Overview & Reviews

BMW introduces Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). DSC is designed to automatically correct the yaw on all 7 Series cars, preventing plowing and fishtailing.

• Beautiful, powerful, and luxurious, this is the car we are going to buy when we strike it rich.

User Reviews:

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  Best Car You Can Own - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By Scott - January 4 - 12:34 pm

  Ive had this car almost 5 years. Ive replaced a window motor, fixed the power seat and replaced the fan. The total cost of repairs has been half that of my Chevy van, that is 2 years newer and has 80,000 less miles on it. This car is a pleasure to drive. Its comfortable and powerful. I usually get above 24 MPG on the freeway, and thats doing 80 MPH. I almost always choose it over my other cars (Boxster, 330ci and Van) due to the excellent sound system and handling. Ive looked at the newer body style and I dont like it as much. Also the iDrive is a pain to use. I now have 180,000 miles on the car and Im keeping it.

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  Overall a good deal - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By stanley kowalski - August 22 - 5:33 pm

  Dirt cheap to buy for what you get. Incredible 12 cylinder model is if anything, more reliable than the 8, and well worth the small premium. Basically its been reliable with only one unscheduled repair in 2.5 years. Still, maintenance costs are considerable, but viewed as being in lieu of car payments, overall affordable, especially for those of us who do not put huge mileage on a car. Its not a headache car. Merely high maintenance.

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  Carrier shot - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By 740iFan - May 10 - 8:23 am

  Arguably the most comfortable performance sedan ever built. Nice clean lines. Buy it right but set several thousand aside for initial remediation. I replaced water pump, window motor, control arm bushings, right cat, headlight lenses, and tires in the first year. Had leather refinished to like-new last year. You can get good quality non-BMW aftermarket parts drop shipped to your independent mechanic and save big $$$$. All-in I probably put 4K into the car since purchase bringing total cost to less than 11K. I get 22 mpg highway driving aggressively, 24 otherwise.

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  Will buy a third 7 Series - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By Howard - March 19 - 10:38 am

  Big B now has 120,000+ miles on it. Its the second 7 series Ive owned. Great ride and performance! Pulled 24.6mpg running at 85 from Denver to KC last winter. Runs 16 -18mpg around town. No surprises with the owning costs - just budget ~$2500/year. Still cheaper than a new Honda Civic. A used 7 series is a bargain making up for the maintenance costs. Ill keep this 98 until the 09 series starts coming off leases in 2012 or thereabouts.

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  A maintenance nightmare - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By toni p - April 1 - 6:08 pm

  This vehicle has been like a beautiful woman with an evil heart. From the first year until the eighth year of ownership, it has been one "freakish" thing after another. Unbelievably, in the third year the engine went, a piston through the heart! Cat converters, AC, exhaust. Car is in shop for its final repair, a blown gas tank! Another $2100 repair bill! Great driving, great looking classic, but Ive had enough. Time to look at another brand! Did I just get a lemon or what?

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  A very expensive love affair - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By Jay - March 20 - 10:26 am

  I fell in love with this car as soon as I saw it and I bought it without thinking twice. Big mistake!! Dont get me wrong, I still love this car but it is not for an average joe like me. It costs a lot and costs a lot more more just to maintain it. Every now and again problems creep up and every problem cost me more than a grand to fix. Its the best ride ever if you can afford it.

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  BMW 750iL GREAT MACHINE! - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By Danie Erasmus - March 14 - 8:41 am

  I bought this vehicle four months ago and it is in a very good condition with 128,000 km on the clock. Only modification seems to be a performance exhaust system. The 250km/h top speed governer has certainly been disabled, and the car might have an added performance chip. Reason I am saying this - I recently took on a Porsche 911 Carrera on the highway, and the Porsche lost. The owner told me later that he was doing 280km/h at top end, so the Beemer must have been doing 300km/h plus - it is difficult to say exactly as the speedo is marked to 260km only. The car is very fast and a mighty performer, I rate it in the top echelons of motoring society, and I got it at a fraction of the price.

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  You have truly arrived - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By JR - February 7 - 12:42 am

  Once youve owned a 7, You really have truly arrived. Realistically youre driving a very sophisticated luxury sedan that is supposed to be maintained to spec. BMW did not market this car to those who could not afford the maintenance costs. I find that the most reliable examples of any BMW Ive looked at or talked to people about seem to be the ones that have been maintained correctly, this doesnt mean just oil changes, Im talking following the full maintenance schedule. With the proper care and love these cars will treat you well. It demands respect when you pull up to a gathering and defiantly has a lot of presence. Do not let the E38s minor issues deter you from owning one.

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  1998 740iL - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By 740ilDuke - January 9 - 5:48 pm

  Im in college, purchased my car on eBay with 35k miles on it. I did my research and have had the expected issues - radiator, window regulator, cupholder, grills. I have used enthusiast message boards to find, fix, and do preventive maintenance. I now have 71K miles on it and everything works as it should. I love driving the car, it handles great and is wonderful for long road trips. I live on a tight budget and have been savvy enough to keep this car in order, which leads me to believe that anyone can. I think Ill see just how far this one will go. If you buy an older car, research it and spend some money doing preventative work like transmission flushes, etc. Mainly enjoy driving.

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  Dont keep it Past Warranty Period - 1998 BMW 7-Series
  By keywestmike - November 20 - 3:46 pm

  This car was originally owned by Dave Thomas of Wendys fame, he turned it in in March 2000 I bought it in May. Smoothest most fun car to drive ever. However, you must no keep it beyond BMWs Certified Warranty four years from purchase or 100,000 miles. I have 87500 miles on it now and the maintenance has been $8000.00. Apparently these cars are designed for heavy mileage but will start falling apart at age eight.