Overview & Reviews

All 7 Series engines achieve low emission vehicle (LEV) status. Revised standard and optional equipment add to the cars' appeal.

• Beautiful, powerful, and luxurious.

• High price tag.

User Reviews:

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  Junk to Hunk - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By gregskipa - July 1 - 2:33 pm

  I bought my 740i for $800. It had an issue with the timing chain guide that I am told is common for this model. It was sitting all alone on a dealers lot, just waiting for the right person to come along. This car LOOKED great, no major cosmetic issues other than the drivers seat looked like it had been to hell and back and the headliner was starting to come down. I figured AT WORST Id get my money out of it in parts. After buying the special tools, I replaced the timing chain and guides, just to see what I REALLY had. Let me tell you, when they say Ultimate Driving Machine, they aint kidding! With the variable valve timing, 282 BHP, and anti-roll suspension, this big thing STICKS!

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  Still an Ultimate Driving Machine - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By Ezzyme - February 28 - 9:46 pm

  I just bought this with 115,000 miles on it. The paint is a 7 - swirl marks and a couple of minor dings. But the interior is a 9, even after 11 years and 115,000 miles. The back seat looks like no one has sat their. The driving experience is exceptional.

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  Enjoy it while you can, before bankrupt - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By SP - November 13 - 4:21 am

  A great car I am sure when new. Bought in 2009. 10 yrs old. Main module computer replaced, radiator, air-cond, headlight, deadpixels, worst, unfixable petrol smell, told a leak is there and the seal replacement is expensive. Great to enjoy it but when comes to maintenance, well, you know... I make sure I get the best out of it before my bankruptcy if I keep it. Once in a lifetime experience, may even get another one when the right encounter occurs. What a love-hate relationship!

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  110K miles of first owner experience. - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By Peter Judar - June 26 - 6:45 pm

  Purchased this vehicle new at 74 miles with sport package and I can tell you everything about this car. You will replace the radiator like a clockwork every 35K miles, about $400. Transmission failed at 73k miles. Extended warranty covered all but $100. While I loved the sport package wheels, I got sick of paying $250 per tire every 17k miles, put 17 inch BMW wheels on with Michelins for $150 each now get 35k miles per tire with a way better ride, less the look, oh well! Still get 14/21 mpg city/hwy. Recently replaced both front rubber mounts/arms for $400. Car tracks and steers like new! Rear/right window regulator replaced $600. Fan blew up at 80k miles and went through belt/hood

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  1999 750iL - 30 month review - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By Scott - March 2 - 9:46 pm

  Bought @ 50K miles for $29K out the door. Needed major service, thrust rod bushings & sway links. After $2,100 all good. Since then: battery x 2, climate control fan motor, radiator repair, tires, repair hood latch, replace oxygen sensors, new front pads & rotors, new electronic thermostat, 2nd major service, added new center armrest & ashtray coin tray, replaced cup holder & console wood trim, replaced outside mirror pass. side, replaced map light rear pass. side, replaced two side windows pass. side & rear driver side, several scheduled maintenance visits & replaced one ultrasonic parking sensor. I may be missing a few things, grand total $13K. Present mileage 100,400. BMW: Break My Wallet.

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  World greatest car - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By redskins23607 - September 4 - 8:46 pm

  Ive owned mercedes, lexus and bmws. This is the best. I will pick Bimmer over all others. The performance is amazing. This one is stock and runs with the best of vehicles. I am going to chip it out so I can get all I can out of her. I love this car!

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  My 750iL CAA1 - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By Clifford A Armstrong - May 23 - 11:02 pm

  Great, great car, big comfortable, gets 23 mpg at 75mph. Problems have been with the cooling system, mostly raditor and associated parts. Next problem is the double-pane glass that discolors from separation between the two panes. Company will not replace, even though all had been replaced under warranty the first time. Expensive to maintain, hard to work on the engine because of tight spaces.

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  Nice Ride - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By Laslo - March 5 - 5:08 pm

  With the Sport option, this is a sports car in sedan disguise. This car puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel.

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  Awesome driving machine - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By x1811 - October 13 - 2:00 am

  Bought used with 52,000 miles. Car looked and drove new. After two months, I can say this is the finest car Ive ever owned. Although Im partial to high end Toyotas, this vehicle drives like a dream. Comfort front and back are superior, wind noise is low, and it attracks looks everywhere, even in the church parking lot. Great fun to drive at higher speeds (80-90). Gas mileage hwy 23 mph.

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  Most fun/value among used luxury cars - 1999 BMW 7-Series
  By solution - September 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 740IL when it was 5 years old with 1 year of CPO warranty left. It was love by first sight. It looks gracful on the outside, and unblieveably spacious in the inside, much more than the 96 Deville it replaced. 10 months passed, it has been smooth running and problem-free. With it, I have been looking forward to my daily one-hour and a half commute. So much fun and comfort.