I have owned this car for 4 years now, I absolutely LOVE how it drives and feels, but it has been nothing but nonstop headache. Things that had to be changed: -4 (!!!!!!!!) alternators -3 AGM batteries (due to alternator failures) -2 DME (engine control module), recoded to the car -ABS/DSC module with pump and valve assembly -SBSR module that also is the controller of fuel pump -NAVI module removed after it started to fuck up all other electronics on optical bus -TEL module removed after it started to fuck up all other electronics on optical bus -water pump early failure after being used only 2 years -3 parking sensors -sunroof leaks every few months after drains get clogged and thus ruins interior -starting to have airbag errors due to seat occupancy sensors -tranny is about to get swapped because of torque converter and low oil pump pressure It is a nice car to own if you had it in 2000's, but the amount of electronics it has makes fixing them all at the same time nearly impossible and you end up having some errors nearly all the time..
Again I feel your pain....you would think they would build it to be dependable....look toyota did it...they build a car that is much more dependable not completely but much more than mercedes and bmw.
Sorry halloweenly that does suck ,,, I`m surprised you didn`t mention the dreaded oil gasket that cost 5 bucks BUT ,,, it`s $1700.00 to replace it !!! I know ,, i`m doing one right now for a "friend" and it ain`t easy ,,, believe me ,, and no `I`m not charging him that but shops have turned it away or laughed at him and others are starting at $1700 hundred and up to $2200 for a gasket that has absolutely NO USE AT ALL !! It`s BEHIND the power steering bracket which you have to take half the car apart to get to ,,, I`v been a mechanic for 40 years and have never liked to work on BMW`s ,,,,,, BUT,,,, thanks all you Beamer people,,,,, you sure have paid a few bills for me ,,,,, BUT,,, Now that I`m retired I only have 1 thing to say to people that are interested in buying a 7 series ,,,,,,,,,,,,,DON`T !!!!!!!!!
halloweenlv I hope you got rid of the car by now. I've owned BMW and Mercedes. Both were money pits. Now I drive an old 2000 Toyota Camry and it's a SOLID and RELIABLE car. I love it.
It’s 2019, I could’ve bought many other cars... but I wanted this or the rolls Royce phantom, and I can’t afford the phantom... I don’t want an e class and I don’t want a newer verision 7 series. I wanted this exact beast! I’m so happy with my purchase.
I Have One & I Disagree On The Quality Better Than A Mercedes-Benz I Had Several Mercedes & As Far As Quality Goes I Had To Spend More Money On My 745Li Than Any Mercedes-Benz That I Ever Owned
i had so many opportunities to buy this piece of garbage and i’m so glad i didn’t. almost everyone i saw needed a alternator or had starting issues and a lot of them with transmission issues, pissing fuel , steering column locked , plenty electrical issues. its junk
I own a 2005 745i, had to have the heads rebuilt because of the cheap ass rubber they used on the valve guides..so my shit smoked while sitting at idle, had that fixed and now it drives like a dream and no problems
I want to buy one as my first car I own after I had my brain melted with an e46 , opening the engine isn't a fear for me anymore and the electronics are second nature to me. you keep these cars in shape by pounding them like a caveman and 5000 mile synthetic oil changes
I have two...they are IDENTICAL to this one..same color and same factory rims...just bought the second one Jan 13 2021...and they both look like they came off the showroom floor ...ones a 02 the last one 05....it’s the bangle butt that makes these cars so attractive to me...and they turn heads 24-7..😅
This is what happens when you let a Ford F150 driver around some German stuff. Better then Benz? 2002-05 Bmw 745s were almost recalled. It took them 4 years to get the 7 series of that Gen right.
Ok look up the s-class ABS system. Look at the cost of repairing that. Then the S600 with the V12 requires an engine out to replace a hydraulic line for the ABS system
@@mattallerston478 The older mercedes minus the S600 mainly the E-class and SLK up to 2002 were easy to work on if you DIY repairs i try to stay away from Mercedes dealerships.
Normally i'm a mercedes Fan and i drive only Mercedes But this old bmw 745 is really better than every mercedes s class 👍 for my self i can say that BMW and Mercedes Are The best cars
Pibbles 'n Bits to buy another 7 series lol these guys are missing the point. Title is misleading, nevertheless it is a luxury car and caught many eyes when it was first launched. You're forgetting this design was out when Nokia 3310 was top seller phone.
I can tell you this, if the valve stems seals haven't been done by 100K, you will will definitely be doing it if you plan on keeping the car......big bucks to do this job. Beyond that, stand by for those electrinic gremlins to start showing up (mechatronics unit with the transmission, adaptive control failure, DSC module failure, power window motor malfunctions, parking brake malfunction/failure, ASK module malfunctions, oil leaks from the engine, vacuum pump issues and the list will go on and on). Not that I'm trying to be the deliverer of bad news, but stand by for bad news with these models as they get older.
it is now 2018 almost 2019 and we have this car in dark blue I live in the Netherlands and the funny thing is when we drive around almost everyone looks at the car but those people do not want this car because it is very expensive in the road tax. Thanks for the like by the way ! And i am a girl
I have a 2003 with 106k and it runs like a dream...26mph hwy....this car if very good if they changed correct oil and trans oil and radiator fluid . drive normally and you will be fine ..race it and well .....
I have a 2003 and it has 110k on it Runs great after the BMW dealer spent 9 k on repairs ..yes the dealer paid as it was at a certified used lot at BMW Henderson Nevada..lov car!
