Starting in July 2017, as the cross-border continues to conquer the United States, it seems that there are two in each car manufacturer.
The door vanity project shines in its lineup, and the big limo is still drawn in Germanycar business.
Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz\'s biggest cars remain a symbol of brand value and style themes and a pioneer in technology that permeates the rest of the team.
Munich\'s latest flagship 40,000 BMW 740i, 2016 miles a year, confirms what we have been saying for nearly a decade: the soil at BMW\'s headquarters has really changed.
7 clear drift of 3-and 5-
The range of luxury cars from sports cars to less sports is not a fluke, but a brand --wide movement.
It was clear that the limousine was rolling on the road, with enough floating bodies to lift Edmund fitzgerrard.
With a calm cockpit, luxury seating and 500-plus-
Mile range, definitely has its advantages. The 7-
When our employees see it as a more decent alternative to commercial air travel, the series shines the brightest light.
Our drivers were piloted in 12 states in 740i, in a Canadian province and in the District of Colombia
One-month stay, refreshing and relaxing from guests staying is full of well received logs.
But in this part of the big boys in Germany, the peaceful highway cruise is not particularly special, and BMW has not identified a more striking position, which makes the 7-
The series chasing the gameThe latest S-
Class introduces merced\'s advanced and gorgeous interiors, Audi\'s A8 champion intuitive technology, and Cadillac CT6 is the driver\'s choice.
BMW can achieve the knockout by incorporating these attributes into the complete package.
Instead, it provides conservative evolution for aging design themes, questionable advances in infotainment, and the wettest suspension of Bimmer in recent memory. Our long-
The term 740i hides its biggest technological advance under a rich layer of Jatoba Brown metallic paint.
The structure of 7 is a mixture of aluminum, steel and carbon fiber, the only visible clue is B-pillars.
The weight savings helped our 740i weaken the Mercedes-Benz S550 (
It is true that it has a lugs installed around two extra cylinders and an extra turbocharger)
More than 400 pounds.
While the dynamics engineer failed to take full advantage of this advantage, the advanced material mix provides a robust structure and a cabin that is not affected by the hustle and bustle of traffic and wind.
\"The car absorbs miles like a sponge.
It\'s almost the same as Rolls-Royce --
Royce is almost as quiet as my ears. ” —K. C.
Colwell, senior technical editor, more difficult to quantify in-car tech. With only me-too semi-
Autonomous features like lanes
Lack of central function of true self
BMW 7 logo-steering system
The series is actually a group of waving people.
Gesture control to the front-
The seat user has six gestures that can raise or lower the volume or reject incoming calls by imitating a little routine in front of the touch screen.
Even after a year of exposure, this orchestral conductor is less precise and more troublesome than using buttons and knobs on the steering wheel or center console.
Talking to our car through sign language, we also find it ridiculous. Tired out. Key: -Repairs -Damage -Maintenance-Normal Wear -
201683 miles: BMW 740i starts its long term-
TestJuly 20169585 miles: dealer fuel replacement-
Fill door removed from Hinge back panel during warranty period, July 13, 2016 99 05 miles: oil change and inspection by dealer, July 29, 2016 11, 767 miles: potholes flatten left
In October 6, 2016, the former tires were replaced at a BMW dealer outside Chicago for $501. Our distributor also replaced the cabin air filter and installed a new battery according to the technical service announcement, $0 October 13, 2016
On November 2, 2016, $486, the lamp cover and the lower grille were used to repair the damage caused by the raccoon strike: We replaced the right-
On November 16, 2016, after the front tire generated bubbles on the side wall, it drove $393: the onboard maintenance personnel of 740i asked the dealer to check. during this period, the technicians also replaced the oil prematurely. on November 22, 2016, 201733,802 miles, $0: We fit 7 with Pirelli Winter Sottozero Series II tiresFebruary 10 miles: US
On February 28, 2017, the price of the previous winter tire was $384 due to the side wall bump: The dealer replaced the oil and replaced the engine and cabin air filter.
