BAD IN BLACK? First Photos At The New BMW 7-Series Wearing Black

Is it me or are the headlights very similar to the Volvo S80? (I know I am going to get deboosted for this)

— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:08:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

i like it...

— njsidekick3 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:09:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

I don't like the rims, but this design is really growing on me. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person so I can make my final judgement.

— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:15:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 16   

jt716: not too much, but you´re right. I do not like it, Still I need to see it, in pictures looks old to me.

— Yonder7 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:18:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Don't like the rims...

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 1:38:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

the picture of the full car makes the hood area look way to long and not in proportion to the rest of the vehicle. for the 7 series to look its best, you really gotta get the L

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:09:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

There's my next BMW ;-D

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:10:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Like every 7 series before it, looks best in black.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:10:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Good photos!

However, If you want to know how impressive this combo really is, go to a BMW configuration website and "configure" a 7-Series in Sapphire Black/high-gloss dechrome/Black Exclusive leather/"20" inch alloys!

Enough said!

Isaacu

— isaacu (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:35:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Very nice looking.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:36:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

You know what? I'm SOLD!

The wheels change everything.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:51:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I don't like the rims.

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 2:59:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

It's a real grower, car looks better everytime i see it. I had the opportunity to drive the 750li the other day - simply amazing!! It's soooo smooth and yet so incredibly quick.

— JB007 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 4:19:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Great car, looking excellent in black. But those rims scream, "inner-city thug."

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 6:06:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks awesome...kind of a blend of last two 7's IMO. Wouldn't mind seeing the rear 3/4 view (and without those awful rims). I'm sure BMW will sell well even in down US economy - hopefully the "stock" rims will look better!

— DogLb (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 6:48:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Worst front end i have seen for ages, dog ugly. This site will luv it mind (Bmwspies.com)

— ubercool (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 7:42:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

i'm starting to like it but the grill is really f***ing annoying.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/10/2008 9:41:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

My personal preference...Sat in this thing and the S Class at the car show...Didn't want to get out of the 7 series..end of story

— RNeekChic (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 3:05:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It really does look good in black.Chris Bangle also stated that BMWs look better in dark colors.

— Milton (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 4:18:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I have seen quite a few on the roads now and one in a neighbouring showroom. All were silver or white. I agree with most the car looks better than in the pictures and has nice presence. I like it.
But in pure beauty, S class and LS are still ahead imo, even the refreshed Audi A8.

But 7 series is very good no doubt and in this balck colour it looks even better.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 6:03:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

when this car first came out I was skeptical about it but now from concept to now this thing is HOT!!!!!..yeah it doesnt have all that body cladding like the new S-class but I think this is going to hold its own for the next 6-7 years. PLEASE INFORM ME WHEN ALPINA DOES THE NEW B7 thats my favorite sports sedan HANDS DOWN.

— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 8:27:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Unbelieveable! Rims really make it look aggressive.

— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 1:01:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I like BMW for 4 reasons: RWD, V8, German Engineering, Large Sedans and Wagons

— mercuryguy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 3:33:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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— Mate (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 9:37:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm imagining it with the M6's five-spoke rims, and I'm also sold. I never thought I'd call a 7 Series sexy again, but this is. I'm actually a little too anxious to wait for the AWD version; I want one right when it hits the US!

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/11/2008 11:49:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

a new bmw that almost no one seems to hate? ok, ihave seen everything now

— 100octane (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 6:47:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

7-Series is king! S-Class is close but no cigar!

— vman1013 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/12/2008 1:43:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Fortunately, they kept the hood low and horizontal near the greenhouse, so the front end looks longer. Unfortunately, the greenhouse could qualify as a skyscraper. Also, the B-pillar looks like it came from a Camry. I like that they gave it relatively large wheels without flaring the wells. Makes it looks more serious, less cartoonish.

— cococo (View Profile)

Posted on 12/16/2008 1:09:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1