Awesome! Thank you for watching and sharing, we really appreciate it, have a great week and all the best on your project my friend, Enjoy! mad Mike the hammer SPC
I have a 2002 745Li. It now has 180,000 miles on it and drives like a new car. I did replace the bushings, control arms, etc... The body looks like new, Black is still a bitch to keep up,lol. It had the dreaded coolant pipe problem, which I took care of when I bought it for 9k in 2012. There's also 2 leak possibilities with the alternator and vacuum system. but since the car has been sorted out, I haven't had to do more than routine maintenance. Tires, wiper blades, brake pads etc.. You can't beat this car on the highway. I drove from Minneapolis to Chicago (450 miles) unpacked and sat down for a half hour then drove to my old home town(50 miles round trip) for garage night beers with my buddies. The trade in value of this car is 2400.00 as of 1/17. SO, I don't buy collision on it. I pay a little over 200.00 A YEAR for liability. So when you consider the money I save from no car payments and the low insurance payments, I don't mind the extra costs of parts. So, in 5 years of owning the car I figure I've saved at least 1200 a year on full coverage(6000.00) and 400 a month, at least, in car payments(24000.00).That's 30,000.00 grand. I have an independent mechanic who knows his shit, and doesn't kill me at billing time. Oil changes cost me 75 dollars, but last 15000 miles minimum. Is the car perfect, no. No car is, but
I think from wen bm didn't feel that the issues on these v8 were serious they decides to keep them in production after the early 5 series but man it turned out not to be the case... Even with the 6 series v8 yes they r lovely cars but dam... Sometimes I wish I could get in n drive noooo problems
Imma mercedes fan and neither Merc nor BMWs flagships(s class and 7 series) of this era were that great... 7 series interior looks a little more modern, but you'd best settle for an e class or 5 series of this era... e class looks better than this eras 5 series and less problems
My dream have been crashed 😫 by these horrible and honest comments, but I've also got some valuable information about this vehicle and it's funny that I found a very beautiful one with only 96k miles same year but I guess 🤷 I will have to go back in time for the 1994 mercedes benz S500 with 162k.
I just got 2004 BMW 745 Li, and it looks great, I got it really not expensive, only $1,000 Canadian, but I got little electrical or electronic problems. I dunno I'm kinda disappointed, I can't find proper mechanic in Toronto
If you don't run into any of the big issues along the way, DO NOT buy into that 15K oil change bs.....change your oil at 6-7K mile intervals. Also, if the valve stem seals haven't been changed prior to you acquiring the vehicle, plan on it needing it done if you keep the car long term!!
I agree 100% for a car that doesn't have air suspension the ride quality is amazing compare to Mercedes s class the 7 series have alot more technology and power than the s class, going back to 95 to 01 bmw 7 series comparing to 95 to 99 s class the 7 series have more technology such as navigation,multifunction steering wheel,heated steering wheel,18 way adjustable seat, adaptable headlights and more. The 7 series bmw is by far a better car than a s class Mercedes.
My father had an 03 of this vehicle and he was about to pass it on to me but it started to leak a lot and the people kept charging him then they said they found the problem and tried to charge him 2,000 so he traded it in toward a Escalade
I feel bad that the US gets scammed with unreliable bmw’s and mercedes, bcz here in the EU they are put together way better, even the v8&v12 models are good
I also heard the BMW Diesel engines sold in Europe are way more reliable than the gasoline ones. A shame we couldn’t get them here in the US on the E65/E66.
You're heaping praise on the wrong 7. The pre-2005 E65/E66 nearly cost BMW their share of the market. Bloated and buggy compared to E38. You could write a book on the number of flaws the early E65/E66 cars had. If you're into land yacht 7s, the E65/E66 is your groove. By the way, 7s have had bi xenon headlights available since 1990.
I ve got one of those in white 745i direct swap for an Audi A4 2.0 petrol automatic 2004. Is just sitting on my drive since I ve bought it last August. Great feeling inside but I don't know . Anyone interested in an white 745i 2002/2003 e65 , whit 136000 on dash ?
Same here, my black 745li had a failure with the water pumps and just eventually stopped working. The cost was very expensive but thats because the previous owner didn’t take care of any of its maintenances.
I had the same problem about 5 years ago, got it fixed it cost a lot of money but since then no problem 745li 2004 I only have 50k miles on the car I never drive it because of my job
My next vehicle is a 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 I wanted to keep the 745Li But The Electronic Issues Aren't Worth Keeping It Even The Independent BMW shops Say Stay Away From The 2002-2010 7 Series
Yup, I asked the local bmw dealer (a tech in shop, not the salesguy) and he said DONT BUY, even if you are a tech. He said I'm damn serious. He personally wouldn't own one out of warranty, but he said good luck otherwise. Told me if you do buy have a low 5 figure fund to take care of things.
This year BMW is very problematic. Not to say that the Mercedes-Benz S class of the same years we're perfect, they had a rust problem up until about 2002. but the Mercedes 221 chassis was much better then the 7-series of this vintage. A big problem is the can bus system, extremely complicated and not easy to work on. Mercedes at least had canbus Junction points where you can diagnose each bus such as chassis or engine. also, the seven series of this vintage always needed updates because anything you do to any of the controllers forces you to have an overnight update on all of the controllers in order for the version coding to match, otherwise many controllers will set faults because their version coding doesn't match. another big problem is the fact that the engine can't seem to hold its fluids. in the middle of the V is a tube that requires over 15 hours to replace due to a coolant leak. The crankcase vapor recovery system is very weak and incorporated into the valve covers. the engine used a lot of natural rubber seals that created a lot of oil leaks when the mileage gets up there, the alternator bracket seal is simply hell on Earth to replace, especially if it's the same engine in the 5 Series, much less space. Some of those oil leaks are quite involved to fix. the valvetronic system has eccentric shaft sensors that went bad in force you to do valve cover gaskets as well as Those sensors and other things while you are in there making a very expensive repair. The same area of a Mercedes of the same year has cam covers without valve cover gaskets (they use a cemical gasket), they actually hold the camshaft down like a Volvo, a very reliable design compared to BMW. the tubes used for the air pump system run in the middle of the V8 and are plastic, they break and create an air flow fault and require the intake manifold to be removed. I really don't see a benefit in buying a 7 Series of this vintage over an S Class that's newer than 2002, or any mid 2000s Audi A8. Anyway that's my experience having been European Tech for about 25 years .
