2008 BMW 7 Series Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -17 City / 22 -25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
360 -500
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christie S
BMW 750Li Luxury and Performance
Extremely comfortable, responsive, top of the line features, Bluetooth, cd, satellite, heated seats, ventilated seats, leather trim, 19" wheels
accountCircle anna r
Reliability. Requires very little maintenance and no repairs.
Comfortable ride. Good mileage per gallon of gasoline. Trouble free maintenance. Safety because of size.
accountCircle Kevin s
It is luxurious with all of the amenities.
It rides great. It runs great. It has a lot of features.
accountCircle Liz C
Reliability of BMW 7-series
I have had no problems with this car. I have over 150,000 miles. The only major work that we have done to the care, is changed all the plastic coverings in the engine
accountCircle Michael Lee Bonner Sr
The confort and excellent leg room.
I've brought BMW'S for over thirty years. I've always been satisfied with there performance. The ultimate driving machine.
accountCircle emilie f
Its sporty image and features such as rear-wheel drive and dynamic set-up of its racks make BMW a very desirable brand
Manufacture of carbon fiber bodies in series for the BMW i3 (100% electric) or the spectacular hybrid supercar, the BMW i8, which is also a pioneer in the use of laser technology in the headlights.
accountCircle Shannon Cave C
It's amazing driving machine! Once you have one you will never go back!
I love the technology and massaging seat sound system luxuriousness of it. I hate the problems and expensiveness of it

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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750i
360 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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750Li
360 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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ALPINA B7
500 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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760Li
438 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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2008 BMW 7 Series Owner Reviews

4.71
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5 stars 71%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle anna r on March 10, 2021
Reliability. Requires very little maintenance and no repairs.
Comfortable ride. Good mileage per gallon of gasoline. Trouble free maintenance. Safety because of size.
accountCircle Kevin s on March 6, 2021
It is luxurious with all of the amenities.
It rides great. It runs great. It has a lot of features.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Zaya H.

The smoothness of the ride.. The vehicle also has a lot of options that assists the comfort of the car. Some of the options include a sport, normal and comfort option. I personally normally ride in the comfort option. The vehicle also has plenty of legroom for people in the year of the car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Zaya H.

The cons of the vehicle is the vehicle has a lot of maintenance issues. I've replaced the transmission. There is an oil problem in which I have to add oil every few days of driving. So the main issues are the breakdowns of the vehicle.

Ranks #3 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2008 BMW 7 Series has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 BMW 7 Series has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #2 of 10 other Luxury Large Cars.

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2008 Cadillac STS
26 MPG
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25 MPG
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2008 Lexus LS
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Is The 2008 BMW 7 Series A Good Car?

Yes. It runs very well and is very stylish. It has a beautiful exterior as well as an interior. There are a lot of features in the car that are not even in cars that are made in 2019 yet.
Tasheba M.
Yes it's a good vehicle, only for luxury not speed. The car has plenty of legroom for other riders and amazing trunk space.
Sharmae R.

How Reliable Is The 2008 BMW 7 Series?

I can only speak for myself. The car is very reliable. It does not have any problems as far as I am concerned. But maybe other consumers will say something different.
Tasheba M.
It can be a reliable car. The upkeep can be a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. We have a few problems without cutting off when turning the wheel.
Sharmae R.

Is The 2008 BMW 7 Series A Good Value?

Market value for that car in 2008 would have been around 50,000 to $75,000. I however, purchase my vehicle as a used vehicle and it cost me about $14,000. It is definitely a good value in the mileage... Read More
Tasheba M.
The value of the car is very expensive. For what we are paying a month is good but the value has decreased since then.
Sharmae R.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety