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2004 BMW 7 Series

Used 2004 BMW 7 Series

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Fuel Economy
16 - 19 combined mpg
Horsepower
325 - 438 hp
Engine
2 engines available
Engine Options
  • V12, 6.0 Liter
  • V8, 4.4 Liter
Cargo Volume
18 cu ft
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2004 BMW 7 Series Overview

2004 BMW 7 Series Pricing

2004 BMW 7 Series pricing starts at $4,532 for the 7 Series 745i Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $69,195 when new. The range-topping 2004 7 Series 760Li Sedan 4D starts at $4,992 today, originally priced from $117,795.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
$69,195
$4,532
$73,195
$4,648
$111,795
$4,128
$117,795
$4,992

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2004 BMW 7 Series models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

7 Series Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation BMW 7 Series (2002-2008) a 4.3 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 81% recommend it. These figures are based on 300 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2004 BMW 7 Series

"completely unreliable super car"

"This car spends more time at the dealership than in my garage it seems. Almost everything on the car has broken down at one point or another and BMW is fairly awful at scheduling appointments and fixing things. Having said that, this car is extremely beautiful and powerful beyond belief. The inside comfort is simply incredible and the ride is smooth and very powerful. You get noticed in this super car. If you can handle this unreliability, this is a great car, but you need to have a backup car in your garage (I do) because you'll frequently need."

"Owned Since New - Looks Like New - 745Li"

"I keep waiting for something really expensive to break on this vehicle, like the transmission, or one of those computers. Outwardly, it looks like a brand new car - always garaged, waxed and well maintained, never been in an accident, flood, tornado, hailstorm, and in snow only once (not recommended!). Even the windshield is the original. After 14 years, I just cant get rid of it. It always starts immediately, even after sitting for weeks. It has never burned a drop of oil between oil changes (unlike the new ones). It gets about 22 mpg on the highway and about 16 in the city, just like it did when it was new. It doesnt leak, doesnt smoke, doesnt smell like an old shoe, and the engine is as quiet and as smooth as it was when it came from the factory. I always changed the oil with synthetic every 5000 miles rather than the recommended 15,000. I think it likes that. It continues to pass annual smog and safety inspection without problem. I still feel great when I drive it. Its a tremendous highway car, very comfortable seats, quiet cabin, and with the radar cruise control - just set it and leave it, and the car adjusts speed up and down based on the vehicles in front (maybe a bit ahead of its time back in 2003), massaging and air ventilated power seats, great headlights, fine sounding factory radio/stereo, soft closing doors -- exemplary ride and handling -- all very comfortable . I even prefer the feel of the hydraulic steering in this car (the new BMWs are electric steering - to improve gas mileage - I have a new BMW too and road feel just isnt there). It still stops on a dime and straight as an arrow. And the Li is about 5 or 6 inches longer than the standard 745, and that extra long wheel base just makes driving a dream. It is showing signs of age however, even though mileage is fairly low for a fourteen year old car. These cars can cost a bomb to maintain. Here are a few items that were replaced under the original factory warranty: the radio (complete failure), the gas gage (sender inside the tank), one small suspension part. Here are a few items that were replaced after the warranty expired: the two coronas surrounding the headlights (very expensive), the disc brake rotors and pads (very expensive), the transmission filter and pan (very expensive), two key fobs (very expensive, to replace the two originals that failed), the 12V battery in the trunk (twice - not cheap), all of the engine hoses and belts (preventative maintenance - expensive, the guibo (relates to the drive shaft, like a universal joint) expensive. Did I say this car costs a bomb to maintain? Ok it really doesnt if its just regular maintenance, but if something fails, its always expensive, and the dealerships really know how to work those billing hours such that you pay luxury prices for a luxury vehicle even if it is now just a mere shadow of its former self. Here are a few items that have failed but havent been replaced/repaired: the front hood support struts (they dont hold the hood up any more); the rear trunk support struts (they dont hold the trunk open any more); the rear trunk hydraulic motor (it doesnt lift the trunk any more); the GPS navigation unit (2003 was the last year of the CD disc type rather than DVD, it works intermittently but usually not when you need it - iPhones with Google maps are so much better anyway). If I knew that the transmission would last another five years, I would replace all of this, but..... Here are a few black clouds hanging over the car waiting to fail: the transmission. Just google BMW 745 transmission problems for the year of the car, and youll see all kinds of odd behaviors that I wont repeat here. Expensive to repair (very specialized) and very expensive to replace (starting to be close to more than the entire car is worth). The electronic suspension and directional stability control. One of the computers has been throwing a lot of warning codes up on the digital display when the car takes a corner, especially when cold - and something about See your BMW dealer immediately. Hard to tell whether its the computer thats messing up, or the suspension is actually having cardiac arrest. Turning the car off and then back on clears the code. So far, so good, but I keep waiting for the big one. In summary, if I spread the cost of repairs over its 14 year life, and add in the depreciation (which is very high for almost any luxury vehicle), and maintenance, a car like this doesnt make any economic sense whatsoever. But the longer I keep it, and the longer it runs without a major failure, the more cost effective it becomes. I hope that expensive failure is still a few years away, as the car is a joy to drive just like it was when new."

