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Exhaust Sports Auto ,I’m thinking abt getting one with in a couple of months.But I’ve been reading so many bad reviews on these models even if the vehicle is u see 100k miles whether the car has hidden oil/coolant leaks,engine overheats because of the twin turbo engine,cv joints breaks......Its making me too nervous to even buy it now......any feedback would help,thx
Thanks for the review. I always enjoy your content. Got my 2014 750LI w/ 75K M sport X-drive twin turbo V-8 a few weeks ago and i’m still learning new things about it every day. The highway driving experience is unbelievable. Tons of features. kinda sporty yet dignified. The learning curve is huge but it's quite the ultimate driving machine. Very impressive. 😊
@@dt8694 I've now 93k miles. I've spent a total of 12K in maintenance and repairs since i purchased it. Super automobile just not as much care free driving as my previous 2010 Lexus 460LS. I still love the car..its just very expensive to own. bought it for 29K MSRP is 160K.
@@LorenzoSpearmanSrhelpsthepoor 12K in maintenance? That’s astronomical. Those repairs expenses were not diagnosable or predictable beforehand? I aim to buy a 2015 with 84K mileage with 13 grand. And that amount of repair and maintenance cost after two years are mind-boggling. Do I still need to proceed and purchase? 😢
These BMWs need to be maintained on time every time as they're sensitive to what's put into them. With that being said it's very well documented on what needs to be done and because there are so many how to videos online you can service a lot of things on these cars by yourself. Sweet driving machines for the used price for sure.
THANK YOU. I've watched a bunch of reviews about this platform that go off the deep end with tech review and talk about how it drives and how driving it compares to its competitors for about 12 seconds. Breath of fresh air.
I bought a 2014 F01 five years ago with 20,000 miles / 32,000 km from a company Chairman who had it serviced by BMW only. It has been the best car I’ve ever owned and I’m keeping it. This whole question about reliability has never been a factor for me. I replaced a drivers side door handle and an oil return line during the 5 years I’ve had it. It’s a dream to drive and that hot-vee V8 is astonishing. Have it serviced every 6,000 miles / 10,000 km and you’ll not have any problems…unless you pound it in Sports mode. Drive anything hard and you’ll pay for the privilege. Mine is a daily with the occasional country run. Just a superb car. For the record, living in Australia, the guy I bought it from paid AUD296,000 (USD193,000) new and sold it to me for AUD76,500 (USD50,000) four years later. Made in Germany at their Dingolfing plant, so it’s solid. No rattles, ever. These oil consumption questions are ridiculous. Mine only requires an extra 2 litres of oil every 3 months at most, and I’m in a country with a very warm climate. Buy a good example of any 7 and you’ll be very happy for years to come.
Great review. It's always fascinating to see these older vehicles available for the cost of a budget Kia. I was interested to hear about rattles in some other luxury vehicles. Our F150 has 200K miles, 1/3 of which is gravel roads and it has virtually no rattles or buzzes. Still this BMW is an object of lust and knowing about Cary Imports is a great resource if I ever decide to act on it. Thanks for this!
Hey thank you sir, yea I love driving these things with 100k miles something most reviewers can’t do. Really love the F-150 not sure if you saw my review on it great truck. Will try to review other luxury rides and Lexus cars
Man o man as I type my 2012 bmw 750li xdrive is at BMW. With a ceased up engine. Exactly 6 months after they did work on it for a class action lawsuit for engine troubles. Only 6 months after the repairs they are telling me it’s not covered by BMW and to fix it will be 12,000 dollars. 😒 i bought this car 2 years ago with almost 70k miles on it for 25,000. I still owe 16,000 and it no longer is working. I took exceptionally good care of her the entire time and have receipts of all my work i payed for. Be careful people. I feel i got ripped of and it hurts. Just be safe folks. God bless
Yeah they're good at trying to throw you off the trail so that they don't have to do any of those class action lawsuit repairs this is some straight up b******* brother... Most likely it was due to the oil consumption of that hot V-engine Which causes valve seals to fail
2012 is the n63 engine The first one. Same thing happened to me with a x6, They say the 2014 n63 tu engines are better, by allowing less turbo heat to sink back into the engine and cook seals & a host of other things. I still hear complaints But not the detrimental ones that hit us. In my case they claimed they changed seals on warranty and two years latter same issue . Instead the dealer be reasonable with the situation and do the job for 2k They want 10k to do the job again. The original n63 will always have the same problem why even spend so much to expect the same issue again in 2/3 years
I looking to get one of these for the 7th time. I'm back and forth between the 7 series and a 4S Turbo. I've had 5 S Classes, 2 LS 460s. My addiction is the 7series. 2 months ago I purchased a Challenger Hellcat WB, I still crave a 7🤣
I wish you spoke more about technical things not just superficial specs. Would have been nice if you spoke about the elephant in the room - F01 reliability and service and faults and how this vehicle after 100k held up
You want to hear about stuff that you could have googled and found out in like 3 seconds? Would you have gotten more value if I just regurgitated that same crap over and over?
Honestly, you weren't a car kid in the 2010's if you didn't just love the F01 7 series. 5 years later it still looks elegant and opulent Now it costs as much as base Honda Civic. I kind of feel bad for the poor guy that bought it new. I also drooled all over this car in 2014, Actually it brings me a lot of memories from then. This used to be the best of the best.
@@wavybump Great car . Just make sure you do oil changes every 3-5000 miles or so . Don’t accelerate hard or race it because it’s expensive to repair .
@@Kauffman578 haha so the SC in my area got sold, closest thing to an SC I can do is an RC350 lol but I'm going to try and do the ES and RX as they are probably the most reliable lexus cars out there
I always loved BMW. The guy I work fir just git an 850M. I think that's what it is. Either way, it's sick. I like the LS too. I do think the S class looks a little better. Maybe not a better car but I like the styling better.
Hey how are you sir? Hopefully you’ve been having a great holidays with family. Oh wow 850 that’s legit. Yea I grew up liking BMWs, I would like to feature some new ones on the channel as I do think the newer Gen bimmers have been loosing some driving feel but would have to drive one first. Yea S class has a lot of swagger technically is supposed to be the best haha but they age so poorly, perhaps I should try a newer one. Thanks again for watching!
