The most hi-tech car I've ever driven!
Meet the most luxurious, hi-tech cars BMW has ever released - the new BMW 7 Series & BMW i7! Mat’s flown over to America to get his hands on these two luxurious limos to give them a full-blown, proper in-depth review!
Let’s start with a look at the design. One thing’s for sure, from the back and the side, there’s no hiding that this is clearly a 7 Series. Sure there have been a few design upgrades over the previous generation, but the side and rear profile are quite clearly in the traditional 7 Series mold.
But of course, it’s up top where things get interesting, with an absolutely massive double kidney grille that dominates the front end. Combine this with the split headlight design on either side, and you've got yourself one car that will definitely turn heads!
Once you step inside, you are treated to a cabin absolutely full of high-quality materials, including leather & carbon on the dash, soft-touch felt on the roof, and super comfortable cashmere seats. You’ll also find the same swooping infotainment screen as in the new iX.
But of course, the main feature of this interior is the huge 31-inch 8K cinema screen in the back! This thing is absolutely insane, and when you combine it with the ability to fully recline the seats in the back, there’s no denying that this is pretty much the best bit of technology we’ve got our hands on in any car… EVER!
When it comes to performance, the range-topping BMW i7 60 comes with two electric motors to deliver 544hp and 745Nm of torque. It comes with a 102kWh battery pack that’s good for a claimed range of 388 miles. As for the BMW 7 Series, it comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that delivers an almost identical 544hp and 750Nm.
As for the price, the 7 Series starts at £102,000, while the i7 starts at £108,000. But are they both worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Design
02:21 Interior
05:26 8K Cinema Screen
07:09 Back Seats
08:52 Boot
10:05 5 Annoying Things
13:08 5 Cool Things
16:28 Engines & Motors
17:04 i7 Driving
20:58 0-60mph (i7)
21:27 0-60mph (7 Series)
22:55 Driving Sounds
24:08 7 Series Driving
27:53 Verdict
BMW 7 Series or i7? VOTE below!
VOTE: 7 Series
VOTE: i7
We need a Hyundai Getz on this channel day 81
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I can't explain how much I hate manufacturers hiding every single option in the infotainment system instead of just having buttons for the most used things...It's just as distracting if not more distracting to fiddle with the infotainment system than it is to use your phone while driving...
Exactly having to click through 4 menus on my golf to turn off traction control is ridiculous.
That is what happens when you let 'designers' do everything and practicality gets completely lost. This is a huge issue in pretty much anything these days.. I've got Bosch oven designed by someone who has never stepped into a kitchen.
It's cheaper, that's why. But the cars still get more expensive.
But remember, you can't use your phone while driving. But totally okay if you want to go through 10 screens and enable recuperation mode.
Let alone all the bloody fingerprints on your plasticky screen
Great to have the big front to bring in lots of air to cool down the engine of the i7.
Yeah 😂
Makes sense on the petrol powered version But I get what you mean 😂
U need to cool the batteries somehow.. Maybe thats the reason? 🤷🏻♂️
BEVs still produce a lot of heat , both batteries and the electric motor. Think how hot something like a phone can get and certainly laptops.
@@MNEAntonio there is no vents on the front grill and the batteries are in the floor
I'm probably part of the last generation of people that found buttons in cars so satisfying and easy to use. Now, you have to take go through like 5 different menus just to access one feature that would you would press a button for.
Thats actually good. It means how accessible the function is like how specific you want it to be
Buttons, dials, levers etc perform an important safety function. You instinctively learn where they are and don't need to take your attention away from the road. They also unambiguously do something and provide a positive response to that effect. While there are things that can be pushed into the infotainment system there are red line items that should never be - wipers, volume, aircon, indicators, headlights, full/dipped beam, cruise control and some other stuff. And neither should they be replaced with haptic style buttons. Unfortunately some manufacturers, especially Tesla don't know when to stop and their cars are actually dangerous from it - witness the Model 3 which relegates wiper speeds to the dashboard which has caused crashes, or the new Model S that has a ridiculous flight yoke style steering wheel. But even the likes of VW are using junk haptic controls and for the life of me I don't get it.
Just speak with it dude 💟
Well, looking at it logically, for some functions, physical buttons are superior. For instance, climate control… thos digital buttons are not tactile and are very distracting.