I bought an optioned out one of these 4 years ago... I'm not even fucking kidding I've spent 14 thousand dollars on repairs alone and the car is STILL giving problem. I love the car but it's seriously such a freaking headache. The only thing you gotta worry on the W220 S-Class's is the door pumps and the suspension and other than that the car is very solid. Gotta with the S-Class all the way here sorry.
My sis had the same yr and the engine mounts gave out. Cost about $5000 and the car was only worth maybe $11,000 at the time. My E55 hit my pocket too but it was due to it being almost 20 yrs old and the parts simply were aged.
As far as we're concerned when it comes down to Mercedes or BMW, pretty much once either of them gets to about 4 years old, they're all pretty much un-reliable. They didn't build them for the long term for some reason. Thank you for watching my friend, hope you have a great rest of your week. mad Mike
that seems like a great price! get it! but i got a very beautiful orient blue 528i with m parallel rims with only 5,500 miles on this i dont know why they sold it he said "someone needs to enjoy this "
agree with the 02-05 bmw 7 series having lots of problems. But ... as far as the electronic trch etc. all the cars out there r still copying from these 7 series bmw. especially Mercedes with the iDrive
I wonder 🤔how much thousands 💰of dollars was spent to keep this high maintenance hoer machine in vital shape, the 7 series is a maintenance hoer machine.
I am sure you already sold this car but these models have A LOT of issues. I can write a book on it. to begin with the Valve Stem Seals go on these and it is a very well known problem $7500.00 to fix. 27 computers are utilized on the E65 and E66 so you will have engine errors constantly. Engine had a bunch of power but quality and workmanship is not to BMW standards on these models. Steer clear of the E65 and E66
Bro I have one the same exact in the video and I never had an issue , the only problem was when I changed the battery last year and It kept going down until I bought a scan tool and cleared the codes and it’s been running brand new every since. If you take care of your vehicle you don’t have to worry, if you drive like a drag racer then you will have issues and that goes with any vehicle.
I have a 2008 760Li and it had many issues. Yes it looks like it was put together well and drives like a dream but its various components are keep failing. The repair costs in last 4 years exceed $8000. After driving 7 series cars for the last 30 years, my love affair with MBW may be coming to an end.
Haha anyone who know anything about German cars knows nothing can touch or even come close to the quality, build, engineering, and craftsmanship of a Mercedes Benz. Especially the S-class.
Its going to always need fuel 4.4 i have owned two of them. More power than a Mercedes but definitely not more classy nor more fuel efficient as an S class. Dont buy one unless you have a pocket full of money. Transmissions are crap in these things over heats constantly.
Ths guy is clueless. His entire dash is lit up plus hes driving around on a empty tank. I stopped listening to this kid because he has zero knowledge when it comes to this car. "This car is great!" No its not u dummy.
+Damion Bates Why ate you asking? I had engine changed for 1100$, transmission rebuild for 550$, replaced fuel pump 100$, week ago i replaced fucking fan for a/c for 150$. It still has some problems with transmission when stopping but engine is good. its japanese spec only has 80k kms. car has 250 k kms.
I call bullshit on a 500$ trans rebuild, my very mild rebuilt th400 was 800 with a torque converter, and that doesn't have shift solenoids. The solenoid alone would be more than 500 bucks. There's no way in hell they replaced every part for 500 bucks.
Worst car I’ve ever owned when my car got totaled from someone slamming into me the bmw dealer ship told me I was lucky to get rid of this car they have sooooo many problems with them
I wnt to some janky Arab owned dealership in Atlanta and they had a lot full of these and 750s. i knew something was up because they were Arab and Arabs tend to buy salvaged vehicles and sell them as is. The fact that they had sooo many of them roused my suspicions. Although the cars clean up nicely, all it took was a flash light to see that every single one of the cars had oil leaks. Even if BMW gave these cars away people wouldnt be able to afford the upkeep. This is why 100,000 mile warranties are a unicorn at BMW
you so many in the cars you say but dont know that it have many problems whit the electric sistem. and it dont do good miles by flue. plus his gear box is clunky
You are wrong sir, I love BMW's got four of them ! However, these particular years (2002-2008) are nothing but Lemons and money buckets. They are so bad, my BMW mechanic refuses to work on them. You probably got really with this one but I would for an Mercedes-Benz S-Class any day compared to this generation 7 series !
Bilal Ahmed Lemons??? Wanna know how many I see running up and down the freeway everyday? More than ANY other gen 7 series. The E65 has problems, lots... when they were new. They were SO advanced. BMW had never done something like that before. Of course like any new highly sophisticated software, there WILL be bugs. On most of these cars, these issues plagued the first owner and they got it taken care of during their ownership. As long as you buy one with good history and from a reliable source, (Not at some run down dealership for $3k) those are the ones that have never been taken care of. Its a freaking flagship 7! The best from BMW! It's not a Honda, don't expect Honda costs for fuel and maintenance. But it's not a useless moneypit. There are many people that have E65s that I know personally and have not been plagued by problems. Things will eventually go bad. It's a car in the end, all cars have things that break. People forget that.
The Man you guys got good batch of E65's down there. Every E65, I have seen always had some major issue and I have been told not to touch these with a ten feet pole.
