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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Hate to love it - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Steve B - June 6 - 2:00 amI love the car and the compliments. Legroom for everyone. But too much maintenance on things that shouldnt go wrong. When I ask, I hear "yeah, the 7s do that." $3500 in the last year or so...this is ridiculous.
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this review - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Jughead - April 25 - 2:00 amLove the car, but hate the dealer repair capability. Must seek out and find independent quality repair site.
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BMW 740il - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Din Hasangjekaj - February 12 - 2:00 amThis car is awesome it has very great speed it flies like a plane. great comfort all electronic. awesome v8 engine
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BMW 740iL 1997 Fan - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By davethrea - November 17 - 2:00 amWonderful to drive. Maintenance is pricey.
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Finally - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By royboy - November 13 - 2:00 amWell I now own a 97 740 iL Artic Metlic Silver with 98K and really do like it. However, I had to put some money into it after I got it to fix a major problem: Cataly. Convertor which cost me $2,300 p/L. I also other repairs done that were under CPO warranty: Radiator, Elect.fan, new valve cover gaskets and a new int. sensor alarm. I hope I am done with repairs for a couple of years, other than oil changes. I am still happy I have this car because its my dream car and I think I have everything fixed that may go wrong in the future, but if I have any other major problems I will need to look else where.
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Finally - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Royboy - November 13 - 2:00 amWell I now own a 97 740 iL Artic Metlic Silver with 98K and really do like it. However, I had to put some money into it after I got it to fix a major problem: Cataly. Convertor which cost me $2,300 p/L. I also other repairs done that were under CPO warranty: Radiator, Elect.fan, new valve cover gaskets and a new int. sensor alarm. I hope I am done with repairs for a couple of years, other than oil changes. I am still happy I have this car because its my dream car and I think I have everything fixed that may go wrong in the future, but if I have any other major problems I will need to look else where.
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Great Overall Car! - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Kansas City Andrew - October 23 - 2:00 amVery fun car to drive, I always look forward to driving somewhere. It has a lot of power and a lot of options. It is the ulitmate luzury package. No car drive better than a BMW 740!
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In the Shop - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By Auggie - October 8 - 2:00 amWhile Im impressed with the luxury, Im not happy with the ongoing maintenance. This is the "Flagship" marquis of BMW. So then why so many problems? Ive been an owner of Jaguar and I must say Ive had fewer misques than with BMW. I enjoy the feel of the 740il, but think they could have done a better job with the overall quality of the vehicle.
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poor selection never again - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By emeadows - October 5 - 2:00 amin discussions with many other 740 buyers i have yet to meet even one that was happy everything breaks the cup holders at 500 dollars 3 times radiator transmission both exhaust pipes at 2 grand each seats on drivers side crack check and you will find this on half even the lcds burn out on dash
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If only it would start. - 1997 BMW 7-Series
By jbill - September 23 - 2:00 amWhat a dream to drive - if only I could get it started. I have only owned this car for 6 months and have had it in the shop 6 times. The battery keeps getting drained, the heater needed to be replaced and the cup-holder replaced twice. I know the service people on a first name basis. Not a good sign with a car that only has 28000 miles on it.
