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When BMW introduced their first hybrid, the Active Hybrid X6 utility, one thing was made very clear. That no BMW would compromise performance just for fuel economy. Well now their flagship sedan, the 7-series, has received its ActiveHybrid badge with the same assurances.
The 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 doesn’t proclaim its hybrid honors with any pomp and circumstance. Indeed, since it is a mild hybrid, you won’t even see it gliding along on electric power alone. Catch one standing still, however, and its unique, lightweight 19-inch fan-blade wheels and badges on the C-pillars, fenders, and trunk lid do set this 7 apart.
Pop the hood, and the 4.4-liter direct-injected twin-turbo V8 doesn’t look out of place. It’s the same sweet eight found in the fossil-fuelled 750i with a stout 440 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. Squeezed between the engine and transmission is a disc-shaped three-phase synchronous electric motor rated at 20 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. With the electric assistance, total powertrain output combines to a muscle car-worthy 455 horsepower and 515 lb-ft of torque.
But, since this is a hybrid, what’s the story on fuel economy? Government Fuel Economy Ratings stand at 17 city/26 highway. That’s a bump of 2 in the city and 4 on the highway over the 750i. It also betters its main rival, the Lexus LS 600h, on the highway. Our mileage test loop yielded a fine 23.1 mpg average on premium fuel.
A revised eight-speed automatic transmission, specific to the ActiveHybrid 7, handles shifting. Like all hybrids the powertrain also includes automatic stop/start to eliminate wasteful idling.
But, even then, the A/C and in-dash electronics keep working, thanks to a 35-cell, 120-volt lithium-ion battery pack in the trunk area. It allowed BMW engineers to ditch the engine’s starter, alternator, and belt-driven A/C compressor. Since drag on the engine is dramatically reduced, acceleration is ferocious.
In fact, at the track, the ActiveHybrid 7 performed like no hybrid we’ve driven before. Zero to 60 in 4.9 seconds. That’s three tenths faster than the 750i. A fast quarter mile followed in 13.2 at 110 mph.
Throttle response is noticeably more immediate than the 750i too, with smooth, quiet power delivery right off the line. Stopping is equally impressive, with 60 to 0 averaging just 121 feet. There are plenty of sport sedans a thousand pounds lighter that don’t stop as well. The ActiveHybrid 7’s regenerative braking system even incorporates the electric motor, which reverses direction under braking, acting as a generator and an engine brake.
We noticed very little difference in handling from the non-hybrid 7-Series. Despite over 200 more pounds to toss around, BMW has maintained excellent chassis balance. Putting the hybrid battery in the rear almost completely offsets the extra hybrid parts up front. When BMW says no hybrid of theirs will suffer in performance, they mean it.
Inside, things also don’t change much from the 750i except for special hybrid readouts for instant fuel economy, battery charging, and system condition. Here’s a plus, since the ActiveHybrid 7’s air conditioning is all-electric, you can cool down without starting the engine.
And, the 7-Series Hybrid concedes only one cubic foot of trunk volume to the battery pack. Good, since you’ll also need a trunk full of money to buy one. Before tax credits, which a wealthy owner may not qualify for anyway, the ActiveHybrid 7 starts at $103,175. That’s over 19 grand more than a 750i.
We’ve said before that very expensive cars, that use hybrid technology to improve fuel economy a few miles per gallon, seem more like publicity stunts. But, we’ve also noted that BMW, Lexus, and other high end brands, need to please their elite clientele that are also energy conscience. So, in that vein, the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 makes sense. But the best part of this hybrid is, it’s still an uncompromising BMW.
Now here are some highlights:
·LUXURY VEHICLE
·750i Active HYBRID
·BLUETOOTH
·SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
·NAVIGATION
·BACK-UP Camera
·SUNROOF!
·Luxury Leather
·Luxury Wood Trim
·Premium Stereo System
·Mint Clean Condition
·Stability Control
·Braking Assist
·4-Wheel ABS
·Traction Control System
·Trip Computer
·Cruise Control
·CD Changer
·AM/FM Stereo
·Power Seating
·Power Sunroof
·Power Windows
·Keyless Entry
·Middle Console Storage
·Rear Seating Storage
·Vanity Mirrors
·Cellular Phone Pre-Wiring
·Integrated Garage Door Opener
·Automatic Headlight Control
·Rear Wheel Drive
·All lights work, gauges...etc work great.
