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MB has had these cost cutting measures since around 2010. (only driver side mirror dims).
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Both BMW and MB had to cut some corners in order to get the price point where it is (below 7 series and S class). But at some point these cost cuts will catch up with them. The koreans are coming close in luxury/features at 1/2 the price. For example, the Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade are pretty nice for under $50k. Offer about the same interior room as GLS/X7, and the interior quality is surprisingly good/luxurious for its price. (although performance not quite at GLS/X7 level) I can see Genesis releasing something in the X7/GLS size at 60 or 70% the price but with all the performance and luxury of MB/BMW. |
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Agree. Which is why I am in the BMW version. No X167 GLS63 available at the time and on the X166 you had to do GL550 with an MSRP around $115k or so to get actual leather or be in the GLS63. Such a wild tier and options setup but in the same vein a $93k F15 X5 50i had dakota "leather" in it which feels like cheap vinyl.
Not a fan of any Korean vehicles and probably would never own one.
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Today finally I've got my car.
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As I saw an 8 and 5 series at the dealer with both dimming mirrors. My assumption is cars made in the US have this feature removed for some reason.
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Blending with nature. Backyard camping in this lockdown time.
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The X7 looks great in Phytonic Blue Metallic and Arctic Grey Metallic. I'm waiting on the XB7 Alpina will may be available later this year.
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Finally my wheels showed up. So happy with the outcome. Completes my Tanzanite blue black theme. Shown in lowest suspension mode.
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