Ambient lighting that didn\'t work was fixed by inserting the connector at the passenger\'s lower foot, $0 on March 31, 2017, 933 miles: we replaced a curved front wheel, $ April 10, 2017
The term test endsOur 740i comes with an optional $250 key that comes with a micro touch screen that can be used to adjust the cabin climate, or to check the status of the door lock and remaining fuel range.
But the scope of this key is very small.
Much shorter than traditional key chains
And the demand for regular recharge (
Either insert it into the wall or slide it into the wireless charging holster under the central armrest)
Negates the convenience of permanently hiding the proximity key in your wallet or jacket pocket. This 7-
This series has been outstanding for decades, with space and luxurious equipment. As all U. S. 7-
The series is now traveling on Europe\'s optional long wheelbase, first of all-
The certificate room is standard.
16 comfortable rear seats
The adjustable way to cool, heat or knead your back as needed is part of the $3900 luxury seat selection.
The kit also includes a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear handrails and a Samsung tablet docked at the back
Passengers can control the sound, climate system and ambient lighting, and can also turn on and off various umbrellas around the car.
Our 740i is equipped with a $4100 admin package that includes power after
Curtains, 22-
Front seat ventilation, head-
Display on leather
Change the packaging dashboard and ceramic controls for many plastic knobs and buttons.
$1900 added blind to driver assistance package-
Lane monitoring-
Warning before departure-
Mitigate collisions with pedestrian detection, parking sensors, and four cameras that stitch together views of the surrounding environment.
Upgrade to 20-
Inch wheels cost $2600, two cars a car
The glass roof with LED focused lighting added $900 and the spare tires increased by $150.
The last project proved to be a bigger obstacle than helping.
The spare lift up the trunk floor by 6 inch, and running reduces its practicality
We had flat summer tires on our test car.
All in all, the car has a total of $13,800 options, a total of $96,095.
If the number does look Noble, then know that it is actually low-end for a car and you can choose a price of more than $180,000.
It may be fair to say that an increase in all of these options has helped at least in some way defeat our movement --
Expectations of luxury cars.
Outside, 740i is all brown, with nebulae and bromidic.
Inside is a fairyland of glowing lights, twisted seats and tiny electronic wonders. A run-
With a mistake, now before
The raccoon was cut off for $486 instead of fog.
Lamp covers and lower grilles, but our operating costs are limited to the price of premium unleaded gasoline.
Our four service visits were covered by BMW\'s four factories. year, 50,000-
Free maintenance plan for Mile. The fuel-
The filling door is separated from the hinge back panel at a distance of 8600 miles (
Replacement during warranty period)
When the driver-
The dealer tracked a loose connector and the ambient lighting on the side darkened around 35,000 miles.
According to the technical service announcement, our dealers also preemptively replaced the battery during their second maintenance visit. The 7-
The series is in line with the most basic commitment of large comfort cars, but no further.
Better and better, 7-
The series occasionally feels like riding a pillow-
Bounce roof mattress through Carnival.
This makes the sacred long
Comfortable range but lessthan-
Meet daily drivers. Spending near-six-
Money shouldn\'t need so much compromise when the highway journey is over.
Competition shows that delivery is possible first
There is not so much isolation rate refinement that leads us to the conclusion that when it comes to 7-
BMW has become too comfortable.
\"What I want is exactly the same as this 7-
The series offers: more body control and less impact strength for sharp lateral seams. ” —
\"This car is a ship.
Put it in a comfortable place
Plus the mode, it feels like Kia k900. ” —
Jeff Sabatini \"The car is the seat of the adaptive cruise control and massage driver, away from the road --Perfect Tour” —
Alexander stocklosa
Six is magic and it\'s a pleasure to make it work harder in heavier apps. ” —
Tony queloga: \"These 7 cars have convinced me that BMW has lost its smell. ” —
Don Sherman said: \"The car on board is too soft, too vague in comfort, and the movement makes it hard. ” —
Mike Sutton \"The array of cameras installed in every corner struggles with the fact that you can\'t see the corner in the driver\'s seat. ” —
Josh Jacquot \"I drive 740i for nearly 2000 miles and have no back pain at all, which is not normal for me. ” —
Vehicle type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-
Door sedanPRICE for testing: $96,095 (
Reserve price: $82,295)
Engine type: turbo-charged cold DOHC 24-valve inline-
6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection displacement: 183 cu in, 2998 ccPower: 320 hp @ 6500 rpmTorque: 330 lb-
Ft @ 1380 rpmTRANSMISSION: 8-
Size: Wheelbase: 126, automatic speed with manual shift mode.
