Re: BMW 750 iL...Best BMW for the price? (archive)

I am torn between two possible purchases. I am selling my 85 635 (beautiful machine...been very good to me)and am looking at an 88-92 7 series to accomodate the family. (Just can't afford to have both, believe me I tried)
Over the course of the last few weeks, I have narrowed down my search to two vehicles, a 90 735 w/82,000 miles, all service records, etc, and an 89 750 w/87,000 miles, all service records, etc. Both appear to be in excellent mechanical condition, and both have excellent interiors and exteriors. The extra power in the 750 is impressive, but not necessarily essential to my choice. The asking prices are comperable as well. $7800 for the 735 and $8200 for the 750, with some room to dicker in both cases.
I want to get the most reliability, pleasure, and eventual resale out of whichever car I choose. I plan to drive this car for about 2 - 3 years. I hoped some of the experts here in 7 series land could help me out with what would be the wisest decision for myself and my family.
Much Thanks.

I personally was faced with much the same situation upon my purchase 3 1/2 years ago. One drive around the block had me hooked on the 750.
As for reliability the 735 is unable to run on half of it's motor to at least get your family and you home in the middle of the night etc.
I think if you are at all a car enthusiast you will get more pleasure out of the 750 - the way it starts, idles, sounds, smoothness, response, let alone the sheer power of the thing.
Your point about resale in 2 or 3 years time though would seem to make the purchase of the 735 net more in the long run (at least that is how it appears to be in the U.S.).
Just my opinion - hope it helps.
I personally have never been regretful for one nanosecond of purchasing the 750 instead of the 735.
Brian P.
1988 750iL 115,000 miles (U.K. version).

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