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      07-03-2008, 02:39 PM   #89
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call me crazy, but after looking at if for a while i really like it; i think this is one of those cars that is so complex styling wise that it will look much better in person. The only part that im iffy about is the rear, but i think once its seen on the road it will be quite striking, especially when the LED piping is on
you are right man!! i like it very much!!
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Looks as though BMW has returned back to having the central console angled towards the driver.
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Autospies just posted the OFFICIAL US press release with FULL details. Obviously the press release was leaked cause it's dated July 5th...

I'm very surprised that they still use 6-speed transmition...not the rumored 8-speed


http://www.autospies.com/images/user...se%20FINAL.pdf

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      07-03-2008, 03:03 PM   #92
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it just comes so natural , first u hate it , then I like it and now like it alot , first of all this car is our dad , not us , younger fuckheads who drive 3series and Z...the whole front looks so old school
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      07-03-2008, 03:09 PM   #93
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World’s first Integrated Owner’s Manual.

The amazing spectrum of new features, technologies and capabilities offered by
the new 7 Series is rounded out by yet another first: the Integrated Owner’s
Manual.
Analogous to the Help functions of today’s computers, BMW now delivers the
owner’s manual electronically, via iDrive. In just seconds, the user can access
information on virtually any detail of the vehicle’s equipment, systems,
operation, etc…like a traditional owner’s manual, only better. Subjects are
presented in a multimedia format of animations, slide shows with sound and
written description

taken from the 38 Page Press Release

I bet they spent more time on this than on the exterior design.
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      07-03-2008, 03:31 PM   #94
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Not all are the 730d. Only the black one. The gold one is a 740 or 750. Just look at the exhaust difference.
Woops, thank you for the correction...

I guess we can hope for a more sporty front and rear fascia at face-lift time...
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      07-03-2008, 03:46 PM   #95
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damn bmw what the hell did you do to this car, the rear is totally hideous and so is the front, the side view is the only good view on the exterior but COT DAMN!! I'm luving the interior, driver oriented interiors are back, I hope all the whiners will shut up about that now!!
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      07-03-2008, 03:53 PM   #96
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At the cost of being repetitive...1) back reminds me too much the Lexus LS 2) changes are not as drastic as most would have liked (but is anyone really that surprised with bmw's recent design track record) and 3)the CS was never meant to be the new 7, new 8? maybe.

after letting the pics marinate in my mind for a few hours and then looking again, i'm starting to appreciate it more. back is still too lexus-y. but you can definitely see some more subtle stying cues from the CS. Plus I think some of these angles don't let you truly appreciate the car.

now let me go look at the pics 1 more time and talk myself into thinking this is the sexiest flagship i've ever seen
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gone is Amber glow, and gauges glow blue now?? Lexus-Jaguar-Passat mix?... WHY?

Anyway, I like the Lexus style rear and I like this car much more then older 7. I think in short wheelbase and with big wheels, in jet black this will be one sleek luxo barge, and I'm sure dictators all over the world will be happy to get this.
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      07-03-2008, 04:46 PM   #98
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DAMN MAN , this is got to be one of the ugliest bimmers EVER. wtf , were they smoking crack when they designed the exterior ???? i mean seriously , THE kidneys are WAY too large , the rear head lights look like they were STRAIGHT rip from some kind of japanese auto maker and the Front looks like it got into an accident. VERY bad design for 7 series, not liking it AT ALL , except the interior, interior is nice.
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      07-03-2008, 04:47 PM   #99
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I AM SURE!! ITS GONNA GET AN LCI AFTER 2YEARS... smh.. this shit is not so great man... the LS450 looks better. and the Elegant S550 looks better... smh... BMW... disappointment... I BELEIVE this is all for the set up of increasing CS worth & sales..

The new I-drive looks fricking cool! Finally! Hard drive based... I HATE DVD BASED WITH A PASSION!

Then again, the car looks like CEO / Executive type... (as it always has!).. its to the point in looks, though not so prestige.


These are the only pics that work for me:





I like how the side windows are finally a bit shorter... closer to CLS and 300c like windows. I had always wished the e90's side windows were a bit shorter :-/.


the rear, here looks like CS direction:
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The front looks a little better, the back still needs work, but the interior! It looks much cleaner and better finished.
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      07-03-2008, 04:52 PM   #101
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Autospies just posted the OFFICIAL US press release with FULL details. Obviously the press release was leaked cause it's dated July 5th...

I'm very surprised that they still use 6-speed transmition...not the rumored 8-speed


http://www.autospies.com/images/user...se%20FINAL.pdf
i'm sure as time goes on, the next year or so they will include it.
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      07-03-2008, 05:29 PM   #102
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I don`t know what to say!!! Maybe in time i will like it, not now. Interior looks very good, probably the best current bmw interior. I was having so high hopes for this one to look good.
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      07-03-2008, 06:37 PM   #103
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Quick Pchop someone did on Germancarzone.com
They seem to love the new 7.

I personally didn't like it at first but it has grown on me over the past few hours. I still dislike the rear taillight arrangement it screams Lex LS. But I cant wait to see one on the streets esp. w/sport pkg. and large rims.
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      07-03-2008, 07:43 PM   #104
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hmmm I think with a little facial surgery and some work on the ass it should look VIP. Can some one PS a white w/ blk rims and maybe try to add some kinda custom bumper maybe chop w/ a vorstiener lip
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Just hideous. What a backwards step in desing. Very disappointing.

What are those AWFUL side grills on the front fenders/door area?

Only nice things are the headlights and the interior.
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      07-03-2008, 07:50 PM   #106
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THe front looks horrid. It kinda does remind me of a pig.
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      07-03-2008, 08:41 PM   #107
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is it a redesign 7 series or a facelifted version??? i can see a lot of new things, but overall it still looks kinda like the current 7 series. Moreove, this car looks like a hybrid.....x5 interior......5series or LS rear end.......i dont know, it looks a bit too much imao
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      07-03-2008, 09:03 PM   #108
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      07-03-2008, 09:19 PM   #109
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Why would they get rid of the amber gauges?
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      07-03-2008, 09:48 PM   #110
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Why would they get rid of the amber gauges?
+1 Wtf?
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