BMW 7-Series
A BMW 730d or 730LD LWB is often seen transporting the world's senior figures between hotel and meeting. The BMW 7 Series is definitely up there with the Mercedes S Class (and lesser degree Audi A8) as the favoured transport of the world's top industrialists, bankers and politicians. The latest BMW 7 Series didn't change much in looks, but has become a far more advanced and refined vehicle under the skin. The German motorcarmaker's largest luxury saloon was also the model that generated most controversy at its introduction in 2002, as it was the first Chris Bangle design to make series production. Yet, despite continued sniping about its unusual lines, it remains a most fitting successor to the E23 that was introduced in 1977 plus survived for nine years before replacement by E32 (1987-1994) plus then E38 (1995-2001) for a further seven plus six years respectively. The present generation is known as E65 in standard wheelbase form, while the extended chassis is E66. This was the motorcar that introduced buyers to the relative complexities of using i-Drive technology, a sort-of computer mouse located in the console between the front seats. Of course, the principle behind using a single controller for many of the motorcar's functions is sound plus upwards of 700 screen pages can be accessed relating to the motorcar's service status, its suspension settings, the in-motorcar entertainment, climate control, satellite navigation plus all elements of telematics. Of course, obtaining unabashed luxury is the intention of 7-SRS buyers plus in its latest, mildly restyled form, the motorcar proves to be exceptionally spacious, outstandsing comfortable, refined plus rapid, all of which are desirable parameters of the senior executive market segment, in both self plus chauffeur driven scenes. The modelrange covers models from a 3.0L diesel to a potent 6.0L V12 petrol in the choice of 2 wheelbases. Yet, despite the overall dimensions of the 7-SRS (over 5.0M in length), it still retains its back-wheel-drive balance plus delivers the company's remit of being "The Ultimate Driving Machine". The BMW 730d can be leased or contracthired over 2 or 3 years at under £500 per month plus VAT.
