BMW 750LI 2006- Madness or miracle??

[Dusty964]

All,

Its been a while since i ran a 5 series (520 tourer) in the UK, and am now out in Dubai.

Currently have a Porsche 964 as an everyday car.

Given the amount of miles that i cover- and the fact that the Porsche is bloody lovely, and too nice to be sticking so many miles on it- I have decided to sell it, and have looked at a 750Li as an alternative.

This is based on the fact that 99% of roads over here are dead straight, so, if i cant have fun I may as well be comfy, and like the idea of cooling massaging seats. It is also far more convenient for me when people visit as i dont have to take two cars everywhere due to limited seats.

Im looking at a 2006 onwards model, the Gulf spec cars have all of the toys on them, and consumption is of no consequence whatsoever (due to the low cost of fuel).

Budget will allow a 2006 with about 80000km on the clock.

Is there anything I should be looking for (apart from the normal things) that is either likely to go pop, or cost an absolute fortune??? (realise that this could apply to any car).



Any guidance appreciated.

(edited for spelling)

[PJ S]

As much as I love(d) these cars, too many "issues" as the years and miles progress.
If you need the luxury and legroom, and waft factor - I'd be more inclined to steer you in the direction of Lexus LS460 for an easier life.
Yes, there's things about the E65 that's better - hydraulic parking brake, gear selector on the steering column, dynamic drive instead of twisting metal ARBs (mind you, with straight roads, that's not much of a plus point!) - but I would resent spending the money putting the bits that will go wrong, right again, especially when there's a greater chance the Lexus will be routine maintenance & tyres only.

I'm just not convinced BM's halo model is all that better built/designed with longevity in mind, than the rest of the range.

[The Stiglet]

I can't offer ANY advice on the maintenance of this model but in answer to the subject, I think Miracle. Would love one.

[Dusty964]

PJS.

You are completely correct, but the lexus just doesnt appeal.

I know it will be far kinder to the wallet, but i just dont want one (if that makes sufficient sense!)

I could look to an S class merc too, but i just love the idea of the 7 for the amount of kit that you get.

[Crombers]

Having had 3 x E39s, 528, 540 & B10 I can confidently say the E65 (facelift) is better built, more reliable and with 90k on the clock feels as tight as the day it left the factory.

Having said that my super charger will no doubt go pop tomorrow! :-)

I think the E65 is a fantastic barge with more in common with an E39 in terms of dynamics than any other manufacturers waft mobile.