 Practicality
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BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is not a car for those on a budget. It is costly to own and run. The diesel engine does help save on fuel costs, and only basic routine maintenance should be required. Insurance costs will be high, and resale value might be lower than what you think it would be.
BMW 7 Series cabin space for front passengers is good, and there are more than the average number of seat and steering wheel positions available. The boot is fairly large and should accommodate most average-sized packages. Some rear passengers may find legroom in the back somewhat limited.
The 7 Series comes equipped with many controls and dials including BMW’s iDrive system. It takes a little time to get oriented as to what all the controls are for, and the iDrive system takes a little time to learn as well. The seat controls and the column mounted gear-shift could be improved somewhat, but for the most part the controls work and are very impressive. Basic controls are duplicated on the steering wheel.
The 7 Series is quite comfortable but not on the same level as a Lexus. Noise levels are low, and the diesel engine can only be heard when pushed hard. The cabin is large enough to accommodate four large adults easily. The seats are comfortable and supportive, but using the various seating controls may take some practice.
Accessing the front seats of the BMW 7 Series is not a problem. The doors open widely and the seats are well positioned for easy entry. You can even program the steering wheel to move out of the way when you are exiting the car. Rear passengers have sufficient head and legroom, but it is not as good as the front seat passengers.
The 7 Series is a big car to park, but it comes equipped with a standard parking radar, and has large side mirrors. The BMW 7 Series steering requires little effort and makes parking a rather simple task.
 Life Style
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BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is a sporty vehicle with good driver appeal. Despite its size, it is one of the sportiest and agile cars offered in the luxury saloon sector. The BMW 7 Series provides a better quality and much more refined ride than most of its big name competitors. The 7 Series offers drivers their choice of either a 3.0-litre diesel engine or a 5.0-litre petrol V8, both engines are high quality and very impressive. Handling packages include sports suspension and an anti-roll computer set-up.
The 7 Series would make a fairly decent family car. It has plenty of cabin space, and would be comfortable for family travel. It probably wouldn’t be very good for a family with younger children because of the leather seats.
The 7 Series would not make a good first car at all. The 7 Series is a large car that costs a lot of money, and a new driver would find it more than difficult to operate the car alone much less adjust and operate all of the controls and settings. The car’s running costs are also costly, and a new driver could find a much more appropriate car.
BMW tends to have a conservative image and enjoys a loyal following of customers who support that image. The current model is less conservative and has tested customer loyalty. Once customers got over the shock and looked at the 7 Series for what it has to offer, it began to sell rather well. For some, the high-tech image and all the complex gadgets have to proven to be too much