Dude what an epic ride Alpina yea that was my dream specifically when I was younger so unique I love their emerald green colored 6 series also looks great
Hey there. This is a very nice video, especially true if it is your first or among the first you've posted. There are several things that really stand out and I suspect are just some newbie mistakes: - Your assessment that this F02 is still "the ultimate driving machine" is, to me, refreshing. This platform is widely panned for its lackluster handling, numb steering (in your car, it has hydraulic steering whereas the RWD versions are electric) and overly-isolated cabin. Essentially, others have said this is far more like the S-class of yore and then bring up the E38 as the 7 to have. - You are correct in that the 2010-2019 RR Ghost (I believe it's RR04) is based on the F02 platform, and indeed, it also shares a LOT of parts, esp underneath the sheetmetal. They are even diagnostically, nearly identical and features can be electronically coded between the two. But the Rolls is definitely NOT the same thing as a 7. Therefore, calling your 2014 F02 V8 xDrive a $20000 V12 Rolls Ghost is reckless. I get it, you may draw inspiration for the comment from Lexus' historically thin guise of uniqueness from Toyota, but that is really not true here. Or with any modern Rolls, frankly. - You note a "rattle from up here" later identifying the region to where you point as the mirror. If there is a "rattle" someone mucked about with it and didn't put it back together properly. Historically, German cars are notorious for interior panels rubbing together and "creaking" as a result. This car shouldn't do that, but do look for a loose headliner, especially around the windshield. - Your comments on the S-class make no sense. You state the 7 is "far more solid" [than the S-class] which you cannot (and do not) substantiate with anything factual, or even with any kind of specific indicators that lead you to believe that. - You mention turbo lag on the S-class and depict a Diamond White W221 sportline. That platform has a turbo engine in the S550 (aka S500) for one model year, 2013, and it is a 4.6L TT DOHC V8 good for 429 hp and 516 lb/ft.... at 1800 RPM. Your assessment of "turbo lag" isn't supported by manufacturer-supplied numbers. The only thing I can think of which you may "feel" is that the ZF 8HP is more eager to downshift vs the 722.9 and that may manifest itself as throttle hesitation which you may have interpreted as "turbo lag." The other point of note is that the model you filmed yourself in has the N63TU which is widely criticized for throttle lag. - The comment "most German cars don't last" is quite ignorant to believe and worse to admit/say. Mercedes-Benz has a generations-long reputation for durability which Toyota mimicked when developing its Lexus-branded cars. Evidence of this is blatantly visible in LOTS of places, including the area around that dealer. - You should also clarify that the F-platform 7 has air SPRINGS and then, ONLY in the REAR, and THAT is standard across the range on LCI models (at least in the U.S.). Prior to that, it was an option for any model, and standard on LWB. Front suspension uses steel springs with electronic dampers with two settings. The ZF 8HP was standard in the 760 and ActiveHybrid 7 from inception and added to others with the LCI in 2013. Likewise the 4.4 TT V8 was standard in all 750 models since inception, although, the LCI did have revised output figures. - The M5's engine, although based on the same fundamentals, is remarkably different from any of the _50i models. - The door hinges are not terribly unique, however, if you are keen to see interesting doors, engineered specifically to offer more space to get in and out while reducing its outward swing, check out the first gen Lexus SC (aka Toyota Soarer) and the Mercedes CL (C215 platform). - You state "this Rides better than a 3-series" - probably better to clarify that statement with "rides softer than a 3-series" which makes a lot more sense. - I think you mean "ogling and Googling" (you said "Oogling and goggling") but that's just nitpicking on my part :)
Toyota did not mimick Mercedes reliability. Toyota has always made reliable vehicles since they originally began. The same with Lexus in 1989 with their LS400 which have been seen to do 1 million miles without any serious issues. So that part you're completely incorrect.
I’ve been thinking about this car because I truly love the style but there are so many videos that say they are horrible cars and need so much attention. I’m reallly not sure what to do.
I own 2013 f02. It's my favorite vehicle so far. The reliability comments kill me. This car is for a person that really loves driving. I smile when I get in this thing! Yes maintenance is costly when A repair comes up. That's the trade off. If your not into the dynamics of driving, just go get your fucking lexus or toyota. Who cares
Kindly compare this to the 2014-2018 K900 and 2010-2016 Panamera in summary and if you could briefly speak on mechanical reliability of the 750li, thank you !!!
2020 750i 41,000 miles later replaced coolant tank, replaced fuel injector, replaced low pressure fuel pump and one oil change, seems like every time i get in something breaks, I don't even drive it anymore.
Review the AUDI A8L. You have reviewed the other three main competitors si |I'd like o know what you think about the A8L. I have a 2008 and the handling is awesome. It runs great with no isues and I don't hear ratling from it or wind noise. Looking forward to seeing a review of onw from you betwwen the years 2008-2014.
@@MeynMotorGroup If you can, try to test one with the msport package, the adaptive suspension, and the amazing (optional) 20 way adjustable seats . I liked it way better than the current gen 7 series.
Thanks so much my friend I appreciate you stopping by. So I can do a used A7 haha So far I don’t have any A8s I can do but I will def try to find one eventually as I have yet to do a big body Audi on the channel. Thanks so much for your suggestion and support!
Thanks so much and yes warranty every time regardless of miles haha. Their inline 6 and 4 cylinders are pretty solid but the V8 is more complex. Inline 6 is so good, Toyota uses it now haha
How about the 2013-2015 GS? I was trying to find a luxury model to review. My top car shopping picks are the 2013-2015 GS luxury package, 2019 ES luxury package, 2013- 2017 LS 460/L W/O air suspension.
2010 750i xdrive 111k miles for 13k out the door. Not a BMW guy but I love this look. Anyone please help out, yea or nay? Looks like its been very well maintained.
