745i marshmellow roast - oh well

Holy crap! I've heard a lot of horrible things about the reliability of the 7 series, but never heard of one going up in flames... Hope everyone's ok. Do post an update when you find out what happened though. I'd be interesting in hearing about it.. only guy I know who had one got rid of it for a Maserati coupe. Said the 7 was always in the shop with electrical problems. Go figure!

-R

 

This post made me think of this guy: http://www.h2go.org/745proof/Running%20History-Events.htm

I used to read of all his troubles on roadfly. I had to go back and check his page to see if his caught fire yet.

 

WOW John, I couldn't believe it had to read it twice, unbelievable. Thank God your son noticed the problem, all my friends that got the new 7 series are having problems but nothing of this magnitude. I remember you telling me that that car was giving you problems but this is too much.
Best wishes to you and your family,
Oscar

 

You might want to put some pressure on the executive suite there. Maybe they'll hook you up with the new M5 when it comes out (if you could stand another BMW after your experience; i had the older series, a 740i Sport, 2001, and it had nary a problem, was a good size and decent performance for a big sedan, and just could not fall in love with the new 7's). One of my partners was one of the first to get a new seven, and perhaps one of the first to get rid of it, too-he's now driving an e55. I'm still with BMW as a daily driver- i love my M3, but its sort of the last one they haven't screwed up (yet). Still, the new M5 does have some appeal.

 

Hi John, glad to hear that everyone is OK. BMW owes you and I'm sure with some pressure on your part they will accommodate you after what happened. I really don't think that they will have the stomach to refuse you anything.
Best of luck,
Oscar

 

BMW bought back over 700 "7" series cars last year. Due to a miriad of problems. People had to sign agreements saying they would not discuss the settlement with others. These cars are being resold at BMW dealers with a branded title showing them as "buy backs". For some reason they are being deeply discounted. Imagine that............. The dealer I used to work for ended up buying back 14 of the 700 last year out of about 60 that they sold during the year. I worked with BMW for 17 years and am deeply disappointed to see this happening to them. I always loved the "7" car and I still drive a 325 even though I work at Audi now. After leaving FoDallas, where I worked for three years, I could have gone back to BMW but chose not to because of all the electrical and electronic quality control problems they are having. Not to mention the Chris Bangle Design School......................................

 

If you need help with corporate, I lemoned an E39 M5 in ~3 weeks total.

PM me and I'd be more than happy to help. Glad to hear your wife and son are ok.

--Dan

 

I didn't lemon it (came close), but gave up on my '97 M3 that I traded it on a Lexus after 5 months of ownership. BMW called me on the following Monday to buy the car back. Whoops.

I'll never get another BWM again. My dad said the same thing after his '73 2002. Should have listened to him.

 

BMW has a quiet buyback on these pigs...tell them go ahead and fix it, but you want out. total up time in shop since delivery, miles, etc. If they don't play, tell 'em to pound sand, and invoke "Deceptive trade practices act"

I have owned 9 BMW's in the last 6 years, currently have 01 750iL bought after I drove E65, decided it was the ugliest and most annoying POS ever to issue from BMW. Bought last new 750iL I could find for the wife. 30K miles later, still looks/runs great. Also have 01 Z8, and 03 Works S Cooper. I have spent a bundle with BMW, and they make NOTHING I would own now. I'm 1st on the E60 M5 list, have been since I picked up the 1st e39 M5 in 99. NFW will I take it. I have seen 10-12 E65-66's in the service dept @ once, and the damn things are piled up like cordwood at dealers. Local store has 760 on floor for 4 months? Get out, now. Run to Lexus/wherever, but punch out.

Sorry end to a GREAT company. C&D just called the 645 cabrio an IROC for rich guys...LOL.

 

LOL

 

Hey John,
I also think its time to get out. Sfumato is 100% right, till 2000 all I drove is BMW, but what they have done since and the horror stories I hear now I'm glad I sold mine. I see no reason to keep that car even if they fix it.

Oscar

 

*points to avatar pic*

*whistles innocently*

 

Are you sure he can handle it?

Get an AMG, better yet, get a 65 AMG! Any class!

 

Tell them you want out of the car.

Period. End of story.

That's garbage. E65s, ESPECIALLY '02s are notorious for being highly problematic cars. They make '88 XJ6s look reliable.

As others have said... I own an E38 and won't part with it. I'm actively seeking out its' replacement (Imola Red '01 740i Sport) but since it's worthless (I now drive a high-mile 97 740iL) we're going to make it a project

Anyways, get out of that car. Period.

 

For what it is worth BMW has gotten a lot of the bugs out for th 04 model.
I had a 02 745i couldnt stand it being in the shop so i traded it in for a new one. new one has been very reliable. Also had a m5 that melted its clutch in week (literaly). But my m3 never had a problem and the 99 323i we purchased for my mother in law was never in the shop outside scheduled maintenace(4 years+) Go figure? Seems the cheaper the beemer the better the reliability???

I really do not know why I always keep one in my stable? But I do still prefer them over the other german sedans. They have a spirit to them that the others MB,AUDI etc still seem to lack..
I am strongly considering trading my current 745i in for a 4porte for this reason.

MK

 

Agreed. AMG OK. Pretty sad when a guy this addicted to BMW's can't find a BMW he wants anymore...wonder why???
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