Test driving an RS7 next week

Ali Shiralian · 07-07-2014, 09:45 PM

Just got an email from a dealer I visited last year. They say they have an RS7 for me to rest drive. Thinking of using my 335 xi as winter car and use the RS strictly in summers. Can't get over the 560 hp. Please don't hate.....test drove the M5 around the same time but really for the money, wasn't impressed with the interior....any thoughts??

34.50 · 07-07-2014, 09:56 PM

RS7 is nice, but I prefer the CLS 63. I had the old generation (W219) and loved the power of the 6.2 L V8. The new CLS 63S (W218) has the 5.5 L V8 Biturbo putting down 550 HP/590 lb-ft torque which btw is underrated. Motor Trend dynoed that M157 engine at 676 HP/636 lb-ft torque. Plus, the interior on the CLS is superb imo. Ever look at the M6 Gran Coupe?

Ali Shiralian · 07-07-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 34.50

RS7 is nice, but I prefer the CLS 63. I had the old generation (W219) and loved the power of the 6.2 L V8. The new CLS 63S (W218) has the 5.5 L V8 Biturbo putting down 550 HP/590 lb-ft torque which btw is underrated. Motor Trend dynoed that M157 engine at 676 HP/636 lb-ft torque. Plus, the interior on the CLS is superb imo. Ever look at the M6 Gran Coupe?

I just email my BMW dealer regarding the M6. I would also like to test drive one the same day if they have one available. Awaiting a response..

drob23 · 07-07-2014, 10:16 PM

wisesoul · 07-07-2014, 10:39 PM

RS7 will blow you away in the power department. The torque is immense. The ride is a bit floaty for me, but I drove one on air suspension. The auto tranny is pretty fast for a non DCT as well.

Ali Shiralian · 07-07-2014, 11:25 PM

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RS7 will blow you away in the power department. The torque is immense. The ride is a bit floaty for me, but I drove one on air suspension. The auto tranny is pretty fast for a non DCT as well.

I've heard a lot about it and been in the passenger seat of my friends RS7. Could not believe how it pinned me down to my seat when he took off. Very excited to try it myself. He won't let anybody drive his car

FC4 · 07-07-2014, 11:59 PM

Why would you get a 4-door, AWD luxury sport sedan as a "summer car."

Ali Shiralian · 07-08-2014, 06:56 AM

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Why would you get a 4-door, AWD luxury sport sedan as a "summer car."

Kids

Jimminez · 07-08-2014, 06:37 PM

Has Quattro so why not use it in winter?

AstonKarim · 07-08-2014, 09:09 PM

one guy on the M5 forum just bought an RS7, remember reading the thread when I was at work. He used to own an M5 and M6, that will definitely be some valuable feedback

nicknaz · 07-08-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

Kids

E63 wagon!!

Ali Shiralian · 07-08-2014, 10:16 PM

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E63 wagon!!

Not a wagon type guy. I'm basically going to buy it based on the performance. Too much power for the weather where I live. 335xi will be fine in winter plus I can use the wife's x5 as well

Ali Shiralian · 07-08-2014, 10:25 PM

Just received the email from BMW dealer in Toronto. No M6 to test drive but they have a Alpina B7 they want me to try and compare with the RS. will be fun next week. I'll keep you guys posted

f30er · 07-09-2014, 05:00 AM

Sounds a lot like what I'm cross-shopping! I just took the Cayenne Turbo out for a test drive last weekend. That thing gave me the giggles! Def try it out! CLS interior looks too much like my parents and in-laws C/E/G classes. Haven't talked to Audi yet on test driving the RS7 but lookin fwd to what you think! M6 looks too similar to my 335 which is gonna annoy me...

aadams1x · 09-01-2014, 01:23 PM

Just wondered how you got on... I am an Audi man through and through.... who has just bought his first BMW :-)

rjpeaks · 09-05-2014, 03:35 PM

RS6 wagon over the MBZ all day

good luck on the RS7! it's an amazing car.

but i do like the 6GC too.

