Throttle House host gives his honest take on the BMW XM

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  • Опубліковано 14 гру 2024

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  • @awareofvacuity4238
    @awareofvacuity4238 6 годин тому +13

    The XM is a symbol of how BMW has completely lost its way. The affordable, lightweight, manual and RWD sedans/coupés that made their name have long since died and been gradually replaced by these tasteless behemoths that are not engaging to drive but merely to show off. Frankly, BMW and the other German marques will be wiped out by the Chinese brands very soon, as there is less and less to differentiate them.

    • @patrickf2386
      @patrickf2386 5 годин тому +5

      I strongly disagree. Name one good chinese car. Just one. Also, BMW still makes one good car, for every shit/controversial car. X1, X3, X5, 3-Series, 4-Series and 5-Series are all top of their class. M2, M3, M4 and Z4 are still pretty nice, just too heavy. In addition to that their success tells us that they are right. They sell twice as many cars as 8 or 10 years ago. But yes, the XM was/is absolutely hideous. But then, so are most other large and powerful SUV's. And I also don't understand how anyone would be angry at BMW for building this lardy piece of crap. You are not obligated to buy one... Simply buy something else, if you have the money.

    • @bmwblog
      @bmwblog  4 години тому +2

      I agree, plenty of great BMWs today

  • @joebloggs4191
    @joebloggs4191 8 годин тому +6

    The XM was a dumb move by BMW and M division, they had the opportunity to make something really special and blew it. I don't like the kidney grills on the 4 series but absolutely don't mind the version on the M4 and M3.

  • @bigdlife86
    @bigdlife86 5 годин тому +3

    As an owner, that loves mine, still enjoy these reviews. It’s a far better vehicle than my X5 before and great daily. Not for everyone, but better than an endless array of high end cars I’ve had the last few years😂

    • @bmwblog
      @bmwblog  4 години тому +2

      I agree, it's not for everyone. I know plenty of people who love it

    • @G82Watts
      @G82Watts 4 години тому +1

      Whatever u say online u can't deny that it's a head turner and people love it in person that aren't bmw fans.

    • @bigdlife86
      @bigdlife86 4 години тому

      @ Week ago downtown San Diego in traffic. “Dude! That beast! The color! What is it? It’s amazing! I’ve never seen one before?!?”💯✅

    • @bigdlife86
      @bigdlife86 4 години тому

      @@bmwblog Same reviewers who spent a few hours in the XM “don’t like it” yet endlessly post Lexus LC500 reviews loving it. And? I had one too. LC500 is clunky, rough, slow, awkward, and doesn’t sell remotely well either.
      One UA-cam review never equals true reality. But that’s the fun. “Just because you like it, doesn’t mean we do.” Honest opinions help.
      Lexus LFA? Would have been a failure had Jeremy Clarkson not “best car in the world.”
      Opinions are like butts and we all…😂🙈🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @G82Watts
    @G82Watts 4 години тому +2

    XM is amazing imo ... all blacked out and its interior is insane.. idk how he says the use of the M badge is stupid when the red label runs a 11.2 quarter mile.

    • @bigdlife86
      @bigdlife86 3 години тому

      @@G82Watts My XM (after 3 horrific Lexus’…) is one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned. And gets more positive attention too. Same reviewers “omg!” About the Lexus LC500…but I hated it.
      So? Opinions are fun. Have your own and buy what you want💯

  • @kunalmore5212
    @kunalmore5212 9 годин тому +3

    absolutely 100000% agree with Thomas here !!

  • @alasdairstuart3394
    @alasdairstuart3394 13 хвилин тому

    Another really healthy debate, always appreciate the honesty 🙏

  • @eddieg6436
    @eddieg6436 8 годин тому +4

    EVERY DAY I see a lot of XMs in Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood…….probably 5-7 EVERY DAY. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @bmwblog
      @bmwblog  4 години тому

      That was the market

    • @bigdlife86
      @bigdlife86 3 години тому

      @@eddieg6436 And Scottsdale and…we enjoy them😂

    • @eddieg6436
      @eddieg6436 42 хвилини тому

      @@bigdlife86 Sure, Scottsdale, Aspen, Miami, the Hamptons…..

  • @NotMyAccount
    @NotMyAccount 2 години тому +1

    Want to make an SUV the image of M? Fine... Make it the size of an X3M, slap a V12 in it, make it a mild hybrid so it can drive in any strict emissions city and keep it under 2 tones. There use that recipe.

  • @daronkendrick
    @daronkendrick 5 годин тому

    As a Halo car, I don’t think the XM (even if it was different & praised) would have flown off the shelves anyway. It would be nice to see a second generation that’s heavily revised but it is what it is. Maybe they can create something appealing to celebrities with Alpina since it looks like they tried to with this.

    • @bmwblog
      @bmwblog  4 години тому

      I don't think we will see a second generation

  • @ryans7097
    @ryans7097 10 годин тому +1

    The truth hurts lol

  • @davecarlson6275
    @davecarlson6275 3 години тому

    BMW is not what it once was, but they’re still selling a lot of them. Drivers have changed in the last 20 years, and not for the better.

  • @kevinn1158
    @kevinn1158 10 годин тому

    M3? You want a Model 3? 🤭

  • @spacefreeze
    @spacefreeze 4 години тому

    I test drove one. It sucked! Rough ride, slow, and the a/c wouldn’t kick on and only blew hot air.

  • @Sold_a_dummy
    @Sold_a_dummy 10 годин тому

    Misread the market, put perfectly to my understanding.
    Ya it seemed like they were aiming for fashionistas instead of their core people.
    I think.

    • @ravichjakkaratropart5083
      @ravichjakkaratropart5083 9 годин тому +1

      Doug DeMuro had an interesting take about the XM. He thinks it's supposed to be BMW's answer to the Mercedes Benz G wagon. I don't know if he's right or if it's true, but if that is the case, BMW has completely misunderstood the appeal of the Mercedes Benz G wagon.

    • @bmwblog
      @bmwblog  7 годин тому +2

      It's really not a competitor to that one. Very different approach

    • @ravichjakkaratropart5083
      @ravichjakkaratropart5083 5 годин тому

      @@bmwblog You're right, on the surface they are completely different. But Both the G wagon and XM are smaller, less practical, more compromised, and more expensive Halo SUV than their full size GLS and X7. The only difference is that Mercedes Benz nailed it with the G wagon and BMW completely missed the mark with XM.

    • @daronkendrick
      @daronkendrick 5 годин тому

      @@ravichjakkaratropart5083Yes, XM doesn’t have the long running history of the G wagon, or even families like the Kardashian’s heavily popularizing them in celebrity culture for many years.