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2 years ownership review: car 2009 740Li. Things that broke down: 1. 2 sensors (oxigen sensor and fuel??) 2. Cas4 module 3. Bluetooth module 4. All oil gaskets 5. Water pump 6. 2 front bushings Car is around 80k miles/135k km. Easy and relatively cheap to fix (not dealerships) For a bmw it is very reliable(if bmw is your thing you'll be happy with it) and i recommend the car.

You are 3 months too late! I've been waiting for you to review this model. I purchased a 2012 back in February. I drive it daily and have had no problems with it so far. Keep up the good work.

the 740i with the n54 is a good buy. they are cheap right now and you can maintain fix and even replace the n54 engines for under $1500 now. ive put 200k miles on my f01 and its just now having electronic power steering issues and i just recently had to replace every control arm on the front suspension and the rear air ride. i replaced the engine for $1400 with a brand new freshly built n54 and the car gets driven daily . it was only about 3k dollars to make the repairs and its brand new again. it drives SO good. i want to get a new 7 series but theres no point when this one is still THIS good of a car.

Second owner of a 2011 BMW 760LI with M sport package, watched this and many more videos before purchase. Only replacement was tires front and back with reg tires not run flats, immediate results of better handling, smoother quieter ride. Only maintenance is oil change,with a trans fluid and filter change in the future. Very enjoyable car, the v12 is extremely smooth with torque from 1500 rpm onward. I steered away from the 750i and li because of his recommendations, and tested a 2016 5 series but found its back seat too small and overall ride comfort was not like the 7. For such a big car it doesn't feel like your hampered by its length and seems to me to handle more like a sport sedan then land yacht.Oh and be prepared for total strangers to tell you how much they like your car. Hope you love your purchase..

BMW 730LD, had 56000mls on clock, transmission judder on acceleration once the gearbox was hot. Turned out e-clutch problem and valve body seals, £3400 later..... works like a dream... Took an autoguard warranty they paid over £2000 towards the cost, so was unlucky but lucky if that makes sense.

Had E38, then Audi A8 but now have the F01, 730d M Sport, great cars!! Check out for gearbox oil leaks as plastic lower tray warps with heat and can kill gearbox, Watch out for 20 inch alloys cracking, examine for previous damage/ repairs. Cost £705 for each wheel!! Lovely machines otherwise!!

Love my 2011 740Li, comfortable, solid, and with few problems.Only compliant has been with the fuel injectors. Which BMW has extended the warranty till 120,000 miles, no extra charge and no deductible.

7 Serie was my first car, always loved this car as a kid i called it a BOAT.

I don't like BMW but that 7 series is just perfect.Great video!

Great video. I currently own a 2013 F02 N55 LCI MSport and it’s amazing. Heard too many stories about the N63 so that steered me away from it. No engine problems just oil changes every 3000-5000 miles. I also top off the coolant and oil every month or so. As far as electronics, there’s some minor problems (sunshades, vanity lights) but nothing that affects my driving ability. I also love the fact that my car has air suspension in the rear as standard.

Man, I am dreaming of the day to see a happy BMW user who spends less than 6 weeks per year between garages.

I own a 2012 one (bought used 3 years ago). The transmision did start leaking. Fix: oil change. New gasket came bundled with the oil btw (so they know..) I put 120k km on it (from 90k to 210k) and no other issues came up. Newer premium cars certainly aren't reliable, I guess I got lucky. Planning on getting a 2016 (the new model, one with around 100k km) soon, since the market value... went well :) Some idiots call a 100k Euro car "money pit". Are you sure? I would never have thought...

You forgot meteors. It's possible for meteors to hit the car .Will be expensive to fix.

Got my 15 750i x drive m sport week ago, dark blue with peanut butter interior, every option, I have a dinan stage one tune, res delete, omg how it pulls, Love the tech and how quite she is when cruising.

We had a Black 2012 Alpina B7 For Like 3 Year's O My greatness What a Stunning Car✅

Just bought a 2009 750Li with 60,000 miles. The exact one you said to avoid but meh I love it and it had £25,000 of optional extras when new. I don't think there's a single thing missed off the spec sheet. Gonna take it to BMW for a health check soon for peace of mind I think though.

The 8 cylinder versions also have oil consumption issues and faulty oil measurings systems that require you put in 2 quarts of synthetic oil instead of one. Also be aware of transfer case issues if buying an all wheel drive version. And lastly, wheels on these cars bend easily when fitted with low profile run flat tires and driven on poorly maintainedroads, expect to shell out for wheels and tire replacements....

BMW E38 - Best classic 7 Series BMW F01 - Best modern 7 Series

Thank you for your in depth review and analysis

lol love the part when he talks about the options

I actually have the 2014 F02 750Li Xdrive in Imperial blue and saddle interior. Car runs great and of course is a real looker. Lots of bells and whistles. It only has 32K miles now. I love riding like a bawse and commanding the highway cause man that car can go. I got the extended warranty because there’s so much to this car than something’s bound to go wrong...But I guess you could say that about any model of vehicle.

