7 Series (F01) F01/02 760i/Li revelead

[EMpower]

750Li: $84,200
760Li: $136,600

Quattroporte: $119,750
Quattroporte S: $125,750
Quattroporte GT S: $133,700

Panamera S: $89,900
Panamera Turbo: $132,600

Just saw the advt for Quattroporte Sport GT S on back page of August issue of Architectural Digest sitting on my desk.
It reads "Leading UK automotive authority Top Gear pronounced; "This is the finest large sporting sedan in the world. Its sits at top of a distunguished and expensive heap, including the Audi S8, the Mercedes S63 AMG and the all new BMW 7-series V8 twin-turbo, and it trounces them all in different ways""

Funny that they care comparing to V8

 

[Mr Robert]

Automotive authority? They are just humor, no authority other than that. But they have a point here, the Maser is a wonderful piece of kit.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

760Li: $136,600

S600: $147.450

A8L W12: $120,100

LS 600h L: $106,035

Quattroporte GT S: $133,700

Panamera Turbo: $132,600

Looks like Audi is the best deal (Considering the Lexus really isn't even a match for the German V12s). Unless your just loyal to Mercedes-Benz, I would have to say the 760 a better option. More power for less money. That's almost 11k that you can use on options maybe even an extra car.

 

[Sayyaaf]

As if at that segment I'd be looking for a 11K difference, sure any savings here and there is welcome but I am sure, for those targeted buyers , price is not of their priority. It depends where you live: in Europe, understatement would be very important. In US: Image and comfort might be first. In ME or almost the rest of the world, how fast can you evade the mops

My choice wouldn't change, it is the S600 or S65. the 760li is nice but not nice enough for that price, engine is great though. If I am seeking sportiness, diffenetliy the Panny.

I still think BMW didn't distinguish the 760 enough. First they dropped the plan to offer different styling for SWB vs LWB for the F01, now the 760li is no different than the 750li. They are lazy.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

As if at that segment I'd be looking for a 11K difference, sure any savings here and there is welcome but I am sure, for those targeted buyers , price is not of their priority. It depends where you live: in Europe, understatement would be very important. In US: Image and comfort might be first. In ME or almost the rest of the world, how fast can you evade the mops

My choice wouldn't change, it is the S600 or S65. the 760li is nice but not nice enough for that price, engine is great though. If I am seeking sportiness, diffenetliy the Panny.

I still think BMW didn't distinguish the 760 enough. First they dropped the plan to offer different styling for SWB vs LWB for the F01, now the 760li is no different than the 750li. They are lazy.

True, 11k really doesn't make that big of difference to folks with Millions in their bank account. On the other hand even rich people look for deals. Of Course I highly doubt that the 7 will outsale the S, but the 760li is some what of a deal compared to the S-class.

And yes, I agree my choice would be the S600 or S65AMG as well considering I'm a MB loyalist. On the other hand someone looking to just by a large luxury car could consider the 760. Especially if it's going to be a "company car" or for personal use.

 

[Human]

And it all comes down to personal taste....760 for me and if there is a waiting list S63 thank you. The Maseratti will brake down and does not offer the technology from the Germans....

In the end the most complete and satisfying choice would be the PANAMERA Turbo!

Sorry! I am lying...I WANT A V12, so 760 it is!

 

[Mr Robert]

Looks like Audi is the best deal (Considering the Lexus really isn't even a match for the German V12s). Unless your just loyal to Mercedes-Benz, I would have to say the 760 a better option. More power for less money. That's almost 11k that you can use on options maybe even an extra car.

The Audi is probably a good deal if you can live with the 15 year old design that will be replaced really soon.

 

[Deleted member 25]

As if at that segment I'd be looking for a 11K difference, sure any savings here and there is welcome but I am sure, for those targeted buyers , price is not of their priority. It depends where you live: in Europe, understatement would be very important. In US: Image and comfort might be first. In ME or almost the rest of the world, how fast can you evade the mops

My choice wouldn't change, it is the S600 or S65. the 760li is nice but not nice enough for that price, engine is great though. If I am seeking sportiness, diffenetliy the Panny.

I still think BMW didn't distinguish the 760 enough. First they dropped the plan to offer different styling for SWB vs LWB for the F01, now the 760li is no different than the 750li. They are lazy.

Why the S6°° instead of the 760 then ?

 

[Sayyaaf]

^ because, at this segment definitily sport drive is not in my priority, i need a fast, calm and relaxing cruiser, and that's just what the S class is made for. I drove the 750, it is noisier than S class, feels less expensive inside and seats are less comfortable (stiffer materials). Hence I've chosen the S class.

One more reason, I don't perfer the 7er looks over the S class.

 

[EMpower]

Sayyaaf does have a point. If you are paying that much more, than why the same looks as regular 7. To neighbor of yours its still a 7. But if you get a Maserrati or Panamera, its different league.

 

[klier]

BMWs are supposed to be understated, and a 760i in particular. People who actually buy the car want that.
People who like showing off should go for the Maserati or Panamera.

And trust me, you won't care the neighbour thinks you have a 750i, you yourself will be reminded everytime it is not.

 

[Sayyaaf]

klier: I agree, but .. marketing team has been promising a different styling for the 760 plus, when the 750 was introduced in the E38 series, it was (as I remember) well deffrientiated from the regular 740s .. it had the twin spoke 5 arm rims, special interior with more individual colors and full leather on dashboard .. the wood was different with some nice designs ..
Now, for the F01 , it was promised to have different styling between the SWB & LWB. it didn''t happen. F01 vs F02 .. exactly the same with different wheel base measures.

Second, they claimed that Maserati QP was their benchmark. It didn't achieve compared to the Masa. Straight line Acceleration is definitly not what I buy BMW for. So, what did they actually want the 7 to be ? mid way between S , QP , A8 ? It feels lost. Its not sporty yet not comfortable.

And if BMW wanted understatement, those big kidneys should've been rejected during the design stage. And understatment was never on Bangles agenda for the last generation ... when he introduced the most controversal BMW lineup ever.

 

[ree]

and some new photos:

Galerie AutoScout24 Magazine

 

[stom0020]

760Li on bmwusa.com

BMW North America

 

[klier]

$136,000...roughly €92,000

Crap. Here a 760Li costs €210,000, or $308,000

 

[Zafiro]

$136,000...roughly €92,000

Crap. Here a 760Li costs €210,000, or $308,000

Stop bragging! We know that you have ordered two 760Li

 

[bmer]

$136,000...roughly €92,000

Crap. Here a 760Li costs €210,000, or $308,000

I just checked what our Danish friends pay for the 760Li: 3,019,000 Danish krones which is around €405,670 or $595,120. Now that's expensive.

Norwegians on the other hand "only" pay 2,448,200 Norwegian krones which is about €287,960 or $422,430.

 

[Mr Robert]

I know that Denmark and Norway are sick... here in Sweden it would only be $200,000.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Hmm...judging from the amount their charging some of you no wonder BMW is making all that profit. They got you all paying Rolls-Royce and Ferrari money for a BMW. Shameful!

 

[klier]

I just checked what our Danish friends pay for the 760Li: 3,019,000 Danish krones which is around €405,670 or $595,120. Now that's expensive.

Norwegians on the other hand "only" pay 2,448,200 Norwegian krones which is about €287,960 or $422,430.

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