Tall driver

sward · 04-10-2023, 07:58 AM

I’m looking at replacing my iX and i7 is one option

I’m wondering about the rear entertainment screen. When you fold it down it is my understanding you have to pull the front seats forward. I’m 190 cm (6”4) and I wonder if I am to tall for a comfortable driving position. There aren’t any demo cars in Sweden with the screen so I can’t test it. Anyone with experience on this?

Spencenyc · 04-10-2023, 04:37 PM

Won’t work for you. I couldn’t get the option and I’m only 6’1. The only way it works if you have Danny DeVito as your driver. The screen down was also an issue re visibility. Opted without screen and have no regrets

sward · 04-11-2023, 02:10 AM

That’s to bad. I guess iPads on the back seats are a better solution for a tall driver.

Spam Head · 04-11-2023, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sward

I’m looking at replacing my iX and i7 is one option

I’m wondering about the rear entertainment screen. When you fold it down it is my understanding you have to pull the front seats forward. I’m 190 cm (6”4) and I wonder if I am to tall for a comfortable driving position. There aren’t any demo cars in Sweden with the screen so I can’t test it. Anyone with experience on this?

I am a touch shorter than you but have no problems with getting a comfortable driving position in my i7 which has the theatre screen in the back.

The G70 is not as spacious as the LCI G12 was back in the day! However, it is still large enough for tall drivers like you.

I have no regrets for getting the theatre screen as it is great for relaxing in the back of the car on long journeys.

sward · 04-12-2023, 04:17 AM

Ok. Good news

I really need to find a demo car I can test this in.

Lovin7er · 04-12-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sward

I’m looking at replacing my iX and i7 is one option

I’m wondering about the rear entertainment screen. When you fold it down it is my understanding you have to pull the front seats forward. I’m 190 cm (6”4) and I wonder if I am too tall for a comfortable driving position. There aren’t any demo cars in Sweden with the screen so I can’t test it. Anyone with experience on this?

I am 6'3 and I don't pull the seat forward at all, only adjust seat back more upright. It needs to be pretty upright and not perfect for me, but manageable.

I wouldn't want to take a long trip with the seat in that position. I guess I should try with it a bit forward and maybe less upright.

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Spencenyc Private 40 Rep 56 Posts Drives: G12 75i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Won’t work for you. I couldn’t get the option and I’m only 6’1. The only way it works if you have Danny DeVito as your driver. The screen down was also an issue re visibility. Opted without screen and have no regrets
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sward Captain 632 Rep 658 Posts Drives: i7 xDrive60 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i7 [0.00]	That’s to bad. I guess iPads on the back seats are a better solution for a tall driver. __________________ /Fredrik i7 xDrive60 -23 Sold: iX -22, X5MC -20 (F95), X5M50d -19 (G05), X5M50d -17 (F15), X5M50d -14 (F15), 116d -13 (F20), X5 3.0D -10 (E70), M3 -10 (E93), 320DX -10 (E91), 320D -08 (E91), X3 30D -07 (E83), 335 -07 (E92), 325 -05 (E90), 320 -02 (E46), 318 -00 (E46), 320 -93 (E36), 318 -89 (E30)
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sward Captain 632 Rep 658 Posts Drives: i7 xDrive60 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i7 [0.00]	Ok. Good news I really need to find a demo car I can test this in. __________________ /Fredrik i7 xDrive60 -23 Sold: iX -22, X5MC -20 (F95), X5M50d -19 (G05), X5M50d -17 (F15), X5M50d -14 (F15), 116d -13 (F20), X5 3.0D -10 (E70), M3 -10 (E93), 320DX -10 (E91), 320D -08 (E91), X3 30D -07 (E83), 335 -07 (E92), 325 -05 (E90), 320 -02 (E46), 318 -00 (E46), 320 -93 (E36), 318 -89 (E30)
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