2009 7 series - Page 2

warot · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-06-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mercedes

That’s arguable Stuttgarter, elements of the 7-series design actually made the car more difficult to use, and was a major complaint when the car was introduced. For example In some markets they even had little booklets directing valets on how to start the car and drive off. Something once so simple was made more difficult. Sure users would get used to it, but why make it more complicated in the first place. The controls for the seating etc. also seem unnecessarily complicated. I would argue that in terms of the useful application of driver assistance technology, Mercedes is a little ahead.

Another example I noticed is when I was driving my aunts 3 series. The parking sensors have to be activated every time after a certain speed is exceeded and the automatic wipers reactivated each time you use the car. A bit counterproductive I think, when the whole point of these technologies is to meant to make life simpler.

Doesn't the W221 have the same starting system now? And you changed the gear with the small lever. But no one would ever say that the W221 is unecessarily complicated would they? I understand that the Idrive is not well liked by most people, but that's just how new cars are going to be designed from now on.

As for the 3er, it deactivates after a certain speed because why would you want it to still be on after you are done with parking? That's useful if you ask me.
I don't quite remember about if you can leave the automatic sensor on... it's been a while since I've been in an E90. You can do it with the lights so maybe you can do it with the rainsensors too.

Yannis · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-06-2005, 11:45 AM

Around 2009 the all new Audi A8 will also be presented. Usually Audi changes their models 3 years after the mid life facelift which took place a few months ago in case of A8

Matt · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-08-2005, 01:34 AM

usually the 7er defines the design style which will be followed and modified all the way down to the 3er. The design on the next 7 is truly imminent to the rest of the series. interesting it will be.

Deutsch · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-11-2005, 01:40 PM

Here it is.... first P-shop, presumably from Huckfeldt...

It's got the "snake eyes' just as Scott26 had described, and now the trunk flows w/ the rest of the car, look'n nice IMPO.

The Artist · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-11-2005, 02:14 PM

looks to similar to the one now..but its pretty cool thought.. maybe the grill is abit large..

warot · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-11-2005, 02:24 PM

Kind of reminds me to of the future A4 headlights.

So far so good... it's not the front that I'm worried about, it's the rear.

Deutsch · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-11-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by warot

Kind of reminds me to of the future A4 headlights.

So far so good... it's not the front that I'm worried about, it's the rear.

The rear is supppose to be at level w/ the rest of the car, a much needed change.

mrnet_01 · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-11-2005, 09:19 PM

the PS is nice but as I thought the car will not be a hit as the older one (2002-2003)
(i.e. even the New S-Class followed the current 7er in many things including the interior and the exterior. and no one can deny that
it is a fact that the current 7er inspired all of car industry and from the PS I do not think the new one will do the same)
It is just IMO

Deutsch · **Re: Believe it.... -** 11-11-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrnet_01

the PS is nice but as I thought the car will not be a hit as the older one (2002-2003)
(i.e. even the New S-Class followed the current 7er in many things including the interior and the exterior. and no one can deny that
it is a fact that the current 7er inspired all of car industry and from the PS I do not think the new one will do the same)
It is just IMO

Agreed. Even Chris Bangle said it, but just in the context of BMW's, "the design revolution is over." BMW set the trend, and now everyone else is playing catch up, and that's not some biased opinion, that's a fact.

bmwrules · **2008/2009 7 Series -** 11-12-2005, 08:46 PM

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The folks at German car magazine Autobild seem to think they know what the 2008/2009 BMW 7-Series will look like. Pictured Right is the cover of the November 11 issue of the magazine, with a computer rendering of the future flagship sedan. Given the magazine’s strong track record for accurately predicting future cars based on insider info, we feel this report is worth a look. In 2001, an all-new 7-series introduced a new design language at BMW, but it wasn’t without its critics. The car has since been the target of much scrutiny, and in 2005, BMW was forced to tone back some of the car’s more controversial design elements, including its headlights and taillights. Also revised was the car’s ‘kidney grille’ and from air dam. This week’s Autobild rendering shows more muscular 7-series with softer lines and rounder surfaces. The headlight design appears cleaner, and the grille has been enlarged. As for the accuracy of this rendering, only time will tell for certain.