Bilal Ahmed Yes, you're right. ALOT of these E65s are full of problems because people never do any kind of maintenance and they pretty much trash the car. These cars might be hated by a lot of people because of the styling and other stuff, but honestly a car like this does not deserve to be trashed. That, or they try to find the cheapest possible E65 they can. (Very bad idea) Yes, many have problems, but not most. Most are not catastrophic like we were fooled to believe. From the ones, I've experienced and seen, they are actually pretty good. It's mainly the highly advanced electronics that are the problems. And again, by now, most of these have had updates, repairs etc... P.S. It's good to see some people can still have educated discussions on UA-cam without resorting to stupid insults. That's rare nowadays. Thanks :D
As with any German car, it's all fun and games until something breaks.
True but that’s why you buy them broken and LS swap it 😂😂👌🏽🤪
And if you're not a completely incompetent fool, it's still fun and games because you can fix it yourself.
relax guys
@@THEOAKLANDBABY510 ls swaps remind me of mustangs it’s a me too mod I feel like everyone has an ls swap even tho there’s better out there
I own a 2003 you just have to find a really clean one. Already paid for itself I love this car.
That's awesome. Thanks for the comment have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
I have owned this car for 4 years now, I absolutely LOVE how it drives and feels, but it has been nothing but nonstop headache.
Things that had to be changed:
-4 (!!!!!!!!) alternators
-3 AGM batteries (due to alternator failures)
-2 DME (engine control module), recoded to the car
-ABS/DSC module with pump and valve assembly
-SBSR module that also is the controller of fuel pump
-NAVI module removed after it started to fuck up all other electronics on optical bus
-TEL module removed after it started to fuck up all other electronics on optical bus
-water pump early failure after being used only 2 years
-3 parking sensors
-sunroof leaks every few months after drains get clogged and thus ruins interior
-starting to have airbag errors due to seat occupancy sensors
-tranny is about to get swapped because of torque converter and low oil pump pressure
It is a nice car to own if you had it in 2000's, but the amount of electronics it has makes fixing them all at the same time nearly impossible and you end up having some errors nearly all the time..
Again I feel your pain....you would think they would build it to be dependable....look toyota did it...they build a car that is much more dependable not completely but much more than mercedes and bmw.
Sorry halloweenly that does suck ,,, I`m surprised you didn`t mention the dreaded oil gasket that cost 5 bucks BUT ,,, it`s $1700.00 to replace it !!! I know ,, i`m doing one right now for a "friend" and it ain`t easy ,,, believe me ,, and no `I`m not charging him that but shops have turned it away or laughed at him and others are starting at $1700 hundred and up to $2200 for a gasket that has absolutely NO USE AT ALL !! It`s BEHIND the power steering bracket which you have to take half the car apart to get to ,,, I`v been a mechanic for 40 years and have never liked to work on BMW`s ,,,,,, BUT,,,, thanks all you Beamer people,,,,, you sure have paid a few bills for me ,,,,, BUT,,, Now that I`m retired I only have 1 thing to say to people that are interested in buying a 7 series ,,,,,,,,,,,,,DON`T !!!!!!!!!
halloweenlv I hope you got rid of the car by now. I've owned BMW and Mercedes. Both were money pits. Now I drive an old 2000 Toyota Camry and it's a SOLID and RELIABLE car. I love it.
How much money would you say all of those repairs cost you?
@@MikeFlynnHITF
Mercedes is a great car after Toyota
It’s 2019, I could’ve bought many other cars... but I wanted this or the rolls Royce phantom, and I can’t afford the phantom... I don’t want an e class and I don’t want a newer verision 7 series. I wanted this exact beast! I’m so happy with my purchase.
how has it held up?? looking to get one
Same brody
I Have One & I Disagree On The Quality Better Than A Mercedes-Benz I Had Several Mercedes & As Far As Quality Goes I Had To Spend More Money On My 745Li Than Any Mercedes-Benz That I Ever Owned
U sound like a liar and a person that owns a Mercedes-Benz still lol liar
wow , i read every comment. not 1 positive about this car.. sucks cause i so want one...😣
BRAYLONS CHANNEL same lol
Don't feel bad. I just bought one cash 3/12/19. And i love it!
Buy a 750 2006 and up and not the 745. A lot less issues.
Same here lol I was looking like wow
i had so many opportunities to buy this piece of garbage and i’m so glad i didn’t. almost everyone i saw needed a alternator or had starting issues and a lot of them with transmission issues, pissing fuel , steering column locked , plenty electrical issues. its junk
I own a 2005 745i, had to have the heads rebuilt because of the cheap ass rubber they used on the valve guides..so my shit smoked while sitting at idle, had that fixed and now it drives like a dream and no problems
There are some cars if you can get them to be dependable that’s for sure we have always had transmission problems with them
Nice shade control @ you know operationally divided ( left/right) thumbs up!
Thank you! Cheers! Have a fantastic day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
beter then mercedes no way
billy bierbuik the e32s could do 155 mph too and were far more attractive vehicles.
Damn I still want one
I want to buy one as my first car I own after I had my brain melted with an e46 , opening the engine isn't a fear for me anymore and the electronics are second nature to me. you keep these cars in shape by pounding them like a caveman and 5000 mile synthetic oil changes
Thinking of muting one for my first car too… excited but nerves at the same time
exactly guys, 2 more years until i get mine, and it might be this
I Jus got one from my grandpa for 6k 57k miles super clean inside and hood ass condition he had it n the garage dust
Nice!! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day and enjoy that new ride my friend. mad Mike
@@SweetProjectCars u think it’s a good deal and had a question can I add a Bluetooth fm transmitter ?
