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Old 06-30-22 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Motorola
US online configurator is up for both the 7 and i7:

https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...series/7/sedan
https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...eries/i7/sedan

Weirdly, you can't get AWD anymore with the 6 cylinder. Big mistake IMO.
It also appears to only be available in the M Sport trim unless its the EV which is another big mistake.

The pricing on the EV is not bad, I optioned one right where I would want it and it came in at $129k, less than 300 miles of range won't cut it for me though.

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Old 06-30-22 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
The pricing on the EV is not bad, I optioned one right where I would want it and it came in at $129k, less than 300 miles of range won't cut it for me though.
Yes, low range is definitely one of the downsides of this propulsion-agnostic platform they've got going on here.
Old 06-30-22 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
The pricing on the EV is not bad, I optioned one right where I would want it and it came in at $129k, less than 300 miles of range won't cut it for me though.
You drive that much each day? Or enough to where that would be too close for comfort?
Old 06-30-22 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
It also appears to only be available in the M Sport trim unless its the EV which is another big mistake.

The pricing on the EV is not bad, I optioned one right where I would want it and it came in at $129k, less than 300 miles of range won't cut it for me though.
Yeah, I noticed the forcing of M-Sport too. Even on the slowest 6-cylinder, which makes absolutely zero sense. It's like a visual penalty for not going with the EV.
Old 06-30-22 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorola
Yeah, I noticed the forcing of M-Sport too. Even on the slowest 6-cylinder, which makes absolutely zero sense. It's like a visual penalty for not going with the EV.
Yet still, some people refuse to believe and acknowledge that EVs are being shoved down our throats. (Not you just in general.)
Old 06-30-22 | 03:31 PM
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Yet still, some people refuse to believe and acknowledge that EVs are being shoved down our throats. (Not you just in general.)
Lol that's a very big reach you're making there. The EV 7-series not forcing the M-sport package likely has more to do with aerodynamics and range.
Old 06-30-22 | 04:36 PM
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Lol that's a very big reach you're making there. The EV 7-series not forcing the M-sport package likely has more to do with aerodynamics and range.
I'm not sure I have it straight. The 6 cylinder 7 series automatically "forcefully" comes with the M-sport package? Right? Sad, I used to care about luxury cars (still do S-Class) and would know everything about them down to the nuts and bolts. Now they're just ruined appliances courtesy of CAFE.
Old 09-12-22 | 06:34 AM
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looks absolutely terrible. befitting someone with an ego and insecurity to match it's humongous size and 'look at me' paint.


Old 09-12-22 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
looks absolutely terrible. befitting someone with an ego and insecurity to match it's humongous size and 'look at me' paint.

You are hilarious You made me laugh.

I like the side profile.

Not sure about the front though BMW has been slowly losing their way for a while now.

The two tone paint looks great IMO

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Old 09-12-22 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
looks absolutely terrible. befitting someone with an ego and insecurity to match it's humongous size and 'look at me' paint.

And it's only around $12k for the privilege of of having that paint job.
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I'm really trying with this car lol
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I'm really trying with this car lol
haha... i think it's trying to be a rolls royce and failing.
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The W223 might be plain but it looks 10 times better. Even the A8 looks better.
Old 09-12-22 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
haha... i think it's trying to be a rolls royce and failing.
that comment is funny being as though RR used the 7 series chassis for the Wraith and previous other models. So which is trying to be who? Also take a look at the infotainment system in a rolls… iDrive much??
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
haha... i think it's trying to be a rolls royce and failing.
Its...trying to do something its not succeeding at!



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