RE: BMW 760Li 25 Years Edition
Discussion
rtz62 said:
Don't disagree with Luca Brasi in
One respect but they don't drive like what a £100k should do IMHO.
What does that mean? How should a £100k saloon drive? Could you explain your experience of £100k saloons to put your comment in context (not being driven once in somebody else's car)?One respect but they don't drive like what a £100k should do IMHO.
BTW the Arnage is not available as a year old car. Since when did manufacturers price their cars against second hand cars from other manufacturers?
Zod said:
J4CKO said:
ess said:
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Together with the typically awful 'orange peel' BMW paintwork, they just look cheap.
And they most certainly are not.
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I have seen some that have stunning paint, and others that look like it is applied with a roller, one of the bosses here had a five series and that was liek that, he wasnt bothered as it was a 520d with the M garnish.Together with the typically awful 'orange peel' BMW paintwork, they just look cheap.
And they most certainly are not.
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Saving the environment... giving you crap paint. Most of the 7th gen Honda Civics had it, especially the flat red paint which was also softer than cheese.
Zod said:
What does that mean? How should a £100k saloon drive? Could you explain your experience of £100k saloons to put your comment in context (not being driven once in somebody else's car)?
BTW the Arnage is not available as a year old car. Since when did manufacturers price their cars against second hand cars from other manufacturers?
The fit and finish of the 7 series is not comparable to the S-Class, A8 or even LS460 or XJ imho. And the slightly sportier feel of the 7 series doesn't offset its generally crappier accomodations (and styling, but I realize this is personal and subjective) and interior. And my opinion comes from having driven a 7 series a few times, as well as having lived with an S-Class (W126 & W221). BTW the Arnage is not available as a year old car. Since when did manufacturers price their cars against second hand cars from other manufacturers?
The new A8 is gorgeous imho, long and low and wide but still lithe, and while the shape of the XJ is awkward looking at the rear head-on and from the side, overall its a very attractive car. The W221 S-Class is attractive as well though its been around for 6 yrs or so now, but ever since the Bangle era started and then ended, BMW's 7 models have lost their lustre imho. Such a shame as the E38 was gorgeous as well as a fair bit better to drive than its competitors (performance-wise). Not sure how they've sold but if my anecdotal experience is any indication, not well at all compared with Jag, MB, and Audi competitors.
drivin_me_nuts said:
Other than the obvious 'because it's a 12 init it' response,
is there any other reason for wanting a 12 over an 8?
What does the 12 offer that the 8 does not?
Possibly a tad faster to 150 mph and maybe a slightlyis there any other reason for wanting a 12 over an 8?
What does the 12 offer that the 8 does not?
different engine note, is all I can see.
On the converse side are far worse fuel bills and larger
maintenance and depreciation bills.
All the modern standard production BMWs are limited to 155 mph
anyway, so the fact that even a six cylinder 330 will get
to 150 mph without too much trouble, surely makes even an 8 cylinder
look a bit pointless, never mind the 12 cylinder.
Tried speccing one up on the BMW cxonfigurator the other night incase I won the lottery. Was disaapointed even with my fantasy limitless budget. Boring colours and boring interior options, didnt like any of the wheel options either.
All I wanted was dark red leather and a nice shade of BRG.
Sorry BMW but my fantasy budget will be going elsewhere.
All I wanted was dark red leather and a nice shade of BRG.
Sorry BMW but my fantasy budget will be going elsewhere.
BlackPrince said:
Zod said:
What does that mean? How should a £100k saloon drive? Could you explain your experience of £100k saloons to put your comment in context (not being driven once in somebody else's car)?
BTW the Arnage is not available as a year old car. Since when did manufacturers price their cars against second hand cars from other manufacturers?
The fit and finish of the 7 series is not comparable to the S-Class, A8 or even LS460 or XJ imho. And the slightly sportier feel of the 7 series doesn't offset its generally crappier accomodations (and styling, but I realize this is personal and subjective) and interior. And my opinion comes from having driven a 7 series a few times, as well as having lived with an S-Class (W126 & W221). BTW the Arnage is not available as a year old car. Since when did manufacturers price their cars against second hand cars from other manufacturers?
The new A8 is gorgeous imho, long and low and wide but still lithe, and while the shape of the XJ is awkward looking at the rear head-on and from the side, overall its a very attractive car. The W221 S-Class is attractive as well though its been around for 6 yrs or so now, but ever since the Bangle era started and then ended, BMW's 7 models have lost their lustre imho. Such a shame as the E38 was gorgeous as well as a fair bit better to drive than its competitors (performance-wise). Not sure how they've sold but if my anecdotal experience is any indication, not well at all compared with Jag, MB, and Audi competitors.
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