Most people on the other end cannot tell you are driving, especially at a steady highway pace. The surface underneath still plays a part, since worn concrete stretches are louder than fresh asphalt, so try a call on your own route during the test drive.

Will a 740i fit in city parking garages?

It fits in most standard garages, though very old ones with tight ramps can be awkward for any full-size sedan. Some garages class oversized vehicles differently, so ask about their policy before you sign up for a regular spot.

What does xDrive actually do?

In normal driving it tends to favor the rear wheels, which keeps the sedan feeling balanced and natural to steer. When grip drops at one end, it moves power toward the wheels that can use it, with no input from you.

Should I drive the 740i myself or ride in the back?

Most 740i buyers drive themselves, and the car rewards that with a responsive, comfortable feel. Some owners who use a driver on certain days enjoy the rear seat as a place to read or rest, so sit in both spots before you decide.

Can I schedule service outside normal commuting hours?

Yes, and grouping items such as an oil service, a brake fluid change and a tire rotation into one appointment saves extra trips. Your advisor can also tell you which items can safely wait until a quieter week.

Have Additional Questions?

Your workday starts early and ends late?

Our team can meet you before the morning rush or after you get back from the city, whether for a test drive or a quick look at the car.

Ask for an early or evening slot, and the visit can fit around the commute instead of cutting into it.

Turning a Long Commute Into Useful Time

For many drivers in Huntington Station, the workday starts well before they reach the office. A long drive into the city can feel like lost time, or it can become the calmest part of the day. The 740i xDrive is built for the second version, with a hushed cabin, supportive seats and controls that stay out of the way when your mind is already on the meeting ahead.

Commuters tell us the difference shows up by Friday. Arriving without a stiff back or a ringing in the ears changes how the first hour at work goes, and the drive home stops feeling like a chore. This large sedan has a settled, unhurried manner that suits a crawl through heavy traffic just as well as an open stretch of road.

A hushed interior that holds back tire roar and wind rush, so a podcast, a phone conversation or simple silence all come through clearly on the way in
Seats that adjust in many directions and hold their shape over a long sit, which is what spares your back during the slowest parts of the trip
A driver display and voice controls that let you manage navigation and music without reaching across the cabin or looking away from traffic

A short loop around the block cannot show you any of this. We would gladly set up a longer outing at the hour you normally leave for work, so you feel the car in the same traffic, light and mood you face every weekday morning.

Mention your usual departure time when you book. The test drive can be planned to match it.

What xDrive Means on a Daily Drive

xDrive is BMW's name for its all-wheel-drive system. It can send power to all four wheels, shifting it between front and rear as grip changes, and you feel that as steadiness when a lane is wet or an on-ramp is slick. On a commuter sedan it earns its keep on dark winter mornings, before the plows and salt trucks have caught up.

The system works quietly in the background, so there is no switch to find and no new habit to learn. It does not replace good tires or careful driving, and stopping distances still depend on the rubber and the road surface. What it adds is confidence when conditions shift partway through your trip, which happens often on a long commute.

Power shared between the axles as traction changes, helping the sedan pull away cleanly from a wet traffic light or a frosty driveway at dawn
Nothing for the driver to engage or adjust, because the system decides by itself how to divide power as conditions change beneath the car
A steadier feel on soaked pavement during the evening drive home, when visibility is poor and you want the car to behave predictably

Pairing xDrive with tires that suit the season gives you the most from it. Our service advisors can explain the choices at delivery and remind you when it is time to think about them again, so the car is ready before the weather turns.

If you have never owned a car with all-wheel drive, ask for a quick explanation during your visit. It takes only a moment.

A Rolling Office on the Long Island Expressway

The Long Island Expressway can turn a modest distance into a long sit, and many commuters near Huntington Station use that time for calls. In the 740i, conversations sound natural on both ends, and the quiet cabin means you are not raising your voice over the hum of the road. Your phone connects on its own, so the first call can start before you reach the ramp.

We suggest loading your contacts, favorite destinations and preferred audio sources at delivery, so the car is ready on your first morning. Voice commands let you place a call, answer a message or reroute around a slowdown without touching your phone. Safety comes first, of course, so save detailed work for when you are parked.

Calls on the Long Island Expressway that sound clear to the other person, even as traffic thickens near the city line late in the afternoon
A navigation system that spots a backup ahead and offers a way around it, which can rescue a morning when an accident blocks the usual lanes
Audio set up for long listening, whether that means a news station, an audiobook or a language lesson you finally have time to finish

A car that works as a quiet place to think turns a tiring commute into usable time. Many of our owners say they now arrive at the office more prepared than they used to, and they get home with more patience left for the evening.

Bring your phone to the test drive and place a call on the Long Island Expressway. It shows exactly how the cabin handles conversation.

Parking a Long Sedan in Manhattan

For drivers who head through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and into Manhattan, parking is often the tightest part of the trip. The 740i is a long car, and older city garages have narrow ramps, sharp turns and attendants who move cars quickly. It helps to know the garage you use and to ask whether they handle full-size sedans comfortably.

Cameras and sensors give you a clear view around the car when you park it yourself, and they make a tight ramp far less nerve-racking. Folding the mirrors before handing over the key prevents many small scrapes. Some owners reserve a regular spot with a garage that already knows the car, which removes the guesswork each morning.

The Queens-Midtown Tunnel approach, where lane changes come quickly and a calm, planted sedan makes the merge feel far less hurried
Tight garage ramps in Manhattan that reward a driver who knows where the corners are, which the camera views make much easier to judge
Sunglasses, bags and papers cleared from the cabin before an attendant takes the key, so nothing goes missing between morning and evening

With a little planning, city parking becomes routine, not a daily worry. Most commuters settle into a garage and a habit within their first few weeks, and after that the size of the car stops being something they think about.

Ask us to show you the parking aids during the test drive. A few minutes of practice builds confidence before your first garage in the city.

Maintenance Booked Around the Commute

A commuter's weekdays are full, so maintenance should not mean losing a morning. Habberstad BMW of Huntington offers early drop-off and evening pickup where the schedule allows, and a loaner can often be arranged so your commute continues uninterrupted. The car also tracks its own service needs, which makes it easy to book ahead.

Buying works the same way. Much of the paperwork, from the credit application to trade-in details, can be started online, and our team can meet you before or after work for the final steps and a thorough delivery. Financing and lease options are both available, and we will walk through each one in plain terms.

Early drop-off and after-work pickup for routine maintenance, arranged when possible so the car is ready before your next commute begins
Trade-in details and credit applications started from home, which shortens the visit when you finally come in to sign and take delivery
Loan and lease choices weighed against how much highway you cover each week, since heavy commuting affects which one suits you

Owning a 740i should make your weeks easier, not add errands to them. That idea shapes how we handle every step at Habberstad BMW of Huntington, from the first test drive at dawn to the service visit that happens while you are at your desk.

Call Habberstad BMW of Huntington to plan a test drive at your usual commuting hour. A 740i xDrive will be ready when you arrive.

If your day starts on the expressway, test the 740i xDrive at the hour you actually leave for work. Habberstad BMW of Huntington near Huntington Station can have one ready early, so the drive feels like your real commute.

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