BMW 740Li

27 November 2005. About two weeks ago, I bought a 1995 740iL with 153000 miles on. I've always wanted a 3 series, but a salesman in South Africa convinced me to try a V8 530i. When I moved to England, I NEEDED to own another V8 engined car. Because I have kids, the huge 740iL seemed a good choice. First the bad. The first night I had it, it lost all its power steering fluid. The second day, it overheated in traffic in London 3 times. A week later, I again lost p/s fluid. It is going in for repairs tomorrow, which leaves me nervous, due to the high cost of parts. If you are OK with second hand ... more

I basically got to know this car as my dads friend let him have the car for a month while he was on holiday. Therefore, being a car enthusiast I got to indulge in what this machine is capable of..... This car when it was released, was probably the most beautiful saloon I had seen. The Mercedes S Class is now so common in London that it's lost it's appeal but this car on the other hand could literally make you drool lol....... Now for the figures..... The engine in this tank is a 4.4 litre V8, producing 286 BHP of Power and 420Nm of torque. When you put your foot on the accelerator pedal you ... more

My 740iL cost £50,000. Only other comparable car in the market is Mercedes' S Class. But the BMW is much more athletic. Yes, there are numerous controls and are not easy to grasp at first glance, but they are all logical and useful in their function and layout. Once studied, they are simple to use. These are unlike other car’s controls that seemingly ergonomic but over simplified. The 4.4L does not have 310 bhp but it does have 324lb-ft of torque. It accelerates as fast as 528i manual. For its size and weight, the performance is amazing. Believe me, I have raced with Ford Mustang and won. ... more