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Because it is not required, adds complexity, doesn't allow the underseat area to be used for out of sight electronics, and can add noise and rattles.
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11-15-2010, 06:44 PM | #6 |
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There are probably a few other Minivan features that BMW have neglected to include on the new X3 as well.
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11-16-2010, 11:01 AM | #8 |
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Nor is it a BMW.
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11-19-2010, 03:00 PM | #10 |
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Not everything is, and that does not always make it bad!
Fanboydom is a strange place. Rarely is it rational. It's annoying as hell and more than a little closed minded. Last edited by Stephen5242; 11-22-2010 at 04:01 PM.. |
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If you think it is a minivan feature than why do the front seats recline and have power adjustments? |
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We aren't talking about front seats, we are talking about rear seats. The new X3 doesn't have it, and never will in this body style IMHO. The X3 (like all BMWs) is for driving and enjoying the ride, not reclining in the back watching a movie, pretending you are on a plane or having date night like all those new fancy commercials.
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To allow access to the 3rd row.
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Like I said, probably never going to happen in the X3 unless the public demands it. More than likely, the public will never demand it in the X3 and mid-production facelift does not usually include uni-body rework. If enough people asked for it during X3 focus groups, you can be sure that it would be on the next version in 2018?
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This is a small, sporty offroad performance vehicle. To me, reclining rear seats seem to be pretty much the most irrelevant, unnecessary feature possible. I have been loyal to BMW because they care more about making the thing exciting to drive than placating my ungrateful kids in the back seat.
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Most people with kids buy minivans; most people with X3 style vehicles have dogs, have no kids, or are empty nesters. Generalization for sure, but my previous statement still stands. As for it being fanboydom; does the GLK or Q5 come with this feature?
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