Length 4: 2066 inWidth: 74. Height 9: 58.
Passenger capacity: 115 cu ftCargo cargo volume: 18 cu ftCurb weight: 4385 lb performance: New Zero to 60 mph: 4.
8 seczero to 100 miles/hour: 12.
130 miles per hour: 21 seconds.
Start in 6 seconds, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
6 secTop gear, 30-50 miles per hour: 2.
9 secTop gear, 50-70 miles per hour: 3. 5 seconds-mile: 13.
4 seconds @ 105 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
Performance: 40,000 miles zero to 60 miles per hour: 5.
Zero to 100 miles per hour in 1 second: 12.
130 miles per hour: 22 seconds.
From 5 seconds to 150 miles per hour: 35.
Start in 1 second, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
8 secTop gear, 30-50 miles/hour: 3.
0 secTop gear, 50-70 miles/hour: 3. 7 seconds-mile: 13.
7 Seconds @ 104 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
88 gFUEL ECONOMY: EPA combined/city/hwy: 24/21/29 mpgC/D observed: 26 mpgUnscheduled oil addition: 0 qtWARRANTY: 4 years/50,000
12 years/unlimited mileage anti-corrosion;
4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance;
What we like is regular maintenance for 4 years/50,000 miles: Who says you need all-
Driving wheels through winter?
When winter snow makes it rain in the early spring, we can report that our rearwheel-
Sail the 740i in the cold months and never try to find traction.
We installed our 7-
The price of winter tires with Pirelli Sottozero Series II is $1556, but another factor is that BMW has designed an easy-to-adjust progressive throttle to adjust the torque.
In addition to layoffs, there are layoffs (
Such as gesture control, steering-wheel-
Installed audio control and standard audio control)
The IDrive infotainment system can easily become extremely complex.
But we found the core interface.
Large knobs and function buttons that allow direct jump to navigation, audio and phone menus-
This is one of the systems that is easier to learn.
Online copy supervisor Rusty Blackwell praised the system for how fast it can handle commands.
The ability of the system to pair two mobile phones at the same time through Bluetooth has also been well received.
The log once again contains new praise for how happy 740i is.
\"This car absorbs miles like a sponge,\" Senior Technical Editor K noted . \". C. Colwell.
\"It\'s almost the same as Rolls-Royce --
Royce is almost as quiet as my ears.
\"What we don\'t like is: but Colwell has become more serious due to the need for constant correction of the gentle highway curve.
\"BMW seems to focus only on quiet and comfortable rides, because the steering, not to mention the manipulation, is the worst of any car that sells for more than $50,000, he said.
We also provide a warning to anyone considering ordering a $250 Display Key, which is a high
Tech fob with micro touch screen, can display information such as the projection range and whether the window is open or closed.
It also allows the driver to pre-process the cabin, but only if the key is within a few hundred feet from the car.
Although the smart key is not thicker than the normal key chain, it is getting higher and wider, making it cumbersome to put it in your pocket.
However, the biggest annoyance is that you have to keep the fob charged by plugging the fob into the wall socket or sliding it into the inductive charging sleeve inside the center console.
Taking the key out of your pocket or wallet negates the convenience of passive accessbutton start.
It tells us that we do not use the display key most of the time, but use the standard fob.
What went wrong: for three consecutive mornings, Colwell observed engine flameout shortly after starting the car, although the problem was always solved by itself and the car never showed the results of the inspection --engine light. The 12-
The volt outlet near the former cupholders is also dead, leaving Colwell to look for a fuse. The iDrive-
According to the owner\'s manual, he saw a piece of paper on the right
The rear Insurance Box uses pictograms instead of words to convey the circuit associated with each fuse.
Only after finding a service online forum
He found the right fuse under glovebox.
From a larger point of view, the 740i continues to operate perfectly with only one warranty so far (
Replacement for broken fuel door).
