Yikes 
1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan 740iL 4dr Sedan
Run don't walk from this car
  Door handle broke off in my hand.
HVAC motors made squeaking noises.
Power steering pump and hoses failed.
AC clutch failed.
Front suspension shimmy - bushings 
failed.
O2 sensors, thermostat, idle control 
problems.
Front chrome(plastic) grills cracked, 
fell out.
Main drive belt needed replacing after 
only 20k miles.
 Now here are the problems still to come 
that are COMMON among other 740 owners:
 Radiator (plastic!!) hose neck will 
fail without warning and strand you.
Catalytic convertors will fail.
Transmission will fail at 60k.
Oil pump bolts may be loose and thrown 
up into engine.
 