This is an interesting thread.

On the topic of the current MMC, one just needs to look back when Porsche was about to launch the Cayenne. The Porsche fan and customer base cried foul and repeated much of what is being said here. Look at Porsche now.

The same can be said for Bentley when VW bought them and the first GT was launched. The customer base at that time didn't understand it but boy oh boy, Bentley rose from the ashes and is what it is today on that major shift in their product offer. Ditto for the Bentayga.

In regards to the current finance offer, I am struggling to understand why so many are viewing it as a negative or as mentioned above, find holes in it. If MMC don't drum up sales, cater to those who are willing to pony up the price of a CX, then your beloved brand will go bust. it's that simple.