[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Ace10*

I'm just looking at replacing my existing 330 Touring with the M3 version - that interior and that screen just killed any chance of going with the new BMW. It looks awful - nothing like the sportiness the car should portray. I'm now looking for alternatives. The RS4 Avant is better but still has a tablet glued to the middle of the dash which looks almost as bad. Maybe finding a nice Alpina B3 is the solution...

You should join basically everyone else in the world who has actually gone and *tested one* first before completely writing it off. Most people bash it without trying and then go test one and think "oh ok I guess it's good."

Many of us here actually prefer it to an older system, especially one where you claim the tablet is "glued on" like your Audis.

BMW is not *just* about sportiness, but luxury, and a highly functional, huge, high resolution display also contributes to that luxury.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

You should join basically everyone else in the world who has actually gone and *tested one* first before completely writing it off. Most people bash it without trying and then go test one and think "oh ok I guess it's good."

Many of us here actually prefer it to an older system, especially one where you claim the tablet is "glued on" like your Audis.

BMW is not *just* about sportiness, but luxury, and a highly functional, huge, high resolution display also contributes to that luxury.

I completely agree with you. Hop into any performance Lexus like an RC-F or an IS500 or even the LC500 and the simple round "ISF inspired gauge" and early 2010 screen resolution makes you scream "What is this outdated POS?".

[Wtfitzvi]

I thought I was not going to like ID8 since we had ID7 in our previous BMWs.

Boy was I wrong...really like the new updated display.

[Rh6363]

This screen is going to be like the LCI head lights. Many won’t like it until many have it. Then it’ll be liked by everyone.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Rh6363

This screen is going to be like the LCI head lights. Many won’t like it until many have it. Then it’ll be liked by everyone.

I doubt it. The lights are a REAL step back.

[christianb5s4]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I doubt it. The lights are a REAL step back.

Agreed.

ID7 is great and have zero issues with it, but going into my wife's X5 with it versus the M3 makes me appreciate ID8 even more.

[napeHbNYC]

I was in the same boat as I had a 22 X3MC with ID7 and was looking for a used G80 just to stay with ID7. Now that I’ve had my car for a month with ID8 I actually like it and don’t miss ID7 at all.