1998 BMW 740

Rating from kba5757

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"that is one great and reliable car to own. I purchased this car with the intent of reselling it for a profit and I decided to make it my second car!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Tony T

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"740i Purchased used with a relatively low 66,000 miles; absolutely the most amazing sedan ever built. The drivetrain will take you a very long way, but as the assessories age they will fail, and replacement costs -maintenance will be high priced (as others I'm sure have commented here). I am fortunate to have a great, honest independent BMW mechanic. This car is impressive on the highway and extremely comfortable in annoying city traffic. In my opinion the seats were designed better than Mercedes from this vintage. You really can't go wrong with the 7's from '95 to '01 but watch for it's history and service records."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from PVE

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Based on price, performance, reliability and comfort, and service from the dealership the deal I got from Cars.com was outstanding."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from 740driver

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"bought mine with 52,000 miles. best car i've owned. reliable, dependable, and comfortable for those long trips. gas mileage yealds me about 500+ per tank. awesome car, and wont disapoint. performance is awesome, handles like a car half its size. EDC suspension adds a nice performance increase for those trips up windy roads, little to no body roll. definiteley buy one if the miles are loe, other wise find one that has all of the service history cause maintaining these E38's can be a hastle. otherwise good car all around."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from High Hopes

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I bought my 740il in late Oct 2011 for less than 5k. It had 132000 miles. It seemed to run amazingly well. It was "push you back in the seat fast" and it handled like it was on rails. The car's temp guage kept so cool,even though I was running it hard (several 0 to 80 runs, followed by quick stops) that I thought the temp guage was broken, but it isn't. I drove it a little, bt did not want to do much driving until I had it inspected. I then found out that the car needed suspension work, major front and rear brake work, power steering pump replacement, and various other work, along with a full tune-up and servicing, which is costing another 5k. I'm hoping that with all the work done, it will be once again in its' glory days, and that I could rate some things higher than I did."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from stavy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I HAVE OWNED BENZ'S, LEXUS'S,CADDY'S ETC.. BOUGHT IT USED CERTIFIED ITS A 98..HAD 43K MILES..JUST HIT 155K MILES, HAVE PUT $7K INTO IT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED...BUT I MAINTAIN IT METICULOUSLY...UNREAL PERFORMANCE AND POWER. HUGE INSIDE , GREAT TRUNK SPACE...WOULDNT BUY WITHOUT SOME KIND OF WARRANTY...AND FOR THOSE THAT COMPLAIN ABOUT REPAIR COST...YOU SHOULDNT BUY IT IF MONEY IS AN ISSUE...MY DAD ALWAYS SAID "IF U WANNA LOOK THE PART,YOU HAVE TO PAY THE PRICE" IT WAS WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from 5 Beemer owner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"tHIS IS AND WAS the best CAR i HAVE EVER OWNED AND I AM ON THE 5TH 740 MODEL!!!! Do not believe the statements here by some owner that said his car fell apart...that is a stupid statement as this is the BEST most solid automobile that drives like no other, none! It requires good maintenance, how hard is it to change oil and update needed items that wear out...this is the car that is worth while keeping. I have owned them with the following mileages: 46,000, 166,000, 296,000, 92,000 and now I bought my 5th with 137,000. I expect to drive it to 200,000 miles and get another! This is absolutely the best driving experience for the money and the new ones are over $100,000 now! This automobile provides a solid road feel like no other, no other German car beats this vehicle. Not a Mercedes, not an Audi...this is truly the Ultimate Driving Machine...drive one and you will see...your wife will like it even more and your children will too when you hand it down....There are plenty of shops that repair them and have good reputations and are not charging dealer prices as well. THE BEST!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Bimmer Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My second Bimmer... first was a 3-series from mid-80's I got new. Great little car but a little sluggish. Second was 7-series from late 90's I got as certified used. This was just the best! Tons of pep, luxuriously appointed, all the bells and whistles. And while it may be costly for a dealer to work on, I found it very easy to do routine maintenance and the odd repairs that crop up with any vehicle. As looking for my next Bimmer now and will stick with th 7-series! BTW, great Internet forums are available to help owners and prospective owners... just search for BMW forums."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Don't buy

(2)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I bought my car with 79,000 miles. I drove only 5,000 miles and this was the end of it. I have spent 7,000 dollars to fix it. Check engine light, radiator, arm controlls, dyno belt, fuel pump, fuel filter, window motor, and more. This vehicle will come apart after 85,000 miles. My friend had almost same problems with his BMW 740."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Luxury Car Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I've driven a BMW 740iL since 2001. I puchased my 1998 used with about 40K miles. It's the perfect combination of luxury and comfort with sport handling. The "iL" version, with it's extended leg room, helps your passengers feel as though they are being driven in a limousine. The ride is so comfortable, you can find yourself going 85mph without knowing it. The car doors are heavy and solid. They give a very satisfying closing sound...you can really hear and feel the quality in the vehicle. You also have an extra sense of safety with everything being so solid. The engine gives a nice growl when you goose it and it can hug a corner like a race car. The appearance is of a stately luxury ride. Purchased used, I don't think there is any other car on the road that can match the value and comfort. The only draw back is the cost of repairs. When you need to repair something, it will be costly working with an authorized BMW dealership. They charge and arm and a leg for parts and their services, so if you don't do work on the vehicle yourself, then plan on the maintenance expenses if you purchase this vehicle. If you can find a used car that has been well maintained, then there isn't a better car available to give you a feeling of status at a very reasonable used car price."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family