750i vs CL55 AMG Kompressor

[justboxsters]

I'm currently running a M135i and the missus has a CRV on lease. That's due back now and I'm looking for a big ish car to replace it. I'm looking at spending about £7k.

I'm quite fancying a 7 series E65, they seem great value. Call me a weirdo, but I actually prefer the Pre-Facelift and they're even better value. I hated the look of them at the time, but the post-facelift just looks like a rushed apology of a design. Almost stuck on. The Bangle look is what it is. I'm embracing it!

OK, I recently came out of a 2003 CL55K (500BHP) . Has anyone tried both that and the 750i? Is it worth it or should I stick to the 730d? If it doesn't feel pokier than a CL55 I think I'll just get the 730D.

Thanks for your answers and thoughts in advance.

[justboxsters]

Actually if you're going for a 750, should I just go the whole hog and get the 760? Theres one on eBay for £4400!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/53-BMW-760-LI-AUTO-6LT-V...

[justboxsters]

crazy as it sounds the CL didn't feel that fast to me (unless you totally gunned it, then it was an animal). I thought the Beemer might feel more nippy. If nippy can be used on a big exec car...

I know the BHP figure differences....

[justboxsters]

Thanks for that. I might go 745i then. Cheaper to repair and seem better specced. If the 30d is the old engine I guess it won't be as refined. The 745i is for pennies too!