Ali Shiralian · 09-07-2014, 11:09 AM

I was blown away by its power. Still negotiating the price

rjpeaks · 09-11-2014, 05:12 PM

hard to negotiate on cars that dealerships do not get many of...

QTC · 09-11-2014, 07:09 PM

The APR tune makes the car ridiculously fast. S8 would be another solid option. Great cars - big money, but great cars.

Ali Shiralian · 09-11-2014, 08:10 PM

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hard to negotiate on cars that dealerships do not get many of...

Trying to use my connection to get a better deal. Owner of the dealership is my wife's cousin but unfortunately he's been in Europe for the last three weeks. They have three on their lot

rjpeaks · 09-12-2014, 09:34 AM

I get AoA FnF, but even with that, it will not get much on the more rare cars.

on an A6, sure, S4 maybe, RS anything, nah

stevo114 · 09-12-2014, 12:01 PM

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Kids

plus beach chairs in the hatch. Love the RS7

07-07-2014, 09:45 PM	#1
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34.50 Lieutenant 38 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	RS7 is nice, but I prefer the CLS 63. I had the old generation (W219) and loved the power of the 6.2 L V8. The new CLS 63S (W218) has the 5.5 L V8 Biturbo putting down 550 HP/590 lb-ft torque which btw is underrated. Motor Trend dynoed that M157 engine at 676 HP/636 lb-ft torque. Plus, the interior on the CLS is superb imo. Ever look at the M6 Gran Coupe? __________________ 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line
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wisesoul Savoir Faire 74 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	RS7 will blow you away in the power department. The torque is immense. The ride is a bit floaty for me, but I drove one on air suspension. The auto tranny is pretty fast for a non DCT as well. __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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AstonKarim First Lieutenant 38 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	one guy on the M5 forum just bought an RS7, remember reading the thread when I was at work. He used to own an M5 and M6, that will definitely be some valuable feedback __________________ 2022 Audi RS5 Sportback SOLD 2013 BMW 335i M Sport Xdrive / MPPK / MPE / Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather / M Sport Brake / 19"Style 403m / M Perf Diffuser
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Ali Shiralian Lieutenant Colonel 813 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2014 335i xdrive, 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Owen sound, Ontario, canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Lexus RX 350 F ... [0.00] 2017 Jaguar F Type ... [0.00] 1990 Miata [9.00] 2014 X5 [9.00]	Just received the email from BMW dealer in Toronto. No M6 to test drive but they have a Alpina B7 they want me to try and compare with the RS. will be fun next week. I'll keep you guys posted
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rjpeaks Lieutenant 14 Rep 577 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport 6pd Join Date: May 2014 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	RS6 wagon over the MBZ all day good luck on the RS7! it's an amazing car. but i do like the 6GC too. __________________ 335I M-Sport 6spd EBII MPPK MPE DHP HK PDC ZTP ZPS ZPP ZDA ZPK 802.11ac ABC123
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Ali Shiralian Lieutenant Colonel 813 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2014 335i xdrive, 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Owen sound, Ontario, canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Lexus RX 350 F ... [0.00] 2017 Jaguar F Type ... [0.00] 1990 Miata [9.00] 2014 X5 [9.00]	I was blown away by its power. Still negotiating the price
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rjpeaks Lieutenant 14 Rep 577 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport 6pd Join Date: May 2014 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	hard to negotiate on cars that dealerships do not get many of... __________________ 335I M-Sport 6spd EBII MPPK MPE DHP HK PDC ZTP ZPS ZPP ZDA ZPK 802.11ac ABC123
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QTC Private First Class 12 Rep 143 Posts Drives: '13 F30 320i; B6 A4 1.8T Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wynnewood, PA iTrader: (0)	The APR tune makes the car ridiculously fast. S8 would be another solid option. Great cars - big money, but great cars.
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rjpeaks Lieutenant 14 Rep 577 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport 6pd Join Date: May 2014 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	I get AoA FnF, but even with that, it will not get much on the more rare cars. on an A6, sure, S4 maybe, RS anything, nah __________________ 335I M-Sport 6spd EBII MPPK MPE DHP HK PDC ZTP ZPS ZPP ZDA ZPK 802.11ac ABC123
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