Do We Really Need 7 Variations Of BMW's 7-Series?

The 7-series model lineup is starting to look a little busy. BMW will be debuting two six-cylinder variants of its luxury sedan flagship at next month’s Detroit auto show, bringing the total number of 7-series variants to a shocking nine options!

Every 7-series sold in North America will have two turbochargers strapped to its engine, and every one-even the new base six-cylinder-will produce more horsepower than the first German post-war V-12 engine, which made its first appearance for the 1988 model year.

Which begs the question: which one would you buy?

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pennfootball - 12/31/2009 11:04:54 AM

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How about a variation that comes with a full sized spare tire and wheel?

B7FAN - 12/31/2009 1:36:20 PM

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I would say no especially for your flagship model. anything under the flagship I can say yes because more than likely those would be the top sellers

dumpsty - 1/2/2010 8:21:19 PM

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i wouldn't call them variations....more like trim & powertrain options. a separate variation would be a coupe, wagon, or convertible version.

and yes, i do like having so many different options for the 7-series --- it saves bmw the trouble of creating (and naming) 2-3 more models to put the various powertrains in.

freeagent - 12/31/2009 11:33:47 AM

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In a word, no. And the S Class will still outsell it. Nevertheless, I'd go with the 750 AWD.

theoptimisticpessimist - 12/31/2009 11:43:34 AM

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I wish they would a the varint with the 3.5 diesel.

enthusiastx11 - 12/31/2009 12:04:14 PM

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assuming the 'we' are the people who actually buy the car. one doesn't spend $100k on a sedan to a) have the identical car as your neighbor or b) have the car precisely as you want it.

richard112360 - 12/31/2009 3:47:14 PM

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Adding Turbo chargers will dramatically decrease engine reliability.

Wimmer - 12/31/2009 5:35:17 PM

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It's called VARIETY and it gives people a choice. Having a choice is a good thing. Period.

Monk - 12/31/2009 7:42:02 PM

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Do we really need 7 variations of one BMW article?

theman440 - 12/31/2009 10:25:23 PM

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Who cares...