I’m really considering selling my daily now for a f02 750i or a new awd Cadillac I want something quick that’s also good in snow/ dosnt spin out and is very luxurious with the best options available on the market
@@MeynMotorGroup the Cadillac? I have a 2017 xts the awd model with the v6 as my daily driver at the moment and it’s definitely had some serious issues compared to my 2016 550i xdrive msport
Haha when they decide to give me one 😂 it sucks those cars are so hard for me to come by I think I can get the LS500 before the G90 tbh I don’t even think the G90 has come out
7 series is the best I think haven't tried an A8 but I did drive an A7 Audis are super smooth and built well benzes age horrible and would only look into leasing a new Benz. 750i is fast as hell this has been one of my most favorite cars I've driven. All these cars suck at reliability tho and will cost a fortune to fix so make sure to get a warranty
I prefer lexus for reliability but damn lexus are super expensive, a 2014 gs350 cost about 20k and its not even the flagship kinda pushes you towards the bmws and mercs for a better price but when they break on you thats the problem
Haha yup that’s the problem with Lexus, because it’s reliable it has high resale and that means it’s more expensive for us to buy. Only good thing is it’ll continue to hold value I guess
Hey, im thinking about buying a 120000 km 2012 bmw 750I with the v8, what do you think? should i go for it? the owner is a mechanic and maintains oil changes at every 6000km, all the work needed to be done to it has been completed. Would you recommend it?
All I’ve been hearing about in the 5.-750 series is loads of oil consumption with those V-8’s they stuff the turbo top part of the V resulting in too much heat...burning/drying out seals....wouldn’t get unless the dealer was offering a good warranty...sounding more like a sales pitch than a review...as I am thinking you would’ve done you homework on these cars and already know of the problems
Canadian KRISPY Bacon I’m saying your too mad for no reason, your going insane because he’s not including every recall and problems about the 7 series. The people who care about it will go watch another video instead of complain.
@@MeynMotorGroup I couldn't believe it, man. That car is the definition of reliability. I guess he was referring to it as more expensive to repair than his es350 due to the extra cylinders. At any rate, that was questionable.
@@Kauffman578 Scotty disapproves anything that is a money pit. Why is the LS 430 a money pit? It has a V-8, so more fuel cost & more costly to fix if something goes wrong. It has a timing belt that has to be changed & if it breaks it'll take out the engine. Water pump has to be changed at the same time as the timing belt or you'll have to pay to have the same job done twice once it starts leaking. Mark Levinson amp dies air suspension fails & costs around 1k per air bag. Not counting labor to have a mechanic do all these repairs. That's why the I recommend the last generation ES 2013-2018 or 2019+ for low cost maintenance & the 2013- 2017 LS 460 W/O air suspension or AWD.
@@michaelgrant5258 ironically I read the ls460 is less reliable than ls430. There are ls430 versions without the air suspension. But you got a point, it is more expensive to repair than the es for sure.
You missed the point. Did you happen to look up the service history? People put thousands of dollars in these machines with the N63 twin turbo engine. If you don’t have an active warranty, you can really get screwed! The next time you test a used car, pull the service history on it. It may have just had 10k in repairs on it last month!😎
No not really that's why you get a warranty or else worrying about every little repair, you won't end up buying anything or just get a Camry and never look at cars again
Haha yea that air ride was pretty legit. I think the 2013 LS460 with air ride was like 1% more comfortable but the way this thing handles, I forgive it haha thanks again for watching
So that’s always hard for me to put in words but I’ll break it down as good as I can. As far as steering other reviewers and myself will refer to good steering as feeling “natural” most new cars use electric steering and some cars, new BMWs and Tesla’s and certainly others program their steering to feel insanely heavy to I guess feel like Hydraulic steering but it just doesn’t work. That’s just one example but this is why I draw so many comparisons in my reviews to give people as much perspective as possible even from cars that don’t compete. Cars that handle well typically have a great chassis or double wishbone suspension but cars like F30 BMW 3 series and Porsche’s handle great with strut suspension but that’s just good engineering and that’s why a simple spec sheet can’t describe a cars handling. Balanced vehicles that don’t have a ton of body roll and decent grip typically do it but again really hard to explain for the most part, people just need to take my word for it I guess but that’s why I always ask owners to comment to approve of my thoughts or to negate them completely and give their honest thoughts after many months or years of ownership.
Hey I appreciate that I really try my best but yea hopefully my rant helped but yea I appreciate a Camry same way I appreciate a Porsche Cayenne. Very different vehicles but there is joy in both and it’s hard to always make people understand that. You would really enjoy SavageGeeses channel
Haha I guess rn I’m kinda like an in between of those 2 I don’t want to be either tho but only so much one can do the differentiate themselves in a car review. But I’m trying I want to make a couple vlog topics later. Yes they almost always say no or don’t understand what I’m doing especially nicer cars like BMW Porsche Lexus Audi etc that’s why I’m so fixated on used cars. I’m supposed to get press cars but even they don’t want to give me cars because I guess my views are so bad
@@MeynMotorGroup I guess you gotta review more Kia Stingers or Lexus LS or Genesis to get more views lol Seems like no one cares to watch anything else sadly.
@@michaelgrant5258 yea honestly youre right. Just got off the phone with the press car company and they're like yea we do have a new LS500h but Lexus corporate won't just let me give that away to anyone. They said I have to prove myself and get more views and subscribers before Lexus will allow them to give me that car. Makes sense, this isn't a joke like 100k cars they won't just lend that to anyone. But this is all back end stuff, I'll make it happen on my own and provide good content
@@michaelgrant5258 ehh maybe that's an option but I'm too poor to pay for these cars haha but I'll do something awesome for youtube for sure make the lexus fans happy. I'll probably do a shopping for dream car series or something
@@MeynMotorGroup Strangely enough, the previous generation 2013-2018 ES & Avalon had a rough ride and weren't that impressive. I guess greatness skips a generation! The new generation blows them out of the water overall & goes back to its roots.
Last year I was this close to buying the '12 750Li M-Sport of someone that said it was in great condition... The moment I saw it, didn't looked like the pictures as I could see some cosmetic flaws..... But what really turned me off and ran the other way "quicker than an Al Bundy", was the moment he turned the car on and withing a minute I could see that famous 'BLUE SMOKE' coming out of the exhausts! Blue smoke of death, meaning all the valves seals were blown as this would be a $1,300 - $2,000 job! Hell mothaphk'n NO! No wonder the owner was having trouble selling it, even when he got desperate and offer it to sell it to me for $7,000 cash I still said "Hell Nah".... You basically can't do work on your own on these 7 series do to having little to no space to work on them. Turbos inside the damn engine is a failure right from the start! Stay away from any 7 series, not worth it even used.... the F10 5 series M-Sport models are the perfect BMW as these are soo manly looking and always turn heads! Oh and easy to do work on them saving you a sheet load of cash along the way! Ran straight to a gorgeous 535i M-Sport Carbon Black Metallic (2 colors i 1) all Black on Black with very low miles and all I had to do was just some minor upgrades and all its maintenance that need to be done.... Never looked back! The 5 series is BMW's most reliable sedan they ever make!