Since our last update, the car has not yet been requested for repair within 6700 miles.
Where did we go: One of our drivers was at I-
75 icon, red-and-white circus-
You all read the tent water tower in Florence.
The water tower was built on the land donated to the city by a shopping mall developer, initially reading the Florence Mall until the wrong person at the Kentucky highway administration caught a glimpse of it.
In the picturesque way, the water tower violates the law of the roadside sign because it advertises in a shopping center that has not yet opened.
Instead of paying to repaint the entire tower, Florence officials instructed the painter to turn M into Y and add apostrophe for BMW 7-series review.
Florence is just a gas station to and from Franklin, Tennessee, the farthest place I \'ve recently ventured.
Fleet number of months: current mileage of 11 months: 34,669 miles average fuel economy: 26 mpg tank size: 20.
6 gal fuel range: 530 mile service: $0 normal wear: $0 repair: $0 damage and damage: $1360 specification> Vehicle type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-
Door sedanPRICE for testing: $96,095 (
Reserve price: $82,295)
Engine type: turbo-charged cold DOHC 24-valve inline-
6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection displacement: 183 cu in, 2998 ccPower: 320 hp @ 6500 rpmTorque: 330 lb-
Ft @ 1380 rpmTRANSMISSION: 8-
Size: Wheelbase: 126, automatic speed with manual shift mode.
Length 4: 2066 inWidth: 74. Height 9: 58.
Passenger capacity: 115 cu ftCargo cargo volume: 18 cu ftCurb weight: 4385 lb performance: New Zero to 60 mph: 4.
8 seczero to 100 miles/hour: 12.
130 miles per hour: 21 seconds.
Start in 6 seconds, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
6 secTop gear, 30-50 miles per hour: 2.
9 secTop gear, 50-70 miles per hour: 3. 5 seconds-mile: 13.
4 seconds @ 105 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
Performance: 40,000 miles zero to 60 miles per hour: 5.
Zero to 100 miles per hour in 1 second: 12.
130 miles per hour: 22 seconds.
From 5 seconds to 150 miles per hour: 35.
Start in 1 second, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
8 secTop gear, 30-50 miles/hour: 3.
0 secTop gear, 50-70 miles/hour: 3. 7 seconds-mile: 13.
7 Seconds @ 104 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
88 gFUEL ECONOMY: EPA combined/city/hwy: 24/21/29 mpgC/D observed: 26 mpgUnscheduled oil addition: 0 qtWARRANTY: 4 years/50,000
12 years/unlimited mileage anti-corrosion;
4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance;
4 years/50,000 miles of regular maintenance what we like: our staff developed the habit of complaining and we didn\'t order our long term-
BMW 740i with adaptive cruise control.
We don\'t usually include this under the heading \"What do we like\" except in the log of the car, this comment always takes our 7-
The series is a genius. Long-distance runners
We like to shrink over long distances and when we are behind the steering wheel, the tired muscles actually relax.
Online editor Alexander stocklosa wrote in him: \"This car is self-adaptive cruise control and is a massage driver\'s seat away from the road --Perfect Tour
\"We loved the quiet cabin, the comfortable front seats, the spacious back seats, and a high
Technical convenience to meet various needs-
In addition to adjusting our speed to adapt to traffic.
One defense of our $96,095 configuration came from deputy online editor Joey cabarella, who said on a drive from Michigan to Tennessee: \"I \'ve never really missed adaptive cruising because of the standard
Easy to adjust in two 1-and 5-
The increment per hour and very smooth.
I was never bothered by the driveway.
Assist or move forward-
Collision warning.
They are not notable, but they are still very helpful.
\"Time does not diminish our enthusiasm for the Turbo 3. 0-liter inline-six.
\"These six are still magical, and it\'s a pleasure to make it work harder in the heaviest apps,\" senior editor Tony curoga notes . \".
\"I don\'t need more power in 7.
\"Although we do work hard, our average fuel economy has climbed from 26 miles to 27 miles since the last update.
We have now surpassed the EPA\'s 3 mpg comprehensive rating.
What we don\'t like: In the words of feature editor Jeff Sabatini: \"God bless it not to drive on the highway.
