Sold my m340i and getting an X7 40i, will I regret not getting DHP?

ST23 · 11-04-2023, 11:32 AM

Family is getting bigger so I’m in the market for a bigger SUV, getting an m60i is unfortunately not in the budget. I’m building an X7, for someone coming from an m340 will I regret not optioning DHP on a 40i?

MystroX5 · 11-04-2023, 11:35 AM

Yes x1000. Of all vehicles you absolutely need DHP at this level and what performance you are use to. Even getting DHP on a 40i wasn’t available before.

Orient330iNYC · 11-04-2023, 01:24 PM

Yes. If I had to replace my 40i ( I have dhp) and it wasn't available I would pony up the extra cash for the m60i just to get dhp

ST23 · 11-04-2023, 02:25 PM

Thanks, I haven’t been able to test drive a 40i with it, only without and felt it was “ok” I guess I would notice. They did have an m60i, but at that point if I test drove it, I’m sure it would for sure sway me.

nvsocr7 · 11-04-2023, 02:35 PM

100% will never buy an SUV of this size without DHP.

Orient330iNYC · 11-04-2023, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ST23

Thanks, I haven’t been able to test drive a 40i with it, only without and felt it was “ok” I guess I would notice. They did have an m60i, but at that point if I test drove it, I’m sure it would for sure sway me.

test drive the M60i at low speeds to compare the maneuvering, but only under 20mph...

otherwise your next thread will be "Will I regret not getting the M60i"

sky-raptor · 11-04-2023, 11:06 PM

Absolutely reccomend. I’m a week in with a new to me 40i + DHP and the smaller turning radius absolutely makes going in and out of parking garages and spots a breeze. It minimizes a lot of extra 3 point turns for sure… and even in situations where I think I can’t make a turn all the way cuz of the size … it does it. Doing u-turns with it is incredible. I was going back into a narrow two lane road and absolutely amazed I cleared the sidewalk and everything with ease. I’m coming from a X3 and I feel the X7 turning radius w IAS is even tighter than it.

And then with the electric stablizer bars, I do feel it does minimize body roll around curves and makes the X7 much more planted for its size.

crackerjack15 · 11-05-2023, 12:28 AM

The rear steering is awesome. You can u-turn on two lane roads with ease. And parking lot maneuvers are tight. That alone makes it worth it.

ComingInHot · 11-05-2023, 05:52 AM

Yes.

If you know what it does on a large SUV you can’t go back. People who are unsure about it have really not used it day to day. It’s pretty amazing that it makes such a large vehicle feel smaller.

Madsen203 · 11-06-2023, 08:46 PM

I saw a Mercedes EQS steer with the rear. Very weird looking but could turn really sharp considering how long the car is. Seems like if buying CPO, it’s a $20k premium as you have to get the M50 V8. Not sure I trust long term reliability of the V8 (100k miles).

ST23 · 11-07-2023, 10:49 AM

Appreciate the feedback. Looks like it’s getting added. Thanks!

overcooked · 11-07-2023, 10:57 AM

I just placed an M60i order. Considering the standard options you are getting, a loaded 40i vs M60i becomes an easy choice. Plus M60i gets a proper M engine, meaning once the ECU gets cracked you are probably looking at 800hp crank with just stage 1. IMO 40i is only worth it if you are getting a stripped one, which is the volume seller at every dealer anyway.

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ST23 Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Sold my m340i and getting an X7 40i, will I regret not getting DHP? Family is getting bigger so I’m in the market for a bigger SUV, getting an m60i is unfortunately not in the budget. I’m building an X7, for someone coming from an m340 will I regret not optioning DHP on a 40i? __________________ Current Car: '24 BMW x7 40i Retired Cars: '21 BMW m340i xDrive, '19 Subaru WRX STI Limited; '14 Honda Civic SI Sedan
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MystroX5 Major General 6319 Rep 5,346 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	Yes x1000. Of all vehicles you absolutely need DHP at this level and what performance you are use to. Even getting DHP on a 40i wasn’t available before.
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Orient330iNYC Brigadier General 1518 Rep 3,604 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wall St iTrader: (2)	Yes. If I had to replace my 40i ( I have dhp) and it wasn't available I would pony up the extra cash for the m60i just to get dhp
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ST23 Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I haven’t been able to test drive a 40i with it, only without and felt it was “ok” I guess I would notice. They did have an m60i, but at that point if I test drove it, I’m sure it would for sure sway me.
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nvsocr7 Private First Class 55 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	100% will never buy an SUV of this size without DHP.
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sky-raptor Enlisted Member 12 Rep 39 Posts Drives: X7 40i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Absolutely reccomend. I’m a week in with a new to me 40i + DHP and the smaller turning radius absolutely makes going in and out of parking garages and spots a breeze. It minimizes a lot of extra 3 point turns for sure… and even in situations where I think I can’t make a turn all the way cuz of the size … it does it. Doing u-turns with it is incredible. I was going back into a narrow two lane road and absolutely amazed I cleared the sidewalk and everything with ease. I’m coming from a X3 and I feel the X7 turning radius w IAS is even tighter than it. And then with the electric stablizer bars, I do feel it does minimize body roll around curves and makes the X7 much more planted for its size. Last edited by sky-raptor; 11-05-2023 at 12:53 AM..
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crackerjack15 Major 867 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	The rear steering is awesome. You can u-turn on two lane roads with ease. And parking lot maneuvers are tight. That alone makes it worth it.
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ComingInHot Newish 372 Rep 528 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Yes. If you know what it does on a large SUV you can’t go back. People who are unsure about it have really not used it day to day. It’s pretty amazing that it makes such a large vehicle feel smaller.
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Madsen203 Second Lieutenant 138 Rep 248 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I saw a Mercedes EQS steer with the rear. Very weird looking but could turn really sharp considering how long the car is. Seems like if buying CPO, it’s a $20k premium as you have to get the M50 V8. Not sure I trust long term reliability of the V8 (100k miles).
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11-07-2023, 10:49 AM	#11
ST23 Private 20 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X7 40i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Appreciate the feedback. Looks like it’s getting added. Thanks! __________________ Current Car: '24 BMW x7 40i Retired Cars: '21 BMW m340i xDrive, '19 Subaru WRX STI Limited; '14 Honda Civic SI Sedan
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overcooked Private 78 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW 540i, 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I just placed an M60i order. Considering the standard options you are getting, a loaded 40i vs M60i becomes an easy choice. Plus M60i gets a proper M engine, meaning once the ECU gets cracked you are probably looking at 800hp crank with just stage 1. IMO 40i is only worth it if you are getting a stripped one, which is the volume seller at every dealer anyway.
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