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2008 BMW 7-Series
Date Published: 9/16/08

2008 BMW 7-Series
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MSRP:
$75,800 - 122,600

Invoice:
$69,735 - 112,790

Class:
Premium Large Car
2008 BMW 7-Series
Expert Rating Summary
Category 750i Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Large Car Average Rating
Acceleration 8 7.3
Fuel Economy 5 3.4
Ride Quality 9 8.2
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 6.9
Quietness 9 8.4
Controls 2 5.9
Details 9 8.4
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 10 8.8
Room/Comfort (rear) 8 7.9
Cargo Room 4 4.1
Value within Class 5 5.5
Total Score: 77 74.8
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 BMW 7-Series Review
There are no changes of note to the 2008 BMW 7-Series lineup, which includes the 750i, 750Li, Alpina B7, and 760Li. The "L" versions of BMW's flagship sedan ride a 5.5-inch-longer wheelbase. The 750i and 750Li have a 360-hp V8. The Alpina B7 has a supercharged 500-hp 4.4-liter V8. The 760Li has a 438-hp V12. All 7s have a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel buttons for manual control. ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and BMW's Active Roll Stabilization designed to counter body lean are standard. So are front knee airbags, front side airbags, and head-protecting tubular side airbags. Rear side airbags are optional. Included on 760Li and optional for 750s is an Adaptive Ride Package with driver-adjustable suspension. V8s offer an optional Sport Package with firmer suspension and 20-inch wheels. A navigation system and wireless cell phone link are standard, as is BMW's iDrive control for audio, navigation, and climate settings. The Alpina B7 includes sport suspension, uprated brakes, 21-inch tires, heated and cooled front seats with 20-way power adjustment, and keyless access and starting. All models include steering-linked headlights, front/rear obstacle detection, and BMW Assist emergency/concierge service. Also available are DVD entertainment and keyless entry and starting.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Large Cars are top-of-the-line sedans in size and luxury. Many are manufacturer flagships and/or showcases for the newest automotive technology. Some have six-figure price tags.

Our Best Buys are the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A8 and Cadillac DTS.

News
Industry moles say a redesigned 7-Series is due in the U.S. during calendar 2008 as an '09 model. The current design, launched for 2002, generated controversy with its un-BMW styling and complicated iDrive systems controller. It will be interesting to see whether the replacement will be so daring. Sources say a new 8-speed automatic transmission will be standard for the next 7-Series, then spread to other BMW models early in the next decade.
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