My bmw 7 series 2011 f01 twin turbo v8. Drivetrain error Though still running smoothly

BMW should be off limits unless you can pay for maintenance or do it yourself

Man I'm really liking it 2012 in my area they are very nice cars and the price is incredible compared to new but yeah the warranty part is what's holding me back from getting it, I would love to have this car it looks great and it's presentable for events.

Update on my extremely low mileage 2009 750Li. Dealer service department says several coolant leaks, and a turbo return line air leak that might be covered by BMW under the extended coverage plan. My sister has a 140,00 mile Hyundai Genesis sedan that has never broken down or had an issue, other than regular maintenance. My $96,000 luxury BMW keeps going down for one reason or another.

I have two E38 ....1995. 728i & 1996. 740iL 😁😁😁

I have now owned 3 750i series a 2003 a 2008 and now a 2014. They all drive amazingly and lose a lot of their value fast. The worst one was the 2008 since for the 48 months I owned it I took into the shop 30 times. The cost of repairs to BMW was over $50K. After the warranty ran out the dealer advise me to sell it immediately since it would require $$$ more repairs. I drove a volt for 3 years which I disliked and returned to a 2014. It has a N63T engine and as the video says they are terrible but better than the earlier N63. BMW was sued and lost a big case in the USA and had to replace and repair about 200K engines. Unfortunately the N63T was not one of them and the problem I have is that the car burns a LOT of oil. I put the 100% synthetic AMSoil- mobile1 is >50% synthetic (that is the definition of full synthetic) so it does not hold. BMW's own oil also is only full synthetic. But engine even burns the 100% synthetic (2,500 miles a quart vs 750 miles a quart). But the car drive amazingly.

I just bought a 2016 740i with 35000 miles.i guess's I'll have to buy the extended warranty before the 50k miles.

I GAT 2008 NAU FOR 9 YEAR AND NO PRALAMS AT All .IS A GOOOD CAR.I LOVIT.

Great info! All the issues have been pointed!

Wish I saw this before I bought my 750i with 4.4. I've owned 7 BMW's and this one the maintenance is unreal, can even get an extended warranty. I have 58k on the 2014 and constant nickel/dime issues with door locks and everything he mentions with the infamous 4.4 engine. Warranty ended recently and last year BMW maintenance spent almost $20k in dealership costs. Timing chain and front seal was $8200 alone, injectors and two coils $5700 and now door locks. Dealer wants $1400 a door, I bought new locks on ebay for 76 dollars where BMW wants $574 each. If you buy this car and its nice be sure to find a local repair shop and have them on your speed dial I was shocked how a car that was $102k new, I bought for $46k with 10k miles and in show room condition the trade in value for a 5 year old, garage kept vehicle is $18k (58k miles, no accidents, dents, waxed showroom condition). They are not what they were before.

hi i own 750 li 2011-2012 m package w 4,4 l engine for like 2,5 years ( very powerful very happy w the power ) i change the oil very often 8 000 km and i have no problems whit it so far ,the only think is bother me is a little noise in left rear side coming from the shock i guess , the gas gadget led is off, burns little oil and 13l average gas per 100 km i hope no other problems comes up

Hey can you do an advice video for buying a used BMW 6 series gran coupe?

the 2009-2012 and a half 750i is what u shouldn’t buy because the turbos tend to fail which can cause the engine to fail in 2012 in a half they changed the v8

wow the list of items that could potentially break down is 10x longer than my gf's shopping lists. i'm gonna pass on the i7 and search for something more reliable.

I run a 2014 F01 with 40,000km and have never had a problem. Treat it well and service it and it will run without problems. I’ve had an AMG that cost me 000’s because I chose to drive it hard, but sometimes it’s the luck of the draw. Knowing who owned the car prior to buying second (or third) hand is an excellent indicator, and whether the car has been serviced correctly. If you can’t afford the service and replacement parts (like fuel filters which may cost USD4,000, or a Water pump which may cost USD300) then don’t buy a Euro luxury. Driving like a Lord or a Boss costs. Accept it. Insurance premiums, depreciation, additional fuel costs and all!

i bought a 2011 730d a month ago all can i say i hated everything german a month with not a single day without issues

Do u own or have even driven any of these 7 series? In terms of reliability its better the s class as im a bmw e66 owner!

actually i have one, the biggest problem with it is the transmition-failed fault , it turns my life into nightmare 💔

You are WRONG. the facelift e65 730d was the most reliable bmw ever made. Period. As a fleet manager I can attest to this.

Expensive spaceship.. Lol...

Great review thanks. Looking now.

Thank you, very informative.

Great review, thanks!

Run !Run! Horrible cars especially the v8 BMW. Complete junk. After 50k miles the trouble begins..

be prepared to fix the ultra common transmission issue that come with these but once done your good

Thanks for making the vid

I found a 2008 one that has higher milage around 170k, clean car, 5k, i'm thinking of pulling the trigger I only need it to last around 4-5 years.

I have a 2010 750I problems- oil burning, bad valve seals, recently - possible bad abs module.

mAAAAAAAAAAAAN where r u???? missed ur videos!

Great video thanks!