I have two...they are IDENTICAL to this one..same color and same factory rims...just bought the second one Jan 13 2021...and they both look like they came off the showroom floor ...ones a 02 the last one 05....it’s the bangle butt that makes these cars so attractive to me...and they turn heads 24-7..😅
Thank you for watching and sharing. Glad to have you with us. Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
I had this 2004 BMW 7 series. The amount of technology that's was in it was way before its time
We agree Barry! Thanks for sharing and watching. Have a great day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC
This is what happens when you let a Ford F150 driver around some German stuff. Better then Benz? 2002-05 Bmw 745s were almost recalled. It took them 4 years to get the 7 series of that Gen right.
you be correct
lol right
to bad they were pretty cool looking cars, they just couldn't get it right for so many years.
Onetime4yamind The quality of this car surpasses any 2004-2005 Mercedes
Onetime4yamind im sorry i mean 2002-2005
10 times more in the shop than any mercedes
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!!
Andrei Sames 😂😂😂😂
Thats not true I had a 2004 bmw7 series its how you care for it
a vehicle you love to drive
I'd like to thank you guys this was a bout to be my next car look like it's a bunch of headaches
ya it's really too bad they are such unreliable piles...because they look so cool and ride like no other...
From what i've seen older Mercedes hold up better than BMW's from this year on back.
Bobby you’re very correct thank you for sharing have a great day Mike Sweet project cars
Ok look up the s-class ABS system. Look at the cost of repairing that. Then the S600 with the V12 requires an engine out to replace a hydraulic line for the ABS system
@@mattallerston478 The older mercedes minus the S600 mainly the E-class and SLK up to 2002 were easy to work on if you DIY repairs i try to stay away from Mercedes dealerships.
@@mattallerston478 I had an S55 Amg. it was thee worst vehicle I ever had and will never buy a Mercedss again.
Normally i'm a mercedes Fan and i drive only Mercedes But this old bmw 745 is really better than every mercedes s class 👍 for my self i can say that BMW and Mercedes Are The best cars
We are with you on that my friend. Thanks for watching and sharing. Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
The last owner got rid of this car for a reason lol.
javiervallejo13 why ?????
Pibbles 'n Bits to buy another 7 series lol these guys are missing the point. Title is misleading, nevertheless it is a luxury car and caught many eyes when it was first launched. You're forgetting this design was out when Nokia 3310 was top seller phone.
Over 101k miles, probably to get a new car...
With 100 000 miles, how much maintenance can be expected over the next 30 000miles? 2004 BMW 745Li with 100k would you Recommend?
I can tell you this, if the valve stems seals haven't been done by 100K, you will will definitely be doing it if you plan on keeping the car......big bucks to do this job. Beyond that, stand by for those electrinic gremlins to start showing up (mechatronics unit with the transmission, adaptive control failure, DSC module failure, power window motor malfunctions, parking brake malfunction/failure, ASK module malfunctions, oil leaks from the engine, vacuum pump issues and the list will go on and on). Not that I'm trying to be the deliverer of bad news, but stand by for bad news with these models as they get older.
According to legends the rear heated seats are still on
😂😂😂
The 730d in this E65 is the best model by far... The 745 has more power but problems at its best
Great cars have one rn
Thanks for the comment! Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
it is now 2018 almost 2019 and we have this car in dark blue
I live in the Netherlands and the funny thing is when we drive around almost everyone looks at the car but those people do not want this car because it is very expensive in the road tax. Thanks for the like by the way ! And i am a girl
Nou, ik kom ook uit Nederland hahaha. Ik heb 2 van deze 7 series gehad en ben toch weer terug gegaan naar de e38 740i
It's a very nice car
thank you very much :)
He forgot to tell everyone about the fire he started in the back seat
Not sure what fire you are referring to, but thanks for watching! Have a fantastic day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC
Lexus LS430 for the win...
Tyler Durden or Gs
No way
Lexus would lass longer but the bmw would win on speed and fuel economy.
@@jiujitsu_demon6527 no.Lexus Fuji models will spank BMWs
I have a 2003 with 106k and it runs like a dream...26mph hwy....this car if very good if they changed correct oil and trans oil and radiator fluid . drive normally and you will be fine ..race it and well .....
Thanks for sharing Dean! Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
Which engine and tranny oil you use
Good car No matter what!!
They are very cool so problematic
You’re missing the factory cellular phone with BMW on it :)
You are correct Alston! Thanks for watching, have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
I have a 2003 and it has 110k on it Runs great after the BMW dealer spent 9 k on repairs ..yes the dealer paid as it was at a certified used lot at BMW Henderson Nevada..lov car!
Thanks for sharing and watching! Great to hear! Have a fantastic day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
9k in repairs… for a 2003 with so few miles… Lord Almighty… that far exceeds the value of that car regardless of its condition. I would be aghast.
I have the 2004 760li with the v12 can’t wait to restore and fix this car in 2022
Awesome! Thank you for watching and sharing, we really appreciate it, have a great week and all the best on your project my friend, Enjoy! mad Mike the hammer SPC
Such an awesome car, I can only hope to own one of these some day
+Dylan Torres This one is amazing we put 200 miles on it in just a couple weeks we loved driving it that much.
I could imagine. I have heard its one of those cars you do not want to stop driving. Great car guys
+Dylan Torres my daddy has this car
I have a 2002 745Li. It now has 180,000 miles on it and drives like a new car. I did replace the bushings, control arms, etc... The body looks like new, Black is still a bitch to keep up,lol. It had the dreaded coolant pipe problem, which I took care of when I bought it for 9k in 2012. There's also 2 leak possibilities with the alternator and vacuum system. but since the car has been sorted out, I haven't had to do more than routine maintenance. Tires, wiper blades, brake pads etc.. You can't beat this car on the highway. I drove from Minneapolis to Chicago (450 miles) unpacked and sat down for a half hour then drove to my old home town(50 miles round trip) for garage night beers with my buddies. The trade in value of this car is 2400.00 as of 1/17. SO, I don't buy collision on it. I pay a little over 200.00 A YEAR for liability. So when you consider the money I save from no car payments and the low insurance payments, I don't mind the extra costs of parts. So, in 5 years of owning the car I figure I've saved at least 1200 a year on full coverage(6000.00) and 400 a month, at least, in car payments(24000.00).That's 30,000.00 grand. I have an independent mechanic who knows his shit, and doesn't kill me at billing time. Oil changes cost me 75 dollars, but last 15000 miles minimum. Is the car perfect, no. No car is, but
How does he like it? How has the maintenance been?
