View Poll Results: 2027 S or 7?
2027 S Class
31
73.81%
2027 7 Series
6
14.29%
Other/Neither and state in a post which flagship
6
14.29%
I still can’t believe Mike is back
6
14.29%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll
2027 S Class or 7 Series?
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All my Jaguars, Land Rovers and Range Rovers have actually been among the most reliable cars I've personally owned. With that said, there's a recall out today to address an issue with the DC-DC converter on models with the mild hybrid causing problems with the 12v system. Still unclear if it's an OTA fix or whether a trip to the dealer will be required.
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All my Jaguars, Land Rovers and Range Rovers have actually been among the most reliable cars I've personally owned. With that said, there's a recall out today to address an issue with the DC-DC converter on models with the mild hybrid causing problems with the 12v system. Still unclear if it's an OTA fix or whether a trip to the dealer will be required.
Putting initial reaction over radical designs aside, from the outside definitely the S class. It looks relatively conservative and elegant, I just hope the grille isn't made of LEDs and doesn't light up at night. The BMW exterior styling is ridiculous from every angle, maybe a set of normal looking wheels could help the side and rear, but there is no saving that ugly face.
On the inside, it's hard to say which one is uglier, but functionally the 7 series is better. As much as I love traditional gauges, I've always had an issue with them - I am tall, and I like sporty driving position with the steering wheel dropped all the way down, so in every car the steering wheel blocks the view of the top part of the gauge cluster for me. I absolutely love the HUD feature, and the split dash in the new 7 series is very ugly but is probably going to be very functional. Certainly miss the i-drive ****, it has been the best infotainment interface for nearly two decades, don't know why they are doing away with it for a greasy touch screen. Even my BMW motorcycle has it's own implementation of the i-drive rotary **** on the handlebar, I absolutely love it.
On the inside, it's hard to say which one is uglier, but functionally the 7 series is better. As much as I love traditional gauges, I've always had an issue with them - I am tall, and I like sporty driving position with the steering wheel dropped all the way down, so in every car the steering wheel blocks the view of the top part of the gauge cluster for me. I absolutely love the HUD feature, and the split dash in the new 7 series is very ugly but is probably going to be very functional. Certainly miss the i-drive ****, it has been the best infotainment interface for nearly two decades, don't know why they are doing away with it for a greasy touch screen. Even my BMW motorcycle has it's own implementation of the i-drive rotary **** on the handlebar, I absolutely love it.
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They have several good looking wheel options for that car, at least they did for the pre LCI.
I don’t think it’s ugly, the pre refresh was ugly but both are big and stand out and get attention which isn’t a bad thing. It’s selling very well so it worked for them.
The interior though is just it a layout that I like at all. I want a traditional dash layout. That new BMW dash reminds me of an old Prius, gimmicky…awkward..
I don’t think it’s ugly, the pre refresh was ugly but both are big and stand out and get attention which isn’t a bad thing. It’s selling very well so it worked for them.
The interior though is just it a layout that I like at all. I want a traditional dash layout. That new BMW dash reminds me of an old Prius, gimmicky…awkward..
They have several good looking wheel options for that car, at least they did for the pre LCI.
I don’t think it’s ugly, the pre refresh was ugly but both are big and stand out and get attention which isn’t a bad thing. It’s selling very well so it worked for them.
The interior though is just it a layout that I like at all. I want a traditional dash layout. That new BMW dash reminds me of an old Prius, gimmicky…awkward..
I don’t think it’s ugly, the pre refresh was ugly but both are big and stand out and get attention which isn’t a bad thing. It’s selling very well so it worked for them.
The interior though is just it a layout that I like at all. I want a traditional dash layout. That new BMW dash reminds me of an old Prius, gimmicky…awkward..
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My neighbor has a RR. It's a great looking SUV, except his is ALL black. Black wheels, black window tint and black paint. IMO the look doesn't do it any favors. RR offers some great looking color and wheel combinations which IMO accent it better.
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It may look like a downgrade and not "right image" for some but I don't mind going with option 3 for an M5 or I5 M60 with the right package/dark color to wipe out the chrome. The more I look at it the more I like. I think the front light design looks very much like the 5th gen 5 - the best looking generation IMO.
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It may look like a downgrade and not "right image" for some but I don't mind going with option 3 for an M5 or I5 M60 with the right package/dark color to wipe out the chrome. The more I look at it the more I like. I think the front light design looks very much like the 5th gen 5 - the best looking generation IMO.
This interior is coming for it very shortly too though
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Wasn't aware of the new one coming up for 5 as well. Lol. Definitely not a good choice to down grade.
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