Latest BMW 7 Series Frequently Asked Questions:
Specifically I would like to buy a 1999 7 series bmw, but can't affored to maintain it. so should i invest in reducing the engine size to save on gas in the long run?
Answer:buy something you can maintain, just get a 3 or 5 series
In about a year from now I plan to upgrade from my 3 series. Was wondering if I should go for the 7 or the Mercedes S.
Answer:personally, i would just wait for the new 5 series and get that. I know the facelife 7 series just came out, but the new 5 series should be goood. Or u could get a 6 series,wow they are cool. 7 series seriously i perfer the s class. But again it is ur choice, it's a lot of money so think carefully and it should be what u like not what everyone else likes
Just wondering what the difference between the BMW series are, is it that a series 7 is better than a series 1, and what sort of difference are we talking about?
Answer:1 Series = smallest + cheapest 3 Series = smaller + more expensive 5 Series = midsize + even more expensive and so on... 1 Series: Sub-compact hatchback which is currently sold only in Europe. It's a tiny little commuter car with your base BMW features. It's also pretty low on luxury. Cheapest BMW to purchase. 3 Series: Compact-Midsize sedan. BMW's bread-and-butter vehicle. Awesome handling, four doors and is a competitor with the Lexus IS, Acura TL, Audi A4 and Infiniti G35, among others. Turbocharged engine that makes 300 hp is an option. Price starts reasonably in the mid-30s but gets really high with all those options like navigation and sport package. 5 Series: Midsize sedan which is competitor to Merc E-Class, Audi A6, Infiniti M and Lexus GS. This is for people who want BMW handling + functionality. Base engines puts out 215 hp, but more expensive models like the 550i make 360 hp. Luxurious interior, but once again, is extremely pricey if you add those options. 6 Series: Full-size luxury coupe or convertible, starts in the mid-70s for the coupe and low-80s for the convertible. Navigation and all those creature comforts are standard as well as a 360 hp engine. Is a competitor to Merc CLK and SL, Lexus SC and Cadillac XLR. 7 Series: BMW's largest sedan and flagship model. Long-wheelbase is optional, and standard leather is Nasca leather. Wood trim varies with trim. Competes with Lexus LS, Maserati Quattroporte, Merc S-Class and Audi A8. Most expensive model is 760Li which boasts around 490 hp and is gargantun. Z4: Performance convertible. Has only two seats and competes with Merc SLK. Very small and is successor to the Z3. M models: Performance variations on the line. Akin to Merc's AMG division, Audi's S and Lexus F. X3 and X5: "SAV"s. X3 is compact and X5 is midsize. X5 offers a thrid row seat this year. Base engine is 260 hp and upmodel 4.8i boast 350 hp engine.
I wanted to know a rough figure to work out on my cost with the road tax,MOT,Insurance included for a year or two?
Answer:for the car £35,000-£40,000 tax about £230 for 12 months mot depends on where you go insurance type 17 so again just shop around
I personally prefer the S Class. Hopefully one day I'd have one.
Answer:I would take the 7 series, and it isn't difficult to drive or understand, unless you've spent your life under a rock. The S class will always be the pinnacle for future cars, they are always decked out with new technology, and are one of the most respected Mercs out there. However, I like the 7 series more, based on reviews alone, as I've never driven one. However, I have owned an e36 3 series, and I currenlty own a 2000 M5, which is almost as large, and roomy, as the 7 series. I have also driven a 540i. If the 7 series is even half as comfortable and luxurious, the 7 series would be my choice, hands down. As for maintenece, any time you get a luxury sedan from Germany, it is going to cost more to maintain than a cavalier, which is expected.