I’m looking at purchasing a 2008 750li. Alt ought my mechanic will probably never speak to me again, but I’ve always wanted one and there’s on for sale with 130k miles had a significant passenger from fender bender and was fixed up. Owner says he had it serviced recently and says everything is good working and ready to go. $5000 for it which I think is pretty good. I’m wondering if anyone thinks that particular model year/engine is one to stay away from.

Nice video , your voice is same to ceaser character voice in gta san andreas lol

I just bought a 2014 750i with the 4.4. it has 73k miles. Everything seems to be running smooth so far. Reading these comments has me sick though. Should I be worried????

Please review F07!

@6:30 BMW never used a V6 in any of it's cars...

Excuse me brothers. Owners of bmw 740i (inline 6 cylinder) im hesitant to buy one as Im afraid of the issues and common issues with it? What do you think . What shall I do as if I wanna buy a used 2014 bmw 740i What to look for in adition to what our brorher mentioned in this video ?

So, looks like I have to avoid all of them.

I got one but left side rear suspension had flat after 8 years drive.

I'm thinking about buying a 2012 or 2013 760li with 40,000 miles what u think one owner

hello ... thanks you for this video , its been very helpful ... but i saw your video after i purchased my car ... now am scared its a '2013 bmw 750i'... i need your advice on maintenance or i should just sell it

Could you shared about 730Li , is it worth to buy?

Good review. Wondering what is this accent... Magyar??? 🤔

Hi I have a question for you ! Would you buy this car or S class ? What year ? I would like to know which one you would get from 2006 to 2011 I´m sure one of these cars is better than the other . Thanks

Yea, this car model is junk...burns to much oil and it's always something wrong with my damn car....I hate it....will never get another BMW unless brand new

Most unreliable bmw ! Valve stems seals problem, vanos problems, fuel injectors problem, turbos problem, etc. good luck! That’s gonna be my 4th & last bmeer!

Is it true that diesel BMWs from this era do not rattle at cold start when the timing chain is bad, but instead give out without warning ?

Please review bmw F07 5 GT

What about f01 with n52 engine?

Is buying one of these with 48 000 km from 2012 a good idea? it has the 4.4 V8 but the mileage is very low. Its not crashed and repaired tho.

I love a 7 series

Which is more reliable W222 Mercedes s class diesel or. 730d pr 740d?

plase make a review of bmw 1 serie 2004-2011

Thinking of purchasing a used 2011 750li with about 38k on the dash for under 17k. Too good to be true? What should i look for when inspecting the vehicle? Does this model include Bluetooth? Lastly, what is the manufacturer's warranty on this model and do you have any good recommendations for extended warranties for this model?

After watching this sticking with LEXUS.

So it is a bad car I just got mine 2013 with 45000 miles should I sale it??

So which exact engine you will say is the most reliable of this particular model? 730d? 740i?

Can i buy 2009 BMW 730 LD diesel automatic now

Stay far from this model unless you have a deep deep pocket, and enjoy spending time at mechanics and with Tow truck guys

Love your reviews . Please do seat leon 2006-2012

Thank you😍😍😍😍😍

thank you soooooooooooooo much I love ur accent its funny lol

You mention the 750i (I'm assuming also the 750Li) was the worst re: V8 engine problems - - from what year to what year are you referring to on these?

If I buy bmw 2013 740i 120000 miles .. is it will be good.

I have f01 and w221 but f01 is much more better

Thanks

what about 3liter engine??

2015 750li 70k and problem free

jeep grand cherokee please made video

I have a 2012 750i. I think it needs a new timing chain. It is clicking when I drive and losing power. Is that very expensive to fix? Someone said I might need a new engine?... it has 90k miles on it. Never had a problem with it beside it drinking too much oil and after I took it to a track. Thats when I think the timing chain broke...

HELP!!! A buddy of mine is selling a 2011 740i for super cheap with 60k miles on it drives fine very clean and doesn’t feel like anything is wrong with it. I want to get it for my girl but I’m just worried about potential problems. What could I expect from it? Is it even worth it? I’m good with a wrench but I don’t want to have to work on it every other week. The guy is loaded and I know for a fact he’s always taken it in for regular maintenance. I’m not familiar with BMWs, I’m more familiar with Audis and Mercedes. So I know parts can get expensive.

0:23 audi seven series :)

There’s a reason why the S-class is worth twice as much as a 7 series with similar milage and year.

you forgot about bmw 730i(2010)

Thank you Sir🙏🏽

Would you recommend the bmw or the Mercedes I like the 750 li and the m5 and m6 2010 models to 2012 which do you recommend

Money pit.... It cost over 100k new for a reason... Bmw smart they will use plastic parts that breaks over a few years.. I SEE THE Turbo going out after 75k miles.. Good luck and repair $4500+.. Beautiful long wheel base car in my opinion

Hi, I'm planning to buy a 2009 F01 740Li, which I'm getting for a very good price (close to a 2011 520d price). It's done about 50,000 miles on it. I have few doubts, should I buy it and what to Check in it? And can I change the F01 headlights to the F02 adaptive headlight? And most important of all, your videos are amazing man!!!

my 2011 750i is leaking oil and coolant took it into shop can't find the issue please help