760 V12 !!!
07-24-2003, 05:34 PM
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760 V12 !!!
I just saw one of these rolling down the street today and had to do a double take. 438 hp and V12... I didn't even know they sold those over here yet. That gleaming V12 sticker near the sidemarkers is intimidating.
$115K though!!! Craziness...
$115K though!!! Craziness...
07-24-2003, 06:05 PM
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hot, i haven't seen a 760 yet
but my family is on a 745 terror path, my cousin got one last year, my uncle got one 2 months ago, my brother is about to take delivery of his and my dad is really close to getting one
I can't wait till i'm in that league!
but my family is on a 745 terror path, my cousin got one last year, my uncle got one 2 months ago, my brother is about to take delivery of his and my dad is really close to getting one
I can't wait till i'm in that league!
07-24-2003, 08:04 PM
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Originally posted by ghander
hot, i haven't seen a 760 yet
but my family is on a 745 terror path, my cousin got one last year, my uncle got one 2 months ago, my brother is about to take delivery of his and my dad is really close to getting one
I can't wait till i'm in that league!
hot, i haven't seen a 760 yet
but my family is on a 745 terror path, my cousin got one last year, my uncle got one 2 months ago, my brother is about to take delivery of his and my dad is really close to getting one
I can't wait till i'm in that league!
07-24-2003, 08:21 PM
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Parked next to one in downtown Atlanta. Beautiful car. The wheels on the one I saw were a deep dish 5 star design from BMW. Still had the "Drive Off" tags from the dealer.
That is one huge car.
That is one huge car.
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07-24-2003, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Yup its out, the S600 is still the better car.........
Yup its out, the S600 is still the better car.........
The 760 is HOT and FAST. Love the thing!!!
07-24-2003, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by sarlacc23
I could not disagree more. But I also dont like mercedes too much. And considering the recent failings in mercedes quality...
The 760 is HOT and FAST. Love the thing!!!
I could not disagree more. But I also dont like mercedes too much. And considering the recent failings in mercedes quality...
The 760 is HOT and FAST. Love the thing!!!
The ergonomics in the 7 is a complete disaster, the Idrive is a joke (horribly executed). Without a doubt, the 7 series would be a much better car without the intrusive and annoying to use Idrive. Materials wise, both cars have very nice interiors (leather and wood everywhere)
Oh, you talk about Benz quality.....I wouldn't say the 7series has been all peaches and cream either. The car has and still has plenty of electrical bugs.
Looks wise, that's subjective
I'll take the S600 thanks, add a Renntech chip and you're running high 11s.....now that's cool.
07-25-2003, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
No really, the S600 is the better car. The 760 V12 is not as powerful as the 600 (obviously), the 600 is more fun to drive (handles better and is much faster).
The ergonomics in the 7 is a complete disaster, the Idrive is a joke (horribly executed). Without a doubt, the 7 series would be a much better car without the intrusive and annoying to use Idrive. Materials wise, both cars have very nice interiors (leather and wood everywhere)
Oh, you talk about Benz quality.....I wouldn't say the 7series has been all peaches and cream either. The car has and still has plenty of electrical bugs.
Looks wise, that's subjective
I'll take the S600 thanks, add a Renntech chip and you're running high 11s.....now that's cool.
No really, the S600 is the better car. The 760 V12 is not as powerful as the 600 (obviously), the 600 is more fun to drive (handles better and is much faster).
The ergonomics in the 7 is a complete disaster, the Idrive is a joke (horribly executed). Without a doubt, the 7 series would be a much better car without the intrusive and annoying to use Idrive. Materials wise, both cars have very nice interiors (leather and wood everywhere)
Oh, you talk about Benz quality.....I wouldn't say the 7series has been all peaches and cream either. The car has and still has plenty of electrical bugs.
Looks wise, that's subjective
I'll take the S600 thanks, add a Renntech chip and you're running high 11s.....now that's cool.
No one said bimmer was picture perfect either
I just happen to see more brand new dealer tagged mercedes with burnt out tail lights then any other car on the road.In the end its all personal choice my friend. We both know that and i respect youre better liking for the s600. I just have my loyalties toward bimmer ( i will say i do not like everything they are doing right now.) but i like the 7 series better then mercs, always will.
Cheers.
07-25-2003, 01:12 AM
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Originally posted by sarlacc23
I just have my loyalties toward bimmer ( i will say i do not like everything they are doing right now.) but i like the 7 series better then mercs, always will.
I just have my loyalties toward bimmer ( i will say i do not like everything they are doing right now.) but i like the 7 series better then mercs, always will.
Oh, my oldman had a 00 S500 for 3 years and now an 03 E500....never had a burnt out tail light.
Yes, in the end you buy what raises your pulse rate.
07-25-2003, 01:37 AM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Yes, in the end you buy what raises your pulse rate.
Yes, in the end you buy what raises your pulse rate.
