joe Achilles reviews the i7

AP · 06-10-2023, 11:48 PM

Joe Achilles reviews the i7

What I thought was interesting was his perception that there had been some cost cutting inside the cabin. With the recent release of the i5, I wonder if they’ve adopted the same approach?

Their design language is , well let’s just say subjective
But if their current approach is to cost cut and use cheaper materials? And when cars are getting really expensive?

AlteBMW · 06-11-2023, 06:10 AM

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Joe Achilles reviews the i7

https://youtu.be/CkbNo6sl19s

What I thought was interesting was his perception that there had been some cost cutting inside the cabin. With the recent release of the i5, I wonder if they’ve adopted the same approach?

Their design language is , well let’s just say subjective
But if their current approach is to cost cut and use cheaper materials? And when cars are getting really expensive?

I don't agree with Joe. The interior of the 7 is not el cheapo and I will bet big money that most people here would agree with me. Don't know about the 5 of course.

Beemer2018 · 06-11-2023, 10:04 PM

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I don't agree with Joe. The interior of the 7 is not el cheapo and I will bet big money that most people here would agree with me. Don't know about the 5 of course.

Agree, the interior is modern, yet classy!

mattsrs · 06-12-2023, 09:47 AM

I agree with Joe's assessment of the interior. Once you are past the initial wow factor of all the lights and tech, you start to notice cost cutting decisions. For example, I truly dislike the door handles made of cheap piano plastic. It feels cheap and it squeaks a little when I rest my knee against it. The light bar is also cheap plastic (looks cool though) and when you touch it, it is not the sturdiest build. Many other examples throughout the cabin. Overall, I don't get the same cabin sturdiness/build quality feeling of my previous BMWs from this car.

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mattsrs Major 659 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	I agree with Joe's assessment of the interior. Once you are past the initial wow factor of all the lights and tech, you start to notice cost cutting decisions. For example, I truly dislike the door handles made of cheap piano plastic. It feels cheap and it squeaks a little when I rest my knee against it. The light bar is also cheap plastic (looks cool though) and when you touch it, it is not the sturdiest build. Many other examples throughout the cabin. Overall, I don't get the same cabin sturdiness/build quality feeling of my previous BMWs from this car.
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