Which one to choose?
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Beemer B773ER
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OK, ..OK... all biased aside, all hype aside and all favouritism and whatever aside..... Honestly, I like the 7er more, and very suprising to me in those pics is how instantly appealing the 7er is over the S.
I know that is not the best looking S-class, especially with those boring wheels, so it's not a totally fair comparison...but it's the frontal styling which really made the difference for me.
The S-class seems too busy up front (compared to the 7er that is). On it's own, the S-class looks wonderful, ..but when put side by side with the 7er, you can really see what a fine job BMW did with their facelift. A smoother, softer and more pleasant look for the 7er really creates a favourable image for the car, ...while for the S, in those pictures, the expression on the car seems to be trying too hard to look happy.
Look at the final picture there and you can see what I mean. The 7er looks all laid-back, relaxed and confident, ..while the S-class looks like a keen and ready to run Golden Retriever (i'm not suggesting the car is a dog).
...and I've never really got used to the wheel arches of the S-class...and these pictures just make it worse.
..and finally... in terms of wheel design. Well, in that last picture there, ...the two different wheel designs on the 7er's are simply the best wheels for the 7er IMO. It's not fair to comment on the S-class wheels because there are better designs for the new model.
Overall.... I'm suprised to say that I'd take the 7er instantly without a second thought. Outside it looks better (IMO)...inside, they have pretty much the same design and layout, ..and technology-wise, the 7er is certainly not lacking in that department.
I know that is not the best looking S-class, especially with those boring wheels, so it's not a totally fair comparison...but it's the frontal styling which really made the difference for me.
The S-class seems too busy up front (compared to the 7er that is). On it's own, the S-class looks wonderful, ..but when put side by side with the 7er, you can really see what a fine job BMW did with their facelift. A smoother, softer and more pleasant look for the 7er really creates a favourable image for the car, ...while for the S, in those pictures, the expression on the car seems to be trying too hard to look happy.
Look at the final picture there and you can see what I mean. The 7er looks all laid-back, relaxed and confident, ..while the S-class looks like a keen and ready to run Golden Retriever (i'm not suggesting the car is a dog).
...and I've never really got used to the wheel arches of the S-class...and these pictures just make it worse.
..and finally... in terms of wheel design. Well, in that last picture there, ...the two different wheel designs on the 7er's are simply the best wheels for the 7er IMO. It's not fair to comment on the S-class wheels because there are better designs for the new model.
Overall.... I'm suprised to say that I'd take the 7er instantly without a second thought. Outside it looks better (IMO)...inside, they have pretty much the same design and layout, ..and technology-wise, the 7er is certainly not lacking in that department.
Without my bias, the 7 does look better than the S. Those fenders make the car look too much like an RX8. Its too busy. I suppose if they used nicer wheels on the S it would be a fair comparison.
I think the idea of less is more really comes into play here. The mercedes is more intricate, more lines, and more fender. This somewhat hurts the whole look of the car. Its almost as though each part was designed individually and then put together. Its somewhat like puzzle, too many different intricate pieces.
I think the idea of less is more really comes into play here. The mercedes is more intricate, more lines, and more fender. This somewhat hurts the whole look of the car. Its almost as though each part was designed individually and then put together. Its somewhat like puzzle, too many different intricate pieces.
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Just_me said:I have seen the new S-class and didnt like it, look better on pics. I've seen the facelifted 7-serie and its a huge improvement to the old one. Give me Audi S8.
*Cough* Der S8 is nice but muy aburrido!!!! Yo compro un S63 para mi. LoL, it's been years since i've taken spanish.
Zafiro
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Stuttgarter said:Pardon my Geranish, euhm, I was saying that "The" S8 is very nice, but is "very boring". I'd much rather buy an S53
I dont find it boring, also it has a price almost like a S 500 in Sweden. If I want a huge luxury car I dont want a superfast rocket, I want a luxury car with a touch of sport and S8 seem to be good enough for me
