Exquisite 2008 BMW 760Li "Individual Edition"
01-16-08 | 11:06 PM
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i sat in this exact car before... it at the 'individual section' of the BMW world at Munich. BMW world is a new museum/gallery just opposite the BMW headquarters ... you see all kinds of bmws there.
there is a 650i next to it, also beautifully done with special interiors and exteriors.
there is a 650i next to it, also beautifully done with special interiors and exteriors.
01-18-08 | 10:06 PM
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Looks nicely upscale to a regular 7-series...some observations...
In many BMW's (3/5/7) the basic motif is a large 'plank' across the dashboard, be it wood or plastic, and bits around it. Other companies, such as Audi, Lexus, Mercedes (sometimes), can have a more organic look; using arcs that bisect the dash into two sides; dash lines flowing out to caress the doors; an asymmetrical wave effect, and/or more curved wood panels but not a straight line across. The 'plank' look seems a bit less cohesive to me, but to each their own. The 6 series is an exception with more wave-like sections which is a nice departure IMO.
It's a bit ironic that the stereotypical BMW dash seems a bit like driving a single wide 'furniture'/deck plank, when a more connected, dynamic feel is generally reported in the performance aspect...
In many BMW's (3/5/7) the basic motif is a large 'plank' across the dashboard, be it wood or plastic, and bits around it. Other companies, such as Audi, Lexus, Mercedes (sometimes), can have a more organic look; using arcs that bisect the dash into two sides; dash lines flowing out to caress the doors; an asymmetrical wave effect, and/or more curved wood panels but not a straight line across. The 'plank' look seems a bit less cohesive to me, but to each their own. The 6 series is an exception with more wave-like sections which is a nice departure IMO.
It's a bit ironic that the stereotypical BMW dash seems a bit like driving a single wide 'furniture'/deck plank, when a more connected, dynamic feel is generally reported in the performance aspect...
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01-19-08 | 08:49 AM
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Looks nicely upscale to a regular 7-series...some observations...
In many BMW's (3/5/7) the basic motif is a large 'plank' across the dashboard, be it wood or plastic, and bits around it. Other companies, such as Audi, Lexus, Mercedes (sometimes), can have a more organic look; using arcs that bisect the dash into two sides; dash lines flowing out to caress the doors; an asymmetrical wave effect, and/or more curved wood panels but not a straight line across. The 'plank' look seems a bit less cohesive to me, but to each their own. The 6 series is an exception with more wave-like sections which is a nice departure IMO.
It's a bit ironic that the stereotypical BMW dash seems a bit like driving a single wide 'furniture'/deck plank, when a more connected, dynamic feel is generally reported in the performance aspect...
In many BMW's (3/5/7) the basic motif is a large 'plank' across the dashboard, be it wood or plastic, and bits around it. Other companies, such as Audi, Lexus, Mercedes (sometimes), can have a more organic look; using arcs that bisect the dash into two sides; dash lines flowing out to caress the doors; an asymmetrical wave effect, and/or more curved wood panels but not a straight line across. The 'plank' look seems a bit less cohesive to me, but to each their own. The 6 series is an exception with more wave-like sections which is a nice departure IMO.
It's a bit ironic that the stereotypical BMW dash seems a bit like driving a single wide 'furniture'/deck plank, when a more connected, dynamic feel is generally reported in the performance aspect...
01-20-08 | 02:22 AM
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Looks nicely upscale to a regular 7-series...some observations...
In many BMW's (3/5/7) the basic motif is a large 'plank' across the dashboard, be it wood or plastic, and bits around it. Other companies, such as Audi, Lexus, Mercedes (sometimes), can have a more organic look; using arcs that bisect the dash into two sides; dash lines flowing out to caress the doors; an asymmetrical wave effect, and/or more curved wood panels but not a straight line across. The 'plank' look seems a bit less cohesive to me, but to each their own. The 6 series is an exception with more wave-like sections which is a nice departure IMO.
It's a bit ironic that the stereotypical BMW dash seems a bit like driving a single wide 'furniture'/deck plank, when a more connected, dynamic feel is generally reported in the performance aspect...
In many BMW's (3/5/7) the basic motif is a large 'plank' across the dashboard, be it wood or plastic, and bits around it. Other companies, such as Audi, Lexus, Mercedes (sometimes), can have a more organic look; using arcs that bisect the dash into two sides; dash lines flowing out to caress the doors; an asymmetrical wave effect, and/or more curved wood panels but not a straight line across. The 'plank' look seems a bit less cohesive to me, but to each their own. The 6 series is an exception with more wave-like sections which is a nice departure IMO.
It's a bit ironic that the stereotypical BMW dash seems a bit like driving a single wide 'furniture'/deck plank, when a more connected, dynamic feel is generally reported in the performance aspect...
It is in contrast to previous generations of BMWs which did have separate/angled pieces of trim before the driver and passenger, usually divided by a protruding center stack. The 6 series and some other models are exceptions to the current pattern (to my eye, having seen pics--having experienced the 3/5/7 firsthand). Perhaps the current single dash panel is more distinctive, or simplified this time around, but I am partial to the more curvaceous 6 series interior, which I think looks great in that coupe/convertible.
Interestingly, the Audi A8 does have a similar wood piece (unlike A4/A6/etc), but the execution is far different (flows on to doors, bisected by NAVI screen, is more minimalist, etc.)
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01-20-08 | 08:08 PM
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I'll indulge...here are 3 pics of the current 3/5/7...in various configs. Differing from some other luxury makes, BMW currently has the front dash dominated/unified by a continuous piece of either metallic or wood trim...which goes through all A/C vents, and is usually discontinuous with the door trim. This piece creates a uniform sensibility across the dash, and while supplementary curves can soften the straight-line effect, the long rectangle is a defining characteristic.
It is in contrast to previous generations of BMWs which did have separate/angled pieces of trim before the driver and passenger, usually divided by a protruding center stack. The 6 series and some other models are exceptions to the current pattern (to my eye, having seen pics--having experienced the 3/5/7 firsthand). Perhaps the current single dash panel is more distinctive, or simplified this time around, but I am partial to the more curvaceous 6 series interior, which I think looks great in that coupe/convertible.
Interestingly, the Audi A8 does have a similar wood piece (unlike A4/A6/etc), but the execution is far different (flows on to doors, bisected by NAVI screen, is more minimalist, etc.)
It is in contrast to previous generations of BMWs which did have separate/angled pieces of trim before the driver and passenger, usually divided by a protruding center stack. The 6 series and some other models are exceptions to the current pattern (to my eye, having seen pics--having experienced the 3/5/7 firsthand). Perhaps the current single dash panel is more distinctive, or simplified this time around, but I am partial to the more curvaceous 6 series interior, which I think looks great in that coupe/convertible.
Interestingly, the Audi A8 does have a similar wood piece (unlike A4/A6/etc), but the execution is far different (flows on to doors, bisected by NAVI screen, is more minimalist, etc.)
01-20-08 | 11:13 PM
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01-20-08 | 11:22 PM
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^^^
Exactly! That's what I'm talking about. Thx for the info on the rationale btw. Those pictures make a good comparison, the older BMW interiors, while somewhat dated by today's standards, had a nice design IMO. Especially the prior 7-series.
Exactly! That's what I'm talking about. Thx for the info on the rationale btw. Those pictures make a good comparison, the older BMW interiors, while somewhat dated by today's standards, had a nice design IMO. Especially the prior 7-series.