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Used 2011 BMW 7 Series Review
Edmunds expert review
It's impossible to pick a bad car in the flagship luxury sedan segment, and the 2011 BMW 7 Series is no exception. With yet another engine available for 2011, it just got even more appealing.
What's new for 2011
Vehicle overview
Picking a flagship luxury sedan is a rather pleasant dilemma to be faced with. It's not exactly choosing which supermodel to date, but really, it doesn't get much closer to a no-lose scenario than this. "Oh no, I ended up with the Panamera rather than the S-Class." Excuse us while we break out the string quartet.
So you can't lose by picking any of these sedans, but with differing style, character and driving dynamics, you can certainly find one that suits your tastes better than others. The 2011 BMW 7 Series is one of the most popular entries and also one of the sportiest, putting an emphasis on a dynamic driving experience while still being quite practical.
For 2011, the 7 Series also offers the widest breadth of powertrain choices. Joining the previous V8, V12 and hybrid engine choices are the new six-cylinders in the 740i and 740Li. At first glance, it's easy to dismiss it as the pokey model meant for dealership advertising fodder. However, the 740i with its 315-horsepower twin-turbo inline-6 is just as quick from zero to 60 mph (5.8 seconds) as the V8-powered Lexus LS 460 and more powerful than the V8-powered 7 Series from 10 years ago. It also gets the best fuel economy of the bunch, too.
As for the driving experience, the 7 Series is one of the most engaging vehicles to drive in the class. When equipped with the optional four-wheel steering, the 7 has an impressive ability to sweep around tight corners. The Driving Dynamics Control system also allows the driver to choose among four specific settings in order to cater to a greater variety of tastes. Unfortunately, we've found it hard to find that just-right combination of all the adjustable DDC attributes; we sometimes wonder if simpler would be better.
Even so, it's hard to say the 2011 BMW 7 Series is better or worse than other all-stars like the 2011 Audi A8, 2011 Jaguar XJ, 2011 Lexus LS 460, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class or 2011 Porsche Panamera -- it's just different. Depending on how much you're looking to spend and how much space you want, we'd consider taking a look at all of them. And why not? There's no way to lose.
Trim levels & features
The 2011 BMW 7 Series is available in 740i, 740Li, 750i, 750Li and 760Li trims. The Li indicates the extended-wheelbase body style, while the 750 models can be equipped with xDrive all-wheel drive.
Standard equipment on the 740i include 18-inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, a sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors, adaptive xenon headlights, foglights, automatic wipers, power front seats, driver memory functions, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, four-zone climate control, leather upholstery and keyless ignition (entry is still accomplished by pressing a button on the key fob). Electronic features include the iDrive multimedia interface, a hard-drive navigation system, real-time traffic, BMW Assist emergency telematics, Bluetooth and a 10-speaker sound system with two subwoofers, HD radio, 12 GB of digital music storage and an auxiliary audio jack.
The 750i adds a power trunk lid, full keyless ignition/entry, soft-close automatic doors, 14-way "multicontour" front seats with adjustable lumbar and side bolsters and upgraded leather. These features are all available on the 740. Both the Li and xDrive models include a self-leveling air suspension.
Most options for the 740 and 750 are bundled into groups. The Premium Sound package adds a 16-speaker upgraded sound system, satellite radio and an iPod/USB audio input. The Cold Weather package adds a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats and heated front seats on the 740i (they are standard on all other models). The Driver Assistance package adds automatic high beams, a lane departure warning system and a blind spot warning system.
The Camera package adds a rearview camera, a top-view parking camera and sideview cameras. The Luxury Seating package includes ventilated front seats, active front seat side bolsters and power rear and side sunshades. The Luxury Rear Seating package available on Li models adds rear seats that are power-adjustable and ventilated. The M Sport package adds active roll stabilization, 19-inch wheels (20-inch upgrade available), a sport steering wheel, an aerodynamic body kit and darkened "Shadowline" exterior trim.
Other than the M Sport package, the top-of-the-line 760Li includes all the above standard and optional equipment. Integral active steering is standard on the 760Li and a stand-alone option on the others. Additional stand-alone items available on all 7 Series models include a rear seat entertainment system, a head-up display, active cruise control, an infrared night vision system, extended leather trim, special interior color/trim schemes and ceramic-lined controls.
