BMW 7-Series 740i V8 4d Auto (94) (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciates quickly even when 2nd hand
Costs
My mechanic foxed by computers, BMW service expensive
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On the road
Driving
Fast and suprisingly sporting
Performance
Outstanding, feels like a Porsche 0-60
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Living with it
Reliability
Disappointing, kept overheating (never cured this) and lots of breakages, (3 locks, heater fan, other minor electrics)
Image
Best looking 7 series still fresh today.
Comfort
Alps in one go with 2 kids, everyone happy!
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Security and Service
Service
Eyewatering - might just as well have been a Ford for all the service I got.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Re-occurring overheating problem never resolved (lots of early 740's affected apparently)
Other
Usual minor electrics
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes