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von_khan

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New BMW 7 Series
« on: September 23, 2008, 01:20:51 pm »
Since the old topic went south. More details on the car.. I think its actually quite good looking.



More details here:

http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3355801#post3355801
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2008, 01:53:45 pm »
better looking than this?





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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2008, 02:28:17 pm »
Quote from: vdk on September 23, 2008, 01:53:45 pm
better looking than this?





 :drool:


IMO, yes.

I have read a number of articles in BMW Magazine, Bimmer mag, and on websites about the new 7 Series. Allegedly, it handles like a lot smaller car than it is...allegedly. It is too large a car for my wants/needs but I think it will appeal to those who want/need the larger sedan. A friend in Calgary may get one later this Fall, once the car is out, and if so, I will get a chance to drive it at that time.

The new TT 4.4L V8 should be nice regardless of which vehicle it is in.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2008, 09:02:43 pm »
Quote from: ovr50 on September 23, 2008, 02:28:17 pm
IMO, yes.

I have read a number of articles in BMW Magazine, Bimmer mag, and on websites about the new 7 Series. Allegedly, it handles like a lot smaller car than it is...allegedly. It is too large a car for my wants/needs but I think it will appeal to those who want/need the larger sedan. A friend in Calgary may get one later this Fall, once the car is out, and if so, I will get a chance to drive it at that time.

The new TT 4.4L V8 should be nice regardless of which vehicle it is in.

I love the front end treatment. The back is okay, not too bad. But the front end is gorgeous. Im sure that twin turbo V8 will be a monstrosity.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2008, 03:53:59 pm »
It needs a 5 litre V12.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2008, 03:55:05 pm »
Quote from: Just Bob on September 25, 2008, 03:53:59 pm
It needs a 5 litre V12.

Why, the TT 4.4L V8 will be over 400hp.....???

Plus 450 lbft of torque starting at 1750rpm....

Sounds OK to me, don't need extra cost/gas of a V12 IMO.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2008, 05:36:06 pm »
For passion and legend status. And so someone can nick it and stick it in a sports car again!
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2008, 05:55:55 pm »
Better looking than the Bangled one.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2009, 11:45:11 pm »
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2009, 11:49:12 pm »
According to reports I have read, it looks big (and is) but drives much smaller. Suppossed to be a superb handler.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2009, 11:51:20 pm »
Quote from: ovr50 on January 06, 2009, 11:49:12 pm
According to reports I have read, it looks big (and is) but drives much smaller. Suppossed to be a superb handler.

Should be interesting comparing the dimension then. :)
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2009, 05:28:34 am »
That new nose looks like an answer to the Euland  pedestrian safety regs. Not unattractive either.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2009, 06:05:52 am »
Quote from: tpl on January 07, 2009, 05:28:34 am
That new nose looks like an answer to the Euland  pedestrian safety regs. Not unattractive either.

Hope it's really safe, 'cause it ain't pretty.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2009, 03:37:28 pm »
I don't understand why anyone would buy a 7 series instead of a Quattoporte.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2009, 03:55:55 pm »
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I don't understand why anyone would buy a 7 series instead of a Quattoporte.

Perhaps fewer trips to the dealer. Note how I use the singular of dealer in reference to the Italian Stallion.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2009, 09:14:03 pm »
Quote from: Honda Owner on January 07, 2009, 03:55:55 pm
Perhaps fewer trips to the dealer. Note how I use the singular of dealer in reference to the Italian Stallion.

Perhaps.  It's just as well...when I see the person I know (s)he's one of "us"...a car person that is.
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2009, 11:57:31 pm »
Quote from: Cortina on January 06, 2009, 11:45:11 pm
It just too big for my liking.  :-\

Isn't that the whole point of a 7 series?
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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #17 on: January 09, 2009, 11:08:14 am »
Quote from: Just Bob on January 07, 2009, 11:57:31 pm
Quote from: Cortina on January 06, 2009, 11:45:11 pm
It just too big for my liking.  :-\

Isn't that the whole point of a 7 series?

Yes, Overall it really hasn't grown that much. I guess I'm controdicting myself here. I'm not doing well this week.:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_7_Series


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Re: New BMW 7 Series
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2009, 01:08:54 am »
Twin Turbo V8... that's the strongest of coz, but I don't mind the 740i/Li with the familiar but tuned 3.0L Twin Turbo six. BMW Canada should offer it so that the inline sixes really cover the entire product range sold in Canada...
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