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      07-02-2015, 10:05 AM   #1
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Does anybody think length is an issue

Does anybody worry about not being able to get shorter wheel base. The car is same size as the f02 750Li. I'm worried its too long.
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Does anybody worry about not being able to get shorter wheel base. The car is same size as the f02 750Li. I'm worried its too long.
I had an F02 and at first it felt really long but got used to it quick. With sensors and cameras it makes it so much easier to park and maneuver. Never had any issues. The only thing that did happen was that I bumped my rear right wheel on a curb when making a tight right turn. That was within the first two weeks of having the car. Need to remember that the long rear is trailing you lol
I went from an F10 to an F02 so it was a big jump in length.
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Will definitely be an issue in my garage. I can only have the short body.
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we all know its not about the length..........girth is more important haha.

cameras and sensors will help you maneuver this land yacht. I currently have an XJ L and the thing is REALLY long. it barely fits in my garage....finding parking spots for it in the city is tough....but other than that living with it isnt bad at all
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Does anybody worry about not being able to get shorter wheel base. The car is same size as the f02 750Li. I'm worried its too long.
YES length and width.
Just too big.
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I had an F02. It was long, sticks out when I parked. On the highway though, I forget all about the length. It ate up miles and drove really nice. Most guys wanted a 7 for road presence, gotta be longer than a 5 series.
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my truck is 22 ft long and wider than any BMW, driving a 7 long is like driving a Honda Civic.

its just a few inches longer than the regular 7, if you didnt turn around and look at all the space in the rear floorboard you would never know the difference.
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Does anybody worry about not being able to get shorter wheel base. The car is same size as the f02 750Li. I'm worried its too long.
Currently drive a 2012 740Li, and stepped up to this beast from an E93 M3. It's a very long car, but with the camera package and integral active steering (four wheel steering) the car is super maneuverable given it's length. And I did European Delivery, so imagine the narrow winding roads in the countries I visited -- Italy, Monaco, etc. It was all good.
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