Reviews: The 2000 BMW 7-Series
By Tom Brown
Introduction
The 2000 7-Series is manufactured in GERMANY for BMW. It is BMW's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $62,400 USD in 2000.
7-Series Dimensions
In 2000 the 7-Series has an overall length of 196.20 inches and a width of 73.30 inches. It sits a total of 56.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the 7-Series a turning radius of 38.10 inches. It uses 235/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 115.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The 7-Series comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4255 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the 7-Series gets 15 miles/gallon city and 21 miles/gallon highway off a 22.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the 7-Series are also available.
Pricing
The 7-Series retails for $62,400 USD with a invoice price of $56,320 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Automatic Load-Leveling, Second Row Side Airbag, Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection, Electronic Parking Aid, Heated Steering Wheel.
Exterior color choices include Alpine White, Anthracite Metallic, Aspen Silver Metallic, Biarritz Blue Metallic, Cosmos Black Metallic, Impala Brown Metallic, Jet Black, Orient Blue Metallic, Oxford Green Metallic, Royal Red Metallic, Sahara Beige Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather, Gray Leather, Oyster Beige/English Green Leather, Oyster Beige/Navy Blue Leather, Sand Leather. The 7-Series seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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