Contemplating a CPO 745Li for my wife
11-20-2009, 11:15 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
My wife wants a 7 series Li for her and the kids and I was wondering what the reliability is for 2004-07 models. These are the years we are looking at, the MPG is acceptable since it's significantly higher than her current SUV. How is the reliability though? Anything I should be looking out for? Any good mod suggestions?
11-20-2009, 11:18 AM
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03-05 Good
07+ Good.
Watch out for the 02 and the 06. Ive heard people have problems with those yrs the most. What sort of SUV is she coming from? The only reason I ask is that for some people, the Li is tooo long. My better half had no problems driving the Suburban, but she cant stand driving the Li.
07+ Good.
Watch out for the 02 and the 06. Ive heard people have problems with those yrs the most. What sort of SUV is she coming from? The only reason I ask is that for some people, the Li is tooo long. My better half had no problems driving the Suburban, but she cant stand driving the Li.
11-20-2009, 12:00 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by Sam@sleekmotoring' post='1059280' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:18 PM
03-05 Good
07+ Good.
Watch out for the 02 and the 06. Ive heard people have problems with those yrs the most. What sort of SUV is she coming from? The only reason I ask is that for some people, the Li is tooo long. My better half had no problems driving the Suburban, but she cant stand driving the Li.
07+ Good.
Watch out for the 02 and the 06. Ive heard people have problems with those yrs the most. What sort of SUV is she coming from? The only reason I ask is that for some people, the Li is tooo long. My better half had no problems driving the Suburban, but she cant stand driving the Li.
). She is 5' tall and likes driving big cars - go figure I'm 6'4" and I think the 7 is too big for me She wants either an 05 or 07 - so what you're saying about those years is good, great in fact.
11-20-2009, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='1059346' date='Nov 20 2009, 01:14 PM
A sick mule with 3 legs is more reliable than the 2002 7 series...
Figured as much since it was a first year for the model. Besides I only want CPO and I don't think you can find any CPO 2002's anyway. She wants a 2005 or 2007 - don't ask me why those specific years but that's what she said.
11-20-2009, 08:24 PM
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I actually like the 745i's rear more than that of the 750i. I love that strip of lights along the back. 
For some reason though, every 745i I see has pitted headlights...nothing a little DIY can't fix though.
For some reason though, every 745i I see has pitted headlights...nothing a little DIY can't fix though.
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