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Let's say you are in a showroom and checking out csl and next to it is this 7k lb tank with M label. |
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05-16-2022, 11:21 AM | #48 |
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I'd say you also get the combination of speed, luxury & comfort. While the X5 M certainly delivers speed, I'm not sure about the luxury & comfort aspect.
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As I am reading the XM prototype reviews, I am wondering about the size of the target market and forecasted annual sales.
After the initial interest from "must have this car just because ..." wanes, will it even be a profitable vehicle? |
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Since it is 'new', no wonder there are 'lines' now. But a few years down the road, this might be completely different. I also don't think they can go too crazy on the pricing. I don't see this selling north of $150K....
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I understand why BMW wants to make a car like this -- but I just wish that they called it an X8 or X9 instead of trying to sell it as a standalone "M" product and/or the flagship car of the M lineup.
Audi Sport has the R8 as their flagship, Mercedes AMG has the AMG GT as their flagship, and BMW has a big SUV as the flagship bespoke car of the M division? That doesn't sit well with me. |
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you drive an M2 CS m8. this car is clearly not for you (nor is it for me). and that's completely ok. if they can sell them, they're assuredly going to build them.
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so many 2er and 3er drivers on here slating this car. those responses are wholly predictable, and honestly who cares? BMW knows you're not buying this car. would I ever want an XM? no sir. I also don't think someone should be able to have an opinion on abortion if you don't have a uterus.
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I like Cheerios. You like Fruit Loops. Do you have to pee in my Cheerios to enjoy your breakfast cereal choice? So I think we should all love it that there's a choice out there for a variety of tastes and interests.
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The 'lounge' concept I'm hearing about seems to be a different design philosophy. I think it will do well with those looking for g wagons or maybe Bentley. Not sure it's head to head with Urus or Cayenne. IMO That's more for the X5/6M to contend with based on size.
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Going to get on the wait list for this ride. Can't wait.
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Interesting that there won't be an air suspension. Makes sense from an M-aspect but surprising considering the size of the vehicle.
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And it is absolutely nonsense, because a similar powertrain in a lower, lighter car will always do better, guaranteed. These are one lap wonders anyway.
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On the other hand you talk about the utility of your X5, that’s great. But what does it do to give you a $hit-eating grin a mile wide? I’m curious.
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Not sure why some people think it has to be one or the other. Driving performance is all relative. The M3/M4/M5 aren't sports car, but they do enough to give you that feeling/experience of one if you're into sedans/coupes. The same applies to the X3M/X4M/X5M/X6M and soon XM. They're not sports cars either but they do and given enough as an SUV can. The X5/X6 and the M variants have largely delivered on that.
If I'm into SUV's, why can't I or why shouldn't I be able to get a M variant if I'm looking for fun? |
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