2002 BMW 7-Series

745i Sedan

8 Cylinder 4.4 Liter

Automatic

WBAGL634X2DP56497

Gasoline

Power Windows

Watch informative, short (less than 25 seconds) videos of this beauty and some of her unique features: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj-oj9dyAiQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CUL7wLyy0M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtyKfsfjvqE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy_vox4E6D8 This car was purchased from the BMW dealership as a certified pre-owned with just under 20,000 miles on it. Its exterior color is a beautiful dark metallic blue that BMW calls Toledo Blue. This car has always been kept in a garage. I have LOVED this car; it has been good to me and it will be good to you as well. The 745i is an absolute "athlete". A driver's car! Car & Driver said the ride has a "gossamer feel" to it which means "exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing". How appropriate! With the ride-leveling suspension, tight steering, and powerful V8 engine, this car performs like the Corvette I used to own yet looks every bit a professional sedan. Every creature comfort has been thought of. Look at what dealers are getting for this car with more mileage - $16,900 to $18,000. Why would you pay more for the same car? This lovely lady has been non-smoker owned, never had pets ride in it, and rarely had kids ride in it. The floor carpets were set aside when purchased in lieu of all-weather rubber mats, so the carpets look barely used (because they are barely used). All four tires are new Pirelli P-zero's that have just a few hundred miles on them. The rims are the upgraded aluminum 19" wheels which came with the sport package. I think these wheels are so much nicer than the junky aftermarket wheels that people buy and mess up the appearance. The service manager at the dealership agrees with me and he's seen them all! The windows are already tinted for you. This car has never been in an accident, and has only normal dings appropriate for its age plus a scratched area on the driver's door that you see in the photos. It's minor. [Added information: I forgot, it got bumped in traffic in the back bumper a few years ago and the bumper was all scratched up so I had the whole bumper replaced at the dealership.] Some of the options that you'll find in this car include 5 power sunshades for the rear passengers, side/head/rear airbags (rear SRS is set to "off" on purpose), 6 disc CD changer in the dash, xenon headlights, park distance sensor, navigation system (which is down at the moment), Sonic-7 stereo system with speed-proportional volume, power sunroof, power trunk open/close, power door closer, 20-way adjustable power seats in the front with seat ventilation (so cool for hot summers) and seat massager (you just have to smile with this turned on), and seat heaters in all four seats. Even plenty comfortable after 10-hours on the road! Did you know the dealer can program basic settings of the car for you like whether it beeps when you lock it, whether rear side airbags are turned on or not, and many more settings. Be sure to ask your service provider to set them all where you want them upon purchase. Make it yours today! J.D. Power Ratings 7 SeriesLegend: Among the best Better than most About average The rest Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL) Overall Performance and Design Performance Comfort Feature and Instrument Panel Style Optional Equipment REAR SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS W/REAR HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM[261]Cost: $550.00Details:Rear Body Air BagPassenger Air Bag On/Off SwitchRear Head Air BagPWR REAR & SIDE WINDOW SHADE[416]Cost: $750.00 LUXURY SEATING PKG[ZLS]Cost: $2500.00Details:Power Driver SeatCooled Passenger SeatCooled Driver SeatPower Passenger SeatHeated Driver SeatHeated Rear SeatHeated Passenger SeatPARK DISTANCE CONTROL[508]Cost: $700.00Details:Rear Parking Aid CONVENIENCE PKG[ZCV]Cost: $1000.0019" STAR-SPOKE WHEELS[268]Cost: $1300.00Details:Tires - Front PerformanceTires - Rear PerformanceAluminum WheelsPREMIUM SOUND PKG[ZPS]Cost: $1800.00Details:CD PlayerPremium Sound SystemCD Changer Standard Equipment Engine Type4.4L Gas V8Horsepower325 @ 6100 RPMEPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS City 18/hwy 26 (4.4L engine/6-speed auto trans) EXTERIOR Front/rear body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements Aluminum hood & front fenders Smooth underbody Bi-xenon lights in outer headlamps w/dynamic auto-leveling, high-pressure washer system Halogen front fog lights Pathway lighting feature Illuminated exterior door handles Ground illumination Front/rear white turn signal lenses Dual auto-dimming pwr heated exterior w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down Rain sensing windshield wipers-inc: electronically controlled reversible wiper motor, single swipe control, wiper arm washer jets w/heated fluid supply & heated wiper parking area Driver side wiping sweep regulated for optimum coverage & articulated passenger