·Horn, turn signals everything works as it should.
·102,292MILES
Values:
Base Price | $16,250 | $18,800 | $20,950 | $23,275 |
Total Base Price | $16,250 | $18,800 | $20,950 | $23,275 |
Options: | ||||
Driver Assist Pkg. | $350 | $350 | $350 | $400 |
Price with Options | $16,850 | $19,150 | $21,300 | $23,950 |
For additional information call:
Chris at831-297-0422 (se habla espanol)
Dan at 904-480-7019
$500Depositvia PayPal within 24 hours after the end of the auction. The balance (cash, money order, bank check or wire transfer) is due3 days after the end of the auction. If this is not done in 24 hours the car will simply be offered to the next person in line as a second chance offer and negative feedback will be given regardless of retaliation. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! I am sorry, but too many non paying bidders there. 0 Feedback and non paying bidders might be canceled any time of the auction. Anyone that bids on the car and retracts the bid will be blocked forever.
All potential buyers are more than welcome to inspect the vehiclebefore the end of the auction.
Fees:
Since we are a licensed Florida dealership, weHAVE to collect TAX, TAG, TITLE and DEALERSHIP fees ONLY for Florida residents (call us if you want exact quote BEFORE you put a bid please). All other states pay $495.00 dealership fee ONLY. (It includes us doing the paperwork, overnighting it to which ever state you are in and issuing temporary tag that is good for 30 days and 3 month warranty on all qualifying cars. Call for confirmation please)
Financing:
We offer primary and secondary financing. For bad credit, you need about 30% down, proof of income, a phone bill, 10 references, driver’s license, and a proof of insurance.
WHAT ABOUT WARRANTIES?
Many of our customers are far far away,and we know how hard it is to make such large purchase over the internet. So to give you a piece of mind, we offer FREE3 month 3000 miles service contract for free. We also have extended service contracts we can sell at cost $2100 (NORMALY $3299 retail). And yes that is 100,000 additional to the current mileage. (THIS COVERS: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, MAJOR ELECTRONICS LIKE ECU, POWER WINDOWS, WIPERS, WIRING HARNESS, DRIVETRAIN, DRIVESHAFT, TRANSFER CASE, STARTER, ALTERNATOR and AC AS WELL AS FREE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR 5 YEAR. Call us for more details. 904-994-2021
We DO however strive for EXCELLENCE and do our best to describe the car to the best of our ability. We take many pictures and hand pick our cars after thorough inspection. However if you feel like we have missed something, or want a specific picture, please don’t hesitate to ask. Also If you pick up the car in person or have it shipped and we don’t do this online, we might upgrade you to 6 months service contract for free
What about shipping?
You are more than welcome to pick the car up yourself or arrange your own shipping, but if you don’t know anything about it and need help I will be glad to arrange the shipping.
Shipping in the continental USis about $700.00- $850.00 from coast to coast, similar prices from Florida to N.Y. If you are somewhere in between use common sense and figure it out, or email me and I can give you quote by the next day. Shipping would be paid COD.
The shipping to Europefrom Florida would cost about$ 800.00 (Ro-Ro)
EnclosedContainer to Rotterdam, Antwerp or Bremenhaven $1100.00. Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Scandinavian states and England are about $1400.00. Container is prepaid. Ro-Ro is paid when you get the car.
The shipping to Middle East, Australia, Japan and Africais about $1500.00 (RO-RO)
WE NOW SHIP TO NIGERIA FOR $1100.00 AND RUSSIA FOR $980.00 (RO-RO)
Islands in the Carrebean no more than $1600 - Bahamas, St Maarteen, St Thomas, USVI, BVI...) With exception of DR and PR for less than $1,000.
All shippingis paid once you get the car. So no cost out of pocket at all until you take delivery of the car. I don’t have container info yet, but if interested let me know.
I would take care of all the necessary paperwork and bring the vehicle to the Jacksonville port to be shipped.
Feel free to ask any questions or request any pictures of any are of the car that you feel is important and I might have missed. Do not ask questions that have been answered in the listing. Please look at my feedback and bid with confidence. Thank you for looking and good luck bidding.
For additional information call:
Chris at831-297-0422 (se habla espanol)
Dan at 904-480-7019