Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ - Page 11

Merc1 · 05-08-2006, 01:32 AM

Well for me its just the look of the 7-Series, it was just plain ugly until the FL and now it looks a little bit better, but the new design language works better on the 3 and 5-Series cars IMO. This model 7-Series just have never appealed to me so it is way down on my list of this group of cars.

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Just_me · 05-08-2006, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

LOL young warrior is getting the royal treatment from the BMW fans..
Stick in there dude

..haha

Im putting a end to this mess, I will shoot one of my magic lightballs at Youngwarrior, this is one of many powers we moderators have

The Artist · 05-08-2006, 03:05 AM

well you do whatever you want to do just me.. enjoy your magic powers..lol

YoungWarrior · 05-08-2006, 12:04 PM

lol Im the fanboy.

Now I love all german cars, especially audi and BMW, and I am usually the one defending BMW on other boards, but some people seem to think that anything with BMW badge gives it the god given right to claim its the class leader. the 7 is not and several lesser manufacturers have beaten the 7 including that new lexus and XJ.

Now I shall admit to this.

The new M3 will beat the RS4 even if it has less power.
The M5 annahilates the RS6 and the 3 is better than A4.

BMW has alot going for it but the 7 series is not one of those things, especially with its looks. Most people only buy it because it has a BMW badge.

Personally I dont see a problem at all comparing the top of the line audi vs the top of the line BMW. I know one is sports orientated but that never stopped BMW fans comparing the M6 to the RS4. Plus the power difference isnt all that great and the price is near enough the same. The 760i is a S8 competitor in terms of price and power.

BMW_Dude · 05-08-2006, 12:10 PM

***, you think the XJ is a better car than the 7er!

Please find me that review, would love to read it!

YoungWarrior · 05-08-2006, 01:25 PM

I dont think its better, just the howcome of the review. I will see if I can dig it up for you.

Just_me · 05-08-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungWarrior

Most people only buy it because it has a BMW badge.

lol like people dont buy Audi or MB for its image

Just_me · 05-08-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

***, you think the XJ is a better car than the 7er!

This is something that could happen in England. I bet Jeremy choose Jaguar over BMW

Osnabrueck · 05-08-2006, 02:06 PM

I look at things this way - In the US, the Audi A8 has been a slow seller. For the most part, it's all things 7er and S-Klasse, but in a position where I could haggle the life out of the dealer and shiv things down to a managable price. So if it was my money I'd probably be heading towards A8 territory, if only because it's been unpopular in the US.

Imhotep Evil · 05-08-2006, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungWarrior

lol Im the fanboy.

Now I love all german cars, especially audi and BMW, and I am usually the one defending BMW on other boards, but some people seem to think that anything with BMW badge gives it the god given right to claim its the class leader. the 7 is not and several lesser manufacturers have beaten the 7 including that new lexus and XJ.

1. This is, by far, the best selling 7er of all times.

2. It was to only 7er/competitor to surpass the S klasse as far as sales go.

3. It is also the most influential car BMW has made since the 2002/3er
in several ways (such as interior and exterior design, IDrive system etcetera).

4. Whereas the 7er would follow behind the S klasse (think ABS and such), now for a while it lead the pack.

5. No matter how much the biased/blinded Merc fans try to spin it about the W221 interior DNA/design theme, the simple fact is that IT'S A COPY of the E65 7 series, and it is the greatest proof of the (temporary) Leadership of the E65.

6. Lexus and Jaguar can't realy be placed next to BMW.
In some ways/areas nobody can.

View Poll Results: What do you see yourself driving?
Mercedes-Benz S-class	53	46.09%
BMW 7 SERIES	33	28.70%
Lexus LS	1	0.87%
Audi A8	25	21.74%
Jaguar XJ	3	2.61%
Voters: 115. You may not vote on this poll

05-08-2006, 01:32 AM	#101
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ Well for me its just the look of the 7-Series, it was just plain ugly until the FL and now it looks a little bit better, but the new design language works better on the 3 and 5-Series cars IMO. This model 7-Series just have never appealed to me so it is way down on my list of this group of cars. M

05-08-2006, 03:05 AM	#103
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ well you do whatever you want to do just me.. enjoy your magic powers..lol

05-08-2006, 12:04 PM	#104
YoungWarrior Advocate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 622 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ lol Im the fanboy. Now I love all german cars, especially audi and BMW, and I am usually the one defending BMW on other boards, but some people seem to think that anything with BMW badge gives it the god given right to claim its the class leader. the 7 is not and several lesser manufacturers have beaten the 7 including that new lexus and XJ. Now I shall admit to this. The new M3 will beat the RS4 even if it has less power. The M5 annahilates the RS6 and the 3 is better than A4. BMW has alot going for it but the 7 series is not one of those things, especially with its looks. Most people only buy it because it has a BMW badge. Personally I dont see a problem at all comparing the top of the line audi vs the top of the line BMW. I know one is sports orientated but that never stopped BMW fans comparing the M6 to the RS4. Plus the power difference isnt all that great and the price is near enough the same. The 760i is a S8 competitor in terms of price and power.

05-08-2006, 12:10 PM	#105
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ ***, you think the XJ is a better car than the 7er! Please find me that review, would love to read it!

05-08-2006, 01:25 PM	#106
YoungWarrior Advocate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 622 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ I dont think its better, just the howcome of the review. I will see if I can dig it up for you.

05-08-2006, 02:06 PM	#109
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,100 Thanks: 410 Thanked 342 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Kings Battle - S-class, LS, 7-series, A8 and XJ I look at things this way - In the US, the Audi A8 has been a slow seller. For the most part, it's all things 7er and S-Klasse, but in a position where I could haggle the life out of the dealer and shiv things down to a managable price. So if it was my money I'd probably be heading towards A8 territory, if only because it's been unpopular in the US.

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