The reason why so many luxury cars of this ilk end up with major problems is because so many people are just too lazy to maintain them. And if you have the money to afford such an expensive car, you can't expect to cheap out on maintenance. It's like you wouldn't buy a million dollar home and then just sit around without investing money for its annual upkeep. It is the nature of the beast when you want something that is both expensive and luxurious with lots of tech.
It actually is!! I've had both and the 750 li m sport is much better on driving and handling than the S550. The sport button on the S class is the closest you'll get to a BEEMER in terms of get up and go and handling.😊
@@CharlesJones-en6df solid doesnt mean control/ handling. Solid is the overall build/quality of the car. The S Class is more solid on the interiors with some buttons being metal, the comfort, etc. 7 series just has better controlling, press some things on the 7 series from this era now & watch how the interior cracks
@blankchannel7656 again I've HAD BOTH CARS. Sorry our opinions don't line up. Had a 2015 s550 sport amg and 750li M Sport. The Benz looks elegant on design and that's about it. BMW I've not had any troubles. The Benz metal you speak of is cheap! All around the middle console all of that so called metal was a light coated plastic material. It cracked all around the cup holders leading up to the sport buttons etc. My Benz also had terrible oil leaks. The ride didn't feel better either in my Benz. It was a great car. The Bmw for me has outperformed my last Benz. If I had this conversation in 2009 to 2011 it would be a different story. I said I'd never go back to BMW lol. I've had 3 7 series and 3 s550s since then.
@@CharlesJones-en6df those button switches are NOT cheap on the W221😂, what are you on? Its a reason & i say this meaning it. Its a reason rappers rapped about S Classes & the LS, not the 7 Series. 7 Series after 2002, had nothing to offer, it lacks its personality. Yeah they’re great driving cars, but when we speak luxury, comfort, design & personality. Thats definitely the W221, people have praised these for their high quality for a reason. I know people who have left 7 Series for S Classes because the 7 Series were VERY unreliable & lacked compared to the S Class. Men lie, women lie, but sales figures wont. Which is why the 7 Series has never had a year outselling the S Class
Hopefully you enjoyed this review, this car was a ton of fun for sure. If there are any owners of this vehicle, leave your ownership thoughts below. Check out Cary Imports website if you get a chance as I go there often. If you want to see what I work on next, follow on Insta @exhautsports or become a Patreon member. Thank you for stopping by.
Exhaust Sports Auto ,I’m thinking abt getting one with in a couple of months.But I’ve been reading so many bad reviews on these models even if the vehicle is u see 100k miles whether the car has hidden oil/coolant leaks,engine overheats because of the twin turbo engine,cv joints breaks......Its making me too nervous to even buy it now......any feedback would help,thx
I actually bought that car from Cary Imports in January. I love that car
@@KINGDUKE000 the same car on this video
yliyah ysrayl actual car
How am I just now seeing this, congrats man that car was epic sorry I'm 4 months late RUclips notifications isn't always the best
One of the most underrated BMW's ever imo...My dad still has his and it's almost 10 years old now
I think so too, it’s an awesome ride
2006 750Li, 82,000 miles. Almost perfect.
@@willytheazn 2007 750Li with 112k miles here, and almost perfect as well. Just pure joy to ride. 👍
I graduated 2013 this car was crazy when it released at the time. Now i can afford one😂😂
Hahahahaha I know right 😂
12 years now 100k. Like new
Thanks for the review. I always enjoy your content. Got my 2014 750LI w/ 75K M sport X-drive twin turbo V-8 a few weeks ago and i’m still learning new things about it every day. The highway driving experience is unbelievable. Tons of features. kinda sporty yet dignified. The learning curve is huge but it's quite the ultimate driving machine. Very impressive. 😊
Going through the same learning curve it is definitely an amazing vehicle new gift to me, bought mines 3 weeks ago.
How is it now a couple years later? Do you still have it? Any problems?
@@dt8694 I've now 93k miles. I've spent a total of 12K in maintenance and repairs since i purchased it. Super automobile just not as much care free driving as my previous 2010 Lexus 460LS. I still love the car..its just very expensive to own. bought it for 29K MSRP is 160K.
@@LorenzoSpearmanSrhelpsthepoor
12K in maintenance?
That’s astronomical. Those repairs expenses were not diagnosable or predictable beforehand?
I aim to buy a 2015 with 84K mileage with 13 grand. And that amount of repair and maintenance cost after two years are mind-boggling. Do I still need to proceed and purchase? 😢
The best 7 series ever made in my opinion .
Very well made and fast 😀. Maybe the best full size BMW ever
These BMWs need to be maintained on time every time as they're sensitive to what's put into them. With that being said it's very well documented on what needs to be done and because there are so many how to videos online you can service a lot of things on these cars by yourself. Sweet driving machines for the used price for sure.
THANK YOU. I've watched a bunch of reviews about this platform that go off the deep end with tech review and talk about how it drives and how driving it compares to its competitors for about 12 seconds. Breath of fresh air.
I bought a 2014 F01 five years ago with 20,000 miles / 32,000 km from a company Chairman who had it serviced by BMW only. It has been the best car I’ve ever owned and I’m keeping it. This whole question about reliability has never been a factor for me. I replaced a drivers side door handle and an oil return line during the 5 years I’ve had it. It’s a dream to drive and that hot-vee V8 is astonishing. Have it serviced every 6,000 miles / 10,000 km and you’ll not have any problems…unless you pound it in Sports mode. Drive anything hard and you’ll pay for the privilege. Mine is a daily with the occasional country run. Just a superb car. For the record, living in Australia, the guy I bought it from paid AUD296,000 (USD193,000) new and sold it to me for AUD76,500 (USD50,000) four years later. Made in Germany at their Dingolfing plant, so it’s solid. No rattles, ever. These oil consumption questions are ridiculous. Mine only requires an extra 2 litres of oil every 3 months at most, and I’m in a country with a very warm climate. Buy a good example of any 7 and you’ll be very happy for years to come.
