2004 BMW 7 Series

Pros: Power, comfort, handling, gadgetry (if you're into that sort of thing)
Cons: Steering feel, gadgetry (if you prefer to drive a car without reading the manual first)

A couple of years ago I reviewed the then-new 745i. I found much to admire about the car, but little to love. But maybe I just needed time to get used to it? After all, for the new 7 BMW rethought everything, even minor things like the shifter and turn ...

Pros: Driving Characteristics, seat comfort, smooth ride, great handling
Cons: I-Drive,Voive activation doesn't work well, 'humpback' of a trunk, modern interior design, resale value

I told my father not to do it. I told him he was making a mistake. I told him he would regret it. I was right, yet my father still disregarded my advice and went out to purchase a fully loaded 2004 BMW 745LI. My father paid over eighty thousand for his ...

Pros: Engine, Interior, iDrive, MPG
Cons: iDrive, service

The Past: I have been a BMW customer since 1997. BMW has given me close-to-perfect vehicles. I have gone from a Ford Pinto when I was 16 years old to a 85' Ford Mustang GT, Pontiac Trans AM, Toyota Supra, Volvo 850R, Volvo S80, and my last vehicle ...

Pros: Beautiful car, nice ride, easy use once you learn the controls. Comfortable.
Cons: Too many computer issues, software problems that have yet to be worked out by BMW.

This being my first BMW, I had high expectations based on the reviews of friends of mine who have always owned them. The price tag..met my expectations. The first 30 days did too. But soon after, that giant moving computer on wheels began to falter. Ive ...

Pros: iDrive..(IF LEARNED), technology, performance, quality, fit and finish, vavletronic and saftey
Cons: Pricey, high high lease rate!

After being a BMW fan for the past numerous years, I was unsure of the iDrive after hearing all of the complaning i heard from the press. I took these thoughts into consideration, I went to my local BMW center and took a 2004 black on black loaded 745Li ...

Pros: handling, long trips at high speeds
Cons: The I-drive, it is so wrong!

I own a 2003 745. The I-drive feature is a disaster. They have a major recall on the car because of the I-drive software. The dealer requires the car for a week to "fix" it. However, they will not provide a loaner or any form of transportation. That's BMW's idea of customer service. The customer is out of luck after spending $75,000.00 on one of their cars. They can't seem to fix mine so on any givn day I won't have radio, heat/air, or GPS thanks to the quirky software of the I-drive.
The car on the road is great but BMW should be ashamed. AVOID this car and give your business to someone other than BMW!!!

Pros: The power of the 4.4 engines, the rear seat leg room, stability, warranty
Cons: None at the moment

Just purchased a 2004 BMW 745LI and have to admit that I wouldn't have purchased any other vehicle. I am thoroughly satisfied with this car. I have heard and read numerous complaints about the I-Drive but it is strange that my 14 and 15 year old children figured it out on the drive home from the dealer. Suggest everyone with I-Drive issues have your kids or grandkids help you out. I found it to be easy to operate. The technology is well ahead of its time. This car make driving fun.