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Originally Posted by tkelley86
I would do some research here on some of the bigger decisions first then figure out what options are "must haves" for you. For big decisions, mainly:
Do you want the V8 or V6 (I would try both, I love my V8)?
Do you want the pre-LCI or post-LCI (I would try both and test the climate control systems while you are at it as many complain about low powered climate control in the post-LCI)?
Then there is the age old debate surrounding DHP (dynamic handling package). I say it's mandatory on these giant SUVs but others don't really care. It gives you all wheel steering and a better, predictive suspension. Read up on that too.
Other than that it's the smaller things in life. Bowers and Wilkins is killer but the Harmon Kardon is very nice too. Cold weather package matters to me in New England but your in Cali soooo....
Read through the dealer order guide here and get educated on which options you CAN have, then start shopping around.
https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1727832
For what it's worth, it's not very hard to find a LOADED X7 with basically every option you can buy, you just have to be willing to shop outside your zip code.
Keep us posted and poke around here, many of us (including myself who just got mine 4 weeks ago) just went through what you are. |
I echo everything said above, and especially about shopping outside of your zip code! Whenever I'm in the upgrade mood, I typically search a 200-250 to a 500 mile radius. Also, if you plan to make long road trips,...then you will certainly want to have "DAP" and just by the X7 having "DAP", it will very much likely have many other nice to have options! As for the ride, the M Sport version will have a nice ride,...while the non- M-Sport version will have a nicer ride. Neither should disappoint you. I think the 2023 and up model may have a more updated DAP, as in, allows for hands-free up to 65 to 70mph. Perhaps someone here can confirm this. However, the version of DAP in 2022 and earlier works well, but only up to 40mph hands-free.
If it were me looking to get into an X7, I'd take a fully loaded 40i M Sport version over any lesser optioned 50i/M50i.
GL and Hth...