\"In our work, we are constantly reducing the number of automakers claiming that they have built a No. compromise, do-
All vehicles. This 7-
The series seems to be the exact opposite of this (Usually wishful thinking)notion.
It has a unique focus on luxury comfort and is not conducive to handling.
\"In Motion mode, the steering system adds a strange non-linear weight, and there is a lot of floating around the comfort of the chassis on the highway.
\"I think I should forget to have a sports BMW,\" Quiroga wrote . \". Quiroga—
Chorus with most employees-
Also rejected with 7-series.
It allows the driver or front passenger to turn their fingers to raise or lower the volume, wave to ignore incoming calls, or slide the pinched thumb and index finger to rotate the view from the external camera.
\"Gesture control is the stupidest gimmick I can remember.
How about the volume knob next to the IDrive controller? ” He’s right.
At best, gesture control adds another layer of redundancy that we have almost never used, except to show off to people who are easy to impress friends and family.
What\'s wrong: on October, a strange big raccoon went through the 740 I road, although this encounter was worse for the garbage thieves than our drivers, we spent $486 to get the dealer to replace the damaged fog
Lamp cover and side grille.
And, right-
The front tire was damaged by impact and bubbles appeared on the side wall, so we need to make the second tire replacement so far.
The new Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT costs $373. Our pseudo-sentient 7-
The series also requires dealers to visit at speeds of 21,000 miles and 25,000 miles.
Although the latter stop should only be checked, the service department changed the oil.
Both visits were made at BMW\'s four. year, 50,000-mile no-
Repair plan for charge.
We went: Month-
Series lock with our long battle
Regular diesel Range Rover td6
Both are frugal from large fuel tanks and offer a wide range of services in addition to excellent comfort and rich luxury decorations.
Capparella has driven BMW 520 miles to Nashville since the last update.
Stocklosa ran from Ann Arbor to Boston, traveling more than 700 miles on a tank.
Technology and mobile editor Pete Bigelow completed a task in Pittsburgh with a BMW, and Copywriter Jennifer Harrington used 740i to travel to Richmond, Virginia.
Test Director Don Sherman returns to his alma mater in Iowa to watch the Eagles beat the Michigan Wolves.
Fleet monthly: 8 months current mileage: 27,999 miles average fuel economy: 27 mpg tank size: 20.
6 gal fuel range: 550 mile service: $0 normal wear: $0 repair: $0 damage and damage: $1360 specification> Vehicle type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-
Door sedanPRICE for testing: $96,095 (
Reserve price: $82,295)
Engine type: turbo-charged cold DOHC 24-valve inline-
6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection displacement: 183 cu in, 2998 ccPower: 320 hp @ 6500 rpmTorque: 330 lb-
Ft @ 1380 rpmTRANSMISSION: 8-
Size: Wheelbase: 126, automatic speed with manual shift mode.
Length 4: 2066 inWidth: 74. Height 9: 58.
Passenger capacity: 115 cu ftCargo cargo volume: 18 cu ftCurb weight: 4385 lb performance: New Zero to 60 mph: 4.
8 seczero to 100 miles/hour: 12.
130 miles per hour: 21 seconds.
Start in 6 seconds, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
6 secTop gear, 30-50 miles per hour: 2.
9 secTop gear, 50-70 miles per hour: 3. 5 seconds-mile: 13.
4 seconds @ 105 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
Performance: 40,000 miles zero to 60 miles per hour: 5.
Zero to 100 miles per hour in 1 second: 12.
130 miles per hour: 22 seconds.
From 5 seconds to 150 miles per hour: 35.
Start in 1 second, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
8 secTop gear, 30-50 miles/hour: 3.
0 secTop gear, 50-70 miles/hour: 3. 7 seconds-mile: 13.
7 Seconds @ 104 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
88 gFUEL ECONOMY: EPA combined/city/hwy: 24/21/29 mpgC/D observed: 26 mpgUnscheduled oil addition: 0 qtWARRANTY: 4 years/50,000
12 years/unlimited mileage anti-corrosion;
4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance;
4 years/50,000 miles of regular maintenance what we like: the commute time for the Michigan construction season is a little easier when inside the BMW 740i.
