2016 G11 7 Series completely revealed!!

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by OverDriven

Good lord - what an abomination. BMW needs to fire Karim Habib ASAP. He's the worst thing that has happened to them in a long time.

I thought Chris Bangle was the worst thing that happened to BMW in a long time...

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

I thought Chris Bangle was the worst thing that happened to BMW in a long time...

It's good to admit when you're wrong ...

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

It's good to admit when you're wrong ...

I was being sarcastic. Every time BMW comes out with something new, everyone hates it until they love it until the next thing comes then they hate again.

E46 to E90. There was no way the E90 could find it's place especially having to succeed the E46. Until people realized that the E90 was special in it's own way and cemented BMW as the leader in the premium segment.

E46 M3 to E9X M3. How could BMW replace that straight-six with a V8? That's absolutely ridiculous. No way the E9X M3 would become anything special when compared to the E46 M3. Up until they realized that the V8 they hated was really something special.

Sure BMW has some misses recently (see: F30 3-Series) but the point is, how can you judge something you have no experience with? Maybe the G11 turns out to be a POS. But you can't jump to that conclusion right now.

[kv12]

Please see attachment for an enhanced version of that spyshot. It should put things into perspective.

I think when we actually see this car in person in the metal our opinions will change about it, because in the picture the car's intended design is at the mercy of varying camera angles and certain 3 dimensional elements we may not be able to see in a picture. When I place this car in front of a fancy hotel it immediately looks the part.

[Suave]

Interior is really getting stale and clone like across all model lines for me as well. It's time for a new design with interiors to go along with all the great technology. Its nearly impossible to defend BMW against an Audi or Merc anymore.

[misterbeemer]

Originally Posted by kv12

Please see attachment for an enhanced version of that spyshot. It should put things into perspective.

I think when we actually see this car in person in the metal our opinions will change about it, because in the picture the car's intended design is at the mercy of varying camera angles and certain 3 dimensional elements we may not be able to see in a picture. When I place this car in front of a fancy hotel it immediately looks the part.

What's your point? Put this one in a nice location and it also immediately looks the part.

[kv12]

Originally Posted by misterbeemer

What's your point? Put this one in a nice location and it also immediately looks the part.

You are right! Now they both look the part... But one of them is a BMW.

The point is let's wait until we see it and drive it in person... See comparison review videos etc.

[Artour]

Don't judge the book by its cover. Soon Hyundai will look just as nice as Mercedes or BMW what will define them is what's underneath and heritage of the brand. Just my two cents

[Jay-K]

not really diggin it..
but I'm sure it will grow..

[E90M3JETS]

Is it a BMW or a Toyota? Hard to tell. Awful

[kv12]

Originally Posted by Artour

Don't judge the book by its cover. Soon Hyundai will look just as nice as Mercedes or BMW what will define them is what's underneath and heritage of the brand. Just my two cents

I have sat in the new Hyundai Genesis in that picture, I was pretty impressed with how far they come. The question of when they will be respected as a top tier luxury brand in the future I am not too sure. Only time will tell.

It's the same way with this 7 series, we need to look beyond its cover and look underneath and see the semi carbon fibre chassis and tech to help lower CO2 emissions. Maybe even handle better than others in its class. Let's not forget there is probably a plug in hybrid version of this new 7er as well and it should be very beneficial living in the city. Breathe easier.

[georgere]

it just doesn't look well.

[gvega702]

Originally Posted by YungDro

I test drove a F01 M sport from williams manchester the ride quality was lovely wasnt even hard.

M sport will look similar to this

Now that looks good, BMW needs official press pics to help calm some people down

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Wow. That's amazing that It will be " so entrenched " that when people actually see it for themselves that they will be incapable of rational thought, and incapable of actually forming or adapting their own opinion based on seeing it in person.

OMG You're right , this is absolutely horrible !




Oh wait... Except for the people that have seen it, say it looks great.....! So...now you've just got me all confused !

Of course they are going to say that "it looks great". Do you think that they would say otherwise?

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by YungDro

but you drive a lexus which is full of tacky chrome

Actually I don't...and the new Lexus design is the ugly Predator grille, that olny looks good when it is blacked out. Design wise, Mercedes is knocking it out of the park, whereas Audi is making base hits, and BMW and Lexus can't seem to find the right roster.

[gvega702]

Originally Posted by OneMmmm

The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

I often bite my tongue on these forums, but I can't help myself here. You come across as a very insecure and sad little boy. As someone who can afford this car, I find your comments pathetic and immature.

Many people work hard and aspire to own such nice cars. While some people on here may not be able to afford the car today, that doesn't mean they won't be able to in the near future. Their opinions matter just as much as anyone else's.

It's fair for them to say what they want. And it's fair for you to disagree. Just show a little respect and don't respond like an imbecile. Thanks.

[raysspl]

Originally Posted by gvega702

Now that looks good, BMW needs official press pics to help calm some people down

Exactly

[gvega702]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

I was being sarcastic. Every time BMW comes out with something new, everyone hates it until they love it until the next thing comes then they hate again.

E46 to E90. There was no way the E90 could find it's place especially having to succeed the E46. Until people realized that the E90 was special in it's own way and cemented BMW as the leader in the premium segment.

E46 M3 to E9X M3. How could BMW replace that straight-six with a V8? That's absolutely ridiculous. No way the E9X M3 would become anything special when compared to the E46 M3. Up until they realized that the V8 they hated was really something special.

Sure BMW has some misses recently (see: F30 3-Series) but the point is, how can you judge something you have no experience with? Maybe the G11 turns out to be a POS. But you can't jump to that conclusion right now.

The 3 series is their bread and butter. That's a pretty big miss

[buckybadger]

Originally Posted by gvega702

Now that looks good, BMW needs official press pics to help calm some people down

Looks great! I will wait till I see the car in person but I am liking it so far.

[Auto]

Look good! Think it will look even better wheen the real pics are out. :P

[BMW269]

Just so bad. This is the worst 7 Series ever. Really disappointing given its tech and that will at the same time be the first BMW with premium worth interior materials.

[hinckley]

I do think that the BMW is starting to look like the Asian brands that were styled to look like the BMW. In short . . . it's just all getting stale. From the F01 to the F10 to the F30, and now again with the Gs. I don't think BMW needs to go Bangle-bold, but they need to get away from this sloooow styling evolution. If you don't want to compare the 7 to the Merc, how about the Tesla? Now there's a beautiful new, modern approach to interior design.