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While this wasn't asked directly to me, I'm in the same boat. I would prefer sensatec from an ethical standpoint. Having been a vegetarian for 25 years I do my best to avoid animal products. So being able to get the same features with sensatec as leather allows me to still get the car I want without having to comprise my ethics.
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I like the more durable look of sensatec over time vs leather (getting stretched and wrinkly).
Personal preference is all.
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06-11-2021, 05:22 AM | #160 |
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Changes to Dynamic Damper options ?
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New to the forum and have a question about any known difference in the way DDC on the LCI model is selected. On the outgoing model (non M40), I think there is a physical "dynamic" and "Eco" button on the console in addition to Comfort and Sport, but I can't see this on images of the LCI or mention of it in the launch info. "With the optional Dynamic Damper Control, the electronically controlled shocks adapt to both road conditions and driving style. For either a sporty or comfortable basic set-up, there is a choice of two settings that can be activated using the driving experience switch" Thoughts? |
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06-11-2021, 09:15 AM | #163 |
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Sadly, the phrase "take rate" on this option may not be enough to justify providing it as an option. Otherwise, if they're trying to stay within a price point, certain items get the axe.
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Yikes, if you think the pre-facelift car is a simple drive train with low maintenance costs, you're in for a huge shock. Mild hybrids are hardly cutting bits of technology so I think BMW know a thing or two about making sure it's reliable. |
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Good news - my "BFF" at BMW wrote back that the July 16 WAS a typo! It will be JUNE 16 for build your own...to be followed shortly thereafter for the M's.
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Overall it's not too bad a facelift, although if I was ordering today I'd wish I could tone down the X3M styling (i.e. have some normal wing mirrors and a grill without the M logo) on my M40i.
Interior refresh is good although I'm not that envious What I am envious of is the new paint options, SP18, the OTA software updates, the MHEV system (still bugs me the M40d got it in the MY21 cars but not the M40i) and the Driver Assistant Pro with the dashcam. Quite like the new standard 21s as well but then again I also like my ones as well, even if I do find the ride incredibly crashy and uncomfortable. One thing I've not been to work out from the UK configurator is if the new car has the reversing assistant feature or not. Does anyone know? |
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06-11-2021, 11:00 AM | #167 |
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Anyone have the Ordering and Pricing Guides? Deaers must have them by now if June 16 is the date to "build your own.
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What seems to be facilitating the fresher looking X3 front end is the same on the X2. BMW have included the fog lights mow onto the main headlight cluster.
Interesting move and if the execution works, why not!
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06-11-2021, 01:39 PM | #171 | |
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From BMW UK Media Information - "• Reorganised and significantly expanded range of modern driver assistance systems: for the first time, Driving Assistant Professional* and BMW Drive Recorder are available as optional extras for the BMW X3 and BMW X4, while the optional Parking Assistant now includes the reverse assistant." Looks like stuff is still being added/updated to the configurator, such as correct images and descriptions. Also, some options don't match what's shown on the UK website i.e. Cognac Leather only shows on M40 in the configurator but shows as an option on the website. Last edited by avi66; 06-11-2021 at 01:47 PM.. |
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06-11-2021, 02:52 PM | #173 | |
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So it looks like M Performance and base M models are now going to be more closely related in terms of features, naming, trim and chrome badging, while Competition models are likely going to be portrayed as being more related to CS and CSL (even though the CS gold-bronze theme conflicts with the Competition black trim... which suggests that CS may perhaps itself be connected upwards to CSL by a common gold-bronze theme?). All in all, a cohesive link chain style M lineup where every step of the ladder is tightly connected to the level above and the level below, but this smooth gradient style lineup unfortunately implies getting rid of the odd Cerium Gray theme on the M Performance level as it seems. As for dilution of exclusivity, it isn't sustainable anymore to only reserve the M brand to actual racecars and hardcore production models which will only be seen in the streets every so often; BMW is a production car manufacturer first of all and it makes sense for them to apply their sporty label M on all their sporty flavored models (well, save the 128ti oddball I guess); hence why the growth of the M Sport range and the M Performance range. So it appears like exclusivity on higher-end M models will now come from extra race-derived features more than from the branding itself. Last edited by advantage20; 06-11-2021 at 08:15 PM.. |
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No, and it's been going in that direction for many years (same with Merc and AMG). We're enthusiasts. Some of us are old enthusiasts who remember that BMW was the sport/sporty alternative to more traditional luxury cars. But for many years, BMW has moved down the continuum to be more of a mass market brand. Their numbers prove that out, and while we enthusiasts may not be happy about it, BMW's shareholders are.
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