Mute jackhammers in the cabin, numb steering offset the rumble bars, hanging floating on the ground pavement, seat-
My words, seat.
If you are not comfortable on these throne, you may be a giraffe.
Optional 20-
As part of the $4100 administration program, way seats includes power-
Adjustable headrest, power thigh extension, four-Road waist, and-
What really sets them apart
Power shoulder pronunciation.
The latter allows to adjust the angle of the upper seat back relative to the lower part, adapting to all forms of posture from rigid perfection to shocking humpback.
So far, only one complaint has been received from these seats: \"The driver\'s seat basically does not provide side-butt/thigh support on the entrance ramp,\" one tough person wrote
Use the on-charge driver
The 740i \"was found to have sailed well at 100 metres without showing effort.
\"At a silky speed of 740i, the staff is not the only one who is impressed.
Dave VanderWerp, deputy online editor, pointed out that 740i \"makes the speed of 100 miles per hour feel like 70 miles per hour,\" deputy online editor Joey Cabrera wrote in The Journal,\"
\"In addition to his having a valid point of view, this comment almost disqualifies Capparella from working with cars and drivers. The single-turbo 3. 0-liter inline-
Six impressive lows.
End response and strong top
It continues to provide 26 mpg.
What we don\'t like is that driving dynamics are back in the back seat.
We didn\'t expect 7-
Mobile series like M3 or even 3-
Series of this matter.
We look forward to our 740i more steering sense than the small Tikes comfortable coupe, more body control sense than the mid-set
Dad at trampoline park.
\"BMW seems to be moving towards the old Cadillac model,\" VanderWerp said . \"
The body controls of the series are becoming more and more active, and the bright parts of the interior and exterior are becoming more and more noticeable.
These interiors are just a small reason for our long time.
For almost everyone who passes through its doors, the 740i is more extravagant than it is for $96,095.
However, we have noticed some cost problems. cutting.
For example, the door is no longer open and there are an unlimited number of checks to fix them.
Instead, occupants should find a device that prevents the door from closing itself, just like the average person in their Toyota car.
In addition, there is no acoustic lamination on the side glass-
Even Honda Pilot hoi polloi can get double quiet
Glass side glass, we notice the higher-than-expected wind-
There was a strong noise on our Highway 7.
Other faults reported in the log include that the steering wheel is not tilted far enough.
Some people think that the ceramic coating of some controls is also part of the execution package, making the volume and iDrive knobs smooth and difficult to use, and one driver found that the navigation system showed the wrong marked Road, including the main interstate.
What\'s wrong: the fuel door starts to break away from its hinge inner board at about 6800 miles and completely leave the car for 8600 miles.
Our dealer replaced it a few days before the first service at 10,000 miles.
We did not pay a penny for both visits.
The fuel door is covered by warranty and the service is paid under four of BMW\'syear/50,000-
Including maintenance.
We lost our driver.
Side front tires at 35-
Every hour on Chicago side street.
The driver criticized the escape.
A few months ago, the tire burst traveled 20 miles because of the quality of the tire.
\"I\'m not even bothered to change compact spare parts, thinking it\'s a waste of time to change one tire with a rated speed of 50 miles per hour to another tire with the same limit.
\"We replaced the tires at a BMW dealership in suburban Chicago for $501.
Where did we go: apart from going to Chicago and the quick run to Pennsylvania, our 740i spent most of the past few months around Michigan and Michigan. The 2000-
Miles East Coast tour mentioned in our 740i\'s long-
The semester introduction story is still the longest trip to date.
Fleet monthly: 4 months current mileage: 13,569 miles average fuel economy: 26 mpg tank size: 20.
6 gal fuel range: 530 mile service: $0 normal wear: $0 repair: $0 damage and damage: $501 specification> Vehicle type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-
Door sedanPRICE for testing: $96,095 (
Reserve price: $82,295)
Engine type: turbo-charged cold DOHC 24-valve inline-
6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection displacement: 183 cu in, 2998 ccPower: 320 hp @ 6500 rpmTorque: 330 lb-
Ft @ 1380 rpmTRANSMISSION: 8-
Size: Wheelbase: 126, automatic speed with manual shift mode.
