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Old 03-31-10, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RX469
Why's everyone going "Yawn" I think the mods make this really BIG lofty looking sedan a little more taut and sporty! I give it a thumbs up!
Yep... I wonder...

Anywho. BMW as most already know and the brand profess are ALWAYS "driver and performance" oriented. So I don't think it's trying to be sporty... It already is.
Do I expect everyone here or abroad to think this is the "hottest sedan on Earth"? And that's not what I asked. BUT... As "car enthusiasts" one should at the least appreciate other brands. It's modified to a VERY subtle degree, which MOST of you always want or like anyway.
But it's all good.
Just thought I'd share. And I certainly would/will consider one down the road with said pkg. In White of course.
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Old 03-31-10, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Why the personal jab?

Anyway...not digging these wheels. Might look better on a black car but as is I'm definitely not feeling it.
Not at all. But since YOU asked... What was this?

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
O M G... Yawn....

It's nice but really not that serious.
I would like to think that as a member here since the sites inception, I can post up "other brands" without ridicule and flak.
Just saying...
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Old 03-31-10, 09:01 AM
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Speaking of suspension... I really like the look of 7's lowered but seeing how I'm running rubber band 25 series, that extra "give" from stock suspension aids when you come across imperfections in the road. I've already bent one of my 22's that I had to replace the barrel.
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Old 03-31-10, 10:00 AM
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I think that this car looks good and has the drive to match. The 7 drives like a much smaller car. The Alpina B7 is King.. I will never forget my opportunity behind the wheel of the last gen Alpina & going cold turkey to get behind the wheel of another.
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Old 03-31-10, 10:01 AM
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It looks... ok. the front grille looks like massive nostrils. you can definitely see some styling ques from lexus here i mean the rear of the cars lights, tail pipes...
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Old 03-31-10, 10:23 AM
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I like that it's not too overly done. Dislike those wheels though, they look more MB/Audi IMO.
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that is straight up gangster
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Old 03-31-10, 10:35 AM
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It would be nicer looking with the silver wheels but there is no way a 7 series BMW would be considered "sporty"......it weighs in at 2.5 tons and I havent seen any ant any of the many track days I attended in my G35.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
It would be nicer looking with the silver wheels but there is no way a 7 series BMW would be considered "sporty"......it weighs in at 2.5 tons and I havent seen any ant any of the many track days I attended in my G35.
That comment about 7's at the Track is just.... Sigh...

Anywho... Aside from AMG (which is all out performance tuner cars) It is widely known that BMW 7 is the Sportiest of ALL Luxury Sedans. Come on now man.
I've driven the S550 and LS460 and there really is no comparison to the feedback the 7 series gives you. It really does NOT feel like a big luxury sedan at all.
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Originally Posted by rx469
why's everyone going "yawn" i think the mods make this really big lofty looking sedan a little more taut and sporty! I give it a thumbs up!
i completely agree!

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Old 03-31-10, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
Not at all. But since YOU asked... What was this?



I would like to think that as a member here since the sites inception, I can post up "other brands" without ridicule and flak.
Just saying...
So you are quoting me twice? I didn't respond the first time but I guess you want me too?

Look its nice and the new 7 has really grown on me and I much MUCH prefer it to the monstrosity the last model was.

If you are going to post attention grabbing titles and posts ensure what is inside is worthy. Otherwise expect some of us to be underwhelmed.

Its nice but I don't think its "O M G the world must stop spinning this is so good". Just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by dunnojack
i like the color scheme, sorta

but man, it needs a rhinoplasty package.

That looks so much better.
 
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Originally Posted by rominl
i don't see much exciting about this car at all...
I do... it now has Exhaust Diffuser Tips like the LS & IS-F...

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Old 03-31-10, 11:58 AM
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hot but i wanna see it with the optional wheels on it, any pics?
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Old 03-31-10, 12:10 PM
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Would rather see them make a bodykit for the Sport model. Much better starting point IMO.



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Old 03-31-10, 12:22 PM
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Those chrome flaps on the front of the car couldn't look any more tacked-on. Afterthought, anyone?
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