BMW 7-Series 745i SE 4d Auto (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation £37k in 30 months.
Costs
5 year service pack helps - £1100 for a set of tyres.
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On the road
Performance
It's ok when it works!
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Living with it
Reliability
a total lemon - BMW and dealers not interested in replacing car
Image
you need grey hair to fit in - however with its reliability and depreciation, the grey hairs and baldness is just a matter of time!
Comfort
Smooth.
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Security and Service
Service
shocking - the car is so unreliable and all they guys can do is apologise. Replacement engine, steering rack, steering column, radiator, countless control cpu's and sensors, windscreen rubbers flapping about - nightmare!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Replaced after 15,000 miles - big-end rattle.
Other
Where do I start? - steering rack, steering column, countless control CPU's and sensors, radiator leak, windscreen rubber dislodging completely - 3 attempted fixes, 12 weeks in garage in its first year!!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No