2002 BMW 735 Review

bmwfan999
1/6/2008

Ownership Status: I use to own this vehicle.
Recommendation: I recommend this vehicle.

Overall Rating: 85/100

Pros
  • Interior
  • iDrive
  • Front and rear legroom
  • Space in the boot
  • Wheels
  • Colour
  • Chrome Trim
Cons
  • The look of it was hard to get used to
  • It had done 33,000km when it began to feel like a 'used' car - and that was in July 2005.

Introduction
I purchased this November 735Li in May 2003. I traded in my old Mercedes-Benz ML430. I was considering to upgrade and get the updated Mercedes-Benz ML, until I saw this. A black metallic with black leather interior BMW 735Li at my local BMW dealership, that was fully optioned out. It had the giant 'sports star' wheels. I took it for a 5 minute test drive and purchased it.



Exterior Styling - 7
Different. For 2003.

Interior Styling - 10
Marvellous and comfy.

Exterior Build/Materials Quality - 10
Perfect and nothing wore out.

Interior Build/Materials Quality - 10
Same as above

Engine Performance - 10
Vroom vroom

Handling/Braking - 10
If I hadn't been wearing a seatbelt I would have flown 100km out the windshield.

Fuel Efficiency - 5
Good for then, not for now.

Available Features/Options - 8
It was fully loaded with every option.

Cost of Ownership - 7
Its a gas guzzling BMW flagship saloon.

Value - 8
Not as much value as competitors, for example the Audi A8 or Mercedes-Benz S-Class.



Conclusion
If you want a 7 Series but can't afford the new one, this is a good car.