I have 2004 745 in mint condition bought it 8 years ago and never had a problem, looks new, drives new . I just do the regular maintenance like oil change, etc .
boomboombaby
My 2007 750li e65 e66 ran great for a mon😮 after purchase, then started smoking misfiring wasting gas.A cheap obd2 reader said failed exhaust cam pos sensor, bank 2, and multiple misfire codes.I replaced all 4 cam pos sensors, new spark plugs, new battery.Smoking stopped, but still rough idle, misfires.I got a cheap $5 non contact electric voltage probe, that detects voltage near live wires and beeps, flashes if electric is present, and touched to each coul pack, after removing top bmw cover, side covers on engine.The coil packs all had voltage.The non contact probe wont tell you if they are weak or failing though.I replaced all 8 coil packs.The cheap obd now reads cam pos sensors A intake sensor overtiming of camshaft, and the ECU doesn't like the electrical reading of the B exhaust sensors.I canmot program or erase codes adjust timing, or reset ECU with this cheap obd2.Bought a ancel fully compatible BMW obd1-2 program scanner for $88 on ebay.Or the foxwell nt 510 is bmw compatible programmable for $125.Also replaced the oil pressure hoses and relief valve, its directly in front of you, center of the engine, when opening hood, on top of engine.This affects the camshaft lubrication and can cause bad sensor readings by ECU if clogged or bad.Also a weak or bad battery can cause multiple sensor readings by ECU.Reprogrammed timing timing, and engine runs good now.If any aftermarket parts are used on BMW, the ECU must be reset, as well as new battery registration, as the ECU stillbthinks its reading parameters of the old parts.
JeffGarn-re
The interior of this car looks ahead of it's time. Better than most luxury cars in the market today
idrisbabatunde
The hydraulic booth on my E38 failed too. I had to buy a second hand one, added new oil and it was good to go
erensink
I have the 730d and 750iL. I’ve had to change all the struts bonnet also. But the cars are excellent. Thankyou for the video
Fa-ukfb
I suggest to only replace the door hold struts that are bad…likely the front doors….I’ve owned several m73 products and you need to preserve capital for the next big doller item…agree the 12 cyl engine is very robust and vey fun! but cooling issues are commonplace including parts located deep into the V. You can easily spend 3--4000$ If you need to go into the V and replace pipes…..once you go into the V it’s smart to replace everything as the labor can kill you. Many parts are plastic and they cook under the hood…. Also consider replacing the plastic fan…they get brittle and they can explode and destroy EVERYTHING in the front including slicing through the steel hood Killing: belts, hoses, filter boxes, radiator….This I know first hand!
WalterThorne-hk
Great information George on this particular model of 7 series, they have got a notorious reputation for bad reliability issues on certain models but as you say if you keep on top of the maintenance and knowing failure points, then they can be a good car to own
johnmcify
I don’t have a 7-series (yet) but these videos are fascinating. Thanks George!
jonowen
Overall 3.0D in the pre LF model is the best. Some comments, the NAVI unit going bad brakes the optic cable circle, you can just bypass it and the rest of the units will work.
If I'm not on flat ground the trunk will rise up like normal and come down right away, works perfect on flat ground though. My IDive controls are toast and the OBD2 is unresponsive, but it runs like a top, 2007 750LI. 122k miles, only 2300 USD though and it will stay at only 122k miles, no matter how much I drive. I
Throughthelurkinglass
If the trans has shavings in the fluid and gunk it will cause the trans to wear in places it normally wouldn't so draining and replacing fluid will mess it up there won't be anything filling the gap between the disks
donhunter
My e66 735li crank but no start, no gear appear, obd won't connect possible bad ivm?what I do check ignition coil no firing and no injector pulse, fuse all good, , should I buy new ivm and replace?
evofx
Yes.îs true. I just buyed e65 2006 and just one speaker work(the first problem from your video)
ryobogdan
I have been hampered by a dirver restriction fault related to seat belt tensioner. I know that there is a plug under the driver seat of my 730d. Can you please help me?
joaocarlosgasparcarimo
Good advice, i am thinking of buying one as a second car. thank you
NickMusselle
My e65 has rear wheel steering. Never seen another with it. Park it up and get someone to fully turn the wheel and look at the rear wheels
leenevin
The car came out in 2001 not 2003, there was never a problem with the I drive itself, the doors is a rubber from 4 €, dynamic drive failure is the steering wheel sensor from 12 euro, boot is just an oil refill, service gearbox is only at 150000; so in the end you now no anything about e 65 point.
puritysmith
My 750Li won't start. does it have a common problem for that?
sr
Hello there from Spain. Nice to hear and read about you guys talking about BMW E65. Im going to buy one soon im searching 730D . Give me tips and usual issues and problems that will appear over 100/200/300 thousand kms. As long as i know from start is that this beauty will use Ravenol from the rest of its life . So guys i attend you and wanna know opinions and personal experiences. Thank you very much!
Much love and much maintain of cars 🏁👌
YeiDCalle
Thanks George I am in the process of buying a 7 series 2003 hoping this will ba good experience, Regards from San Antonio Tx, I already subscribe to your channel 👌👍🙏