I think from wen bm didn't feel that the issues on these v8 were serious they decides to keep them in production after the early 5 series but man it turned out not to be the case... Even with the 6 series v8 yes they r lovely cars but dam... Sometimes I wish I could get in n drive noooo problems
Thanks for watching and sharing Jonathan! Hope you have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
Superb car. BMW 7 is better in everyway than any of the other cars out there
It was pretty sweet for sure Mark! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC
All cars have problems if you don't take care of it.
That's right.
Do you still have it ? If so how has it been ?? Thank you
sold sorry
Imma mercedes fan and neither Merc nor BMWs flagships(s class and 7 series) of this era were that great... 7 series interior looks a little more modern, but you'd best settle for an e class or 5 series of this era... e class looks better than this eras 5 series and less problems
My dream have been crashed 😫 by these horrible and honest comments, but I've also got some valuable information about this vehicle and it's funny that I found a very beautiful one with only 96k miles same year but I guess 🤷 I will have to go back in time for the 1994 mercedes benz S500 with 162k.
Glad we could help my friend! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
these are the ones that eat valve seals?
Yes
745Li always have that white smoke 💨 comin out on hard throttle 🤣
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Haha.....time to replace the valve stem seals!!!
@@senorrobbie1985 you got that right my friend
omg these cars have so many problems
Clean 🧼
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had my 02 for over a year 175k miles only had to replace battery
Rua consider yourself very lucky!
This car is perfect example of German over Engineering
Yes, they have sought perfection and luxury. Thanks for your comment! Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
I just got 2004 BMW 745 Li, and it looks great, I got it really not expensive, only $1,000 Canadian, but I got little electrical or electronic problems. I dunno I'm kinda disappointed, I can't find proper mechanic in Toronto
Keep looking buddy, hope it works out for you. Thanks for being here with us. Have a great day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC
@@SweetProjectCars Thanks a lot
If you don't run into any of the big issues along the way, DO NOT buy into that 15K oil change bs.....change your oil at 6-7K mile intervals. Also, if the valve stem seals haven't been changed prior to you acquiring the vehicle, plan on it needing it done if you keep the car long term!!
I agree 100% for a car that doesn't have air suspension the ride quality is amazing compare to Mercedes s class the 7 series have alot more technology and power than the s class, going back to 95 to 01 bmw 7 series comparing to 95 to 99 s class the 7 series have more technology such as navigation,multifunction steering wheel,heated steering wheel,18 way adjustable seat, adaptable headlights and more. The 7 series bmw is by far a better car than a s class Mercedes.
My father had an 03 of this vehicle and he was about to pass it on to me but it started to leak a lot and the people kept charging him then they said they found the problem and tried to charge him 2,000 so he traded it in toward a Escalade
+William M Yes they can be very expensive to keep up ...
an escalade has alottttt of problems my mom just traded hers in yesterday for the 2016 and it's beautiful..he should trade
Do you remember exactly what was leaking????
i think it was the coolant
how many cylinders does this car have? is it a v6 or v8?
v8 Sam thanks for the great question.
Can you drift on this? Like go sideways on a stock?
LOL, not sure Sahaam, never tried that :) Thanks for watching. Have a great day. mad Mike the hammer SPC
@@SweetProjectCars if you ever try it, please do let me know
I feel bad that the US gets scammed with unreliable bmw’s and mercedes, bcz here in the EU they are put together way better, even the v8&v12 models are good
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I also heard the BMW Diesel engines sold in Europe are way more reliable than the gasoline ones. A shame we couldn’t get them here in the US on the E65/E66.
U forgot that big list of common issues
BMW the best
ابي اشتريها
You're heaping praise on the wrong 7. The pre-2005 E65/E66 nearly cost BMW their share of the market. Bloated and buggy compared to E38. You could write a book on the number of flaws the early E65/E66 cars had. If you're into land yacht 7s, the E65/E66 is your groove.
By the way, 7s have had bi xenon headlights available since 1990.
I ve got one of those in white 745i direct swap for an Audi A4 2.0 petrol automatic 2004.
Is just sitting on my drive since I ve bought it last August.
Great feeling inside but I don't know .
Anyone interested in an white 745i 2002/2003 e65 , whit 136000 on dash ?
How much
@@leonjonesjr9824 2400£
@@Yesterday23071 send me some pics
Dorin Rochis is this still for sale?
2008
People who say BMW is better usually never owned both.
I want this car
she is a sweety for sure..
Sweet Project Cars Better and cheaper than C63 AMG
you are very correct :)
Sweet Project Cars Is this a car to go with on summer holidays ?
I used to have a 745i and the water got inside some how and the whole car broke becasue of the water
Same here, my black 745li had a failure with the water pumps and just eventually stopped working. The cost was very expensive but thats because the previous owner didn’t take care of any of its maintenances.