"Fantastic"

"I have had my 2007 BMW 750Li with Individual Composition. Car is fantastic and drives like a dream. Love the upgrades with the individual package and with snow tires, this thing gets around just fine in our winters. Would highly recommend as long as the car is under warranty. If it does not have a warranty, and you are not handy, many repairs reach the $500 level pretty quickly. Other than that its a great ride! I am 6'7" and I can have a friend that is 6'5" behind me while I am driving and his knees do not touch the drivers seat. This is a huge plus for my line of work."

Overall 2004 BMW 7 Series Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2004 BMW 7 Series is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2004 BMW 7 Series quality a 4.4 out of 5.

2004 BMW 7 Series Reliability

The 2004 BMW 7 Series receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.3 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2004 7 Series Features

According to drivers of the 2004 7 Series, here are some of its best features:

  • Smooth, quiet, powerful, comfortable, stylish
  • Fun to drive for such a large car
  • Looks, finish inside and out, super powerful
  • Most comfortable to drive and can be sporty
  • Excellent condition - garage - LoJack installed

2004 BMW 7 Series MPG by Trim

2004 7 Series 760i Sedan 4D - city 13 MPG - hwy 21 MPG

2004 7 Series 745i Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

2004 7 Series 745Li Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

2004 7 Series 760Li Sedan 4D - city 13 MPG - hwy 21 MPG

2004 7 Series Safety

2004 BMW 7 Series Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Emergency & Security Services
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors
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2004 BMW 7 Series
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

75%Recommend this vehicle
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Value
4.3
Performance
4.7
Quality
4.4
Comfort
4.7
Reliability
4.3
Styling
4.7

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2004 BMW 7 Series Depreciation

A 2004 BMW 7 Series has depreciated $359 or 8% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $3,811 and trade-in value of $1,246.

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2004 BMW 7 Series Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$156
$4,170
$1,885
2023
$91
$4,079
$1,569
2024
$197
$3,882
$1,326
Now
$71
$3,811
$1,246
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2004 BMW 7 Series Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.


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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4376 lbs.
EPA Passenger
104.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
23.3 gallons
Front Head Room
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room
41.9 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Overall Length
198.0 inches
Front Shoulder Room
59.3 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
18.0 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
39.8 feet
Wheel Base
117.7 inches
Width with mirrors
74.9 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
HID Headlights
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg
Highway
24 mpg
Combined
19 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
325 @ 6100 RPM
Torque
330 @ 3600 rpm
Engine
V8, 4.4 Liter
0 to 60
5.9 seconds
Top Speed
149 mph

Warranty

Basic
4 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • Satellite Radio
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

2004 BMW 7 Series Safety

2004 BMW 7 Series Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Emergency & Security Services
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors

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Price
$4,532
$4,370
$4,932
$3,969
KBB.com Rating
N/A
2.8
N/A
N/A
Consumer Rating
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.3
Fuel Economy
City 16/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG
City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG
City 23/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG
City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Safety Rating
N/A
4.0
N/A
N/A
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
325 @ 6100 RPM
150 @ 6200 RPM
170 @ 5600 RPM
219 @ 5900 RPM
Engine
V8, 4.4 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter
V6, 3.5 Liter
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
AWD
FWD

2004 BMW 7 Series Rankings

FAQs

Is 2004 a good year for a BMW 7 Series?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2004 7 Series is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the BMW 7 Series 2004 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.3 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2004 7 Series is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2004 BMW 7 Series?

The 2004 BMW 7 Series gets 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
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