07-25-2003, 09:04 AM
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I saw one the other day and the car is huge! I'm not a fan of the 745, but love the 760. For whatever reason, the proportions of the design just look better to me on the longer wheelbase car.
07-25-2003, 10:25 AM
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i saw the first 760 to come in to minnesota back in like januaray or feburary, we were driving through the dealer and there was a truck in there and i saw it had 2 m5s, as we drive past it we see a 7 series with the v12 on the side, it was so sweet, they were just taking it off the truck
07-25-2003, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Yup its out, the S600 is still the better car.........
Yup its out, the S600 is still the better car.........
have you spent much time in an S CLass? My dad had an S500 and it wasn't that great, I think the new 7 is better inside hands down. Now the S600 will definately smoke the 760 any day. I think the 7 is a better all around car.
07-25-2003, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by ghander
have you spent much time in an S CLass? My dad had an S500 and it wasn't that great, I think the new 7 is better inside hands down. Now the S600 will definately smoke the 760 any day. I think the 7 is a better all around car.
have you spent much time in an S CLass? My dad had an S500 and it wasn't that great, I think the new 7 is better inside hands down. Now the S600 will definately smoke the 760 any day. I think the 7 is a better all around car.
How is the 7 series the better all around car? What is this based off of?
07-25-2003, 12:30 PM
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I just noticed you said that before.
THat's just based on my opinion of spending time in both cars. The S500 and the 745. I much prefer the riding characteristics and interior aspects over the S. The S was alot quicker though. But I haven't spent time in a 760 or new S600 so I really shouldn't judge.
THat's just based on my opinion of spending time in both cars. The S500 and the 745. I much prefer the riding characteristics and interior aspects over the S. The S was alot quicker though. But I haven't spent time in a 760 or new S600 so I really shouldn't judge.
07-25-2003, 12:32 PM
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i did not like the S compared to the 7 in terms of comfortability. The S wasn't nice on long drives, the seats weren't that comfy compared to the 7.
07-27-2003, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by sarlacc23
Yep, and you definately have two very high pulse raising cars on order. I think youll love having both of those over having gotten the volvo in the end.
Yep, and you definately have two very high pulse raising cars on order. I think youll love having both of those over having gotten the volvo in the end.
07-28-2003, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by NOVAwhiteTypeS
the E38 750's where also v12
the E38 750's where also v12
07-28-2003, 01:38 PM
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Originally posted by sarlacc23
Yep, and if you can find them in the more rare manual tranny...well lets just say
Yep, and if you can find them in the more rare manual tranny...well lets just say
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I think they were pretty euro exclusive. But ive seen 1 or 2 here in LA and i nearly shit myself when i did. I've also seen one older 735 with a 5spd.
EDIT: I'm not 100% sure about the 750, I only saw 2 745s, but I would guess they did. Isnt the 7 in the transporter a 750 with a manual, never saw it?
EDIT: I'm not 100% sure about the 750, I only saw 2 745s, but I would guess they did. Isnt the 7 in the transporter a 750 with a manual, never saw it?
07-28-2003, 07:56 PM
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Originally posted by ghander
hot, i haven't seen a 760 yet
but my family is on a 745 terror path, my cousin got one last year, my uncle got one 2 months ago, my brother is about to take delivery of his and my dad is really close to getting one
I can't wait till i'm in that league!
hot, i haven't seen a 760 yet
but my family is on a 745 terror path, my cousin got one last year, my uncle got one 2 months ago, my brother is about to take delivery of his and my dad is really close to getting one
I can't wait till i'm in that league!
07-29-2003, 01:36 AM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
No really, the S600 is the better car. The 760 V12 is not as powerful as the 600 (obviously), the 600 is more fun to drive (handles better and is much faster).
The ergonomics in the 7 is a complete disaster, the Idrive is a joke (horribly executed). Without a doubt, the 7 series would be a much better car without the intrusive and annoying to use Idrive. Materials wise, both cars have very nice interiors (leather and wood everywhere)
Oh, you talk about Benz quality.....I wouldn't say the 7series has been all peaches and cream either. The car has and still has plenty of electrical bugs.
Looks wise, that's subjective
I'll take the S600 thanks, add a Renntech chip and you're running high 11s.....now that's cool.
No really, the S600 is the better car. The 760 V12 is not as powerful as the 600 (obviously), the 600 is more fun to drive (handles better and is much faster).
The ergonomics in the 7 is a complete disaster, the Idrive is a joke (horribly executed). Without a doubt, the 7 series would be a much better car without the intrusive and annoying to use Idrive. Materials wise, both cars have very nice interiors (leather and wood everywhere)
Oh, you talk about Benz quality.....I wouldn't say the 7series has been all peaches and cream either. The car has and still has plenty of electrical bugs.
Looks wise, that's subjective
I'll take the S600 thanks, add a Renntech chip and you're running high 11s.....now that's cool.
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