Been waiting for a good review on this car planning to buy one
Thanks so much, dude this thing is a beast I absolutely loved it for sure fast as hell and drives extremely well for the size
No matter how expensive the car one thing that will never very change is the sound of that turn signal
Haha so true but at least for 2019 cars they fixed their dumb turn signal
Great review. It's always fascinating to see these older vehicles available for the cost of a budget Kia. I was interested to hear about rattles in some other luxury vehicles. Our F150 has 200K miles, 1/3 of which is gravel roads and it has virtually no rattles or buzzes. Still this BMW is an object of lust and knowing about Cary Imports is a great resource if I ever decide to act on it. Thanks for this!
Hey thank you sir, yea I love driving these things with 100k miles something most reviewers can’t do.
Really love the F-150 not sure if you saw my review on it great truck. Will try to review other luxury rides and Lexus cars
Man o man as I type my 2012 bmw 750li xdrive is at BMW. With a ceased up engine. Exactly 6 months after they did work on it for a class action lawsuit for engine troubles. Only 6 months after the repairs they are telling me it’s not covered by BMW and to fix it will be 12,000 dollars. 😒 i bought this car 2 years ago with almost 70k miles on it for 25,000. I still owe 16,000 and it no longer is working. I took exceptionally good care of her the entire time and have receipts of all my work i payed for. Be careful people. I feel i got ripped of and it hurts. Just be safe folks. God bless
Did you ever figure out what the main issue was that caused the engine to cease ?
Yeah they're good at trying to throw you off the trail so that they don't have to do any of those class action lawsuit repairs this is some straight up b******* brother... Most likely it was due to the oil consumption of that hot V-engine Which causes valve seals to fail
2012 is the n63 engine
The first one.
Same thing happened to me with a x6,
They say the 2014 n63 tu engines are better, by allowing less turbo heat to sink back into the engine and cook seals & a host of other things. I still hear complaints
But not the detrimental ones that hit us.
In my case they claimed they changed seals on warranty
and two years latter same issue .
Instead the dealer be reasonable with the situation and do the job for 2k
They want 10k to do the job again.
The original n63 will always have the same problem why even spend so much to expect the same issue again in 2/3 years
I looking to get one of these for the 7th time. I'm back and forth between the 7 series and a 4S Turbo. I've had 5 S Classes, 2 LS 460s. My addiction is the 7series. 2 months ago I purchased a Challenger Hellcat WB, I still crave a 7🤣
I wish you spoke more about technical things not just superficial specs. Would have been nice if you spoke about the elephant in the room - F01 reliability and service and faults and how this vehicle after 100k held up
You want to hear about stuff that you could have googled and found out in like 3 seconds? Would you have gotten more value if I just regurgitated that same crap over and over?
@@MeynMotorGroupyes
Nice review my friend. I had the 03 BMW 325i. Love that car. They age well and have a comfortable ride. 🤙
Hey bro thanks for stopping by that’s awesome man yea these Bimmers have been holding up for sure!
Honestly, you weren't a car kid in the 2010's if you didn't just love the F01 7 series. 5 years later it still looks elegant and opulent
Now it costs as much as base Honda Civic. I kind of feel bad for the poor guy that bought it new.
I also drooled all over this car in 2014, Actually it brings me a lot of memories from then.
This used to be the best of the best.
Haha yea this thing was so baller. Still is but yea brought back memories for me as well. I also really loved the BMW 6 series, very epic looking car.
20k Rolls-Royce ghost that part bro everytime I see one in my rear view I think it's a ghost from a distance nice review
For sure! And thank you my friend!
Throw on the sport plus and paddle shift 3rd gear pull is crazy
I love this car . I owned an e39 before this and what a fine upgrade .
Excellent review of this car . Prob the best one out there
How do you feel about it now
@@wavybump
Great car . Just make sure you do oil changes every 3-5000 miles or so . Don’t accelerate hard or race it because it’s expensive to repair .
I love my 2012 BMW 750Li
Great review! Looking forward to more Lexus reviews though :)
Haha that is to come. I have a good problem of having too many cars to review lol thanks for watching my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup bro, any luck on the sc430?
@@Kauffman578 haha so the SC in my area got sold, closest thing to an SC I can do is an RC350 lol but I'm going to try and do the ES and RX as they are probably the most reliable lexus cars out there
Thank you Kevin.
I always loved BMW. The guy I work fir just git an 850M. I think that's what it is. Either way, it's sick.
I like the LS too. I do think the S class looks a little better. Maybe not a better car but I like the styling better.
Hey how are you sir? Hopefully you’ve been having a great holidays with family. Oh wow 850 that’s legit. Yea I grew up liking BMWs, I would like to feature some new ones on the channel as I do think the newer Gen bimmers have been loosing some driving feel but would have to drive one first.
Yea S class has a lot of swagger technically is supposed to be the best haha but they age so poorly, perhaps I should try a newer one. Thanks again for watching!
I have an 09 750LI LOVE IT
I have the 2014 Alpina B7 ( perfect )
I'm thinking about getting one
I'd still LOVE to be able to afford and get the 2020 B7 Alpina :P
Dude what an epic ride Alpina yea that was my dream specifically when I was younger so unique I love their emerald green colored 6 series also looks great
Hey there. This is a very nice video, especially true if it is your first or among the first you've posted. There are several things that really stand out and I suspect are just some newbie mistakes:
- Your assessment that this F02 is still "the ultimate driving machine" is, to me, refreshing. This platform is widely panned for its lackluster handling, numb steering (in your car, it has hydraulic steering whereas the RWD versions are electric) and overly-isolated cabin. Essentially, others have said this is far more like the S-class of yore and then bring up the E38 as the 7 to have.
- You are correct in that the 2010-2019 RR Ghost (I believe it's RR04) is based on the F02 platform, and indeed, it also shares a LOT of parts, esp underneath the sheetmetal. They are even diagnostically, nearly identical and features can be electronically coded between the two. But the Rolls is definitely NOT the same thing as a 7. Therefore, calling your 2014 F02 V8 xDrive a $20000 V12 Rolls Ghost is reckless. I get it, you may draw inspiration for the comment from Lexus' historically thin guise of uniqueness from Toyota, but that is really not true here. Or with any modern Rolls, frankly.
- You note a "rattle from up here" later identifying the region to where you point as the mirror. If there is a "rattle" someone mucked about with it and didn't put it back together properly. Historically, German cars are notorious for interior panels rubbing together and "creaking" as a result. This car shouldn't do that, but do look for a loose headliner, especially around the windshield.
