RE: BMW M760Li xDrive: Review
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. The Merc badging does seem a little more subtle than the BMW, but I appreciate that it's all relative and down to individual taste. 2 GKC said:
What a crock of b
ks
It's fair to say though that Mercedes still rule the full size exec market with the S Class, at least in terms of perception. The S Class is still considered the industry standard and always has been. Not to say the 7 Series and A8 aren't also excellent (and I owned a D2 A8, which was streets ahead of the E38 7 and much more modern than the W140 S class).ksI regularly drive new 7 series around and can say that I can't see the point in the V12 super saloon, the smaller diesel engines cars are perfectly adequate for what is the most luxurious car I've ever had the pleasure to drive. It drives like an old sponge but who cares when you're surrounded by the softest leather, incredible sound system, massage seats (about 10 different types of massage too) not to mention all the incredible driver aids and gadgets. Just get a cheaper diesel model and a Caterham, they won't sell very many especially as Mercedes have the market sewn up....the Mercs may not be as sumptuous but they are a lot more classy.
Mercs have the market sown up because the stitching outweighs the techofest.
However, I have to say, for this car
0-62mph: 3.7sec
That's bloody impressive for something weighing as much as my garage.
I did the configurater game on the BMW website and apart from making the back seats be like first class on an airline most things were already included. That's a first, Porsche, take note !
For less than £150k this is the saloon that is the most ever I think taking everything.
You have to feel sorry for the salesman having to remember it all and doing the after sales drive off. "Before we drive off, lets go back to page 156 in the manual and go over the key fob again ...."
However, I have to say, for this car
0-62mph: 3.7sec
That's bloody impressive for something weighing as much as my garage.
I did the configurater game on the BMW website and apart from making the back seats be like first class on an airline most things were already included. That's a first, Porsche, take note !
For less than £150k this is the saloon that is the most ever I think taking everything.
You have to feel sorry for the salesman having to remember it all and doing the after sales drive off. "Before we drive off, lets go back to page 156 in the manual and go over the key fob again ...."
mikeg15 said:
XB70 said:
And quilting.
What is it with the insistence on quilting these days?
Vile stuff.
Absolutely agree.What is it with the insistence on quilting these days?
Vile stuff.
But really, the styling of this vehicle is so totally drab and lacking any flair, it won't take long to reach shed money.
Ok, they depreciate like mad but this wont be at shed money any time soon.
belleair302 said:
Four years and 60,000 miles time, like a S65, it makes for an amazing £40 k car. Barely used and with all the toys. Fast and capable, oh yes roll on 2021.
They will only sell one and I am having it 
Truth is the cooking diesel ones are so good, why would you unless doing some kind of Brewsters Millions scenario, be interesting to see who actually goes in and buys one, you are getting into Bentley Spur and 2 year old Roller Territory, it is sort of super posh company car, rather than private posh somehow.
2 GKC said:
Yipper said:
BMW just doesn't have the badge prestige to succeed in the CEO category in the UK. BMWs are for low to middle managers on newbuild housing estates, not really for powerful directors at the top of the tree.
What a crock of bksI know someone who is planning to order one. He has the disposable income that lets him blow silly money on toys. He wants a V12 just because it's a V12. He likes Beemers (has two for daily duties), loves his Ferrari (that he changes every 5 years) and loves the idea of his silly V12 living in a techno barge that isn't a Merc, Maybach or Bentley. He knows it'll depreciate, but doesn't really care. It's all about ticking a petrolhead box, and having a car that is rare as hen's teeth.
Personally, I think it's worth celebrating the fact that a manufacturer like BMW still possess humour enough to drop a 6.6 V12 into their top motor. I mean, why the hell not? I really don't think it's been built to fight an Exec owner battle. Respect to those who can and do.
I don't really get why it's been badges an 'M' - I know it's not a full 'M-Power' car. I can't help but think it's a bit silly to slap on that badge for a car in a market all to do with discreet styling.
As I was reading I was thinking I wonder what they've got the 0-60mph time down to...thinking 4.0 secs dead due to the weight but fk me 3.7!! Now that is impressive. By that reasoning the 2027 BMW 780iExL super hybrid elec plug in will do it in 1 sec flat....
As I was reading I was thinking I wonder what they've got the 0-60mph time down to...thinking 4.0 secs dead due to the weight but f
k me 3.7!! Now that is impressive. By that reasoning the 2027 BMW 780iExL super hybrid elec plug in will do it in 1 sec flat....E65Ross said:
sonnenschein3000 said:
...but will it be fun to drive? Nope. (well, not in the traditional petrolhead sense anyway)
Would you post on a thread about a caterham and state that it's probably not a very good motorway car?
E65Ross said:
As long as it does its primary USP well, which is to be a great barge, then does it matter a great deal? The article suggests its better to drive than its contemporary rivals which is a plus point.....
Would you post on a thread about a caterham and state that it's probably not a very good motorway car?
.......................................Valid point.Would you post on a thread about a caterham and state that it's probably not a very good motorway car?
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