Consumer Reports Slams 2011 750Li

BimmerGuyFL · 02-08-2011, 10:23 AM

Road Test750Li V8Large, plush and laden with technology, the 7 Series is no longer the luxury sports sedan it once was. The powertrain is smooth, refined and punchy and the car is super quiet. The interior is impeccably finished and seat comfort is top notch. Plus, the rear seat is extremely comfortable for two. But some controls are complex and frustrating to use. Handling is disappointing overall and clumsy at the extreme, which runs counter to the essence of what BMW's used to be about. The ride is steady and supple but not as cushy as the best from Mercedes and Lexus. In the end, the 7 scores too low to be recommended.

Highs: Powertrain, quietness, braking, seat comfort, fit and finish, advanced safety features.

Lows: Handling, controls, shifter, no shoulder-belt adjuster.

newowner35i · 02-08-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerGuyFL

Road Test750Li V8Large, plush and laden with technology, the 7 Series is no longer the luxury sports sedan it once was. The powertrain is smooth, refined and punchy and the car is super quiet. The interior is impeccably finished and seat comfort is top notch. Plus, the rear seat is extremely comfortable for two. But some controls are complex and frustrating to use. Handling is disappointing overall and clumsy at the extreme, which runs counter to the essence of what BMW's used to be about. The ride is steady and supple but not as cushy as the best from Mercedes and Lexus. In the end, the 7 scores too low to be recommended.

Highs: Powertrain, quietness, braking, seat comfort, fit and finish, advanced safety features.

Lows: Handling, controls, shifter, no shoulder-belt adjuster.

. Look consumer reports, theyve never driven the competitors which are worse handling and it may not be a 3 series but it is good handling car

BimmerGuyFL · 02-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Correction. They have now tested the Mercedes-Benz S550, Lexus LS460L, the new 2011 Audi A8L, and the new 2011 Jaguar XJL as well. All those other cars scored higher In emergency handling than what the 750Li was able to perform.

newowner35i · 02-09-2011, 03:38 PM

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Correction. They have now tested the Mercedes-Benz S550, Lexus LS460L, the new 2011 Audi A8L, and the new 2011 Jaguar XJL as well. All those other cars scored higher In emergency handling than what the 750Li was able to perform.

I test drove all of them and none did better maybe the BMW didn't have ars ( active roll stabilitation) which others had. Mine has it and it's one of the best options

BimmerGuyFL · 02-09-2011, 08:57 PM

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I test drove all of them and none did better maybe the BMW didn't have ars ( active roll stabilitation) which others had. Mine has it and it's one of the best options

People shouldn't have to get the ARS system in order to get good emergency handling LOL. the E38 never had them and it was one of the best BMW's every ride quality and handling wise.

newowner35i · 02-10-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by newowner35i

I test drove all of them and none did better maybe the BMW didn't have ars ( active roll stabilitation) which others had. Mine has it and it's one of the best options

People shouldn't have to get the ARS system in order to get good emergency handling LOL. the E38 never had them and it was one of the best BMW's every ride quality and handling wise.

. Well Audi, Mercedes, jaguar, and Lexus have them as options, I'm just saying maybe it wasn't fair

Copasetic222 · 02-10-2011, 03:04 PM

I categorize Consumer Reports as about as anti-enthusiast as it gets. IMHO they should stick to reviewing toasters, microwaves and $10,000 vehicles.

TheBry · 02-11-2011, 11:35 AM

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I categorize Consumer Reports as about as anti-enthusiast as it gets. IMHO they should stick to reviewing toasters, microwaves and $10,000 vehicles.

Bingo!

mjr24 · 02-11-2011, 11:39 PM

Who cares about emergency braking? I didn't buy a 7 series because of it or any of the other "low" points they brought up. They are all huge and heavy cars....4,500 pound objects aren't the best at stopping fast.

How can a car whose high points were powertrain...braking......the looks of the car...quietness.....comfort......etc. (THE MAIN REASONS A PERSON BUYS A CAR) NOT be recommended when three of the low points are friggin the controls, shifter, and a seat belt adjuster?

