2009 BMW 750i Pictures

The 2009 BMW 750i carries a price tag that nears six figures -- and it's worth every penny, despite the bizarre problem I had with a cracked rim. The car had horsepower and luxury to spare, and the iDrive was far easier to use in this model than in previous incarnations.

Key Facts

• 2009 BMW 750i
• 4.4-liter 32-valve turbocharged direct-injected V8 engine
• 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
• ABS, stability control, dynamic traction control, dynamic brake control
• Double-wishbone front suspension, multilink rear suspension
• iDrive to control HD radio, satellite radio, on-board computer, nav system
• Expanded Check Control vehicle monitoring system
• Rear and side-view cameras, park distance control, lane departure warning, blind spot detection
• Heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, front ventilated seats

Price as tested: $94,270 (includes destination charge and gas guzzler tax.)