Just bought my first German Car.

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seawaterland

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This this is a a bad MOFO. 07' BMW 750LI Sport . I have never even drove one, bought it out of Fort Worth. Had it shipped to my house. This is sports related . Because I feel like a racecar driver. Damn Yall, We have a long way to go with american cars. I'm doing my part for the economy. Just sayin</p>
 

graddawg

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I'll just take my lumps instead of taking the easy way out and editing since I deserve it.

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<h2>2007 BMW 750 Li 4D Sedan</h2> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="info-left"> <ul class="info-list"> [*]<label>Miles</label>21K [*]<label>Drive</label>2WD [*]<label>Transmission</label>Automatic [*]<label>Exterior</label>Silver [*]<label>Interior</label>Black Leather [*]<label>Stock #</label>5820631 [*]Be the first to write a review [/list] <div id="ctl10_ucSummary_pnlMpg" class="mpg"> <div class="hwy"> <div class="label"> MPG Hwy </div> <div class="data"> 25 </div> </div> <div class="city"> <div class="label"> MPG City </div> <div class="data"> 17 </div> </div> <div class="epa"> Based on EPA estimates </div> </div> <div style="margin-top: 40px;"> <div class="btn replace"> <span>Free Vehicle History Report</span> </div>After several years in other luxury cars (Lexus, Merc, Audi), I switched to a 2007 750Li with upgraded stereo and sport package. I have had the car for <span class="full">6+ months now.

While the BMW is a nice car, and I realize it has a faithful following, I believe that this is a poor example for a "top of the line" car.

The pros are clear and listed by all the other postings on this board. But it is time that BMW upgrade some of the technology and features on their flagship cars.

1) entering an address in the GPS using the iDrive is just plain ridiculous. It is a good attempt, and I realize some product manager at BMW is adamant about this invention, but even the iconic Blackberry switched from their thumbwheel to a trackball. Perhaps BMW should do the same... Google maps has been out for a few years now, its about time that the GPS understand addresses on a single line with a comma instead of going back and forth (e.g. 101 Broadway, 10011). Why not allow me to speak the alphabets using the voice system or something to make it really easy?

2) The upgraded stereo sounds pretty average... even my friend's Acura TL has a better stereo. Its been 5 years since in-dash 6-CD changers came out- why does this car have the flimsy CD-magazine taking up my dashboard AND glove box real-estate? And having to use the iDrive menu to change bass and treble is a bit excessive IMO.

3) the windshield wiper lever needs to get out of my gearShift area. Even now I keep hitting the windshield wiper lever instead of the gear shift.

4) All these car manufacturers need to find a place for the driver to put their sunglasses. At one time some cars had a neat pocket in the roof, but now there is just no place to put them in the console (those in-dash pockets are not deep enough).

5) That bluetooth phone button on the steering wheel is too touchy-- hit it accidentally and it will re-dial the last number in its memory.

6) Its about time the iPod cable or interface is standard. It costs $100 for the cable and $700 for the labor to get it installed. Just another thoughtless idea from their product managers.

7) Sometimes even we BMW drivers have to swallow our pride and get groceries in the BMW... how about hooks for cargo nets in the trunk?

My expectations are driven from the fact this is a "top of the line" car in its class, and these above features do NOT cost money- its just making the technology in the car intuitive. My friend's Infinity G35 is a good example of new and innovative technology, so I certainly expect more if not the same from BMW in their high end cars.</span> </div> </td> <td class="info-right"> <h2 class="sansser"><span style="line-height: 15px;">No-h</span></h2> <h2 class="sansser">
</h2> <h2 class="sansser"><span style="line-height: 15px;">aggle price</span> $45,147*</h2>









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Damn, I don't guess it mattered. Considering I'm self made. That means I brorrowed money to go to State. That's a racist test anyway. Ha.

But a 31 in Math and Science. We can compare brain pans any time you want. Dont be affraid. It won't hurt for long.

It was less than 76k. But they are proud of them.

And Grad. I have a few degrees too.
 

rugbdawg

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a BMW has told me the exact same thing. If you must go German or European, a Mercedes is always your best option. VWs are about as reliable as Marcus Campbell successfully maintaining possession of a rebound after it has touched his hands.
 
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My ford F350 4WD Lariat (70k miles) . Ordered it from the factory has left me high and dry due to a Cam shaft positioning Sensor .3 rule 17 times. My BMW is a CPO with 100K warranty until 8/2013. I'm not that stupid.

That that (FORD) Fix or repair day-ly made me start shopping.

They way I look at buy American, Is just like Sports. If you want to stop an team from running up the score, PLAY BETTER DEFENSE.

Build better cars and problem solved. </p>
 

rugbdawg

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better than any European car. If you want reliable and powerful, American is usually the way to go. On a side note, the Honda Ridgeline is an amazing truck (seriously, I rented one for a week and was blown away). The problem is that it looks a little gay (not that there's anything wrong with that), it's not technically a truck, and if you have legitimate hauling needs it's useless.
 
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