Well, in the past we would dream about high-tech stuff and now that it is here, we complain about it and want to go back to the old tech.
To be honest, I'd really keep my e34 over this one. I just enjoy having buttons and full control of everthing in it at all times. It's got heated seats, electrical mirrors and a manual key lock.
if it aint broke.... dont fix it.... complete agree with you about the manual buttons - much better than trawling through option screens.
C'mon be realistic :) I was saying the same thing when I had e39 10 years ago. But after few years I was able to afford g11m and it is or was really miles ahead of any older bmw.
Yea, but ur comparing a 3k car to a 120k car. I’d take this a million times over a old fossil
Never expected to come to an era where your cars look more and more like your phones
Might be the worst statement I ever did read
hate this era
Nothing bores me more than geeks rabbiting on about their cars tech, same goes with phones😴
@基礎寂夫 a pool of vomit you mean? I'm with you there!
@@infamous1868 this era is great. You broke mtfk just complain what you dont have haha
Biggest feature of this car, a huge display. What a world we are living in!
Yep. Its amazing car to drive actually.
🎶This is the world that we live in 🎶
@@purwantiallan5089 and a hoerible car to look at. It just looks like something to be sale in China. Man i miss the old one
@@enai-lo it looks nice imo
@@purwantiallan5089 no.. it's an amazing car to be driven in.
Seeing how far the 7 series has came makes me so happy to have owned an e38 7 series... there will never be another like it... simple, yet luxurious and over engineered in all the right places
Looks like a tank
A bit like they they got something with the scale wrong and build a car about 1.7 times larger than it was supposed to be. I mean it's as big as a van which would fit for 8 people and a lot of luggage - but it's just a limousine probably only used by one person all the time.
Yes, the e38 was peak 7 series and will never be overtaken in style and elegance. And quality either
@@Baujahr90erAG Tomorrow Never Dies, The Transporter....
How far it has gone rather than came. e38 is peak, this is just too much.
It's great that all modern cars are being filled with electronics, screens, fancy interior lights, and suede headliners. It really justifies them being priced as much as a house.
Doesn’t justify that nasty looking exterior tho
Accounting for inflation, car prices have BARELY increased in the last few decades. So, with all the added safety features, comfort and technology, it's a pretty amazing deal. Also, I wouldn't want the house that you can get for $108,000.
As a matter of fact, I just Googled it. In 1998, the 7 series cost about $71,000, which equates to $129,000 in today's money. This new gas 7 series is about 108,000 British pounds with options, which equates to $132,000 American. I was more right than I even realized.
I might think about buying one when someone starts a drive in sushi chain. 😆
Where do you live? Must be really nice to have houses this cheap available
Matt is hilarious, but I wonder how brands even allow him to review their cars 😂😂
How? Did you see the subscriber count? Thats why...
@@Aleskoo100 .. He's talking about matt criticizing there brands lol
@@Aleskoo100 it's a joke but didn't you notice how he makes fun about lot of stuff in the cars, criticizes bad solutions, has lot of sexual connotations and references and treats and handles cars in a let's say quite an eccentric way 😁 I'm not sure they are happy about that or it is positive sign that not everyone has lost their sense for humor 🤷🏻♂️
@@AleksandarGospic i belive they usually get cars from some indoviduals and not from the brand itself
@@AleksandarGospic bas ga boli brate 😂
The car grill is hideous, but the interior is pretty impressive. As for the blinking lights..blinking yellow means proceed with caution or slowly and blinking red is the same as a stop sign. Usually happens if the light has an issue.
The car grill is INVISIBLE on the monochrome black Darth Vader daily driver Death Star edition.
@@mizzy6715 They need to give their design team bonuses based on doubling volume this century, not a buyer, r u troll? Be gone!
@@unowen-nh9ov i own an m4, love it, bmws designers do need sacked tho
Wait. This is THE ZOLLOTECH love ur vids
The car grill is hideous. Like with pretty much any recent BMW.
When they start hiring GTA car model designers.
Or 12 year old boys
Is there also a version of it, that looks good?
😂
No. They all look lije overblowb toys designed by someone on a bad LSD trip. Thats called "design" today. 😨
@@MM-wp5sp you're just old
@@Mandrak789No, you're just 12 years old.