- Your comments on the S-class make no sense. You state the 7 is "far more solid" [than the S-class] which you cannot (and do not) substantiate with anything factual, or even with any kind of specific indicators that lead you to believe that.
- You mention turbo lag on the S-class and depict a Diamond White W221 sportline. That platform has a turbo engine in the S550 (aka S500) for one model year, 2013, and it is a 4.6L TT DOHC V8 good for 429 hp and 516 lb/ft.... at 1800 RPM. Your assessment of "turbo lag" isn't supported by manufacturer-supplied numbers. The only thing I can think of which you may "feel" is that the ZF 8HP is more eager to downshift vs the 722.9 and that may manifest itself as throttle hesitation which you may have interpreted as "turbo lag." The other point of note is that the model you filmed yourself in has the N63TU which is widely criticized for throttle lag.
- The comment "most German cars don't last" is quite ignorant to believe and worse to admit/say. Mercedes-Benz has a generations-long reputation for durability which Toyota mimicked when developing its Lexus-branded cars. Evidence of this is blatantly visible in LOTS of places, including the area around that dealer.
- You should also clarify that the F-platform 7 has air SPRINGS and then, ONLY in the REAR, and THAT is standard across the range on LCI models (at least in the U.S.). Prior to that, it was an option for any model, and standard on LWB. Front suspension uses steel springs with electronic dampers with two settings. The ZF 8HP was standard in the 760 and ActiveHybrid 7 from inception and added to others with the LCI in 2013. Likewise the 4.4 TT V8 was standard in all 750 models since inception, although, the LCI did have revised output figures.
- The M5's engine, although based on the same fundamentals, is remarkably different from any of the _50i models.
- The door hinges are not terribly unique, however, if you are keen to see interesting doors, engineered specifically to offer more space to get in and out while reducing its outward swing, check out the first gen Lexus SC (aka Toyota Soarer) and the Mercedes CL (C215 platform).
- You state "this Rides better than a 3-series" - probably better to clarify that statement with "rides softer than a 3-series" which makes a lot more sense.
- I think you mean "ogling and Googling" (you said "Oogling and goggling") but that's just nitpicking on my part :)
Well my gosh you have a whole lot of data time on your hands.... How about you just go to your own review
Toyota did not mimick Mercedes reliability. Toyota has always made reliable vehicles since they originally began. The same with Lexus in 1989 with their LS400 which have been seen to do 1 million miles without any serious issues. So that part you're completely incorrect.
I am 19 yrs now and I work hard for a Good 2014-15 bmw 750li model. I try to buy a „like new“ used bmw 7er 🥇.
Just make sure to get a warranty
U r 19 years old , do urself a big favor and buy brand new civic or corola !!!
I’ve been thinking about this car because I truly love the style but there are so many videos that say they are horrible cars and need so much attention. I’m reallly not sure what to do.
Get a Lexus es 350 for sure
I own 2013 f02. It's my favorite vehicle so far. The reliability comments kill me. This car is for a person that really loves driving. I smile when I get in this thing! Yes maintenance is costly when A repair comes up. That's the trade off. If your not into the dynamics of driving, just go get your fucking lexus or toyota. Who cares
Are n63tu engines better in the models 2013-2016
Kindly compare this to the 2014-2018 K900 and 2010-2016 Panamera in summary and if you could briefly speak on mechanical reliability of the 750li, thank you !!!
How reliable are they ? What does maintenance cost ?
2020 750i 41,000 miles later replaced coolant tank, replaced fuel injector, replaced low pressure fuel pump and one oil change, seems like every time i get in something breaks, I don't even drive it anymore.
Which means you’re quite regretful for purchasing this car given its frequent and costly repairs?
The F01/F02 BWM 7 Series is the best looking 7 series by far. What BMW is doing now with the kidney grills doesn't compare.
Review the AUDI A8L. You have reviewed the other three main competitors si |I'd like o know what you think about the A8L. I have a 2008 and the handling is awesome. It runs great with no isues and I don't hear ratling from it or wind noise. Looking forward to seeing a review of onw from you betwwen the years 2008-2014.
Closest I can get is an Audi A7 for now haha 2014 100k miles
Nice review! If you get a chance, try to review the current gen 5 series (G30) -- I think you will love it.
Yes I want too! Idkhow much I will since it’s that newer type bimmer but I want to try newer BMW’s
@@MeynMotorGroup If you can, try to test one with the msport package, the adaptive suspension, and the amazing (optional) 20 way adjustable seats . I liked it way better than the current gen 7 series.
Ok nice I will try to get my hands on that for sure!
I know I can definitely get my hands on the previous gen 5 series for sure
Seamless, of course.
Performs as expected
Nice review dude! If you can do an used A8 that'd be sick!
Thanks so much my friend I appreciate you stopping by. So I can do a used A7 haha So far I don’t have any A8s I can do but I will def try to find one eventually as I have yet to do a big body Audi on the channel. Thanks so much for your suggestion and support!
I just bought a 740 li just waow just waow
This biggest issue is their 4.4 engine oil consumption.
Number two is their front end.
Around $8,000 to fix engine.
Around $6,000 to fix front end.
What's wrong with the front end??
Cv axels do click
It means you’ve spent 16K to repair some damages that were not diagnosable or detectable at your time of purchasing sir?
lol you gonna be flying in this joint😂
😂
Great review . What about the famous engine , is it as bad as people say ? Even if you get the lower miles well taken care off car ??? Thank you ...
Thanks so much and yes warranty every time regardless of miles haha. Their inline 6 and 4 cylinders are pretty solid but the V8 is more complex. Inline 6 is so good, Toyota uses it now haha
@@MeynMotorGroup Thanks
How about the 2013-2015 GS? I was trying to find a luxury model to review.
My top car shopping picks are the 2013-2015 GS luxury package, 2019 ES luxury package, 2013- 2017 LS 460/L W/O air suspension.
Yes I can do that range of GS as well
2010 750i xdrive 111k miles for 13k out the door. Not a BMW guy but I love this look. Anyone please help out, yea or nay? Looks like its been very well maintained.
