DeMuro reviews the M760

[MSCD]

I saw a frozen Black one on Market Street in Philly. The driver put the pedal to the floor off a light, the rear hunched down and it flew... cool car. Not the best place to demonstrate its power but I enjoyed it.

Doug is fine. Some videos are better than others. I'd like his job good luck to him!

[greekcs]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

I stopped liking the 7er since the E38

My favorite as well.

[48Laws]

Originally Posted by FastLaneJB

Well different states of tune, a 550i and M5 have the same litre V8. You can set cars apart like that.
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That makes sense because they’re of the same series.

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

I stopped liking the 7er since the E38

IMO the E65 LCI was the last great 7-series. Incredibly handsome car with a significant road presence. It was low and wide whereas the F01 and G11 are like generic looking boats. They've got the kidneys, they've got the angel eyes, they've got the Hofmeister, but they are just so forgettable.

The E65 LCI still looks modern to this day. BMW could put it in a showroom right now and it would sell.

[Bavariane31]

Originally Posted by ArturPL

740? He mentions lots of options You can get on 3er and most likely all other BMW models. They might be exlusive to 7er two-three generations ago but not anymore.

I'm not familiar with the current 3 series, but when did the 3 series get seats with independently adjustable upper backs (in 7 series since the E38)? How about ventilated, heated and massage function in the rear seats with position adjustment? Digital rear climate controls and electric sunshades all the way around? Does the 3 at least have soft close doors? How about a isolated cabin that's super quiet? Come on man... A 5 series would've been a better comparison by far.

[JK479]

Doug does a great review! Biggest car fan on YouTube by far. I hope he keeps it going. I don't always agree- but his passion is unbridled.

[Yeru]

I fully speced an Alpina B7 xDrive V8 TT; came to $155K USD. Same HP/torque; Compelling alternative IMO, if this is what floats your boat.

[PARTS@STBMW]

[uniqueMR]

[FastLaneJB]

Originally Posted by Yeru

I fully speced an Alpina B7 xDrive V8 TT; came to $155K USD. Same HP/torque; Compelling alternative IMO, if this is what floats your boat.

Also a great car. Interestingly Motoman has reviewed both and the cars are somewhat different even with same outputs. The M760Li is a bit more comfortable and refined vs the B7, the B7 feels a bit quicker and sporty.

As an example the M760Li makes peak torque around 1,500rpm, the B7 is more around 3,000rpm I believe. That's the V12 and larger capacity at work for you. However it's a heavier car so loses out dynamically a bit.

[Ristau]

Originally Posted by Pelo Cat

My only surprise about this one was that the 760 (US Spec?) didn't have laser lights? Given this has many other features and options it was surprising to see no blue or mention...he'd have loved that as well!

Great video, thanks for sharing it.

Safe travels.

The laser lights are, in fact, illegal in the United States. It's one of the only parts of the i8 that I actually think are cool, and we can't get it

Cheers

[F83]

Good review and great car. I'm a little jealous that it beat out the Panamera Turbo (which I own) as the top sedan "Doug Score". 70 vs 69. Grrrrrrr.

[FastLaneJB]

Originally Posted by F83

Good review and great car. I'm a little jealous that it beat out the Panamera Turbo (which I own) as the top sedan "Doug Score". 70 vs 69. Grrrrrrr.

In fairness there's almost nothing in it, the Panamera is an amazing car as well.

[raysspl]

Originally Posted by adc

I was reading that the 760i is not long for this world. Maybe because of the petrol particulate filter thingie? Not sure but I recall 2018 will be the last year produced.

Too bad...

It's also a gas guzzler

[FastLaneJB]

Originally Posted by raysspl

It's also a gas guzzler

I don't see the harm in low volume gas guzzler cars. It's more an issue in cars that sell by the millions.

[adc]

Originally Posted by FastLaneJB

I don't see the harm in low volume gas guzzler cars. It's more an issue in cars that sell by the millions.

Exactly. Like the Ford F-150, and other full size pickup truck abominations that haul nothing but air and the driver every day on US highways.

[FastLaneJB]

Originally Posted by adc

Exactly. Like the Ford F-150, and other full size pickup truck abominations that haul nothing but air and the driver every day on US highways.

In fairness fuel is so cheap in the US it allows pretty much anyone to have a huge engine sized vehicles. The car companies hence don't need to invest that heavily in fuel economy, weight savings, etc because it's simply not worth it. Average folk can afford to run these vehicles without issue.

If they taxed fuel a bit more you'd likely soon see a drop in the size of cars and their engines. The Ford Mustang V8 is available in the UK and it's not that expensive a car. It still doesn't sell that well because even if people could afford to buy it, not many could afford the fuel costs of running it. Not looked into the figures but suspect it's close to the M760Li with it's V12 because Ford don't need to optimise their engine much to sell it in the US, BMW need to meet very strict regulations so have little choice.

P.S. I'm not saying they should tax you all more. I love your big engine car culture in the US. Just mentioning why I feel the car markets differ somewhat between the US and Europe. It's the fuel costs and also size of roads forcing most of us away from larger vehicles.

[Fitzy4GC]

Pretty cool, my dealer has one in the showroom... but at $180K, it won't end up in my garage. If I had that kind of cash, I'd spend it on a Porsche.

[FastLaneJB]

Originally Posted by Fitzy4GC

Pretty cool, my dealer has one in the showroom... but at $180K, it won't end up in my garage. If I had that kind of cash, I'd spend it on a Porsche.

Most people in the UK don't buy the car outright but finance it in a PCP deal. The BMW M760Li at say £135k costs roughly half the amount in the monthly payment as a £135k Porsche. The reason being the deal BMW offers with heavy discount and 0% APR. Porsche on the other hand offer no discounts and not amazing APR payments.

So in reality you could probably have a £135k BMW for the same amount as a £70k - £80k Porsche. For me that's a no brainer, I'd rather have the BMW as your getting a better car for the same money.

[BMWSeven]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

The worlds fastest depreciating car, with the s class a close second. Lose about $80k in value as soon as you leave the dealership and before the new car smell fades.

That's a good thing for bottom feeders like me