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May 9, 2022 | 06:53 PM

#256

xjokerz

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I'd pick the A8. A person can actually relax back there without a million screens in your face.

May 9, 2022 | 06:58 PM

#257

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Originally Posted by xjokerz

I'd pick the A8. A person can actually relax back there without a million screens in your face.

If you're referring to the display screens, they're offered on the A8 too.

May 9, 2022 | 07:01 PM

#258

xjokerz

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Oh well in that case I would go with whatever doesn't have them. Lol obviously I'm not a target for a product like this.

Really nice interiors though. That orange leather is beautiful.

May 9, 2022 | 07:11 PM

#259

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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

That looks pretty good. .

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Originally Posted by LeX2K

It is not possible to describe how ugly that is.

two of our canadian community with very different views.

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Originally Posted by xjokerz

Oh well in that case I would go with whatever doesn't have [the rear screens].

well they're optional at least.

May 10, 2022 | 08:38 AM

#260

SW17LS

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Originally Posted by CMK

BMW's trend towards more and more busy styling has me dumbfounded.

Its China. They like in your face styling and huge badges etc. Like it or not, we are no longer the primary market that gets designed for.

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

my dad used to say after a lousy dinner that "the salt was good"

LOL , I'm going to steal that

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Originally Posted by xjokerz

Oh well in that case I would go with whatever doesn't have them. Lol obviously I'm not a target for a product like this.

Really nice interiors though. That orange leather is beautiful.

Just don't option the screens.

May 10, 2022 | 09:57 AM

#261

CMK

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Its China. They like in your face styling and huge badges etc. Like it or not, we are no longer the primary market that gets designed for.

Yeah, good point. These large sedans are an afterthought here in North America, but they're super popular in China.

May 10, 2022 | 11:10 AM

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LOL , I'm going to steal that

warning: didn't go over well with my mom (although she freely admits she's a horrible cook

)

May 10, 2022 | 12:17 PM

#263

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Originally Posted by xjokerz

At the very least these serve a purpose. Would I buy a vehicle with this? Absolutely not. Buttons are much more practical. However, I'm sure you can control certain things like heated/cooled seats, AC, lights, etc.

I'm stunned, but I rather like the screens there in the door. All kinds of stuff to play with I'm sure.

May 10, 2022 | 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

warning: didn't go over well with my mom (although she freely admits she's a horrible cook

)

Oh I know better. Everything my wife cooks is “delicious” lol.

We’re waiting on pizza delivery now!

May 10, 2022 | 06:41 PM

#265

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Its China. They like in your face styling and huge badges etc. Like it or not, we are no longer the primary market that gets designed for[size=33px].

I just think its terrible styling.
MB, Range Rover, hell even Genesis are making modern clean designs while BMW is just creating abstract shapes and lines leading nowhere.[/size]

May 10, 2022 | 06:52 PM

#266

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Originally Posted by RNM GS3

I just think its terrible styling.
MB, Range Rover, hell even Genesis are making modern clean designs while BMW is just creating abstract shapes and lines leading nowhere.

There is plenty of the design influence Chinese buyers want present in Genesis and MB designs…

May 11, 2022 | 03:10 AM

#267

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There is plenty of the design influence Chinese buyers want present in Genesis and MB designs…

Ironically the G90 isn't being sold in China.

May 11, 2022 | 02:06 PM

#268

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Originally Posted by Motorola

Ironically the G90 isn't being sold in China.

Thats really surprising

May 12, 2022 | 05:32 AM

#269

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Thats really surprising

My thoughts exactly, but a quick Google News search shows the Korean marques have hardly any market presence left in China.

Jun 30, 2022 | 06:11 AM

#270

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US online configurator is up for both the 7 and i7:

https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...series/7/sedan
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...eries/i7/sedan

Weirdly, you can't get AWD anymore with the 6 cylinder. Big mistake IMO.