Looking at a 02+ BMW 7 Series either the 3.0d 3.5 or the 4.5

[auditt]

Well,

Im after a 2002 or newer BMW 7 Series, Full hISTORY With 110k miles plus

Is there any known problems?

What is best to buy, 3.0 diesel, 3.5 petrol or the 4.5 petrol?

regards

[kentmotorcompany]

They are very good, but complicated cars, so test everything, and expect a few big bills.

3.0d is excellent, this means it the most sought after, therefore the most expensive.

V8's are both very good also. The 745 again will be more sought after than the 735, but again this means the 735 should be good value.

[Slurms]

the rule with the V8s the same as they have always been with the 7 series..

The 3.5 gives the same fuel economy as the 4.5 but with less performance.

Either the diesel or the 4.5 is your best bet..

[kentmotorcompany]

Slurms said:

the rule with the V8s the same as they have always been with the 7 series..

The 3.5 gives the same fuel economy as the 4.5 but with less performance.

Either the diesel or the 4.5 is your best bet..

Hence the often overlooked 735 is good value.

Without checking the MPG figures for the 7, I would assume they are similar to the E46 six's in that whilst the power outputs for each were different, the MPG numbers were almost the same.

I can say in real world driving, there really is a bigger difference in MPG than the figures suggest.

[auditt]

Kent motor company and slurms thanks

I know (someone) kinda who got an 02 735i with most toys except heated/cooling seats and soft closing doors with full bmw service history, 2 previous owners, new tyres....120k on the clock..silver and black

£5k

Which was a steal..

[kentmotorcompany]

£5k, sounds a bit too cheap.

I'm not saying they don't exist for that money, but normally there will be a reason.

If 5k is your budget I'd say steer clear. If you can only just afford to buy the bottom end of the market example, you really will struggle with running costs.

[auditt]

Well he had a friend, in bentley manchester, they got it as a part ex and let it go fro what they pulled it in for. guess he was at teh right place at the right time.

Ive got 7500 to spend but can go more if the right car comes up, i got rid of my little 2008 tt the other month and need something half decent and comfy as i suffer with lower back pain.

Edited by auditt on Wednesday 4th November 17:49