Length 4: 2066 inWidth: 74. Height 9: 58.
Passenger capacity: 115 cu ftCargo cargo volume: 18 cu ftCurb weight: 4385 lb performance: New Zero to 60 mph: 4.
8 seczero to 100 miles/hour: 12.
130 miles per hour: 21 seconds.
Start in 6 seconds, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
6 secTop gear, 30-50 miles per hour: 2.
9 secTop gear, 50-70 miles per hour: 3. 5 seconds-mile: 13.
4 seconds @ 105 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
Performance: 40,000 miles zero to 60 miles per hour: 5.
Zero to 100 miles per hour in 1 second: 12.
130 miles per hour: 22 seconds.
From 5 seconds to 150 miles per hour: 35.
Start in 1 second, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
8 secTop gear, 30-50 miles/hour: 3.
0 secTop gear, 50-70 miles/hour: 3. 7 seconds-mile: 13.
7 Seconds @ 104 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
88 gFUEL ECONOMY: EPA combined/city/hwy: 24/21/29 mpgC/D observed: 26 mpgUnscheduled oil addition: 0 qtWARRANTY: 4 years/50,000
12 years/unlimited mileage anti-corrosion;
4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance;
Month Year/50,000 miles scheduled to be 120,000 miles between maintenanceAfter 2012 miles allocated BMW\'s 328i sedan, 2014 BMW xDrive 328d wagon, 2015 BMW M3, we are ready to ease sixgeneration 3-series.
Every one in a long time
Termers left us with a cold impression: too unconnected, too expensive, or too tough, but most of all, just not fully satisfied.
BMW seeks to adapt 3-Quality series-
Our market appeal has weakened for decades.
A long love for cars that once combined control, practicality and fun like other cars.
Instead of looking for the ghost of BMW\'s past, it\'s another long --term 3-
Series, we have turned our focus to 2016 BMW 740i.
It will take us 40,000 miles to determine the new focus of BMW.
Luxury and comfort before sports
Has been perfected in the company\'s flagship. The 7-
Now, that means a car with electronic products. The sixth-generation 7-
With optional adaptive cruise control and simple self-control, the series takes the first step for automatic highway driving
Keep the steering Lane.
We assume that BMW designers are also fans of the Minority Report, as the latest iteration of iDrive allows passengers to wave or rotate their fingers in front of 10 people. 2-
An inch touch screen that accepts incoming calls or adjusts the volume.
Yes, gesture control is as gimmicky and imperfect as sound.
This new G11 chassis goes beyond silicon and semiconductors and will be high
The strength of the lighter combination structure is steel, cast and extruded aluminum, carbon fiber and magnesium.
We\'re used to thinking-As six series
Figure car, so we were impressed when we ordered the coach
Termer, priced at $96,095.
It helps start with the cheapest 7
After $82,295 serieswheel-drive, six-
Because since then, we have actively squandered our indulgence.
The $3900 deluxe seat package provides power rear seats for heating, ventilation and massage in cold weather;
The heated steering wheel;
Heating of front and rear handrails; and a 7. 0-
The inch Samsung tablet in the rear console, in addition to the steering wheel and pedals, it can control almost everything in the car.
The $4100 package adds to the electricity side
Ventilation curtains 20-
Way adjustable front seat, head-
Ceramic trim for display, pad, iDrive controller and radio.
We spent $1900 on the driver assistance package including the front desk
Collision Mitigation, lane-
Departure Warning, speed-
Limited line display, automatic parking, blind
On-site inspection, but the most noteworthy is the surrounding-
View the camera system with a 3D view.
BMW pieced together a photo of a private photographer who looks like you taking a car 10 feet away with four cameras, you can hold the air, swing your wrist and rotate around the car at different angles.
The jury still doesn\'t know if this is more useful than the bird.
Advantages of tradition (
This is also an optional point in the month-series)
But it doesn\'t feel like a gimmick, it\'s more like a real innovation.
It is worth noting that we skipped the Driver Assist Plus II package that added adaptive cruise control and active lanes
$1700.
We don\'t want to miss any of the features.
Our drivers usually prefer traditional cruise controls, and we know from experience that BMW\'s steering assistant is just a lane --
Maintain assistance rather than position
Two human hands.