Yea I just got mine same price lol
Great show 👏
Do you have any reviews of the 2019 or newer 850
I’m really considering selling my daily now for a f02 750i or a new awd Cadillac I want something quick that’s also good in snow/ dosnt spin out and is very luxurious with the best options available on the market
get the new car
@@MeynMotorGroup the Cadillac? I have a 2017 xts the awd model with the v6 as my daily driver at the moment and it’s definitely had some serious issues compared to my 2016 550i xdrive msport
Thanks bro
Appreciate you watching my friend!
What's the maintenance like on this, oil change, brakes etc
Probably $100 dollars an oil change I’m sure.
Nah 2 or better
I don' t think it was a redesign in 2013...perhaps a "re-fresh."
When are you going to review the G90 or LS 500?
Haha when they decide to give me one 😂 it sucks those cars are so hard for me to come by I think I can get the LS500 before the G90 tbh I don’t even think the G90 has come out
@@MeynMotorGroup The previous generation 2017-2018 G90?
@@michaelgrant5258 oh yes that could be doable, still very rare to find in the used market as not many have sold
@@MeynMotorGroup I guess that don't have them back east like the rest of the land yachts.
Do the rear seats fold down?
is the 2012 good?
I think I’m going to get me one the miles high but fuck
hey man. how do you like it? im looking into 2014 a8 or 2014 7 series. cant afford s class. im gonna have it daily driven
7 series is the best I think haven't tried an A8 but I did drive an A7 Audis are super smooth and built well benzes age horrible and would only look into leasing a new Benz. 750i is fast as hell this has been one of my most favorite cars I've driven. All these cars suck at reliability tho and will cost a fortune to fix so make sure to get a warranty
Hey can you do a review on a 2015 Infiniti Q50 s awd with 100,000 miles please
Just check my channel! Already did a Q50 review!
@@MeynMotorGroup ok thanks
I have a 2001 cobra I want a fast four door now Im stuck between A8 or 750li 2013 or 2014
I would go 750 by far the fastest
Thanks bro!!
I prefer lexus for reliability but damn lexus are super expensive, a 2014 gs350 cost about 20k and its not even the flagship kinda pushes you towards the bmws and mercs for a better price but when they break on you thats the problem
Haha yup that’s the problem with Lexus, because it’s reliable it has high resale and that means it’s more expensive for us to buy. Only good thing is it’ll continue to hold value I guess
Can you review the E65/E66 too please?
I will def try to my friend!
Review the A8
Already did
Hey, im thinking about buying a 120000 km 2012 bmw 750I with the v8, what do you think? should i go for it? the owner is a mechanic and maintains oil changes at every 6000km, all the work needed to be done to it has been completed. Would you recommend it?
Probably not lol unless you can get a great bumper to bumper warranty
Nice car / vid
Thank you my friend!
@@MeynMotorGroup great car I had an bmw 2013 760li 720bhp v12 remapped it was SOO GOOD
Oooh V12 that's nuts what a vehicle haha
All I’ve been hearing about in the 5.-750 series is loads of oil consumption with those V-8’s they stuff the turbo top part of the V resulting in too much heat...burning/drying out seals....wouldn’t get unless the dealer was offering a good warranty...sounding more like a sales pitch than a review...as I am thinking you would’ve done you homework on these cars and already know of the problems
Warranty
Exhaust Sports Auto Yes, that’s what I said; warranty.
Canadian KRISPY Bacon tf are you mad about your those people that go nuts over a car.
Brian Dusabe your comment, makes absolutely NO sense!
Canadian KRISPY Bacon I’m saying your too mad for no reason, your going insane because he’s not including every recall and problems about the 7 series. The people who care about it will go watch another video instead of complain.
F02 the best.
Jesus Christ 😅😅😅😅😅 love your review
Scotty Kilmer disapproves this car!
oh of course lol he's also the same scotty that disapproves of the LS430
@@MeynMotorGroup I couldn't believe it, man. That car is the definition of reliability. I guess he was referring to it as more expensive to repair than his es350 due to the extra cylinders. At any rate, that was questionable.
@@Kauffman578 that dude in general is questionable I don't think there is such a thing a reliable new car way too many electronics in all of them
@@Kauffman578 Scotty disapproves anything that is a money pit. Why is the LS 430 a money pit?
It has a V-8, so more fuel cost & more costly to fix if something goes wrong.
It has a timing belt that has to be changed & if it breaks it'll take out the engine.
Water pump has to be changed at the same time as the timing belt or you'll have to pay to have the same job done twice once it starts leaking.
Mark Levinson amp dies
air suspension fails & costs around 1k per air bag.
Not counting labor to have a mechanic do all these repairs.
That's why the I recommend the last generation ES 2013-2018 or 2019+ for low cost maintenance & the 2013- 2017 LS 460 W/O air suspension or AWD.
@@michaelgrant5258 ironically I read the ls460 is less reliable than ls430. There are ls430 versions without the air suspension. But you got a point, it is more expensive to repair than the es for sure.
I'd rather get an LS knowing that a used 7 series is going to be a money pit. Nothing is more expensive than a cheap BMW
Gotta get a warrant....and a maintenance pack
Exhaust Sports Auto what warrenty plan or company do you recommend to get on a 2014 7 series with similar mileage ?
These are really reliable if well maintained.I say they can hold for like 150-200k miles except the early v8 after 2013 there are solid.
You missed the point. Did you happen to look up the service history? People put thousands of dollars in these machines with the N63 twin turbo engine. If you don’t have an active warranty, you can really get screwed! The next time you test a used car, pull the service history on it. It may have just had 10k in repairs on it last month!😎
No not really that's why you get a warranty or else worrying about every little repair, you won't end up buying anything or just get a Camry and never look at cars again
What railroad bumps wtf LOL
Haha yea that air ride was pretty legit. I think the 2013 LS460 with air ride was like 1% more comfortable but the way this thing handles, I forgive it haha thanks again for watching
Exhaust Sports Auto what do you look for most in cars feedback from steering wheel? Handling? What else?
So that’s always hard for me to put in words but I’ll break it down as good as I can.
As far as steering other reviewers and myself will refer to good steering as feeling “natural” most new cars use electric steering and some cars, new BMWs and Tesla’s and certainly others program their steering to feel insanely heavy to I guess feel like Hydraulic steering but it just doesn’t work. That’s just one example but this is why I draw so many comparisons in my reviews to give people as much perspective as possible even from cars that don’t compete.