side wiper arm w/variable wiper parking postion to reduce wear INTERIOR Driver 10-way/passenger 8-way pwr front seats w/4-way lumbar support & automatic head-restraint height adjustment Nappa leather upholstery Rear center armrest w/storage compartment Pwr tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/automatic tilt up-inc: steering mounted phone/audio/transmission controls Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer/tachometer, LCD main/trip odometers LCD displays & warning lamps in the instrument cluster dials faces Expanded check control vehicle monitor system Brake wear display Navigation System On-board computer Digital/analog portable cellular phone-inc: BMW assist, Mayday system, hands- free operation Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close & retained accessory pwr Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft system & selective unlocking Programmable cruise control Remote keyless entry w/remote windows & trunk opening Alarm system w/remote operation & interior motion detector Coded driveaway protection 2-setting driver memory-inc: driver seat, safety belt height, exterior mirrors, steering wheel position Universal programmable garage door transmitter/opener integrated into rearview mirror Front/rear dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic ventilation/recirculation, heat-at-rest feature, solar sensor Rear window defroster AM/FM stereo w/compact disc player-inc: radio data system (RDS), FM diversity antenna, 8-speakers w/2-subwoofers Genuine wood trim Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight Dual front/rear cup holders Front console mounted coin holder & trunk release lock-out Auxiliary pwr outlet in passenger side footwell area Front/rear dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors LED "atmosphere" lights in the C-pillars Front/rear reading lights Front/rear footwell lighting Front/rear door panel lights Electromechanical parking brake Automatic parking brake Fully finished trunk Inside trunk release handle MECHANICAL 4.4L (268) DOHC EFI 32-valve aluminum V8 engine w/variable valve timing Steplessly variable intake manifold Digital motor electronics system w/adaptive knock control 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC), electronic downshift selector & buttons Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Rear wheel drive Liquid cooled alternator Electronically controlled engine cooling Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/coil springs Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension w/coil springs Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) Aluminum front/rear subframes Vehicle speed-sensitive variable assist/ratio rack & pinion pwr steering 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) 23.3 gallon fuel tank SAFETY Driver & front passenger airbags supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual-threshold deployment system & 2-stage smart airbags Front seat side-impact airbags Front seat Advanced Head Protection System (AHPS) Intelligent safety & information system for deployment of safety systems Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners & force limiters Automatic-locking retractors on all passenger safety belts for installation of child restraint seats Active knee protection Break resistant security glass *Phase In 03/02* Automatic fuel cut-off upon severe impact Battery safety terminal Adaptive brake lights Review By Jim Flammang Cars.com April 10, 2002 Vehicle Overview A fourth generation of BMW’s high-dollar flagship sedan arrives for 2002, introducing what the automaker says is the world’s first six-speed-automatic transmission. Although both V-8 and V-12 engines were available in the previous 7 Series, only a 4.4-liter V-8 version goes on sale initially in the 745i. The regular-size 745i went on sale in January 2002, and the longer-wheelbase 745Li joined it in March. A V-12 sedan called 760Li is scheduled to arrive later as a 2003 model. The V-8 engine is said to be loaded with technical advances, including continuously adaptable valve timing, as well as lift and intake tube length. It develops 325 horsepower and 330 pounds-feet of torque and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, according to BMW. A new aluminum suspension incorporates Active Roll Stabilization to minimize body lean. The six-speed adaptive automatic transmission uses shift-by-wire technology, which is controlled with a new selector behind the steering wheel. In fact, BMW says its new iDrive system produces a “drastic reduction in and reorientation of controls” that places the most-used controls in and around the steering wheel, while others are in a rotary-dial controller on a console between the seats. “We actually don’t want to sell a car to a person who has no interest in technology,” says Tom Purves, chairman and CEO of BMW North America. By choosing the optional HPS II — the latest version of BMW’s Head Protection System — buyers will get optional side-impact airbags for the rear seats. Active Knee Protection for the front