Comments on: F01 exterior designer leaves for Mercedes-Benz

By: The anorak

The anorak — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:15:21 +0000

A lot of people seem to be fighting over the S-class and the 7-series,

Ok, having driven the F01 seven series a month back, my conclusion would be

on the refinement and comfort stance, it is no match to the S-class. Not to mention tech, these cars come out with something new in each new launch, so I dont see a point on arguing on that.

So I come to the thing i like about the 7-series, it is very drivable, much nicer as compared to the S-class. The brakes and the power are fantastic though the twin turbo can be noisy under hard driving.

and my god, the turning circle is DARM good.

personally, i think the rear of the 7-series looks the the one on LS460L.

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By: layman

layman — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:40:18 +0000

[quote comment="222150"]But Merc designs are already nicer than BMW… dat's odd… anyways let's see the results [/quote]

7 series won Red Dot design award, and S class only win Apek design award.

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By: mystvearn

mystvearn — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:11:03 +0000

Looks like BMW are loosing some designers at the moment. First was Chris bangle, now this. Though I don't mind Chris bangle leaving

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By: csv

csv — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:20:08 +0000

poached or willingly join?

either way, its bad news for BMW. first bangle, then slowly other designers.

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By: sick and tired

sick and tired — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:42:29 +0000

The pictures doesn't do the new 7 series justice! It looks much better in real life, and IMO it definitely has more presence compared to the S-Class (which I also like)

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By: raptorclans

raptorclans — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:29:28 +0000

But Merc designs are already nicer than BMW… dat's odd… anyways let's see the results

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By: Littlefire

Littlefire — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:17:41 +0000

BanyakMasukWorkshop, i dont want to fight with you.

Just go and check how many 7-series sold compare to S-class than you will know why. You have to ask those ah pek who really driving those S-class & 7-series. You will see a range of different opinion, but in the end ppl still choose S-class! That why S-class sold more than 7-series!

Read the review from fifth gear:

Merc got 5 star compare to Bmw 4 star only!

S-class: http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?mnk=201&a…

7-series: http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?mnk=201&a…

Disadvantage of 7-series:

1) Ride can be upset by rough British roads

2) Not the quietest at motorway speeds

3) The irrelevance of the 740i petrol engine

It seems that you are the one which never done research and ask for other opinion. Those rich man ppl often drive and seat on these luxury car and they are more sensitive compare to normal ppl.

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By: david

david — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:42:15 +0000

jazzer said,

March 18, 2009 @ 11:40 am · Reply with quote

proton designer is better r…malaysian is the best

that is a very bad joke.

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By: BanyakMasukWorkshop

BanyakMasukWorkshop — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:45:46 +0000

[quote comment="222067"]The problem that 7-series is the comfort & refinement that is loss to Merc S-class.

The only thing 7-series win over the S-class is the technology. In rich man world, they dont care technology much compare to comfort..[/quote]

but seriously, have you ridden in the new 7 series?

i've not, but i've sat in an E65 (previous version 7) ,and driven several E60's.. not to mention i've driven mercs from b, c, e to s… i dare say that the comfort and refinement is definitely no slouch when compared with mercedes. bmw seems to have gotten that fine balance between comfort and performance just right.

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By: jazzer

jazzer — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:40:13 +0000

proton designer is better r…malaysian is the best

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By: Littlefire

Littlefire — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:49:38 +0000

The problem that 7-series is the comfort & refinement that is loss to Merc S-class.

The only thing 7-series win over the S-class is the technology. In rich man world, they dont care technology much compare to comfort..

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By: 1ENZO1

1ENZO1 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:16:10 +0000

Oh no, why karim habib wanna move to merc? Merc is probably really lacking of car designing ideas.

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By: jolly_idiot

jolly_idiot — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:42:53 +0000

This kinda market now still head hunting?

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By: zack

zack — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:28:39 +0000

i like bmw design , look fresh and sporty..

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By: azrai

azrai — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:15:29 +0000

Wonder if this the domino effect of Chris bangle leaving BMW design division. So Merc got Pah Habib now. Habib Jewel. Wondering when will Proton designer went to Europestar.

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By: BanyakMasukWorkshop

BanyakMasukWorkshop — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:50:36 +0000

[quote comment="222001"]But honestly, seeing this in person, S-Class can look sleek and elegant, but seeing this humungous double-nose dwarfs the S-Class and the 7er really looks like a leader. Its beautiful on the road, back is ugly though.[/quote]

i agree.. in terms of road presence, the new 7 will definitely turn heads more.

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By: Farhat Haniff

Farhat Haniff — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:19:07 +0000

But honestly, seeing this in person, S-Class can look sleek and elegant, but seeing this humungous double-nose dwarfs the S-Class and the 7er really looks like a leader. Its beautiful on the road, back is ugly though.

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By: shan0025

shan0025 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:09:44 +0000

[quote comment="221969"]i suppose merc suddenly realised they needed some help to counter the 7.. and what better person than to hire the guy who did it?[/quote]

personally, i think merc s-class looks better than tis 7 series…s class is sleeker tan 7…a day will come where i can drive one of this things..

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By: BanyakMasukWorkshop

BanyakMasukWorkshop — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:38:43 +0000

i suppose merc suddenly realised they needed some help to counter the 7.. and what better person than to hire the guy who did it?

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By: Hudson

Hudson — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:26:45 +0000

ah…. thats not good…

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