I had the same problem about 5 years ago, got it fixed it cost a lot of money but since then no problem 745li 2004 I only have 50k miles on the car I never drive it because of my job
My next vehicle is a 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 I wanted to keep the 745Li But The Electronic Issues Aren't Worth Keeping It Even The Independent BMW shops Say Stay Away From The 2002-2010 7 Series
Yup, I asked the local bmw dealer (a tech in shop, not the salesguy) and he said DONT BUY, even if you are a tech. He said I'm damn serious. He personally wouldn't own one out of warranty, but he said good luck otherwise. Told me if you do buy have a low 5 figure fund to take care of things.
Is this better than a Ford Taurus 2012+
Well I know it cost a lot more than one of those Tauruses
0:01 I came there to see if the title is clickbait 👀
We don’t do Clickbait my friend we have over 600 videos helping many good people out have a great day
SCRATCH the CD shall ya while your at it 😅
ok we will do that just for you my friend
This year BMW is very problematic. Not to say that the Mercedes-Benz S class of the same years we're perfect, they had a rust problem up until about 2002. but the Mercedes 221 chassis was much better then the 7-series of this vintage. A big problem is the can bus system, extremely complicated and not easy to work on. Mercedes at least had canbus Junction points where you can diagnose each bus such as chassis or engine. also, the seven series of this vintage always needed updates because anything you do to any of the controllers forces you to have an overnight update on all of the controllers in order for the version coding to match, otherwise many controllers will set faults because their version coding doesn't match. another big problem is the fact that the engine can't seem to hold its fluids. in the middle of the V is a tube that requires over 15 hours to replace due to a coolant leak. The crankcase vapor recovery system is very weak and incorporated into the valve covers. the engine used a lot of natural rubber seals that created a lot of oil leaks when the mileage gets up there, the alternator bracket seal is simply hell on Earth to replace, especially if it's the same engine in the 5 Series, much less space. Some of those oil leaks are quite involved to fix. the valvetronic system has eccentric shaft sensors that went bad in force you to do valve cover gaskets as well as Those sensors and other things while you are in there making a very expensive repair. The same area of a Mercedes of the same year has cam covers without valve cover gaskets (they use a cemical gasket), they actually hold the camshaft down like a Volvo, a very reliable design compared to BMW. the tubes used for the air pump system run in the middle of the V8 and are plastic, they break and create an air flow fault and require the intake manifold to be removed. I really don't see a benefit in buying a 7 Series of this vintage over an S Class that's newer than 2002, or any mid 2000s Audi A8. Anyway that's my experience having been European Tech for about 25 years .
I bought an optioned out one of these 4 years ago... I'm not even fucking kidding I've spent 14 thousand dollars on repairs alone and the car is STILL giving problem. I love the car but it's seriously such a freaking headache. The only thing you gotta worry on the W220 S-Class's is the door pumps and the suspension and other than that the car is very solid. Gotta with the S-Class all the way here sorry.
ya we are with you but they are all problematic...and a real pain in the long run
My sis had the same yr and the engine mounts gave out. Cost about $5000 and the car was only worth maybe $11,000 at the time. My E55 hit my pocket too but it was due to it being almost 20 yrs old and the parts simply were aged.
What about the reliability though?
As far as we're concerned when it comes down to Mercedes or BMW, pretty much once either of them gets to about 4 years old, they're all pretty much un-reliable. They didn't build them for the long term for some reason. Thank you for watching my friend, hope you have a great rest of your week. mad Mike
With the sun shades can people see inside of the vehicle????
yep
+Sweet Project Cars so should I get this or a 528i ...some guy is selling one for 5 thousand and its terrific
that seems like a great price! get it! but i got a very beautiful orient blue 528i with m parallel rims with only 5,500 miles on this i dont know why they sold it he said "someone needs to enjoy this "
oh WOW LOL im in College as well in Michigan
and if you really want it then save money it is a good car i test drove it once....very quite
agree with the 02-05 bmw 7 series having lots of problems. But ... as far as the electronic trch etc. all the cars out there r still copying from these 7 series bmw. especially Mercedes with the iDrive
You forgot to say it gives great gas milage 11.3km/litre.
Thank you Don And yes we did forget to mention that most of the aids do not give very good gas mileage no matter what car they are in
I wonder 🤔how much thousands 💰of dollars was spent to keep this high maintenance hoer machine in vital shape, the 7 series is a maintenance hoer machine.
I fully agree :)
Sweet Project Cars it's very beautiful though.
it is but kinda like having the best-looking girlfriend but you just cant trust her out in public where there are other guys lol
you are very correct on that lol they do have their marketing skills down :)
A Belgrade Taxi, no thank`s
One day I will buy this car with my heavenly father will help me in Jesus Christ name amen
Amen! All the best to you my friend, thanks for watching and sharing. mad Mike
I am sure you already sold this car but these models have A LOT of issues. I can write a book on it. to begin with the Valve Stem Seals go on these and it is a very well known problem $7500.00 to fix. 27 computers are utilized on the E65 and E66 so you will have engine errors constantly. Engine had a bunch of power but quality and workmanship is not to BMW standards on these models. Steer clear of the E65 and E66
Yes we did sell it Sina, but thank you for watching and sharing, we appreciate it. Have a great day my friend. mad Mike the hammer SPC
Bro I have one the same exact in the video and I never had an issue , the only problem was when I changed the battery last year and It kept going down until I bought a scan tool and cleared the codes and it’s been running brand new every since. If you take care of your vehicle you don’t have to worry, if you drive like a drag racer then you will have issues and that goes with any vehicle.
One is On Sale In My Area In Rs.6Lacs Approx. $ 10k .
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Sell it fast before something goes bad😜
Nightmare car
J Wagner you got that right my friend...have no clue why BMW would have allowed it to be so unreliable.
I have a 2008 760Li and it had many issues. Yes it looks like it was put together well and drives like a dream but its various components are keep failing. The repair costs in last 4 years exceed $8000. After driving 7 series cars for the last 30 years, my love affair with MBW may be coming to an end.