Performance & mpg
The 2011 BMW 740i and 740Li are powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 that produces 315 hp and 330 pound-feet of torque. As with the 750, a six-speed automatic transmission is standard along with driver-adjustable settings for the throttle, transmission programming, steering, suspension and stability control intervention. Rear-wheel drive is standard. BMW estimates the 740i will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy had not been released at the time of this writing.
The 2011 BMW 750i and 750Li are powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is again standard. In Edmunds acceleration testing, the 750i and 750Li went from zero to 60 mph in just a hair over 5 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy stands at 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined. Opting for the Li and/or xDrive lowers those numbers by roughly 1-2 mpg.
The 2011 BMW 760Li gets a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 good for 535 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive are standard. According to BMW, it goes from zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 13/19/15.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes (with brake assist, brake fade compensation, brake drying and a brake standby feature), stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, front knee airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. In Edmunds brake testing, the 750i came to a stop from 60 mph in an excellent 112 feet. The 750Li was about the same.
Optional safety features include adaptive cruise control, rear and sideview cameras and infrared night vision with pedestrian detection that displays the images either in the main dash display or in the head-up display (if so equipped).
We haven't had an opportunity to drive the new 740i, but we doubt it'll be wanting for power given how robust the 750 models are. That twin-turbo V8 offers a flood of torque with little or no perceptible turbo lag. There is a slight delay from the time you apply pressure on the gas pedal to when the big sedan begins to move, but you can fix this by selecting a higher Driving Dynamics Control mode. The V12-powered 760Li, meanwhile, accelerates with complete authority for those who somehow think a twin-turbo V8 is a tad weak.
Compared to other luxury sedans like the Lexus LS 460, the 2011 BMW 7 Series is more athletic but also has a stiffer ride quality -- even in Comfort mode. That's not to say the ride is harsh, though. Instead, this stiffer ride results in a more engaging driving experience, making the 7 Series a luxury sedan that can also be fun to drive.
As BMW's flagship, the 7 Series represents the company's pinnacle of luxury, comfort and cutting-edge technology. Supple leather and rich wood accents adorn almost every surface and the available "multicontour" front seats ensure comfort for virtually any body type. The rear seats are similarly accommodating for taller adults, and the extended-wheelbase versions offer even more legroom (by about 6 inches) and slightly increased headroom. Available rear seat heating and even a massage feature should satisfy the most demanding of passengers.
The cabin of the 2011 BMW 7 Series is more user-friendly than its much-maligned predecessor. Gone are the days when occupants would rather sit in silence than navigate the over-complicated iDrive system menus. Along with the main iDrive controller knob, several physical buttons help to simplify some of the most commonly used functions. Some may still find the iDrive system a bit complicated, but with continued use, we think the improved layout is an elegant solution to a button-heavy dashboard.
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What's on: Surviving Australia Exhibition
Get close to some intriguing Australian fauna.
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If you think Australian wildlife is just about dingoes, koalas and kangaroos then be prepared to be challenged in this fascinating exhibition that unveils some very surprising animal secrets!
Focusing on the weird and wonderful, the familiar and strange, Surviving Australia uncovers the key to the survival of Australian animals – and perhaps even ourselves!
The exhibition is divided into six sections bursting with information on Australia's habitats on land, under water and in between: the Blue Edge, Island Homes, Our Backyard, Dangerous Australians, Adapt or Die, and Where Are They Now?
Discover tales of adaptation and survival over millions of years in a changing climate and landscape.
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- Wonder at Australian giants (megafauna) from the past including giant wombats, metre-long echidnas and even fanged kangaroos.
- Learn how Australia's top-10 venomous snakes enhance Australia's reputation for being a dangerous place!
- Reconnect with fascinating animals such as the extinct Tasmanian Tiger.
- Discover some surprising residents of Sydney's harbour, coastal waters and offshore islands such as bandicoots residing in Sydney's northern beaches.
- Hear about the latest research and field trips of AM scientists on show in the mini-theatre.
- Uncover how Australia's most dangerous creatures use secret strategies for hunting, catching and killing their prey.
- Browse through the AM Store on your way out and pick up an Australian wildlife or natural world gift including books, toys and games, and the Museum's official souvenir guidebook. Great for kids' presents, local and international tourists, or as a treat for yourself.
