I5 LWB

BMW012 · 08-08-2023, 05:29 AM

https://www.motor1.com/photo/7398921...hina-exterior/

Different color grill/trim along with body colored side skirts. Can click on first pic to open up gallery.

tsbrown · 08-08-2023, 08:14 AM

Do the proportions look slightly better on this LWB or am I just getting used to the design after 2 months?

Chihuahua · 08-08-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tsbrown

Do the proportions look slightly better on this LWB or am I just getting used to the design after 2 months?

I think you're getting used to it. I'll stick with the shorty version

tsbrown · 08-08-2023, 11:01 AM

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I think you're getting used to it. I'll stick with the shorty version

I’ll stick with the standard version as well but may add IAS for the first time ever to make the extra length over the G30 more maneuverable.

tsbrown · 08-08-2023, 01:27 PM

What interior color is that? Looks more like Tartufo than the Copper. Except for the gray accents I like the color.

CaboM4 · 08-08-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tsbrown

Except for the gray accents I like the color.

I was thinking the same thing. Also digging the availability of the Theater Screen. It's too bad this car doesn't have a larger battery. Ruins the entire option for me personally!

tsbrown · 08-08-2023, 05:47 PM

Yeah, the theater screen does nothing for me but it’s kinda cool. 95% of my driving is just me. Even my wife prefers being a passenger in her X3 than my G30. Lately I’ve been considering an 8er if I don’t like the G60 in person. But the 5 is such a compelling product.

orion1977 · 08-08-2023, 10:00 PM

The average American citizen is taller than the average Chinese citizen. But the the longer car is only available in China while the smaller car is available in the US?!

How does that make any sense?

cpt · 08-08-2023, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by orion1977

The average American citizen is taller than the average Chinese citizen. But the the longer car is only available in China while the smaller car is available in the US?!

How does that make any sense?

People who buys these in China mostly has a chauffer, so they put more focus on back seat interior features.

CaboM4 · 08-09-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tsbrown

Yeah, the theater screen does nothing for me but it’s kinda cool.

My kids enjoy watching 4K/8K streaming services on the 31in 8K display and B&W Diamond system in my i7. I also use it regularly when DCFC the G70

tsbrown · 08-10-2023, 07:07 AM

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My kids enjoy watching 4K/8K streaming services on the 31in 8K display and B&W Diamond system in my i7. I also use it regularly when DCFC the G70

Years ago we bought an early Q7 and the Audi dealer talked us out of adding the DVD player option because he said individual iPads were a better option. Turns out he was right. Kids are grown now so we don’t need something like this but great to keep young ones entertained on long trips.

orion1977 · 08-10-2023, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cpt

People who buys these in China mostly has a chauffer, so they put more focus on back seat interior features.

It would be nice for the US to have the option.

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