2004 BMW 7 Series Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -18 City / 23 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
325 -438
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gina D
My BMW, the best car ever!!
I have no complaints. It is a smooth ride. It does not break down. It has great gas mileage. It is appearance is so beautiful, classy and sophisticated. It is roomy, and very comfortable. The car tells you when or if there's a problem or needs maintenance.
accountCircle Icius Z
It's what's right for me.
My car is the perfect size for me. For such a perfect fit, it has just the right amount of base functionality. My car out performs most cars on the street.
accountCircle Aaron P
It is super fast and it never runs bad so it can't be any better
Very reliable it runs well and it never breaks down. I didn't Pay much and it's a very well looking car.
accountCircle Victor R
I love the classic 03-08 bimmer 7.
Amp short out. 1 speaker plays. Crankshaft sensor just went out. Flywheel is clattering. But other than that it had power and stability. Luxury inside and out. Just wish I had my music. The battery has been draining out as well not sure what that is but I thought that may have been why my flywheel was making noise.
accountCircle Pearl G
It gets great gas mileage.
I like the fact that the car rides very smooth and its nice to ride. But the bad thing about the car is that if the car ever brakes down it is very expensive to fix and the parts are not cheap.
accountCircle Katherine M
The BMW 745i, The fully loaded car you can either love or hate.
This is an older car but still runs smooth. When it came out it was the top of the line. It is fully loaded and still in excellent condition. It grips the road and is enjoyable to drive. With so many features the only problem is that there are many modules and can have a lot of errors when something goes bad. You really need to be able to fix them or it gets very expensive.
accountCircle Devon F
This car drives incredibly fast and very smoothly. You can hardly feel it.
It drives great. It looks great and is comfortable. The only issue I have is it is mostly electrical and computers which makes it hard to repair and work on. The parts are really expensive and difficult to buy second hand. I also have to protect it as it is a popular car to steal.
accountCircle Julian F
Do the normal upkeep to ensure your repair cost do not go up if not needed.
It is great on gas has more than enough room for 5 adults. Enough room for a car seat and legroom is amazing. Only downside if it is not under warrants the repairs have ran no less that 350 (which was to replace a battery).

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Taylor M
BMWs: love and hate them!
I love my BMW for its speed, and smooth sailing down the road. No speed wobbles! But it also has had quite a few repairs, and expensive at that! It is a luxury car with a love hate relationship. The interior is absolutely stunning it is almost like a mini limousine with leather seats that all warm up!
accountCircle Ashley C
If you cannot afford high oil change or premium gas, stick to non-luxury cars.
I like the fact that it is a car and gets to me where I need to be. However, the previous owner didn't treat it good so it has malfunctions. And the gas is too expensive.
accountCircle Rebecca J
A car that's a diamond in the rough.
My 1998 Nissan Sentra xe is a reliable car up to a point, I can't drive my car farther than 60 miles without it overheating, I purchased it in Arizona and the person I bought it from must have did some major body work because there's parts on my car that do not match, parts that are missing and has made it hard for me with the dmv, other then that performance, reliability and looks of the vehicle are good.

BMW 7 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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745i
325 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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745Li
325 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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760i
438 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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760Li
438 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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2004 BMW 7 Series Owner Reviews

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5 stars 27%
4 stars 45%
3 stars 27%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Rebecca J on March 24, 2021
A car that's a diamond in the rough.
My 1998 Nissan Sentra xe is a reliable car up to a point, I can't drive my car farther than 60 miles without it overheating, I purchased it in Arizona and the person I bought it from must have did some major body work because there's parts on my car that do not match, parts that are missing and has made it hard for me with the dmv, other then that performance, reliability and looks of the vehicle are good.
accountCircle Ashley C on May 6, 2020
If you cannot afford high oil change or premium gas, stick to non-luxury cars.
I like the fact that it is a car and gets to me where I need to be. However, the previous owner didn't treat it good so it has malfunctions. And the gas is too expensive.
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Ranks #3 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2004 BMW 7 Series has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 BMW 7 Series has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #1 of 7 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Is The 2004 BMW 7 Series A Good Car?

Yes it has lasted a long time and has many features that still work. It handles exceptionally well and I would buy a newer model if possible. It is luxurious and classy
Tim P.

How Reliable Is The 2004 BMW 7 Series?

It is reliable but has so much technology that the sensors sometimes go out and have issues that can seem like something big when it really is not.
Anthony J.

Is The 2004 BMW 7 Series A Good Value?

Well in my case, it only cost 3000 but I talked the seller down from 4500 because of some small issues with the modules and warning lights
Cindy K.

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Safety & Reliability

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