BMW i7

MarkN · 24-01-2023 09:24AM #1

From €137,000… my press car this week!

Gumbo · 24-01-2023 10:36AM

Bjorn says “EQS Go Home”!

Jog501 · 24-01-2023 10:45AM

That is one of the most hideous front ends I've ever seen, that's coming from a BMW driver. The interior looks superb though.

brownej · 24-01-2023 10:59AM

That particular car is going to be considerably more than €137k, north of €150k i would guess.

MarkN · 24-01-2023 11:38AM

€148,000

The rear legroom in the EQS is a lot bigger but apart from that, can’t see why you’d spend the extra cash.

Gumbo · 24-01-2023 11:43AM

It’s very Kona looking at the front. I don’t like the dual head light clusters, on this or May car for that matter!

Miscreant · 24-01-2023 12:09PM

Stunning looking interior. That front though....... 🤐

mailforkev · 24-01-2023 12:18PM

Moving up in the world there Mark, as long as the options list includes one of these so nobody recognises you while you're driving it then it's all good.

eagerv · 24-01-2023 01:07PM

Lovely car but the front reminds me of 😁

...Ghost... · 24-01-2023 05:39PM

I wonder if they returned the design engineer back to the 80s after he completed the sketch. This is one ugly car....and I own a Gen 1 Leaf!!!

Buddy Bubs · 25-01-2023 11:19AM

BMWs worst styling yet. Why cant they restyle the grille for different markets. Its atrocious.

Interior is gorgeous though.

HBC08 · 25-01-2023 11:23AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058281010/bmw-i7

Interior is nice and I always like a pan roof but that is one fugly car.

HBC08 · 25-01-2023 11:26AM

Just to add,I wonder what % of boards users are in a position to consider buying a €150k EV?

Would it be 5%?

I'm guessing nearer 1%.

Buddy Bubs · 25-01-2023 11:49AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155095#Comment_120155095

Go into any thread where people talk about their incomes and you'd be inclined to answer most boardsies could buy an i7 and an ix as a run around for the missus.

HBC08 · 25-01-2023 12:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155204#Comment_120155204

True that!

Most of my friends are comfortable money wise,some doing fairly well but none of them would/could fork out that kind of money for a car (and lots of us,me included love cars)

One of my friends has a Telsa on order and an acquaintance had a Mach E,that's it.

creedp · 25-01-2023 12:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155204#Comment_120155204

If that is actually the case, does it provide a basis for thinking that boardsies are not altogether representative of the population at large

Andrewf20 · 25-01-2023 01:06PM

Front and sides are an abomination. Inside is class looking.

Buddy Bubs · 25-01-2023 02:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155547#Comment_120155547

No, there's a lot of spoofing goes on behind Internet pseudonyms. Boards is not a preserve of the rich!

Buddy Bubs · 25-01-2023 02:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155269#Comment_120155269

Yeah mine too, we are late 30s and early 40s and I'd have the most expensive car...cupra born. I'm the only one with any interest in cars really though. I do know 1 or 2 lads same age or a bit older with expensive machines, etron Gt, porsche panamera but both of them inherited money.

MarkN · 25-01-2023 08:01PM

I’m not sure who the car is aimed at. You could argue that someone who is chauffeured around could use one as the driver could be off charging it when they’re in a meeting etc

I personally know of one guy who would probably give something like this a look but would probably still prefer a diesel, his last two cars have been a 7 and an 8GC

It is an incredibly long car too and barely fits on my modest semi-d driveway so it’s not meant for folk like me anyway :)

Jizique · 25-01-2023 08:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120150077#Comment_120150077

That will be news to Mercedes who can't sell the EQS in China due to lack of leg and head room

kanuseeme · 25-01-2023 09:11PM

The new BMW Rodent.

kirving · 25-01-2023 09:23PM

Like the looks of it of not, a seriously impressive piece of engineering.

10 points to who can tell me which part of this car is made in Ireland.

unkel · 25-01-2023 11:23PM

That's from a BMW fan 😂

Looking forward to your review, Mark!

MarkN · 26-01-2023 08:01AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120158205#Comment_120158205

Don’t leave us hanging too long now!

Gumbo · 26-01-2023 09:18AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120158205#Comment_120158205

The self driving / TACC system?

kanuseeme · 26-01-2023 09:42AM

Intel inside.

kirving · 26-01-2023 10:28AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120159360#Comment_120159360

Close yep, the surround view cameras and self parking system.

Padraig Mor · 17-03-2023 11:09PM

Saw one of these on the road today. Unsurprisingly it's a big bus, but not in the way I expected. Was behind me for a few minutes and was convinced it was an iX. Only when they overtook me did the saloon shape reveal itself - this is one tall car!

vicM · 18-03-2023 05:29AM

Was in Conlans to get a replacement 12V battery for the Mrs i3 and they had 2 on display. Quite large with amssive front. Hopefully has a massive frunk. sat in ne and was very comfy. Tis a large bus..

unkel · 18-03-2023 11:42AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120371876#Comment_120371876

Like all other electric BMWs (except the i3), the i7 was not designed as an EV from the ground up. So it has no frunk.

BMW i7

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