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That's an opinion, based on your other posts you're only here to troll
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I unsubscribed to this thread because of stupid stuff I've been reading. I don't mind opinions, I actually welcome them but keep it to the subject.
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The glass knob is tacky and a copy of the Volvo Crystal. The Crystal is more so relevant because of the manufacturers history in Sweden. The glass on the other hand can be best associated with cubic zirconia. Upscale it is not. I for one don’t like something just because the BMW name is behind it. There are quite a few people on this forum who exaggerate the brand even past putting it on a pedestal and the glass knob is just one example. |
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Yes, and actual X5 ownership experience. More thread counts and rep points mean you participate and have added valuable content. Opinions don’t really mean anything without that on a BMW forum. Sniping at every thread kinda makes you a troll since you started.
On topic: Yes, they make quality crystal all around the world. Since BMW and Rolls Royce are under the same ownership and share similar glass/crystal applications with their latest design options, I don’t think Volvo is really relevant to their design teams. The crystal trend will only grow in high end manufactures much like quilted leather seats. Last edited by MystroX5; 03-01-2019 at 10:07 PM.. |
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This is me with 5 posts or 500. You on the other hand Mr. Mystro have your life plastered all over the net. Pictures of your cars, watches, knives, guns ...good for you Mr. Mystro. Good for you. |
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Next car I’ll ask to see them on a car before I decide, but my gut is that they aren’t worth it. I had all kinds of angst when I ordered mine also. I ordered on a Monday, with a trailer hitch. But since we have hitches on all of our other cars, I changed my mind. On Friday I asked the dealer to change it, and he said that was my last day to make changes - four days after ordering. Unless you have a similar situation, I think you should trust your gut. I ordered mine knowing NOTHING about the car. If you made a more deliberate decision, might be best to stick with it. |
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I couldn't disagree more. The glass controls take the futurustic and premium feel of the interior up a notch. The shifter looks like it came straight out of a Ridley Scott film.
It's also the most visually interesting thing in the center stack and naturally one of the first things that passengers look at when getting in for the first time. They are an optical trip if you move as you look at it. The two pictures of the start button from different angles below shows a bit of this. To each their own, but I would definitely miss this eyecandy. |
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I've really enjoyed having mine. One concern I had early on was that there would be too much glare due to sunlight. However, what I've found is that, since I tend to rest my hand on the shifter while driving, it covers it up so as to eliminate any glare issues.
I also have gotten quite a few compliments on the shifter from friends/family. They all immediately gravitate to it and especially to the X inside. I think it was worth it. |
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So how easy is the crystal to scratch or crack? I am somewhat clumsy and would be worried about banging it with my purse when I get in, or my water cup (it's TX, too hot and ice water is necessary 7+ months of the year). I do think they look nice, but wouldn't be upset not to have them.
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While I loved the knob my wife hated the iDrive dial, which was enough for us to not get them. I don't care either way TBH. I actually dig the matte feel on the touch pad.
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My wife was the same way, she didn't like any of the glass features. Didn't get it this time but hopefully I can change her mind in three years.
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