And, on a personal note, I dislike the way these bloody eco-aware leviathans are price-aligned specifically to target people like Bono and bloody Tom Cruise.
Wahey for the environmentally conscious super-rich!
@Rust-MyEnemy: It's entirely appropriate for them to pay through the nose as early adopters of the technology that puts them in a good light. Better they should do the beta testing and foot the bills for some of that development testing and tooling than the next group of 3-series or Mini purchasers.
@snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Active in regards to the front seats means they provide a subtle massage. I don't think it means the same thing when used as a modifier to "hybrid"
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RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment was starred
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@snapoversteer 'bout to get told: If you don't care for the 'active hybrid' system, BMW also offers it 'passive-aggressive hybrid' system. It doesn't get the advertised gas mileage, but it's the Japanese's fault.
@RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: The bolsters may do that, but since the 00 model year E38 7, BMW has offered an "Active Comfort" seat that has a massaging function in the seat bottom. Oddly, on some BMWs, it is only available for the driver's seat, not both front seats.
What type of hybrid is this - battery or hydrogen?
I am intrigued by the ceramic controls option.
And while you're there, this being a screaming deal, you might as well spring for the extended wheelbase, so you can get the massaging, reclining rear seats. You deserve a little pampering every now and then.
In the episode, I wish they'd shown more of the actual fabrication of the vehicle (the part of it they participated in, if any, that is) than those awful compliance tests. Although I have to say, Clarkson's mood room looked like an amazing place to spend time.
But if you read the road test, you will find that is 3rd in the list of all time favourite electric cars, coming in before the golf cart and the G-Wiz.
Probably really does show how empty this market this, as well.
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And, on a personal note, I dislike the way these bloody eco-aware leviathans are price-aligned specifically to target people like Bono and bloody Tom Cruise.
Wahey for the environmentally conscious super-rich!
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Yeah, definitely. Holy crap that's a fuck-ton of money.
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Actually, it probably means the bolsters are active, and inflate further under hard cornering. Mercedes offers this as well.
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I am intrigued by the ceramic controls option.
And while you're there, this being a screaming deal, you might as well spring for the extended wheelbase, so you can get the massaging, reclining rear seats. You deserve a little pampering every now and then.
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A douchey ride just got douchier. Just when you think something is 100%...
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There is only 100% so far...
Leave a little room to anticipate for additional doucheness.
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Yeah...sometimes I am compelled to recalibrate various internal meters. The Doucheometer, the Loserometer, Idiotometer, and others.
Sounds like I need to break out the test gear for a couple of them.
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Bet that wooden door has a nice, low carbon footprint, though!
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Probably really does show how empty this market this, as well.
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