Groceries include $20-$2600
Inch wheels and $900 for larger panoramic glass roof with LED focus lighting.
We also paid $250 for something called the key foblet.
\"It has a micro touch screen that allows you to pre-process the cabin and check the status of the door lock or window.
Maybe it\'s the money we shouldn\'t spend.
There is a mobile app that can do the same thing, and the key is to have one more electronic gadget to keep charging.
Finally, we bought a space for $150.
In addition to the standard operation, saver spare adds some additional security to prevent detention
The tire was flat but was fined to raise the floor of the suitcase by about 6 inch.
We didn\'t expect sports.
The car moved, so we were very surprised by the 320-hp six-
The cylinder makes the burden it carries so light.
On the track, 4385-
The pound 740i reached 60 miles per hour in just 4 minutes.
For 8 seconds, emergency parking starting at 70 miles/hour takes only 159 feet of the road.
Skidpad diagram of 0.
Although 86g is not particularly impressive, it is worthy of respect.
Several log reviewers noted how soft the ride was, especially in the comfort plus mode of the car.
A staff member even compared the 740i to the Kia K900, an unpopular Long recently launched-
Temer in our fleet.
Strangely, the luxurious suspension does not mean that the ride is completely comfortable. Our 7-
The series appears to be affected by a contradictory chassis adjustment in which the suspension does not provide enough body control, but the wheel impact is too harsh.
In sharp lateral features such as expansion joints, 740i lbs and hit the road surface. The run-
The puncture may not help, but we have never had a Mercedes-Benz problem. Benz S-class on run-flat rubber.
Despite the constant complaints about stiff tyres, the 740i is still a great way to cover big miles.
Assistant Buyer Guide editor Anne White records nearly 2000 miles from Ann Arbor to Indiana, Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, DCC.
Back in Michigan.
\"So far, this is the most comfortable car on my way --
She wrote: \"tripped.
\"I have no back pain at all --
This is not normal for me.
Thanks to the really good seat, seemingly endless adjustment. ” The small-
The displacement engine is also Bargaining: in addition to the impressive track --
Testing performance, we averaged 26 miles in the first two months.
Fleet number of months: current mileage for 2 months: 7160 miles average fuel economy: 26 mpg tank size: 20.
6 gal fuel range: 530 mile service: $0 normal wear: $0 repair: $0 specification> Vehicle type: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-
Door sedanPRICE for testing: $96,095 (
Reserve price: $82,295)
Engine type: turbo-charged cold DOHC 24-valve inline-
6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection displacement: 183 cu in, 2998 ccPower: 320 hp @ 6500 rpmTorque: 330 lb-
Ft @ 1380 rpmTRANSMISSION: 8-
Size: Wheelbase: 126, automatic speed with manual shift mode.
Length 4: 2066 inWidth: 74. Height 9: 58.
Passenger capacity: 115 cu ftCargo cargo volume: 18 cu ftCurb weight: 4385 lb performance: New Zero to 60 mph: 4.
8 seczero to 100 miles/hour: 12.
130 miles per hour: 21 seconds.
Start in 6 seconds, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
6 secTop gear, 30-50 miles per hour: 2.
9 secTop gear, 50-70 miles per hour: 3. 5 seconds-mile: 13.
4 seconds @ 105 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
Performance: 40,000 miles zero to 60 miles per hour: 5.
Zero to 100 miles per hour in 1 second: 12.
130 miles per hour: 22 seconds.
From 5 seconds to 150 miles per hour: 35.
Start in 1 second, 5-60 miles per hour: 5.
8 secTop gear, 30-50 miles/hour: 3.
0 secTop gear, 50-70 miles/hour: 3. 7 seconds-mile: 13.
7 Seconds @ 104 mphTop speed (
Governor Limited)
: 156 mphBraking, 70-month speed: 159 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.
88 gFUEL ECONOMY: EPA combined/city/hwy: 24/21/29 mpgC/D observed: 26 mpgUnscheduled oil addition: 0 qtWARRANTY: 4 years/50,000
12 years/unlimited mileage anti-corrosion;
4 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance;