BMW 7-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Champagne motoring for Lemonade money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    High at dealership, average at independent BMW specialist.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Effortless, sturdy.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Press the pedal and she roars, press it harder to go faster than most other people.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apart from changing the head gasket £250 indie, £800+ dealer no problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Everyone looks at mine, I like it, no, love it.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only downside is having to steer, it's that comfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I always forget to disarm immobiliser. Hard to get away in a hurry.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always polite at dealership as they know you are about to part with a wad of money.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New head gasket due to puzzling disappearance of water internally.

    Other

    This car is Bullet-proof.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes