XM (Almost Production) Spotted at an Airport!

Peertwelve · 05-22-2022, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PNWM3

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Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

From an article on the iX, "Don Smith, product manager for BMW, said that while "obviously it makes no sense to have an open grille," the automaker's customers "want it to look like a BMW."

The grille isn't necessary, so let's make it bigger than it has been since the 40's? That isn't fresh, it's just stubborn and unimaginative. And given the number of articles questioning the design and the debates I've seen among BMW fans, many would like BMW to rethink what they are doing.

Um, I'm a BMW fan and I like it. And sales numbers don't lie. They're giving the customers (the ones buying new cars, not questioning and debating the designs) what they want.

I'm a customer that was planning on buying a new car… but then the g80 design leaked. I bought an e30 instead. I don't want bmw to go backwards, and many of us don't want the to lose the elegance that attracted us in the first place. I'm glad to read that some like the new cars.. but I personally cannot get comfortable with them. I was hoping that they would grow on me… nope

SexyRoger · 05-23-2022, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by advantage20

So it ain't getting the new squared off M steering wheel that debuted on the 7er

It is a monstrosity!

n55f15 · 05-23-2022, 03:07 PM

I'm definitely in the minority but I love how ridiculous these big super-suvs are

Cortexiphan · 05-24-2022, 06:16 PM

I can bet it will beat all the competitors in comparison tests. But that doesn't matter in this forum

760Lifan · 05-24-2022, 09:11 PM

Heck, who cares how it looks? If you are having fun while driving it, others have to deal with that issue...

Germanauto · 05-24-2022, 11:31 PM

Tbh after the iX, this is at least somewhat a breath of fresh air. A good ole big engine, quad pipes, angry noises, bulging fenders. Like a hug from an old friend.

Allen Aquino · 06-28-2022, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Turkish Pickle

Looks pretty production ready, that blue/dark teal leather with the dravit-ish gray and the bronze details look pretty hot!

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Looks good

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760Lifan Major 384 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 2020 Aviator GT, 2021 Jeep GCL Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Land O Lakes, FL iTrader: (0)	Heck, who cares how it looks? If you are having fun while driving it, others have to deal with that issue... __________________ Gone: 2020 X7 M50i, Mineral White, Ivory White Full Merino, Piano Black Trim, Cold Weather, Dynamic Handling, Driving Assistance, Luxury Seating, Executive, 22" Y-Spoke Orbit Grey Wheels Style 758i, Space Saver Spare, Trailer Hitch, Leather Dash, Ambient Air, Bowers & Wilkins, Rear Entertainment, Night Vision, Extended Shadowline, Alcantara Headliner in Upholstery Color.
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Germanauto Major General 8163 Rep 5,488 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Tbh after the iX, this is at least somewhat a breath of fresh air. A good ole big engine, quad pipes, angry noises, bulging fenders. Like a hug from an old friend. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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