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WALTHAM, Mass. – Brandies University received a one-out, walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the ninth from Liam O'Connor that lifted the Judges to a 3-2 win over MIT in non-conference baseball action. Brandeis' starter, Mike Swedloff, held MIT in check all day and threw a complete game, three hitter to pick up the victory. Sophomore Parker Tew (Chapel Hill, N.C.) had a pair of hits and scored both runs for the Engineers.
MIT (22-9) scored in the first when Tew led off the game with a single, moved to second on a ground out and then came around to score when sophomore Hayden Cornwell (Newport Beach, Calif.) delivered a two-out RBI single up the middle.
From there, however, Swedloff was in complete control for Brandeis (15-20) and did not allow another hit until Tew singled with one out in the eighth. The only other run that the Engineers could come up with was an unearned tally in the third. With one out Tew drew a walk and then moved over to second on a sacrifice by senior James McKinney (Wakefield, R.I.). He then came all the way around to score when a ground ball to first off the bat of junior Creed Mangrum (Sandy, Utah) was misplayed for an error.
After the error Swedloff retired 12 in a row before issuing a two-out walk in the seventh to sophomore K.J. Parent (Knoxville, Tenn.). After Tew's hit in the eighth he got a double-play ground ball to end the inning and then set the side down in order in the ninth as he improved to 4-5 with his complete game effort, striking out eight and walking a pair.
For MIT, freshman Nicholas Locascio (Naples, Fla.) gave up just one hit over the first two innings before Brandeis broke though for a run in the third. Pat Seaward led off with a single and moved up a base on consecutive ground outs to short. O'Connor then came up with the two-out RBI, getting a single through the right side to make it a 2-1 ballgame. Locascio finished by going six innings and scattering eight hits, surrendering just the one run while striking out two.
Brandeis tied things up without the benefit of a hit in the seventh. Freshman Michael Wymer (Flower Mound, Texas) took over for Locascio and walked Dylan Britton to start the inning. After getting sacrificed to second, he moved to third and then scored on a pair of wild pitches to tie the game.
Brandeis threatened in the eighth, getting a pair of one-out singles that brought in senior Henry Zhu (Overland Park, Kan.) from the bullpen. He got the Engineers out of it, getting a pair of ground outs to end the threat but ran into trouble in the ninth. Zhu struck out the first hitter he faced but then gave up a double to Chris Ferro before O'Connor picked up the game-winning hit and his second RBI of the game to end it.
MIT will play on the road again tomorrow, traveling to Rhode Island College for a 4:00 p.m. contest with the Anchormen. Brandeis will play its final regular season game tomorrow, hosting UMass Dartmouth at 3:00 p.m.


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MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—The Barry Buccaneers got back on the winning track with a 1-0 win over the arch-rival Lynn Knights in women's soccer action from Buccaneer Field Saturday night.
The Bucs (5-3-0) snapped a three-game skid on the strength of a Dominique Richardson goal less than a minute from half. Lauren Manna slipped a pass to Richardson in the middle of the penalty box and Richardson's one-touch chip clipped the cross-bar on the way to the back of the net.
It was the only offense that either team could muster, but the Knights (2-3-1) kept the pressure on, out-shooting the Bucs on goal 9-4. Becca Rogers made eight stops for the Bucs, while Caitlin Shaver had three for Lynn.
The Knights best chance came in the 56th minute. Rogers came out to challenge Kirstie Schults, but Schults got the better of her and, with only Amber Smith between her and the goal, sent a shot to the near post. But Smith was able to clear it off and preserve the shutout.
The Bucs open up Sunshine State Conference play next Saturday at Florida Southern in Lakeland, Fla., with kickoff set for 5:00 pm.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2013 Barry University Soccer
Lynn vs Barry (09/28/13 at Miami Shores, FL)
Lynn (2-3-1) vs. Barry (5-3-0)
Date: 09/28/13 Attendance: 204
Weather: Wondrous
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
Lynn..................... 0 0 - 0
Barry.................... 1 0 - 1
1. 44:11 BARRY-W Dominique Richardson (3) (Lauren Manna) - chipped the keeper from 12 yrds out
Shots: Lynn 13, Barry 14
Saves: Lynn 3 (Caitlin Shaver 3), Barry 9 (Becca Rogers 8; TEAM 1)