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Ibiza · 09-30-2022, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

I received the following e-mail before and deleted. As a current F95 ZCP owner, I have never had any interest in this whale of car. Even told the PCD staff when asked if I would order the XM a firm "NO!" when I picked up my G83 earlier this year.

"ULTIMATE POWER. ULTIMATE LUXURY. Are you one of the few who dare to go beyond? Meet the BMW XM a vehicle that transcends ordinary notions of adrenaline and aesthetics. You've never held such force in your hands. The BMW 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo engine is paired with a high-performance electric motor to put out a staggering 644 horsepower and 590 Ib.-ft. of torque.
Be extravagant and expressive. Set your legacy in motion by being one of the first to transcend all others. Pre-order the BMW XM, and discover the edge of your world. Or contact a Client Advisor at
bmwofXXX.com to learn more about the BMW XM."

The marketing is just geared towards the "poser" crowd. When is the XM Kith edition announcement? Or the Kayne West Yeezy XM Launch Edition?

I sense an other M8 coupe/vert debacle when XM's are sitting on the lot and there are incentives galore to move units.

I can make a bet with you that XM will sell very well. It's a large luxury SUV - that's what wealthy people buy these days. There will be more interest in this car than in the new M2. Lol.

Issue is the XM is manufactured in the US. I have noticed a drop off in quality from the F85 to F95, such as a lower quality alcantara headliner. BMW Manufacturing Greer is well know for quality issues. US based tier 1 OEM suppliers do not have the same quality control as Germany. BMW should have have chosen Werk Dingolfing for final assembly at this price point, as the 7 and 8 series and Rolls-Royce bodies are manufactured at Dingolfing.