@@MM-wp5spit looks cheap and they just put a bunch of nonesense things to distract you from how cheap it is. Like cheap glass crystal, looks like some dollar store crap. I liked 7 series I have a s class Mercedes now and it’s sad the new ones are just getting cheap.
I love how your new videos feel just like your old videos. Never change Mat.
Still BMW
(they don't)
They don’t do the Easter egg now! 😐
👉🏻 Check my TG - EXE43 for too young girls 🙈
The editor has outdone himself once again 👏👏👏
The editor always nailed those, Tomas.
The breaking bad part got me laughing for the rest of the video
It needs more cuts. Feels a bit slow with one cut per second.
@@goodafternoon5172 me too.
The BREAKING BAD intro music and clips made this video totally awesome. That’s my most favorite tv series ever
Finally you will be able to see a BMW use the turn signals 😁
I bet there will be mods / hacks to download in BMW forums for shutting the turn signals off permanently... xD
the citroen picasso comparison killed me lmao
The dual tone version is like a fix to hide all the imperfections 😅
looks terrible
Dual tone color first time on bmw e21.
Even Matt agrees at 2:50
Nonsense!!!! Where do you bring such lies!!!!?
@@user-rw8rc3yp9d looks is subjective 🤡
Carwow be wildin . Mat "There are drugs in this bag" Editor inserts breaking bad
Yes, we saw
Drove the cars for 2 days. This is just epic. The beste car i have ever driven by a mile. Also got so much positive feedback
lol u havent driven many cars
@@presidential3228 How do you know? I think you might be wrong on that one ;)
@@Austria4e so out of all the cars thats the best ? ever driven a ferarri ? or lamborginhi aventador svj, if the 7 can top that ill have to get my hands on one then
@@presidential3228 He is clearly lying, Just to show off, pretty sure he hasn't driven any, let alone this BMW in the video lol
The BMW interior tech is impressive! I still can't get past the front grille! Rear looks slightly aggressive! The side is definitely underwhelming! Love the drive experience presentation Matt!
Rear looks fat and bulky...not agreesive at all.
May I ask how old you are? I love the front and I’m
@@juliend5047 no, its a bad taste problem that you have.
@@massimohack1367 your a legend bro
@@juliend5047 you're one of those people that Mat just mentioned in the vid at 1:40
🤣 @15:13-15:37 Must surely be the best free advert for BMW. They should pay you Matt.
You have done the best review amongst many for i 7. Well done.
This is just not the BMW brand I fell in love with, but I guess I'm too old fashioned for being in my early 30's.
Not alone mate. I've had an E36 coupe and still have 2 e39s. My Alfa 166 facelift looks better than this car.
Same brother, BMW had some of the most iconic and timeless designs, now it's just bland.
it's awful. age has nothing to do with it
@@miyahtallulah but still quite cool.
@@AdamAus85 Alfa 166 still better than BMW I7 actually.
Mat the type of guy to watch himself in a BMW 7 series.
Wish Mat also drove the Cobra Daytona Coupe.
@@purwantiallan5089 it's Matt not mat. The car I would like matt to review are Koenigseggs. I am curious how he will critique a car that was LITERALLY made by a genius. I wish that he will review a Koenigsegg one:1, jesko, gemera, cc850, and one of the agera models.
@@ojaschandegave Only it's Mat.
This makes my 2009 7-series feel old. I love it tho.
That gigantic display in the rear seat is absolutely gorgeous. BMW really came fighting with the current 7 Series. Too bad the exterior is not that great but that is a small complaint.
Every car that Matt reviews suddenly becomes better, 😅
Yep. Better and better. Wish he gonna review the Plymouth Superbird.
Matt does not mention this is a compromised ICE platform based. It's therefore very heavy, less efficient, smaller interior compared to Pure EV platform car of this size. It's drag coefficient is much worse than EQS Model S and Nio ET7. It's transmission tunnel running at the back has nothing inside, a reminder of compromise.
@@ciybersal9833 this is not based off the superbird.
I see this car as a potential money pit, it has so much technology and so much sensors everywhere that can go wrong. I don't see how can someone own this car in the future, they cost of repair would be astronomical specially with all the complex computers and systems this car has!
