Comments on: 2009 BMW 7 Series First Steer Review

By: Neo Utopia

Neo Utopia — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:31:48 +0000

The front looks a lot better than the previous generation, the rear I’m still not too sure if the designers could have done a bit better to have it more consistent with the front.

By: ChineseDriver

ChineseDriver — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:11:23 +0000

This car looks like a very aggressive PIG.

>OO<

By: Ed B

Ed B — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:37:05 +0000

I dunno. Just doesn’t do it for me. Doesn’t look grand at all. Prefer the Benz or even the Lexus.

By: Tor_M5

Tor_M5 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:05:40 +0000

they are making a m version with a twin turbo v12 then merc can suck it

By: pious

pious — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:43:07 +0000

Yeah, I like the xj shape myself, but the suggestion is that the change is going to be radical, and it is probably needed to stop xj sales going to the xf/xf-r. They are keeping it very secret, so far. being a jag owner too, I am keen to see them capture more of the market and a revitalised xj should help with that

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:22:32 +0000

Pious, I have heard that and I’m glad. The only thing that I am not sure about is a different shape for the XJ. I like the iconic low and sleek look with the tapered off back. I hope they don’t get rid of that because it’s iconic with good reason, but they probably will.

By: pious

pious — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:34:42 +0000

Alex, the 2010 XJ is meant to be something really special and completely different in appearance to the existing – front end to put the XF to shame (rear end supposed to take some getting used to) the new engines from the XF (5 litre, 5 litre supercharged, 3 litre twin turbo diesel), magic interior with funky download capacity etc etc. It this ends up being true, it will be one magic car, and certainly (ignoring reliability/depreciation concerns that many might have)an alternative to the bigger BM and the S class.

By: Ben Larden

Ben Larden — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:28:19 +0000

What a f-ing beautiful car. Great looks, great tech, mind blowing power plants, and no doubt a price to match.

Alborz, give it a lazy 2 steering wheels. It’s not AWD

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:51:16 +0000

I don’t like this car. I have said it in other comment boards on this website too, but after the last one which was so controversial and, um, interesting, this one is just so boring! It is handsome but conservative.
It doesn’t feel how a limousine should either. I think it’s to do with how the interior was designed. It’s like all the other current BMWs so it doesn’t feel like one space, it feels open. No bad thing in a 3 Series but this? I normally love BMWs but it’s going to take a lot for me to like this one. I just feel that they missed the point a bit.
Another thing – has anybody else been to the configurator? You get a choice of about six colours and the only one more exciting than the colour in the pictures is a grey-ish blue! They could have tried a little harder. They are all silvers, beiges and greys. What about some reds and greens?
I don’t think that this is class leader. I don’t know what is because although I love the XJ, it is a bit old and the S Class is a bit bland but I am reluctant to think it is this because although it’s a limousine, I want more excitement. I think I’ll stick with my XJR.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:42:00 +0000

Botsy, how wrong you are. The S Class is for people who want something that isn’t too flashy and is very easy. It does everything for you and it is so comfortable and quiet. It’s as close to a Bentley or Rolls Royce as you can get without being worried about leaving it in a car park.

By: Bavarian Missile (.)(.)

Bavarian Missile (.)(.) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:29:11 +0000

I wish it had of received more of the CS Concept,that was andis a hot looking car,still for a 7 series this has to be one of their best. Nice job BMW

Botsy…………Ive had 6 BMWs and had no warranty problems with any of them,however the few Jap cars I have had have been returned to the dealer………just for your info babe!

By: Gift-Ed

Gift-Ed — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:01:33 +0000

Sounds fantastic. Huge price premium for the 5.0 though. Almost $100k!

My only negative, and it’s probably just the photo – the back end reminded me of a Holden Epica…

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:27:06 +0000

Botsy, what do you mean your old man’s BMW is 3 years old and nothing’s gone wrong with it? Does this surprise you?
Just imagine if it was a Japanese car, you’d be wondering why nothing had gone wrong with it after 12 years,

By: Steve-Poyza

Steve-Poyza — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:14:47 +0000

HEY, DON’T FORGET EVEN MORE RECENTLY RENAULT HAVE FINESSED THE 4 WHEEL STEERING TECHNOLOGY!!!
Don’t think its only BMW, but still, this is an absolutely brilliant car. Yum.

By: Biggles

Biggles — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:04:24 +0000

Hmmm, I’d take the twin-turbo V8 thanks!

By: Allan D

Allan D — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:01:40 +0000

1865kgs is about the same weight as a VE clubsport. I’m more surprised that with a twin turbo V8 it only manages 0-100kph in 5.2secs.

By: pious

pious — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:14:33 +0000

No fan of the shape, but the technology sounds good and the interior is nice. I’d wait for the new XJ personally, being completely (and unashamedly) superficial and parochial, although it might end up looking horrible.

By: Botsy

Botsy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:02:44 +0000

This is just beautiful. The S Class is for those poor souls that have no taste and just need a car to emphasis a point. The 7 series has so much more character.

I will have to get my old man to trade in his current 740 for a new one. He’s had it for 3 years since new and never had one thing go wrong with it!

By: Devil666

Devil666 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:46:29 +0000

5.2 seconds is bloody quick to 100 for such a car, but it’s a far cry from the 4.6 available on the other side of Germany.

By: B-Man

B-Man — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:05:36 +0000

I saw one of these on the road a few weeks back. The pics really don’t do it justice, it’s a great looking car on the road. Looks a lot bigger than the E65/66 too.