07-12-2021, 11:51 AM | #45 |
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Let’s keep this in the perspective in the big picture of BMW land with much larger design concerns like the new M3/M4. Honestly, this X5 limited edition is heads and shoulders better looking and more iconic BMW than the vision BMW has of their latest “M cars”. Concerned about grille colors on a very limited edition, low volume model is like arranging deck chairs on the Titanic in the grand scheme of infractions in “M Town” for new models.
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07-12-2021, 12:25 PM | #47 |
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Thank goodness there are only 350 planned in the US. My odds are I will never have to be exposed to one of these turd flies on the road and impact on parts needed for the remaining production line will be insignificant.
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07-12-2021, 12:32 PM | #48 |
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Thank you, thank you for the rebalancing! These pics immediately warm the heart and spirit of a once driver’s car. Just looking at them, I can still feel the sensory pleasure of shifting through each and every gear while revving the sublime engines.
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07-12-2021, 12:41 PM | #49 |
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In my opinion: I like the red piping on the seats and that wooden trim with the inlays is very nice. Reminds me of tire tracks! The red grille on the other hand...
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07-12-2021, 12:46 PM | #50 |
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This "edition" seems very gimmicky and reminds me of the "black fire" edition the F85 had in it's final year to drum up sales for an outgoing product.
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07-12-2021, 12:54 PM | #51 |
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stupid grille, but easily rectifiable with a gloss black OEM grille for a couple hundred. The black frozen sexy, HOWEVER, that paint will be literally impossible to blend and match if there is ever a need to fix a panel. Blending will always make it gloss.
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07-12-2021, 05:09 PM | #52 |
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Why not put KITH logos all over it while you're at it. I'm sure the hoodie crowd will gush all over it...
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07-12-2021, 06:54 PM | #53 |
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I am without speech....
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07-12-2021, 06:57 PM | #54 |
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Looks amazing! Evolve or die off. It's science.
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07-12-2021, 07:01 PM | #55 |
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07-12-2021, 07:03 PM | #56 | |
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However, the fact that BMW is putting this special edition on their lowest line vs the top says something. A couple of pictures shows M50i, but the press release says 40i only. The rest of the package looks pretty cool. Although one can buy a fully loaded 40i and add all the M Performance trims and get to this price point… |
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07-12-2021, 07:50 PM | #57 |
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Oh, goody, another black on black on black option. Apparently one can’t have enough of those.
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..aside from the IS. That design was genius. |
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07-13-2021, 05:19 AM | #66 |
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... and another hater, still going after the grill which as existed for years now
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