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2008 BMW 7-Series Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

think of every luxury function a car could possibly be ordered with"     Edmunds: "7-Series models are eligible for a long list of options
Automotive.com

iDrive control system...causes frustration
Consumer Reports

Those looking for useful (and not-so-useful) equipment will not be disappointed by the 2008 BMW 7-Series.

ConsumerGuide reports that the 7-Series 2008 BMW lineup "includes the 750i, 750Li, Alpina B7, and 760Li."

Automotive.com challenges car buyers to "think of every luxury function a car could possibly be ordered with...The 7-series [BMW 2008] has it...20-way comfort driver's seat, pop-out phone keypad, column-mounted electronic gear selector, intricate climate control, Bluetooth, active cruise control, 6-disc DVD changer, LED atmosphere lights, and more." This source adds, "despite these features, the [BMW 2008] interior is not nearly as intuitive as it could be."

Cars.com states, "If the doors aren't closed all the way, a soft-closing feature pulls them the rest of the way shut."

One annoyance that continues to be a part of the 2008 BMW is the "iDrive control system, which uses a single knob to control the audio, navigation, and phone systems"; according to ConsumerReports, this still "causes frustration."

Edmunds informs that the BMW 2008 7-Series models "are eligible for a long list of options." Kelley Blue Book divulges that "most [BMW 2008] 7 Series options can be found bundled into packages...available features [include] the Logic7 premium Surround Sound system with 13 speakers and a six-disc CD/MP3 player, the Adaptive Ride Package with self-leveling rear suspension, power-closing doors, power trunk lid, Adaptive Cruise Control, rear side-impact airbags, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, Night Vision and rear climate control."

Conclusion

The 2008 BMW 7-Series offers all the comforts of home—a very well-heeled home.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:think of every luxury function a car could possibly be ordered with"     Edmunds: "7-Series models are eligible for a long list of optionsAutomotive.comiDrive control system...causes frustrationConsumer Reports Those looking for useful (and not-so-useful) equipment will not be disappointed by the 2008 BMW 7-Series. ConsumerGuide reports that the 7-Series 2008 BMW lineup "includes the 750i, 750Li, Alpina B7, and 760Li." Automotive.com challenges car buyers to "think of every luxury function a car could possibly be ordered with...The 7-series [BMW 2008] has it...20-way comfort driver's seat, pop-out phone keypad, column-mounted electronic gear selector, intricate climate control, Bluetooth, active cruise control, 6-disc DVD changer, LED atmosphere lights, and more." This source adds, "despite these features, the [BMW 2008] interior is not nearly as intuitive as it could be." Cars.com states, "If the doors aren't closed all the way, a soft-closing feature pulls them the rest of the way shut." One annoyance that continues to be a part of the 2008 BMW is the "iDrive control system, which uses a single knob to control the audio, navigation, and phone systems"; according to ConsumerReports, this still "causes frustration." Edmunds informs that the BMW 2008 7-Series models "are eligible for a long list of options." Kelley Blue Book divulges that "most [BMW 2008] 7 Series options can be found bundled into packages...available features [include] the Logic7 premium Surround Sound system with 13 speakers and a six-disc CD/MP3 player, the Adaptive Ride Package with self-leveling rear suspension, power-closing doors, power trunk lid, Adaptive Cruise Control, rear side-impact airbags, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, Night Vision and rear climate control." ConclusionThe 2008 BMW 7-Series offers all the comforts of home—a very well-heeled home.  2008 BMW 7-SERIES STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "isn't for all tastes" Kelley Blue Book: "strikes an imposing pose even standing still" ConsumerGuide: "top-notch materials and generous use of wood give interiors a sophisticated, modern ambiance" The 2008 BMW 7-Series ...

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Look at these competitors--there's not a slacker among them. These are expensive vehicles that all promise some mix of luxury and performance. It is this fluid balance that you must be able to understand before you make your purchase decision. If you value luxury over performance, the Mercedes-Benz models will be for you, although the CLS is more engaging than the larger S-Class. The Lexus LS 460 is also a luxurious isolation chamber of sorts. However, the all-aluminum Audi A8 L and the Jaguar XJ are cars that encourage their pilots to be involved and happy drivers, just like the 7-Series does.

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