Yes because people that can afford this car are totally worried about "repair bills" or money 💰.
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 I meant that this car in the future will be unusable like 10-15 years from now. Not for people who buy them new.
Don’t forget the VERY expensive insurance every month the owner will have to pay
As long as the crucial parts like the engine, braking and steering do work, i think you will be fine.
they will break in 5+ years, the rich people who buys these kind of cars change their cars every 3 year or so, so yeah they dont care
The part where matt complimented himself was priceless 😂
These crystal interior elements look soooo cheap! Thanks god I'm not the targeted customer 😁 also would love to see more physical buttons coming back
No they don't. To is there own.
You haven’t been inside it to know.. so stop hating.
@@arster2935 seen one in a bmw deslership, looks like a gaming pc from a 16 year old that just wants rgb everything. And yes i am a huge bmw fan, but this is an atrocity
It looks nice but will probably look dated real fast.
americans getting salty about the fact that big car companies are now designing for the population of their biggest enemy
In some places in the US, a flashing red light means the light is malfunctioning.
So did some places in Kenya.
@@purwantiallan5089 no one cares about kenya
@@TheSuperBoyProject Except Kenyans.
@@TheSuperBoyProject you cared enough to comment twat
@@TheSuperBoyProject Except the runners who have to go against Kenyan runners.
Review WOW. It's refreshing to watch a review of a BMW where it is less biased against and more objective and fair. Thanks Mat, I'd love me one of these.
I just saw one of these driving home from work today. Looks really futuristic.
As a German, I think the big grill looks absolutely amazing
"these beemers can't get any uglier" "Hold my grills" - BMW
It looks amazing. Definitely inspired by Rolls Royce phantom.
Still better looking than it's rival the Mercedes EQS.
The traffic light thing that Matt encountered was likely due to a power (mains) outage. In California when commercial power fails the traffic lights flash red on battery, turning the intersection into a 4 way stop. Technically it's still a 4 way stop even after the batteries run out.
Hilarious if he really thought that was a feature of some US traffic lights
@@secret222 I'm sure he was just joking. He has more common sense than most. I mean he gets paid to do a dream job. The only other profession this good is doing porn.
That's pretty interesting. (most) traffic lights here in mexico do this from 11pm to 5am so everything turns to a 4 way intersection. I said most because some lights on big intersections (like 6 different roads or stuff like that) or intersections that generally have a lot of transit stay working normally. I thought this was like a standard thing in most of the world
@@secret222 It is a feature though isn't it. In Europe they would flash yellow and fall back to whatever traffic rules are in place (probably yield signs).
Even a "4 way stop" is confusing for an European. In France, if the rule was that the first arrived can go first, most people would accelerate to be the first, and I am not sure it would end well !
I like this guy’s commentary very funny well done 😂👍
Hmmm... If I can hear it, I'm sure I'll find it funny too
I just bought the 760i. It's amazing! BMW really stepped up their game.
Mat is a savage 😂 reviewing a new BMW EV, putting on youtube on its screen and watching Mercedes EV review
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LMAO😂
😂
I hope I'm not the only one here with a feeling Matt is a BMW fan boy😂
✍️🎁🎁🖕
Its like Fiat Mutipla had a baby with Lexus
It’s all normal the 7 series is really a high speed limousine, a limousine for VIP’s for those who need to get somewhere quickly...
Oh god - I am always changing the adaptive cruise distance setting as needed in traffic. If I'm in heavy traffic where I don't want people constantly cutting in, I change it to the nearest setting. If I'm in a 2-lane road I select a further distance. And depending on exterior conditions, I adjust from there as I deem rational for safe driving. Literally multiple times per drive. Changing the setting in the infotainment center would drive me nuts.
These new cars have so much ambient lighting. This feels like I’m watching an old 2002 Honda video…maybe cars like these should be reviewed inside a garage.
As a 38 year old from China, I do not appreciate you attempting to pass yourself off as being a 38 year old Chinaman. This is 2023, where PC is law. Happy new year dude
Despite the looks, which don't match my taste, the question is this: how reliable is this car, considering all these high-tech gadgets, in the next 5 years? Most smartphones after 2 years become quite outdated...
