7 Series Special Edition - Page 5

Deutsch · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

Funny how you completely overlook the Phaeton ..it's upholstery, for example, is superior to the Mercs and BMWs ...why can't people see that?

Well, it just so happens that the 7er and S-klasse are the only two cars out of the bunch that I care for.

MikeJ · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

Funny how you completely overlook the Phaeton ..it's upholstery, for example, is superior to the Mercs and BMWs ...why can't people see that?

It's because of the symbol on the steering wheel.

Speaking of the steering wheel, it's just about the only thing about the Phaeton interior that I don't like. I much prefer the style of the two VAG cars to the more protruding dashboards of the other two.

Just_me · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 03:56 AM

What is a Phaeton?, didnt know such vechicle existed

SDNR · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJ

It's because of the symbol on the steering wheel.

Very cynical of you MikeJ

..but I think that has a great deal to do with it actually.

Tycoon · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

Very cynical of you MikeJ

..but I think that has a great deal to do with it actually.

I've sat in Phaeton and drove one (V10 TDI). I've studied it's interior in every single cm and i cant tell you this: I wouldn't take it (the whole car) over 7er, new S or A8, but i'd take it in a heartbeat over the W220.

SDNR · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

I've sat in Phaeton and drove one (V10 TDI). I've studied it's interior in every single cm and i cant tell you this: I wouldn't take it (the whole car) over 7er, new S or A8, but i'd take it in a heartbeat over the W220.

Sure, I would still choose the W221 over the Phaeton. I like the 7er, but there are things about it that irritate me ...the fit and finish of the interior just isn't up to the same standard as the S class.

Tycoon · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

the fit and finish of the interior just isn't up to the same standard as the S class.

It never was, when comparing a 7er to an S and probably never will be...

SDNR · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

It never was, when comparing a 7er to an S and probably never will be...

What makes you say that Tyc? ...do you not think the next generation 7 will be as good or better than the S class?

Tycoon · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

What makes you say that Tyc? ...do you not think the next generation 7 will be as good or better than the S class?

It will be good, for sure, maybe even better, but just for a while (untill the new S pops up), 'cause that's S's territory, you can't beat 'em in that. I hope i'm wrong though...

Anyhow, i like this quote from WCF's article:

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Originally Posted by WCF

The BMW 7 Series – the trendsetter in the luxury performance class.

What makes the unique success story of the 7 Series even more positive and exhilarating for the BMW Group is that the 7 Series set significant new trends from the start when launched in 2001. Numerous product features of the 7 Series, in particular the car’s control philosophy and various elements of its design language, are now to be found in many luxury performance auto*mo*biles. Five years ago these features were regarded as very progressive and were the subject, at least in part, of controversial public discussions. Today, on the other hand, they are accepted in full as natural strengths and assets. This alone underlines the pioneering achievement of the BMW 7 Series, with the strategic product decisions taken by BMW at the time having proved to be highly successful.

SDNR · **Re: 7 Series Special Edition -** 07-20-2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

that's S's territory, you can't beat 'em in that.

Well I don't entirely agree with that. Sure, Mercedes have lead the pack for some time, but they are certainly not invincible. Also, look at how Audi have risen up the ranks, I honestly believe the next A8 will be the best of the three ....we'll have to wait and see.