745Li and 750Li Differences?

[R33 GT-R]

Well the 750Li is just 6 inches longer, do you like it better as well?

[R33 GT-R]

No deals yet they are all new.

[ifcar]

Does anyone else like the looks of the 745 better than the 750?

I do, but only because of the 750's awful taillight tack-ons.

[Raza]

You can get two of the last gen XJRs for 70 grand!  The new one, however, is infinitely better (considering the last gen was smaller than an E class and 5 series on the inside).  If you get one a year old, you're looking at nearly 400bhp for 60K or less.  It's a great car--Car of the Bear 2004, if you do remember.  

[Raza]

No deals yet they are all new.

I don't like the 745/750 Li models because all that extra length gets tacked on at the back, and it makes the car look disproportioned.  The regluar model, due to its proportions and wide design, make it look like a smaller car than the last model, but it's actually bigger.  The 750i is a much nicer design, and about as much space as you need.  There aren't any manufacturer deals on them yet, (and honestly, there probably won't be) but when my dad and I went to look at them, the dealer was willing to play ball, and he gave us a great number.

Oh, there's a bit of a trick going on with the 750s that I've noticed...they're stocking all the models with 19" rims, at a cost of a grand or more to you.  If you want that, fine, but if not, make sure you either get them get you a car without them, or say you'll take it at "a reduced price."  Push these guys...if they're good, they'll push back, and you'll win in the end.

[R33 GT-R]

I might just stick with the 745i.  Buying this vehicle you are better off letting someone else take the initial hit and you pick it up with 10-25k miles on it for 20-30k off.

[R33 GT-R]

I'm searching the 745i now to see what's around.

[R33 GT-R]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003  $54,995 14,003 miles

[R33 GT-R]

Dave, I'm looking at the first one above pretty hard.  This is from thier site.

Looks pretty nice.

[TBR]

I would go for the 2004, the 2003 had a lot of first year problems that might still be lurking. And, Dave, I will show you what I am talking about later, don't have much time right now.  

[BMWDave]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003  $54,995 14,003 miles

I would go for the less expensive one.  It only has slightly more miles, and it appears to have massaging front seats  Cant beat that B)

EDIT:  I thought they were the same year...TBR is right, you should go for the 2004...there would be less electrical gremlins.

[R33 GT-R]

Look TBR, it's a real wheel.

[TBR]

I was refering to the RR wheel.

[R33 GT-R]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003? $54,995 14,003 miles

I would go for the less expensive one.  It only has slightly more miles, and it appears to have massaging front seats  Cant beat that B)

EDIT:  I thought they were the same year...TBR is right, you should go for the 2004...there would be less electrical gremlins.

I talked with the guy on the phone, he said the 04 has every available option but the different wheels.  Voice activation, massaging seats, everything.

[BMWDave]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003? $54,995 14,003 miles

I would go for the less expensive one.  It only has slightly more miles, and it appears to have massaging front seats  Cant beat that B)

EDIT:  I thought they were the same year...TBR is right, you should go for the 2004...there would be less electrical gremlins.

I talked with the guy on the phone, he said the 04 has every available option but the different wheels.  Voice activation, massaging seats, everything.

Thats great!  What wheels does it have?  I pretty much like every 7er wheel.  

[R33 GT-R]

I was refering to the RR wheel.

I know but earlier I couldn't completely tell on this vehicle with the pics.  

[Raghavan]

go for the 7, although i'd like to get an XJR more...

[TBR]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003  $54,995 14,003 miles

I would go for the less expensive one.  It only has slightly more miles, and it appears to have massaging front seats  Cant beat that B)

EDIT:  I thought they were the same year...TBR is right, you should go for the 2004...there would be less electrical gremlins.

I talked with the guy on the phone, he said the 04 has every available option but the different wheels.  Voice activation, massaging seats, everything.

Go for it, my motto is, "If you have money waste no time spending it!"

[R33 GT-R]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003? $54,995 14,003 miles

I would go for the less expensive one.  It only has slightly more miles, and it appears to have massaging front seats  Cant beat that B)

EDIT:  I thought they were the same year...TBR is right, you should go for the 2004...there would be less electrical gremlins.

I talked with the guy on the phone, he said the 04 has every available option but the different wheels.  Voice activation, massaging seats, everything.

Thats great!  What wheels does it have?  I pretty much like every 7er wheel.

Yes, clik the link for a really good array of pics.


Here it is again Dave.

[TBR]

Still don't like the wheels, but the price is right. Have you made an offer or are you going to go look at it first?  

[BMWDave]

A few to check out Dave.

2004 56,500 12,727 miles
2003? $54,995 14,003 miles

I would go for the less expensive one.  It only has slightly more miles, and it appears to have massaging front seats  Cant beat that B)

EDIT:  I thought they were the same year...TBR is right, you should go for the 2004...there would be less electrical gremlins.

