BMW 7-Series 735i V8 4d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fantastic value (if you didn't buy new!!) - must get all the whistles and bangs
Costs
What do you expect - its a £45k car - it'll cost you to run it!
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On the road
Driving
Superb motorway driving, can chuck around twisters like a 3 series too
Performance
You don't need more power than this silky smooth V8 delivers. A joy to drive quickly or sedately
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Living with it
Reliability
Only let me down once in 80,000 miles
Image
Understated, classy, low slung. Cars in front shift outta the way!
Comfort
Only bettered by the new Merc S class (but the Mecs boring to drive)
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Security and Service
Security
Took the AA 1.5 hours to get in for the keys
Service
BMW service guys beat Mercs hands down
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sensor leaked on rad overflow
Other
Cat needed replacing (on warranty) at 56k miles!
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