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Jon S.
07-15-2002, 08:41 PM
Product Planning and Strategy Bulletin
Thomas G. Jefferson - 6 Series, 7 Series and Z8 Manager

2003 Model Year 7 Series

With the launch of the 2002 model year, the new 7 Series has been a sales success and it has established itself once again as the "Driver's Car" of the segment. Early 7 Series buyers rave
about the performance, handling and progressive luxury of the 745i and 745Li models. The new 7 Series is universally praised for offering an unmatched driving experience and it has defined the next generation of automobiles.

As the 7 Series enters into the second model year of its lifecycle, a few changes have been made to further enhance this vehicle.

745i and 745Li models:

•Rear Head Protection System (HPS) is now standard.
•Optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) is now available. Utilizing signals from the radar sensor in the front bumper, ACC adjusts the vehicle's speed automatically (within certain limits) to maintain the following distance that has been set by the driver. This feature is a significant contribution to the ease of driving at cruising speeds during highway driving. However, it in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own responsibility in adjusting speed or otherwise controlling the vehicle.
•Optional 18" all-season run-flat tires with a new wheel design are now available.

745Li model only:

•Rear seat ventilation has been added to the optional Rear Comfort Seat. This enhancement now allows the optional Luxury Seating Package and optional Rear Comfort Seats to be ordered together.

Further developments during the 2003 model year:

•The introduction of the 760Li V-12 model.
•The introduction of the Sport Package with SOP 3/03.

With product actions like these, it is easy to agree that the 7 Series is a great car that is going to keep getting better.

Two thumbs :thumbup: :thumbup:

JST
07-16-2002, 03:52 AM
Damn, Jon, the subject line got my hopes up.

Here's a spy pic of the 2004 745:

http://www.autoadvantage.net/fullpix/060250.jpg

Originally posted by Jon Shafer
Product Planning and Strategy Bulletin
Thomas G. Jefferson - 6 Series, 7 Series and Z8 Manager

2003 Model Year 7 Series

With the launch of the 2002 model year, the new 7 Series has been a sales success and it has established itself once again as the "Driver's Car" of the segment. Early 7 Series buyers rave
about the performance, handling and progressive luxury of the 745i and 745Li models. The new 7 Series is universally praised for offering an unmatched driving experience and it has defined the next generation of automobiles.

As the 7 Series enters into the second model year of its lifecycle, a few changes have been made to further enhance this vehicle.

745i and 745Li models:

•Rear Head Protection System (HPS) is now standard.
•Optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) is now available. Utilizing signals from the radar sensor in the front bumper, ACC adjusts the vehicle's speed automatically (within certain limits) to maintain the following distance that has been set by the driver. This feature is a significant contribution to the ease of driving at cruising speeds during highway driving. However, it in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own responsibility in adjusting speed or otherwise controlling the vehicle.
•Optional 18" all-season run-flat tires with a new wheel design are now available.

745Li model only:

•Rear seat ventilation has been added to the optional Rear Comfort Seat. This enhancement now allows the optional Luxury Seating Package and optional Rear Comfort Seats to be ordered together.

Further developments during the 2003 model year:

•The introduction of the 760Li V-12 model.
•The introduction of the Sport Package with SOP 3/03.

With product actions like these, it is easy to agree that the 7 Series is a great car that is going to keep getting better.

Two thumbs :thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris330Ci
07-16-2002, 04:04 AM
Originally posted by JST
Damn, Jon, the subject line got my hopes up.

Here's a spy pic of the 2004 745:

http://www.autoadvantage.net/fullpix/060250.jpg



That's what I was thinking... :(

nate
07-16-2002, 10:42 AM
No news on what's in the Sports Package :dunno:

More aggressive rear sway bar settings :dunno:

Bruce
07-16-2002, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by Jon Shafer
Product Planning and Strategy Bulletin
Thomas G. Jefferson - 6 Series, 7 Series and Z8 Manager


Thomas Jefferson???? Some parents are just cruel.

JST
07-16-2002, 06:00 PM
Originally posted by Bruce


Thomas Jefferson???? Some parents are just cruel.

No, Thomas G. Jefferson. See, that's why he uses the middle initial: so no one gets confuses him with that other guy.

Bruce
07-16-2002, 06:23 PM
Originally posted by JST


No, Thomas G. Jefferson. See, that's why he uses the middle initial: so no one gets confuses him with that other guy.

OOOOHHHHHHH. Ok, got it. :-)

LIL RAJA
07-17-2002, 07:32 PM
Originally posted by Jon Shafer
Product Planning and Strategy Bulletin
Thomas G. Jefferson - 6 Series, 7 Series and Z8 Manager

2003 Model Year 7 Series

With the launch of the 2002 model year, the new 7 Series has been a sales success and it has established itself once again as the "Driver's Car" of the segment. Early 7 Series buyers rave
about the performance, handling and progressive luxury of the 745i and 745Li models. The new 7 Series is universally praised for offering an unmatched driving experience and it has defined the next generation of automobiles.

As the 7 Series enters into the second model year of its lifecycle, a few changes have been made to further enhance this vehicle.

745i and 745Li models:

•Rear Head Protection System (HPS) is now standard.
•Optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) is now available. Utilizing signals from the radar sensor in the front bumper, ACC adjusts the vehicle's speed automatically (within certain limits) to maintain the following distance that has been set by the driver. This feature is a significant contribution to the ease of driving at cruising speeds during highway driving. However, it in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own responsibility in adjusting speed or otherwise controlling the vehicle.
•Optional 18" all-season run-flat tires with a new wheel design are now available.

745Li model only:

•Rear seat ventilation has been added to the optional Rear Comfort Seat. This enhancement now allows the optional Luxury Seating Package and optional Rear Comfort Seats to be ordered together.

Further developments during the 2003 model year:

•The introduction of the 760Li V-12 model.
•The introduction of the Sport Package with SOP 3/03.

With product actions like these, it is easy to agree that the 7 Series is a great car that is going to keep getting better.

Two thumbs :thumbup: :thumbup:

The new 7 series is a sales success? I am curious to know the figures. What percentage has the sales picked up. i don't know if it's fair to compare with an outgoing model as people might have waited. But taking an average per month sale of older 7 series vs. avg. of new 7 series perhaps.

thanks!

LIL raja

bmw325
07-17-2002, 08:40 PM
Curious about something jon--
the 3 and 5 series are getitng DVD based navs for 2003-- but this release doesn't mention such a change for the 7-- and I know it currently uses a cd based system. Do you know what's up w/ that?