brakes, at 100,000 miles, the navigation dvd stopped working at about that time, too, and there seems to be a strange clicking noise coming from the dash. It could be the computer or navigation, or just a leaf in the a/c. Bar those mishaps, this is one of the most beautiful cars inside and out. My only complaint is that it doesnt have an electronic sport suspension setting.
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The Ultimate Ride & Repair Costs - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By DarkShark - March 25 - 2:00 amFantastic car to drive! Plenty Leg Room and comfort features but dont plan on leaving the repair shop for less than $1,000 per visit (for instance, I needed $30.00 in parts and the total bill was close to $900.00). If you buy one, do yourself a favor and STRONGLY consider getting an extended (high performance) warranty...You WILL forget about the repair costs while driving though! The best of the best (unless you have the pleasure of driving the 2004 535i)!
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No more MBZ for me! - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By 1997 BMW Owner - October 14 - 2:00 amI had always owned MBZ and although I was quite happy with what I drove, it wasnt until I got behind the wheel of this 740i that I understood the meaning of the ultimate driving machine. What a pleasure!
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THE BMW 740IL - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Jeerryy - October 6 - 2:00 amITS A GREAT CAR
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Great car but not cheap to run. - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Enjoyment - October 1 - 2:00 amI love my 740i. With the Dinan engine upgrades and stage 1 suspension it is like a large sports car. Smooth and powerful with a navigation system/TV. So far, only the cooling system (radiator, water pump and resevoir) has broken. I hope that will be all but that is a lot for a 1997 with 60,000 miles on it. Certified warranty keeps costs down up to 50,000 miles.
