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Originally Posted by Alfisti
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Originally Posted by Germanauto
The refreshed models are definitely improved, but everything still feels a notch below in quality and fit-and-finish to me. Once you are used to the "solid" feeling" of a German automobile it's difficult to tolerate the more budget brands whom are often cash strapped (Alfa, Cadillac, Jaguar, Maserati, Infiniti, etc.). But yes the driving experience can certainly make up for it depending on the individual.
Italian cars historically will have nice leathers and wood finishes but have cheap switchgear and overall quality. Seems like they'll never get it right.
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I dunno, we went from a loaded X3 to a loaded Stelvio and TBH we don't see much if any difference. Now the Stelvio has abase, sport and Luxo model and we have the Luxo so maybe that is the key here?
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Yes, the luxury trimmed models come with the Ti-Leather Package standard and that generally improves things with a great use of Napa Leather otherwise you get a very cheap plastic dash. The X3 is built better but there's a lot of hard plastic in the cabin. That and the dated design is what swayed my wife to the GLC since you could get a soft leatherette dash and door tops with stitching, leather stitched knee-rest/center console sides and soft touch lower door panels.