[skerdian]

Just picked up a base model 740i xdrive. Not a single option.

Pros- this is my 4th 7 and my 1st I6 engine..power is just perfect. Plently of pull and great mpg. Very roomy. Handling is exceptional. Trans is smooth as butter.

Cons (to me at least)- Visually not a big upgrade from F02. I actually think F02 looked better with higher hood. Not a fan of the narrow styled headlights. Great it has a pano roof now, but the slide back clearance for the front glass is too little. It looks awkward when opened. Cheap vent material. Plastic surrounding shifter looks odd, as if it can be adjusted to be elsewhere (black plastic area). Indicator stalk feels cheap. Cabin not as luxurious (in my opinion, at least in base trim) as the F02. Having a hard time going through my iphone music library in iDrive. Can only play music that I control from the phone. Using display key when locking car always triggers alarm (may need service?), no easy access to battery in the rear.

Questions- can mirrors auto fold when locking? Can the rear seats fold down? Its looks like it may but there are no latches in the trunk.