Party Animal I feel your pain...they are such nice cars but just cannot hold up..
My car looks new and have less than 70K miles on it. But it is a pain to own it.
Yes, That does not speak well for BMW. Their car sales have declined 8% this year.
I love the way the car looks, but I wish it was a mercedes on the inside
Didn't you pull up on the wrong side to fill it up? lol
yep when you own 550 cars and trucks it is hard to remember which side it is on with so many
Haha anyone who know anything about German cars knows nothing can touch or even come close to the quality, build, engineering, and craftsmanship of a Mercedes Benz. Especially the S-class.
both MB and BMW are way to problematic for their initial cost and I think everyone knows that's true
Xenon hlights+
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notice me senpai
You will definitely get noticed in this car that’s for sure
Yeah in Germany this car is worth about 3 thousand .... Be very careful in America when they see you cars like this
Thank you I will make sure I dont buy one :)
Why is every light illuminated on ur dash? lol U drive that thing until the gas tank is empty huh? Thats a basic no no
it looks pretty with all those lights on
@@SweetProjectCars 😂🤣😂😭😭😭
Its going to always need fuel 4.4 i have owned two of them. More power than a Mercedes but definitely not more classy nor more fuel efficient as an S class. Dont buy one unless you have a pocket full of money. Transmissions are crap in these things over heats constantly.
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04 is not the best model u should buy the same chasis but face lifted version
Agree 100%
who would buy an E65 745Li when they can get a 759i (swb)?
Yeah continental tires
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Tyre has a puncture. 5:32
Ths guy is clueless. His entire dash is lit up plus hes driving around on a empty tank. I stopped listening to this kid because he has zero knowledge when it comes to this car. "This car is great!" No its not u dummy.
i have one :D i have its drifting videos on my channel
How low have you owned it and what problems have you had? Looking at one of these.
+Damion Bates Why ate you asking? I had engine changed for 1100$, transmission rebuild for 550$, replaced fuel pump 100$, week ago i replaced fucking fan for a/c for 150$. It still has some problems with transmission when stopping but engine is good. its japanese spec only has 80k kms. car has 250 k kms.
+gigicho21 And i have to get fucking front suspension parts cuz its too ratly and i am done. i want to install lowering coilovers and spacers.
+Yung Ball3r yeah changed every part of it other then its brain.
I call bullshit on a 500$ trans rebuild, my very mild rebuilt th400 was 800 with a torque converter, and that doesn't have shift solenoids. The solenoid alone would be more than 500 bucks. There's no way in hell they replaced every part for 500 bucks.
Avoid E65 BMW like the plague unless you have deep pockets
Worst car I’ve ever owned when my car got totaled from someone slamming into me the bmw dealer ship told me I was lucky to get rid of this car they have sooooo many problems with them
Shawn Ferrell they are very undependable I can't believe BMW actually built these :(
Plot twist. He used the shitty fuel instead of Mobil fuel :(
yep! you are very smart WOW ! you solved the mystery there Sherlock.
Mercedes is more expensive than bmw
Thank you very much for sharing have a great day
THAT 4.4 WAS A LEAKING DISASTER. THE MECHATRONICS IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO GUARANTEED TO BREAK.
I wnt to some janky Arab owned dealership in Atlanta and they had a lot full of these and 750s. i knew something was up because they were Arab and Arabs tend to buy salvaged vehicles and sell them as is. The fact that they had sooo many of them roused my suspicions. Although the cars clean up nicely, all it took was a flash light to see that every single one of the cars had oil leaks. Even if BMW gave these cars away people wouldnt be able to afford the upkeep. This is why 100,000 mile warranties are a unicorn at BMW
i'm seasick
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you so many in the cars you say but dont know that it have many problems whit the electric sistem. and it dont do good miles by flue. plus his gear box is clunky
thank you :)
You are wrong sir, I love BMW's got four of them ! However, these particular years (2002-2008) are nothing but Lemons and money buckets. They are so bad, my BMW mechanic refuses to work on them. You probably got really with this one but I would for an Mercedes-Benz S-Class any day compared to this generation 7 series !
Bilal Ahmed Lemons???
Wanna know how many I see running up and down the freeway everyday? More than ANY other gen 7 series. The E65 has problems, lots... when they were new. They were SO advanced. BMW had never done something like that before. Of course like any new highly sophisticated software, there WILL be bugs. On most of these cars, these issues plagued the first owner and they got it taken care of during their ownership.
As long as you buy one with good history and from a reliable source, (Not at some run down dealership for $3k) those are the ones that have never been taken care of. Its a freaking flagship 7! The best from BMW! It's not a Honda, don't expect Honda costs for fuel and maintenance. But it's not a useless moneypit. There are many people that have E65s that I know personally and have not been plagued by problems. Things will eventually go bad. It's a car in the end, all cars have things that break. People forget that.
The Man you guys got good batch of E65's down there. Every E65, I have seen always had some major issue and I have been told not to touch these with a ten feet pole.
Bilal Ahmed Yes, you're right. ALOT of these E65s are full of problems because people never do any kind of maintenance and they pretty much trash the car. These cars might be hated by a lot of people because of the styling and other stuff, but honestly a car like this does not deserve to be trashed.
That, or they try to find the cheapest possible E65 they can. (Very bad idea) Yes, many have problems, but not most. Most are not catastrophic like we were fooled to believe.
From the ones, I've experienced and seen, they are actually pretty good. It's mainly the highly advanced electronics that are the problems. And again, by now, most of these have had updates, repairs etc...
P.S. It's good to see some people can still have educated discussions on UA-cam without resorting to stupid insults. That's rare nowadays. Thanks :D
Got that right, most fault about those cars are the behind steering well devices.:)