Category: Large Executive 
Price Range: £53,695 to £68,800
A technological showpiece, huge and refined performance, amazing mix of comfort and agility, quality feel, groundbreaking design.
Some of the technology isn't standard, styling is very controversial, steering-wheel gearchange buttons badly placed.
BMW wanted to make a bold new statement, and has succeeded. No other luxury car does so much so well. But if the styling's still a bit much, the new-generation model - with the wilder edges smoothed off - went on sale in April 2005.
The 7-Series works out when it's due a service automatically and, under the right conditions, can go as long as 25,000 miles without an oil change. The system can also tell you when an MOT is due. Insurance rates range from 17 to 20, and repair costs in minor impacts are said to be quite reasonable, thanks to features like a detachable front-end module protecting the main chassis rails from damage at speeds of up to 9mph.
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wrote on 20 03 2007