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Old 01-28-19, 07:39 PM
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oldcajun, thanks for mini review of k900.
one thing i really liked in the promo video i saw on it was blind spot monitor ‘views’ showing in the gauge cluster... super cool.
besides that, this car has just about everything... although my g90 has power rear side window shades.
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Holy ****

watching Demuro. The new K900 has blind spot video in the speedometer cluster. Amazing.

If someone could like the video. It’s at 3 min mark



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Old 02-07-19, 01:49 PM
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I'd more strongly consider one if they would use the Korean-spec suspension on the American-market models, instead of bowing to the altar of added firmness. Even in Normal-mode, American versions are not as soft and isolated as the Korean-specs. But, even with the American-spec underpinnings, it's not necessarily a deal-breaker....I like the car's general construction-quality.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I'd more strongly consider one if they would use the Korean-spec suspension on the American-market models, instead of bowing to the altar of added firmness. Even in Normal-mode, American versions are not as soft and isolated as the Korean-specs. But, even with the American-spec underpinnings, it's not necessarily a deal-breaker....I like the car's general construction-quality.
You worry to much about the ride and what you would consider. Just say you don’t want it cuz the ride is too firm. Haven’t got to his drive impressions
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Old 02-07-19, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I do respect the K900, but preferred the styling of the previous version, though the new one has a much better interior. That 3.5tt is a beauty of an engine though.
I like the rear end lights. Inside he is talking about the interior, hard buttons, touch screen, and remote touch. Seems like a nice set up.
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Old 02-07-19, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
You worry to much about the ride and what you would consider. Just say you don’t want it cuz the ride is too firm. Haven’t got to his drive impressions
I drove one myself. I don't do a formal write-up, here in Car Chat, on every vehicle I sample...I do enough write-ups as it is.

And, no, I disagree that I worry about ride too much. It is one of the top three issues important to me in a vehicle. If it wasn't, I wouldn't be driving a Lacrosse. I'm not one of these boy-racers that are only concerned with 0-60 times and skidpad G-figures.
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Old 02-07-19, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I drove one myself. I don't do a formal write-up, here in Car Chat, on every vehicle I sample...I do enough write-ups as it is.

And, no, I don't worry about ride too much. It is one of the top three issues important to me in a vehicle. If it wasn't, I wouldn't be driving a Lacrosse.
Demero says the K900 is nice and composed. Says it’s not as smooth as an S class.
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Holy ****

watching Demuro. The new K900 has blind spot video in the speedometer cluster. Amazing.

If someone could like the video. It’s at 3 min mark


funny that's what i wrote in the post right above yours.


link at the point he discusses the bsm in gauges....


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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I drove one myself. I don't do a formal write-up, here in Car Chat, on every vehicle I sample...I do enough write-ups as it is.
i believe you drove the OLD previous model, not this new one.
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Old 02-07-19, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
funny that's what i wrote in the post right above yours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcriSRdaSDY

link at the point he discusses the bsm in gauges....

https://youtu.be/DcriSRdaSDY?t=166
Thanks for posting the videos. Appreciate it.
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hyundai/kia/genesis is coming on strong according to doug

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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Thanks for posting the videos. Appreciate it.
no problem, you just copy and paste the url from the browser or right click on the video and 'share' from the menu. on an ipad you can just share the video, say copy link and paste into the post.

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i believe you drove the OLD previous model, not this new one.
I did a full-review on the old one, several years ago. I did get a chance to briefly sample the new one, but not really enough for a review.
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Old 02-08-19, 12:08 PM
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New K900 looks impressive. I still like the G90 more, it is nice we are getting these RWD bigger engined/flagship luxury options from Korean brands.
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The interior design looks straight designed by BMW Idrive designers, which is a complement. The Dash cluster is funky but really functional with the blind spot. Too bads its not selling well.
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