Cars that handle well typically have a great chassis or double wishbone suspension but cars like F30 BMW 3 series and Porsche’s handle great with strut suspension but that’s just good engineering and that’s why a simple spec sheet can’t describe a cars handling. Balanced vehicles that don’t have a ton of body roll and decent grip typically do it but again really hard to explain for the most part, people just need to take my word for it I guess but that’s why I always ask owners to comment to approve of my thoughts or to negate them completely and give their honest thoughts after many months or years of ownership.
Ahhh ok ty i’ll take your word for it no other reviewer goes that in depth so i just wanted to become more educated ty
Hey I appreciate that I really try my best but yea hopefully my rant helped but yea I appreciate a Camry same way I appreciate a Porsche Cayenne. Very different vehicles but there is joy in both and it’s hard to always make people understand that. You would really enjoy SavageGeeses channel
When are you gonna transform into Demuro Geese? Do new car dealers frown when you ask to review cars?
Haha I guess rn I’m kinda like an in between of those 2 I don’t want to be either tho but only so much one can do the differentiate themselves in a car review. But I’m trying I want to make a couple vlog topics later.
Yes they almost always say no or don’t understand what I’m doing especially nicer cars like BMW Porsche Lexus Audi etc that’s why I’m so fixated on used cars. I’m supposed to get press cars but even they don’t want to give me cars because I guess my views are so bad
@@MeynMotorGroup I guess you gotta review more Kia Stingers or Lexus LS or Genesis to get more views lol Seems like no one cares to watch anything else sadly.
@@michaelgrant5258 yea honestly youre right. Just got off the phone with the press car company and they're like yea we do have a new LS500h but Lexus corporate won't just let me give that away to anyone. They said I have to prove myself and get more views and subscribers before Lexus will allow them to give me that car. Makes sense, this isn't a joke like 100k cars they won't just lend that to anyone. But this is all back end stuff, I'll make it happen on my own and provide good content
@@MeynMotorGroup Turo?
@@michaelgrant5258 ehh maybe that's an option but I'm too poor to pay for these cars haha but I'll do something awesome for youtube for sure make the lexus fans happy. I'll probably do a shopping for dream car series or something
I love the BMW 750 but I would never purchase one, I would go Lexus luxury and reliability you can't beat that.
Yea these cars are best used or bought with a warranty
No wood steering wheel? Not a Luxury car!
I’m going to finally do an older ES, and a newer 2017 Es as well as a 2016 RX actually
@@MeynMotorGroup Strangely enough, the previous generation 2013-2018 ES & Avalon had a rough ride and weren't that impressive. I guess greatness skips a generation! The new generation blows them out of the water overall & goes back to its roots.
@@michaelgrant5258 hmm gotta check that out now for sure
It’s an option
Last year I was this close to buying the '12 750Li M-Sport of someone that said it was in great condition... The moment I saw it, didn't looked like the pictures as I could see some cosmetic flaws..... But what really turned me off and ran the other way "quicker than an Al Bundy", was the moment he turned the car on and withing a minute I could see that famous 'BLUE SMOKE' coming out of the exhausts! Blue smoke of death, meaning all the valves seals were blown as this would be a $1,300 - $2,000 job! Hell mothaphk'n NO! No wonder the owner was having trouble selling it, even when he got desperate and offer it to sell it to me for $7,000 cash I still said "Hell Nah"....
You basically can't do work on your own on these 7 series do to having little to no space to work on them. Turbos inside the damn engine is a failure right from the start! Stay away from any 7 series, not worth it even used.... the F10 5 series M-Sport models are the perfect BMW as these are soo manly looking and always turn heads! Oh and easy to do work on them saving you a sheet load of cash along the way!
Ran straight to a gorgeous 535i M-Sport Carbon Black Metallic (2 colors i 1) all Black on Black with very low miles and all I had to do was just some minor upgrades and all its maintenance that need to be done.... Never looked back! The 5 series is BMW's most reliable sedan they ever make!
BMW 750li trash so many problems
Isn't that any luxury car if everyone thought like that we would all be in Camrys but a lot of us are tired of our Camrys
The reason why so many luxury cars of this ilk end up with major problems is because so many people are just too lazy to maintain them. And if you have the money to afford such an expensive car, you can't expect to cheap out on maintenance. It's like you wouldn't buy a million dollar home and then just sit around without investing money for its annual upkeep. It is the nature of the beast when you want something that is both expensive and luxurious with lots of tech.
@@MeynMotorGroup 😂
U get regular schedule maintenance when it's supposed to be u get a more reliable car
To say the 7 series is more solid than the S Class is crazy😂😂
If you carry an irrational point of view on the matter that’s void of any reality then sure I guess
It actually is!! I've had both and the 750 li m sport is much better on driving and handling than the S550. The sport button on the S class is the closest you'll get to a BEEMER in terms of get up and go and handling.😊
@@CharlesJones-en6df solid doesnt mean control/ handling. Solid is the overall build/quality of the car. The S Class is more solid on the interiors with some buttons being metal, the comfort, etc. 7 series just has better controlling, press some things on the 7 series from this era now & watch how the interior cracks
@blankchannel7656 again I've HAD BOTH CARS. Sorry our opinions don't line up. Had a 2015 s550 sport amg and 750li M Sport. The Benz looks elegant on design and that's about it. BMW I've not had any troubles. The Benz metal you speak of is cheap! All around the middle console all of that so called metal was a light coated plastic material. It cracked all around the cup holders leading up to the sport buttons etc. My Benz also had terrible oil leaks. The ride didn't feel better either in my Benz. It was a great car. The Bmw for me has outperformed my last Benz. If I had this conversation in 2009 to 2011 it would be a different story. I said I'd never go back to BMW lol. I've had 3 7 series and 3 s550s since then.
@@CharlesJones-en6df those button switches are NOT cheap on the W221😂, what are you on? Its a reason & i say this meaning it. Its a reason rappers rapped about S Classes & the LS, not the 7 Series. 7 Series after 2002, had nothing to offer, it lacks its personality. Yeah they’re great driving cars, but when we speak luxury, comfort, design & personality. Thats definitely the W221, people have praised these for their high quality for a reason. I know people who have left 7 Series for S Classes because the 7 Series were VERY unreliable & lacked compared to the S Class. Men lie, women lie, but sales figures wont. Which is why the 7 Series has never had a year outselling the S Class
I think I’m going to get me one the miles high but fuck