5 yrs ... ok 10 yrs ... w good maintenance 20 yrs ... good luck 30 yrs ... no way
Rich people don't really have concern about reliability lol. Just buy the new ones
I think it'll change in the future. Where you can upgrade your tech manually like a PC with components
@@Jorge-jk5xr Won't happen, car companies want you to buy the latest model, why would they offer upgrades so owners could keep their older cars for longer? It doesn't make any business sense
@@MonsieurGuy Tesla already does that.
The quality of the video is insane this is my favorite channel by far keep it up ❤❤❤
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Wow this looks really close to the FFXV Regalia. Fantastic design imo, new dream car unlocked.
That gauge interface looks so beautiful
Matt is HILARIOUS😂 I love it!! I’m not a big fan of the new headlights look but I love the inside and the rear of the car.
I love the look of the lights. Think they had me in mind when they designed this car. This car is amazing. Can't wait till they do an IX6 M...
What's with people not liking the imposing, bold & classy front look?!
the look is kinda strong and intimidating, the eyes or i should say headlight looks like alien eyes
@@ntwalipat2 ikr
No matter the brand, that´s what I love in the reviews, they are quite honest with the good and the bad....love the provocation of presenting a BMW and watch a Mercedes review at the same time. Anyway it must be a great car to drive 🙃
You had so much fun making this video :))
Is it a good choice for a first car
Summary: Made most useful features difficult to access and made gimmicks which rarely anyone uses easy to access
CONGRATS YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED AMONGST MY WINNERS D.M THE NUMBER ABOVE.🎅🎅🎅......🎁🎁✍️✍️🖕
I didn't expect I would say that but frozen black looks really cool like batmobile 🔥 19:45
You can get i3 with two colours. Obviously this in price range features are probably more refined, but I think it's kinda funny these days getting many highlighted things in Skoda Enyaq. Except AR is in HUD, not behind the wheel...
I hate the new BMW designs at first and then I see them in person and they look pretty good
Matt, when you have the car for a few days or so to test out. Please focus on the details on how the car rides compared to the S580 as well to compare how the steering feel is or how much it has improved or if it has any feel at all. Thanks 🙂
Why should he? You don't buy this car (at this spec) or an S580 (at similar spec) to drive it yourself
Matt - awesome review. Avid follower and car lover - I will take your advice. Been waiting for this car for over 12 months now. Can't wait any longer for the i7-70, which will be my preferred choice. Unfortunately in Australia we dont have the option for the V8 Hybrid :(
@Reality 😂Why make this your place to weigh in on someone else's purchase options
I'm sitting in the BMW dealership watching this, while I get an oil change. Seeing this car in person really changed my mind. It looks great in person. Same thing happened with the M3/M4. The inside is definitely luxurious. However, unless I have a chauffeur or the flat screen, I'd get an X5.
Same here. Was in for an oil service and saw the new 7 for the first time. God awful and ugly as hell. I couldn’t believe it. Just disgusting
I like the sides of this car , the c pillars like the old bmws.
Watching car wow is always a good way to hype up your day!
Bmw went from ultimate driving machine to “we have the biggest tv in a car”
BMW used to have biggest grill on any car, but it comes and biggest TV😄
m5 cs, m4 csl no?
Imagine that front combined with a sportback kind of back !! Like an Audi A7 or even better, a Kia stinger !! That would be 🔥
I get super picky when it comes to interior design. I don’t like the idea pulling over to access all the bloody options just to turn down the heat or something. I guess I’m old fashion that way. I know what the dials do while I’m driving and no need to take my eyes off the road. I guess I just haven’t driven higher tech cars but I still think it be a safety issue.
You can voice change nearly everything. Push one button and talk 👍🏻
@@cameronduvall3863 Bad idea, especially when there is still a noise
Loving Mat's trainers in this video! He's definitely upped his game!
Welcome back to The States Matt! Always enjoy your videos! The new 7 is so controversially designed that I love it. Thanks again…
CONGRATS YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED AMONGST MY WINNERS D.M THE NUMBER ABOVE.🎅🎅🎅......
never seen an interior as good as that (i dont look at cars often lol)
I absolutely love this car.
You forgot to show the illuminated grill Mat. Great cars though. Class leader in this segment.