occupants is new. The new 745i was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany in September 2001 after an appearance at Detroit’s auto show. Exterior The 7 Series is available only with rear-wheel drive and comes in two sizes. The 745i rides a 117.7-inch wheelbase and measures 198 inches long. Its extended-length companion, the 745Li, gets a 123.2-inch wheelbase and stretches to 203.5 inches long overall. [NOTE: I don't know why anyone would want or need the longer wheelbase version- it would just be harder to park]. Both sedans are 74.9 inches wide, and the wheelbase and overall length are each a little greater than that on the previous 7 Series. The front and rear overhangs are shorter, and the new models stands about 1.5 inches taller. Some critics have faulted the new styling, especially the rear end, but others are pleased by the fresh look. “There’s a sense of sculptured drama to the rear of this car, because there’s no corner,” says Chris Bangle, BMW’s design director. Styling elements follow the BMW tradition and include the family twin-kidney grilles, four headlights and a “reverse kink” in the C-pillar. Bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights operate with both high and low beams. An “eyebrow” turn signal appears above each headlight cluster, and a high-pressure headlight cleaning system is installed. Standard tires are 18 inches in diameter, but 19-inchers are optional. An optional Adaptive Ride Package includes electronic damping control and a self-leveling rear suspension. Interior In both regular and long forms, the new 7 Series will seat five occupants. BMW’s big sedans are well known for having enough space in the rear seat for taller passengers to sit comfortably; the automaker’s long-wheelbase models promise limousinelike rear-seat accommodations and longer doors for easier entry and exit. The driver gets a 14-way power seat with microperforated leather upholstery, while the front passenger’s seat has 12-way power adjustment. Seats with 20-way adjustment and articulated backrests will be standard in the 745Li and optional in the 745i. Standard features include a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a navigation system, automatic climate control and a 10-speaker premium sound system with a six-CD changer. Under the Hood The 4.4-liter V-8 engine has the same displacement as its predecessor but features all-new engineering. It produces 325 hp, compared to the 282 hp of the previous V-8. The new six-speed-automatic transmission works with adaptive technology. Safety Antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats and BMW’s Head Protection System are standard. Optional rear-seat side-impact airbags extend BMW’s inflatable tubular structure to the rear passengers. Driving Impressions Because it’s packed with so much technology, the first-time driver of a 7 Series sedan needs a bit of instruction before his or her inaugural drive. Expect some strangeness. For instance, the start-up process is different by making use of an unconventional key and a starter button. Electronically activated turn signals also feel different. Choosing a gear takes some attention, and the push-button Park control seems odd at first. The drive-by-wire technology used for the throttle doesn’t feel especially strange, but the electronically operated steering does. Staying in your lane takes more effort than usual, until you get used to the unconventional steering feel. Once you do, it imparts a highly secure sensation As for iDrive, the big knob on the console that operates climate, audio, navigation and communication functions is undeniably intimidating. BMW recommends taking a couple of hours to become familiar with its functions, and you’ll get used to all the wireless controls in a similar time frame. It is best to forget the electronics and iDrive for a while and just concentrate on the magnificence of the car and the alluring road experience it provides. All the essential functions can be dealt with in a conventional manner. With so many gears, the automatic transmission seems a trifle busy, but each gear change is easy and the unit performs expertly. Ride comfort is satisfying, but the optional 19-inch tires riding on rougher pavement may jostle passengers a bit. Optional Comfort seats are especially inviting, which makes the occupant want to stay a while; standard seating is also cozy. The glove box is on the small side. BMW’s 7 Series is a serious road machine and has always been among the poshest models on the market. It is also a car that can be driven eagerly by taking advantage of its outstanding level of control and abundant energy. BMW promotes the fact that the new version lays utterly flat in curves. The company’s promise is accurate — almost to a disconcerting degree. The ability to slice through curves considerably faster than expected, with no hint of body lean, is a welcome bonus. Read all 10 reviews at http://www.cars.com/bmw/745/2002/reviews/?revid=46517 Get all the statistics at: http://edmunds.autotrader.com/research/modelinfo/details.xhtml?styleid=6857