I talked with the guy on the phone, he said the 04 has every available option but the different wheels.  Voice activation, massaging seats, everything.

Thats great!  What wheels does it have?  I pretty much like every 7er wheel.

Yes, clik the link for a really good array of pics.


Here it is again Dave.

It looks great B)

[R33 GT-R]

Still don't like the wheels, but the price is right. Have you made an offer or are you going to go look at it first?

It's in Atlanta, so I'm not going to see it until I would fly up to get it.  I'm still looking on autotrader right now.

[R33 GT-R]

Here's the Carfax report on it.

CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220) according to our
interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 1 owner in Georgia. The first title for this sedan was
reported to CARFAX by a Georgia DMV in 2004.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire
or flood.
It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or
Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer
rollback. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/23/2004, was 978 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary
of terms.


Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

  Total Loss Check   No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback
Guarantee!
  Other Accident Indicators    No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

  Truth-In-Mileage Check   No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback
Guarantee!
  Odometer Rollback Check    No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
  Mileage Consistency Check    No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECKR
  No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

  Number of Owners   1 Estimated Owner(s)
  Type of Owners    Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
  BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 6 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED







Year/Make/Model: 2004 BMW 745I

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 4.5L V8 EFI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Running Lights Optional, Dual air bags front
and sides/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM
CD, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer





Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this
2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220). If you find that any of the following
severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report,
CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free
guarantee!


Salvage Title  Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title  Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title  Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title  Canadian Total Loss


Other Accident Indicators:


 This 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220) had no accident indicators reported
to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related
damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are
reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or
professional mechanic is recommended.

 No Salvage Auction Record Reported    No Crash Test Vehicle Record
Reported
 No Fire Damage Record Reported    No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
 No Frame Damage Record Reported    No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
 No Police Accident Record Reported    No Collision Repair Facility Record
Reported

CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each
one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report
what is in our database on 21.Jul.2005 11:22:24. New data will result in a
change to this report.






Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the
Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220). If you find
that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not
included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must
register to activate this free guarantee!

 Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage
fraud or a broken odometer.
 Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses
an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


 CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 2004 BMW 745I
(WBAGL634X4DP72220). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from
readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


 CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of
this 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220).

 Date: Mileage:
03/25/2004 9
08/23/2004 978








GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 2004
BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was
reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this
vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!






Ownership History:


 CARFAX estimates that this 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220) had 1
owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting
events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the
U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or
addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner  08/23/2004 Georgia

Types of Owners:


 This 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220) was originally registered as a
Personal Vehicle.

Personal Use Registration Reported    No Fleet Registration Reported
 No Lease Registration Reported    No Commercial Registration Reported
 No Rental Registration Reported    No Non-Profit Registration Reported
 No Taxi Registration Reported    No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record
Reported






 BMW does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
You can contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find
out if this 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220) still has recalls that require
repair.




CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and
found 6 record(s) for this 2004 BMW 745I (WBAGL634X4DP72220).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


03/05/2004       US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ


03/25/2004  9  Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed


06/22/2004       Dealer Inventory
Illinois
Vehicle sold


08/11/2004       Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marietta, GA
Registered as
personal vehicle


08/23/2004  978  Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marietta, GA
Title #772399042361007
Title issued or updated
First owner reported


08/31/2004       Georgia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marietta, GA
Title #772399042361007
Registration issued or renewed


Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles
as proof of ownership.

Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.




 CARFAX BUYBACK GUARANTEE
Courtesy of Select Luxury Cars

If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department
of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this
vehicle back.

Severe Damage:  Odometer Problems:  Lemon History:
Salvage/Junk

Rebuilt/Reconstructed

Dismantled

Fire/Flood/Hail

Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback


Your CARFAX Buyback Coverage:
Vehicle: Transferable Coverage: Activation:
2004 BMW 745I
WBAGL634X4DP72220 07/21/2005 - 07/21/2006 REQUIRED --
ACTIVATE TODAY!

[BMWDave]

Its got a very clean record.

[R33 GT-R]

I'm going to give the wife a call and see what she thinks.  She still thinks I'm stuck on the Range Rover deal.

[Tom]

I've heard bad things about carfax.  And their fine print covers their ass from so called buybacks.

[Tom]

I'm going to give the wife a call and see what she thinks.  She still thinks I'm stuck on the Range Rover deal.

Did you get the A-OK?

[R33 GT-R]

I'm going to give the wife a call and see what she thinks.  She still thinks I'm stuck on the Range Rover deal.

Did you get the A-OK?

She's in a district meeting till 5.  Holding on.   :angry:  

[Raghavan]

I'm going to give the wife a call and see what she thinks.  She still thinks I'm stuck on the Range Rover deal.

Did you get the A-OK?

She's in a district meeting till 5.  Holding on.   :angry:

you don't want the rR?

[R33 GT-R]

They do move fast, the guy told me to get back with him in the next 2 hours and he was right.  It's sold.