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11-23-2019, 08:32 AM | #1 |
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45k+ mileage 7 series - maintenance nightmare?
What is everyones opinion on a 45k+ mileage 740? am i looking at a maintenance nightmare or are they fairly reliable (with the exception of the typical wear and tear items)
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11-23-2019, 11:27 PM | #2 |
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I'm jaded, I'm at 22k miles on my 750 g12 and have had some big ticket issues. Glad I have warranty
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My G11 has just passed 40k miles (18 months) and all is well. It did need an oil pipe feeding one of the turbos replacing, which is one more fault than my 535d had in just over 3 years and 95k miles, so hopefully it’s the first and last problem.
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however you can kind of tell a general consensus of how cars react when they reach higher mileage. (i.e., oil consumption, coolant hoses, high pressure pumps, etc)
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After having literally ten's of thousands in engine repair (mostly under CPO and aftermarket warranty) my 550i decided that wasn't enough and melted down, necessitating a total replacement. What were some of the issues with your 750i? |
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The BMW 6s are are a lot more reliable and if you were keeping a car long term or buying used without CPO I would stay there.
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Fuel Pump failed at 22K Steering controller failed Fan in seat failed - was vibrating Lane departure controller in the steering failed along with the vibrator function. Had it replaced last week. Rear shade for the roof failed. Came off the rails. A few other minor things. If it wasn't for my warranty, I'm sure I'd be out of pocket a few thousand dollars easily. I still love the brand. I've had several M5s and love BMW. I've just leaned over time that I'd never own a bmw out of warranty. Not worth it for me. My issues seem isolated. The 7 is an amazing car, it's just made me jaded towards long term ownership
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1. It all depends on how the previous owner(s) maintained the car. Some people all they do is pour gas on the tank because they have no choice. Those types are adverse to scheduled maintenance and taking back the car to the dealer for oil changes. 2. Pay a trusted and reputable mechanic to have the vehicle put on a lift and fully inspected with a fine tooth comb. Best money ever spent. Good luck
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Even if you baby the cars it seems to me to be luck whether they start breaking down. That said I will no longer own a BMW out of warranty. I had an engine go at 52,000 miles on my old 740i and just think service costs get stupid expensive. If you want a reliable car that you keep, buy a Lexus. I think all German cars are so complicated and precisely built they are bound to break down. I hold BMW's 4 to 5 years and trade them in.
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I've had 12 BMWs and my 7er has had more issues than the other 11 put together, it's a buggy car and that does annoy me.
1. Surround camera issues with idrive (screen going blank on activation) 2. Light cluster switch module failed. 3. General failure of driver assistance and safety systems. 4. KAFAS cameras - failed 5. Chassis restriction warning. All the above in less than 12 months car has done 50,000 miles and 3 1/2 year old.
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My G30, also a first year production car, has been great. Luck of the draw it seems.
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Not point comparing it to 530i either that's a pretty simple car.
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And previous generation F01 shared a lot with F10 5 series as well.
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I was part of a large number of 740 engines that overheated and failed in the late 90's. It was later part of the recall 98V178000 on v8 engines in 1998. The cooling systems failed and the engine overheated and seized before warning light came on. The engine heater warning came on as the engine imploded so there was no time to react. My engine seized and I had to threaten legal action to get the engine replaced. BMW at first insisted it was not a design flaw but misuse which was not the case. Only after the recall which showed the same had happened to numerous cars did they agree to cover the cost of the engine.
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May I ask if you have bought it new? have the same car really, 67K miles, not a single blip, not even the cricky noise I used to have in the F01 730, almost reminds me of my previous Lexus GS |
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I am considering trading a 2016 535i X for a 2016 750i X. I would be going from the six to the N63 V8 and that concerns me. Other than the engine, this would be a huge upgrade in cars even though my 535 is loaded. I have read about the lawsuits involving the N63 and it appears they still have not fixed the oil consumption issue. The 750's warranty expires in May. Should I be concerned about the N63?
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