G70 7-Series and i7's are Arriving at Dealers

E66er · 11-16-2022, 10:16 AM

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All bmw enthusiasts were talking crap about the LCI 2023 X7 as well. Yet, when the car actually came out, all of a sudden everyone is in love with the split headlights and say how great it looks in person. I personally like the new design and can't wait for my ordered car to get here.

internet design experts <> buyers. Anything and everything BMW comes out with they hate on...yet BMW sales are strong.

TWB · 11-16-2022, 01:12 PM

I suspect that all of the haters would not buy one even if they loved it.

canadianbimmerlover · 11-16-2022, 05:39 PM

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Bland, boring, ugly, hideous grill. There's nothing good to say about this 7. It could be argued there hasn't been an attractive 7 since the E38.

I disagree with your statement but I agree the E38 might be the top of the heap. I think the E34 is top one or two of the 5er too. That era made some classic BMW's that will never be unattractive. I think we'll look back and say the same about the G's.

I know the E38 and E34 don't really match up in years, but you get the idea.

The E39 would be my favourite M5, and quite possibly one of the most elegant BMW's made (along with the E46 M3). BMW has lost its way with subtly and understated design. But it seems that doesn't sell cars.

NGT2 · 11-16-2022, 07:06 PM

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Bland, boring, ugly, hideous grill. There's nothing good to say about this 7. It could be argued there hasn't been an attractive 7 since the E38.

I disagree with your statement but I agree the E38 might be the top of the heap. I think the E34 is top one or two of the 5er too. That era made some classic BMW's that will never be unattractive. I think we'll look back and say the same about the G's.

I know the E38 and E34 don't really match up in years, but you get the idea.

The E39 would be my favourite M5, and quite possibly one of the most elegant BMW's made (along with the E46 M3). BMW has lost its way with subtly and understated design. But it seems that doesn't sell cars.

Yeah the E39 is obviously special and a favorite across most enthusiasts. Maybe that's part of my attraction to the E34. Doesn't get as much love, kind of an underrated vibe.

E66er · 11-17-2022, 04:11 AM

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Yeah the E39 is obviously special and a favorite across most enthusiasts. Maybe that's part of my attraction to the E34. Doesn't get as much love, kind of an underrated vibe.

The E39's design was hated by the internet design experts back in the day...

TruthOne · 11-17-2022, 12:43 PM

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No human being is perfect. You fall in love with all the good points and you learn to love the imperfections.

That is reality.

True, but if I'm paying 100K for a wife, I expect her looks to be off the charts I don't want to have to learn to love her face.

NGT2 · 11-17-2022, 12:46 PM

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No human being is perfect. You fall in love with all the good points and you learn to love the imperfections.

That is reality.

True, but if I'm paying 100K for a wife, I expect her looks to be off the charts I don't want to have to learn to love her face.

If you get married and all you're out is $100k, you should keep your mouth shut and be happy!

stein_325i · 11-17-2022, 01:00 PM

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I want my future partner to be someone that has to grow on me

I do not want to like her from the onset

No human being is perfect. You fall in love with all the good points and you learn to love the imperfections.

That is reality.

Tell that to my first wife

TruthOne · 11-17-2022, 03:20 PM

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No human being is perfect. You fall in love with all the good points and you learn to love the imperfections.

That is reality.

True, but if I'm paying 100K for a wife, I expect her looks to be off the charts I don't want to have to learn to love her face.

If you get married and all you're out is $100k, you should keep your mouth shut and be happy!

LOL

AlteBMW · 11-17-2022, 04:31 PM

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The E39's design was hated by the internet design experts back in the day...

I think every new design produces reactions on both sides but
the E39 was introduced in 1995, probably revealed in 1994, well before widespread use of the Internet and/or social media.

The Bangle Butt may have been the thing that created the most controversy; at least for me it drove me from BMW (I did have a E39) to Mercedes for a quite a few years -- I didn't come back to BMW until 2012.

techwhiz1 · 11-18-2022, 12:07 PM

Saw an i7 at East Bay BMW.

It was the demo model.

E66er · 11-18-2022, 05:21 PM

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I think every new design produces reactions on both sides but
the E39 was introduced in 1995, probably revealed in 1994, well before widespread use of the Internet and/or social media.

it was the early years, but forums existed when I was in school around that time...I remember the Netscape Navigator browser lol...

NGT2 · 11-19-2022, 11:14 AM

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Saw an i7 at East Bay BMW.

It was the demo model.

They need that luxury trim on the ICE models. But that chrome between the windows is terrible.

AHall · 11-19-2022, 12:42 PM

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They need that luxury trim on the ICE models. But that chrome between the windows is terrible.

Umm, I think that is protective plastic.

NGT2 · 11-19-2022, 01:15 PM

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They need that luxury trim on the ICE models. But that chrome between the windows is terrible.

Umm, I think that is protective plastic.

Good

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