Whoopsy · 02-13-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Copasetic222

I categorize Consumer Reports as about as anti-enthusiast as it gets. IMHO they should stick to reviewing toasters, microwaves and $10,000 vehicles.

I don't even trust them for toasters.

listerone · 02-14-2011, 11:25 AM

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Who cares about emergency braking?....4,500 pound objects aren't the best at stopping fast.

I'm no physicist but it seems to me that even a large,heavy car can be made to handle comfortably,serenely and securely with the proper chassis and tire design.Add properly designed brakes and that same vehicle should also be able to brake safely and efficiently.And you should care because effective brakes could save someone's life...perhaps even your own.

TxFeatFan · 02-17-2011, 06:24 AM

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I'm no physicist but it seems to me that even a large,heavy car can be made to handle comfortably,serenely and securely with the proper chassis and tire design.Add properly designed brakes and that same vehicle should also be able to brake safely and efficiently.And you should care because effective brakes could save someone's life...perhaps even your own.

+1

TheBry · 02-19-2011, 11:37 AM

Screw Consumer Reports. Car and Driver picked the F01 7 series over all of the other sedans Consumer Reports used in their comparison. Who am I going to trust? Automotive enthusiast editorial, or a team of folks who distill their reviews down to a series of checkboxes?

e46e92love · 03-25-2011, 10:17 AM

I would ask my wife's 5 year old cousin advice on a car before I asked consumer reports. They are great for many things, reviewing cars is not one of them.

As an earlier poster said, no ARS, no purchase. How that is not a standard item is beyond me....

Cheers,
e46e92

assinizarM3 · 05-22-2011, 04:50 PM

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I categorize Consumer Reports as about as anti-enthusiast as it gets. IMHO they should stick to reviewing toasters, microwaves and $10,000 vehicles.

I don't even trust them for toasters.

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BimmerGuyFL Lieutenant 74 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA iTrader: (0)	Consumer Reports Slams 2011 750Li Road Test750Li V8Large, plush and laden with technology, the 7 Series is no longer the luxury sports sedan it once was. The powertrain is smooth, refined and punchy and the car is super quiet. The interior is impeccably finished and seat comfort is top notch. Plus, the rear seat is extremely comfortable for two. But some controls are complex and frustrating to use. Handling is disappointing overall and clumsy at the extreme, which runs counter to the essence of what BMW's used to be about. The ride is steady and supple but not as cushy as the best from Mercedes and Lexus. In the end, the 7 scores too low to be recommended. Highs: Powertrain, quietness, braking, seat comfort, fit and finish, advanced safety features. Lows: Handling, controls, shifter, no shoulder-belt adjuster. __________________ 2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
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BimmerGuyFL Lieutenant 74 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA iTrader: (0)	Correction. They have now tested the Mercedes-Benz S550, Lexus LS460L, the new 2011 Audi A8L, and the new 2011 Jaguar XJL as well. All those other cars scored higher In emergency handling than what the 750Li was able to perform. __________________ 2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
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Copasetic222 Private 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Alpina B7 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL and MN iTrader: (0)	I categorize Consumer Reports as about as anti-enthusiast as it gets. IMHO they should stick to reviewing toasters, microwaves and $10,000 vehicles.
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mjr24 Colonel 1648 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: M8 Comp GC, X7, AMG GT53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Who cares about emergency braking? I didn't buy a 7 series because of it or any of the other "low" points they brought up. They are all huge and heavy cars....4,500 pound objects aren't the best at stopping fast. How can a car whose high points were powertrain...braking......the looks of the car...quietness.....comfort......etc. (THE MAIN REASONS A PERSON BUYS A CAR) NOT be recommended when three of the low points are friggin the controls, shifter, and a seat belt adjuster?
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TheBry Major 139 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	Screw Consumer Reports. Car and Driver picked the F01 7 series over all of the other sedans Consumer Reports used in their comparison. Who am I going to trust? Automotive enthusiast editorial, or a team of folks who distill their reviews down to a series of checkboxes? __________________ Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness! Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery) Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
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e46e92love Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	I would ask my wife's 5 year old cousin advice on a car before I asked consumer reports. They are great for many things, reviewing cars is not one of them. As an earlier poster said, no ARS, no purchase. How that is not a standard item is beyond me.... Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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