[Wild Blue]

I think it's interesting to see what the results are, with 51 poll voters. Not the largest sample size, but a decent representation of Bimmerpost users considering an X7. The thing that stands out, is the diversity of votes.

With 51 voters, top answers in order:


1. 29/51 56.86% Full size 3rd row/Total passenger capacity
2. 26/51 50.98% Higher level of luxury
3. 21/51 41.18% BMW brand/quality
4. 18/51 35.29% Vehicle appearance
5. 17/51 33.33% Driving performance
6. 17/51 33.33% Available features/technology
7. 16/51 31.37% Large vehicle size
8. 11/51 21.57% 2nd row legroom
9. 9/51 17.65% Cargo space
10. 4/51 7.84% Seating Height
11. 3/51 5.88% Towing capacity
12. 3/51 5.88% Other (specify below)


Big picture, it seems the interesting thing is that, even though voters can pick more than one answer, the votes so far are spread out over many different responses, indicating that people have many different reasons for considering an X7 purchase. (Being able to select multiple choices, it'd be possible for an option to be chosen by 100% of voters, and still choose other options as well)

No single answer has jumped out as far-and-away more than the others, and only two answers are even above 50%. My thoughts on certain responses:

1. Full size 3rd row/Total passenger capacity 29/51 56.86%

Not a surprise this one's the top choice. This is the whole reason BMW created the X7. What's interesting to me is that it's not higher. 22/51 voters so far haven't indicated that it's one of their top reasons for looking at the X7. (note: not to say it's not a reason at all to them, only that they didn't choose it as a top reason) I'm one of these. Other than an occasional pickup of kid friends, or visiting relatives, I have no need for a 3rd row, and would even prefer more 2nd row room instead of a 3rd row. I want the X7 for other reasons.

2. Higher level of luxury 26/51 50.98%

This is the only other option that more than half of the voters have selected. I get it. Some people are looking for high-end luxury. In BMW, those who want that in a sedan go for the 7-series. Those who want a bigger vehicle, and a little more size or luxury than an X5, look to the X7.

7. Large vehicle size 16/51 31.37%

Even though it's "only" 31% of voters, it's in the middle of the vote rank. Many people just like driving a big vehicle!

8. 2nd row legroom 11/51 21.57%

Again, this is personally one of my top reasons, and apparently I'm not the only one. The few extra inches possible over the X5 (at the expense of 3rd row room), makes all the difference to me and the kids.

9. Cargo space 9/51 17.65%

Very interesting to me that this option is so low, even in the bottom third of option rankings. In fact, people are voting almost twice as much, for "Large vehicle size" is a top reason for them, than "Cargo space". (16 vs 9, and 31.37% vs. 17.65%) Only beating out "Seating height", "Towing capacity", and "Other".

Again, not to say that cargo space is not important to people, only that people didn't select it as a top option for considering the X7. Some people here have declared cargo space as the only reason to buy a big SUV, but this poll seems to be showing that different people have different priorities from each other.