That rear passenger flip down screen is about the most bad ass thing I have seen in a car
CONGRATS YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED AMONGST MY WINNERS D.M THE NUMBER ABOVE.🎅🎅🎅.🎁🎁🍫
Until your in an accident
Russian Volga limos had the same thing in 70's and 80's... Not impressive as you think.
@@buravan1512 A flip down screen in the 70s when no flat pabel tvs existed woukd be most impressive
Most people probably won’t spec it anyway and it won’t have much actual use I bet. Very cool though!
I love the sound of a bit of vaganza
You can tell somebody spilled coffee on the blueprint
I love the black paint on the i7. It would be a perfect fit for vips or bad guys in movies . Looks really stealthy
an ev and badass don't go together
Need Jason stathom to do a new transporter movie in it lol
@@theboogeyman5736 no one didnt ask but ok
@@shamarerskine3987 no one didn't ask? 😂
If you buy an i7 and find a rock thingy under the hood, now you know where it came from. 👀
Um in love with the new 7 series, beautiful car.
The good thing I notice in this Bmw is it came with blinkers
That ambient light is next level 👌🏻 💯
Agree Makes the Mercedes ambient lighting look tacky Love how BMW went for the crystal look and royal colours Mercedes ambient lighting reminds me of a cheap strip club
Well said sir. Couldn't have said it better
Facts
While the front styling is polarizing, this example is the best version. Dark color, hides the lower headlamps so you really notice the upper lamps. It's not hideous in this guise, but acceptable. The interior is gorgeous though
I understand the frustration about having so many stuffs in the menu... at the same time, the thing is that you have so many stuffs. Think about this, in the beginning you only have the pedals, the gear level, the steering wheel, the swippers and the headlights. Then we got ventillation and heating. So we put it in the middle. Then we got the electric windows, we put on the side. Then we had music and radio, we added them in the middle. Then GPS, it started to be a bit more complicated. Then cruise control. And now you have so many features in that particular car that the complexity of the interface is in the end, just a result of the incredible amount of features and settings the car offer you. Isn't that funny that this complain is actually us complaining that we have too many features ?
Legend says that rock is still under the bonnet
Damn BMW doing its thing💯
When Mat showed the cable harness I could only imagine the amount of time needed to find one lose cable.
reminds me a little bit of the car what homer simpson designed :)
Hi Matt How was the seat? Is it more padding than a Lexus LS?
Matt there is a thing you can get for all the bottles ! It's called a' bag' !
Always knew Mat is the type of guy that goes for folding phones:) Im in the same weird ball-park
my god the dual tone 7 series is a beauty
In love with this car❤
Spending most of the time with the car IN the car, the amazing interior and superior driving comfort absolutely nails it for me! Script at 15:10 is hilarious!
CONGRATS YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED AMONGST MY WINNERS D.M THE NUMBER ABOVE.🎅🎅🎅........🎁🎁
I like that giant widescreen but isn’t it gonna block most of the drivers rear view mirror or does it also have the virtual rear view. Would be cool if it automatically switched to camera view when the screen goes down
top content as always mat but a little disappointed that buy-sell-car-wow wasn't buy-sell-car-WOW with animation timing.
Mr. Watson, a British car journalist reviewing a German car in the US & me watching it from Namibia.
The boost paddle actually prepares the whole system for a kick- down which is better for the car itself
Loving the two tone paint scheme on the 760i
12k are too much thought aren't they
@@ItsXpensive only a poor person would bring that up tbh
@@rg6982 You're kinda dumb tbh.
I can't stop repeating the part he says " crystal clarity " 😂😂😂
I love the design of the i7, particularly this i7. I've also changed my mind on the kidney grille of the M3 / M4, as long as it's blacked out.
The grille on this seems wider though. It doesn't look like it's got buckteeth.
@@TheJohnboyhunter True. There are some cracking aftermarket mods for the slimmer kidney grille on the M cars. I have a company car as it stands, but a few years down the line I'll be buying an M3, so those aftermarket mods will come in handy.
@@IanD-ut4dy don’t forget to get beaver (pet) as well
@@comparecards5688 😆
@@TheJohnboyhunter the i7 still is as expensive as Shelby GT500.
This guy knows more than the entire 3 presenters of the new UK BBC Top Gear combined