We’ve driven a number of ludicrous limousines over the years, but few have earned the adjectives “epic” and “infallible”. One that has is the most extreme version of BMW’s 7 Series: the M760Li xDrive.
BMW 760Li xDrive, £54,200
Munich’s answer to the Audi S8 and Mercedes-AMG S65, the M760Li was the fastest BMW at the time of its launch in 2017, thanks to a twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre petrol V12 with 602bhp and 590lb ft. It had a supercar-baiting 0-62mph time of 3.7sec and a 189mph top speed (when fitted with the M Driver’s Pack).
As standard, the M760Li was equipped with four-wheel steering, an active exhaust, active anti-roll bars, M-tuned air springs, BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive system and M brakes.
The other major difference from standard 7 Series variants was an M aerodynamic styling package that included reshaped bumpers, a matt grey grille, 20in wheels and ‘V12’ badges emblazoned everywhere.
Being a 7 Series, the M760Li was also geared towards comfort. Adaptive suspension meant drivers could choose from six driving modes that gave varying degrees of firmness, while nice-to-haves included parking sensors, a rear-view camera, four-zone climate control, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a wi-fi hotspot, a panoramic sunroof, heated seats all round and Climate Comfort laminated glass.
The M760Li commanded a starting price of £132,310 in 2017, but prices on the used market have since dropped by more than half.
If you can live with the fuel costs (expect an economy figure of around 22mpg), look out for cars fitted with expensive optional extras. Most M760Li customers wouldn’t be afraid to spend on Alcantara headlining, massaging seats, remote parking, rear-seat entertainment or the V12 Excellence Pack, which added additional chrome styling.
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I don't need to tell the contributors on this site how cars from Germany around 2015 for instance e. g. 435D would have dropped 20% by now.
Bloody Covid!
You make a very good point, but are forgetting one thing - if you have a second hand car to part-exchange, the value of that will also have gone up too!I thought about selling my 2015 Skoda Octavia a year ago and I couldn't get a value in excess of £10,000 for it. I looked the other day and the cheapest comparable cars currently on sale start in excess of £13,000, and they all have a lot more miles and a lot less equipment than my car. Used values have gone crazy!
However, in my case I don't have a used car to sell! I was close to buying a low mileage 435D Sport two years ago and obviously wish I had.
However, I read today that manufacturers are hopeful by late '22 in getting supply of chips back to normal, so what remains of interest to me is the value of used cars come' 23. My best guess is depreciation will not "catch up" with where it would have been but return to the same percentage rate. Mores the pitty!
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Cracking choice of car - my soon-to-be brother in law has a 435D convertible - a brilliant car and it goes like a rocket, makes me wonder why anyone would bother getting an M4! Good luck finding one at a sensible price.
Take it is the recommendation for the BMW. What can you lose? if something fails, you can still sell the car at less then half the price you paid.
Lots of power, lots of toys, it's got a drink problem with fuel, but, who cares, enjoy for what it is, you might not keep it that long, nice auto.