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Many BMW fans are also very fond of this automobile's styling, which retains many of the marque's classic design cues. The V-12 got a bump to 326 horsepower, which was now delivered through a five-speed automatic transmission. With the addition of headlight washers, auto-leveling headlamps, satellite navigation, rain-sensing wipers, and a 14-speaker sound system, the 7 Series sedan had become one of the most feature-packed cars of the 1990s.
In 2002, BMW made a design U-turn, abandoning the classic styling cues that had long distinguished the brand in favor of what pundits described as a more conventional shape. When the faithful are devout believers, any departure from the true path can generate a critical response, so some Bimmer fans were very unhappy with the new sheetmetal. To this radical styling change add another game-altering move: the full adaptation of the I-Drive computer system. This innovative microprocessor-equipped device is in charge of climate control, audio, and the nav system--all by means of a single display. Many drivers have found it bewildering. And a long list of high-tech features caused some to wonder if an "ultimate driving machine' really needed so much electronic adornment.
But all can agree that today's premier BMW sedan delivers a superb driving experience. Its handing is arguably unmatched by any car in
Many BMW fans are also very fond of this automobile's styling, which retains many of the marque's classic design cues. The V-12 got a bump to 326 horsepower, which was now delivered through a five-speed automatic transmission. With the addition of headlight washers, auto-leveling headlamps, satellite navigation, rain-sensing wipers, and a 14-speaker sound system, the 7 Series sedan had become one of the most feature-packed cars of the 1990s.
In 2002, BMW made a design U-turn, abandoning the classic styling cues that had long distinguished the brand in favor of what pundits described as a more conventional shape. When the faithful are devout believers, any departure from the true path can generate a critical response, so some Bimmer fans were very unhappy with the new sheetmetal. To this radical styling change add another game-altering move: the full adaptation of the I-Drive computer system. This innovative microprocessor-equipped device is in charge of climate control, audio, and the nav system--all by means of a single display. Many drivers have found it bewildering. And a long list of high-tech features caused some to wonder if an "ultimate driving machine' really needed so much electronic adornment.
But all can agree that today's premier BMW sedan delivers a superb driving experience. Its handing is arguably unmatched by any car in
