AliRafiee
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- Ali
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- 2022 Mach E GT - Grabber Blue
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I completely agree! I was really hoping to fall for the new 5-series, but it was such a letdown to know they swapped an engine with a battery. Plus, I can’t get over the ugly grills that German oems insist are needed on electric vehicles. What’s up with that?The only two car brands I ever owned are Ford and BMW. I really like BMWs and also test drove an i4 before buying the Mach-E. But I don't really get where they are going with EVs? Totally ahead of their time, literally 10 years ago, they started offering an EV on a new electric-only platform (i3). Now that all other manufacturers are doing it (offering EV platform vehicles), they decided to go backwards and their new EVs all share a platform with their ICE counterparts. I guess they must have figured out a good way how to do it, but superficially it still seems like going a step back rather than moving forward.
Still, really nice car!
I honestly think the i5 looks good. A frunk is nice, but not really a necessity based on the trunk size. The only thing I use the frunk for is take out so my car doesn’t smell like leftover Chinese food. ?I completely agree! I was really hoping to fall for the new 5-series, but it was such a letdown to know they swapped an engine with a battery. Plus, I can’t get over the ugly grills that German oems insist are needed on electric vehicles. What’s up with that?
A frunk is just an indicator whether they understand how to bend the 100 year old rules that no longer apply. Just my two cents. I’ve probably opened my trunk 5 times in a year. But the concept of putting smelly food there makes sense. Probably keeps it warmer too.I honestly think the i5 looks good. A frunk is nice, but not really a necessity based on the trunk size. The only thing I use the frunk for is take out so my car doesn’t smell like leftover Chinese food. ?
I don’t think my GT will get any attention since it doesn’t say GT anywhere.i4 is a nice BEV, but definitely doesn’t have the “cool” factor. I wouldn’t imagine it would draw much attention at a car show.
Took my GTPE to a few car shows. Definitely drew attention.
I took my MG TD to a car show and just for fun parked my MME next to it. The passersby were fascinated by the frunk and the large sync display.i4 is a nice BEV, but definitely doesn’t have the “cool” factor. I wouldn’t imagine it would draw much attention at a car show.
Took my GTPE to a few car shows. Definitely drew attention.
My first show I took my GTPE and my 69 Mach 1.I took my MG TD to a car show and just for fun parked my MME next to it. The passersby were fascinated by the frunk and the large sync display.