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      03-16-2021, 09:35 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by Germanauto View Post
The G8X only gets criticized for its grille and curb weight, nothing else. The design is otherwise classically BMW, has serious performance, handles well, makes nice noises, and is available with a manual option.

The iX on the other hand gets criticized for literally everything by everyone. It does not look anything like a BMW, it won't drive like a BMW, and it's cringey marketing campaign is clearly proof that this car would rather be reading you your texts than being an "ultimate driving machine."
Will respectfully disagree with you; there was visceral hate against the G8x, yes the grill bore the brunt of it but the force of the brunt drowned out all other positives....and I am not talking about all the gaga going on now. I am talking about the hate before the thing ever launched.
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