Overview & Reviews

Park distance control and adaptive headlights are now standard on all models. Comfort Access is a new option, and allows the driver to lock and unlock the doors without pressing any remote buttons. Also new this year is a Rear Entertainment package that includes a rear-seat iDrive controller and screen, as well as a trunk-mounted six-disc DVD changer.

• Superb driving dynamics, world-class drivetrain, highly advanced safety systems, dizzying array of features, sumptuous furnishings.

• Toys can be distracting from the task at hand, confusing secondary controls, odd styling details.

User Reviews:

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  3 years with no problems - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By IA - October 23 - 10:25 pm

  My 3-year lease on this car is about to end and I am a very happy customer. This is a great car and I am still extremely happy with it. For all the time the car has been flawless. So far I only took it to the dealership for scheduled service and once to fix a flat tire. Style, performance, comfort, fun to drive... all exceeded my expectations. Everyone who can afford this car should own it at least once!

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  BMW 745 is an amazing car! - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By Jim - August 26 - 10:47 am

  I just purchased a 2005 BMW 745 and I am very pleased. It replaces a Mercedes S430. The exterior design is gorgeous in my opinon, the interior has some of the Rolls beauty that BMW makes but misses the mark of equisite that I think the new S class has. I like the husky roomy bold look of the 745, and because I am a tall man, it is much more comfortable to drive than the benz. The seats are the best of any luxury car if you get the comfort seats with heated/cooled seats with 20 way adjustments & massager.You can even adjust the side bolsters in & out to fit your sides & adjust the lumbar up & down as well as inflate more or less! Drives like a BMW! New blue tooth module allows for new cells!

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  Impressive Car - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By ppcortho - November 19 - 2:24 am

  Im not one who is easily impressed with automobiles priced below $100K. My new BMW 745Li, however, is different. Ive owned it for 2 months now, purchased as a CPO. Not thinking much of the exterior styling when it first debuted in 2002, Ive grown to LOVE the way the 7-series looks. The 745Li stands out from the crowd. The new 2006 750 design has a more generic, less aggressive look (front end). Thus, I had to search for a CPO. I look forward to driving the car because I almost feel unworthy of the luxury it possesses. Quite, smooth ride and hits 100 mph with ease and composure. Logic 7 stereo is great! The iDrive is not bad at all, although the improved 06 version is better.

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  I LOVE MY BIMMER - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By Kahuna - November 11 - 12:14 pm

  Its a very family/business oriented car, yet it has that very mystic characteristic about it. You can feel the power when you need it at a moments notice, yet it does it with finesse. Gas mileage is excellent and so are the handling characteristics. Everything about this automobile is done in a very superb fashion and I LOVE IT. The only thing is you have to keep your eye on the speedometer, because that is the only way youll know how fast youre going. Thats how fast this grand lady is. If I had to purchase another vehicle right now, it would be a BMW 7 Series, no questions asked.

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  Cant Imagine... - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By PEB - December 31 - 3:06 pm

  My 4th bimmer. Didnt think Id ever spend $80K for a car, but figured now or never. The car is fantastic!! No glitches, no trouble using iDrive. Ten thousand trouble free, love filled miles. After 8 months Im still finding features that surprise and delight me. I cant imagine a more perfect car.

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  I miss my 2001 740 - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By CFC - November 20 - 2:54 pm

  I miss the gear shift. I miss the easy controls. I miss the aggressive style. The 745iL is engineered well, handles great and is comfortable. Unfortunately I dont feel connnected. The trunk looks like Im transporting a coffin. Im a computer guy and the iDrive especially the NAV is annoying. The phone hears me...sometimes. The say it a software problem. Unfortunately its hard to reboot on the freeway at 65. Unless things change, this is my last one. PS I love renting a car when I bring it in for service. At 80K I probably dont deserve one !

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  What are they talking about - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By bimmerman375 - October 1 - 2:24 pm

  After driving this car for the last few weeks, I cant imagine what troubles critics initally had with it. First and foremost, this machine drives beautifully though it is large, the steering is incredibly light, especially at parking lot speeds. It has great interior and exterior designs and the comfort features (for example, ventilated seats and automatic closing trunk) are, though unnecessary, quite amazing. Idrive is also not very complicated - after 3 hours or so, I was able to master most features. Additionally, BMW still gives you the option of controlling most things (like the radio) from dedicated buttons on the wheel or center stack. This is a great car, indeed.

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  The best new car experience ever - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By YL - September 30 - 7:07 pm

  Drives like a charm. Still somewhat of an eye catcher :-) Gas mileage just below that of my retired 328i.

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  Critics need to calm down - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By bimmer35 - September 5 - 7:27 pm

  I purchased this car about a week ago, and all I can say is that it is fabulous. The ride quality is superb, and it offers every creature comfort one could need. The seats are comfortable and there is ample room. Why then do critics mock BMWs premium sedan continuously? I believe iDrive is their central concern, but after only two days in the car, I grew quite comfortable with the GPS, entertainment, communication, and climate functions of the car. The only real problem I have with this car is keeping my kids away from all of the buttons that control the interesting features. All in all, i believe this to be a better car than the other competitors.

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  A real driving machine - 2005 BMW 7-Series
  By Semmelmeyer - July 31 - 9:45 pm

  I was all set to buy a Lexus LS430 to replace a older Lexus LS 400. I drecided to test drive the BMW745li. WOW, what performance. I decided right then and there to buy one . I got several quotes and was able to get local BMW dealor to come within $700 of my other quoteso, I purchased it from them. It took a little time for me to master the Controler and the 100 &1 things to do. I really love the car and couldnt have made a better choice.