02-06-2020, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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Which spec would you take.
So things have changed since I originally posted. These three cars are the same monthly for me. Will I miss luxury seats? Is the 50i a better trade off given the MPG? I put two car seats in the middle, will it be hard to use third without captains, I know it’s not really a walk through.
2019 50i Premium Cold weather 2020 40i Premium Cold weather Park assist Luxury Captains chairs 2019 40i Merino leather Premium Cold weather Park assist Luxury M-sport Captains Last edited by phdhusky; 02-06-2020 at 08:12 PM.. |
02-06-2020, 10:39 AM | #2 |
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I would go with option 1 out of the two options provided but don't settle. If you are person who stays in your car for a while get exactly what you want. Waiting for the right vehicle seems lengthy but being in the wrong vehicle feels like forever.
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02-06-2020, 10:47 AM | #3 |
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I've had shades before and they were useful but certainly not a need. Never had soft close but seems like we always will slam doors anyways. I'm looking at left over 19s so not much choice, more looking for deals.
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02-06-2020, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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The extended Merino alone would make option one more desirable over the other in addition the colorway but based on your post above it sounds like you already know which you would prefer just looking for someone to second the motion.
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02-06-2020, 11:51 AM | #5 |
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Surprisingly I really was looking for a vehicle that had the premium package, but the extended leather really has me thinking and also the color combo.
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The soft close doors are nice younger kids that are big enough to pull the door closed on their own, but not big enough to close it hard enough. Sometimes our 7 y/o won't quite get it all the way, and I'd have to get out of the car to correct it otherwise. I would say they're a bit of a crutch for adults, though. I often don't close the door on the first try in other cars now. Merino is nice, but I could go either way. The multi-contour seats are what's most important to me, and these both have them.
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The dash and other missing leather trim pieces also bothered me, but there was a greater delta there in the F series, especially when coming from full leather. For the X7, I believe the only difference in vernasca and extended merino in terms of the amount of leather, is the extra trim piece on the sides of the center console, right? The textured leather is not as supple, but pretty bulletproof. If it's just the type of leather, than it's certainly just personal preference. Full disclosure, I have full merino leather on both cars and likely won't turn back. This is mainly because of the "full" part of it. The lower dash and other elements being wrapped in leather make a pretty big difference.
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Lower dash (so around the preset buttons, lighting buttons, glove box), lower door panels (below the armrest/door pocket, true for the back as well), and the alcantara headliner. The lower dash is what I notice the most since it's between the two pieces of wood trim and right above the cup holders.
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Soft close doors and sun shades are awesome especially with small kids. How many times a kid has been asleep and we didn’t have to wake them when closing the door...
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Arctic Grey is an amazing color, its a limited edition and looks fantastic. Running Boards are a must-have, especially if you have small kids or plan to use a cargo box for long trips. Steel wheels + aluminum door trim + aluminum boomerangs + aluminum running boards is just the right amount of bling against the aluminum grille. Black paint and black wheels? Why make such a splendid luxury car look so pedestrian? Grab the Arctic before someone else does. Last edited by toddwalton; 02-06-2020 at 07:43 PM.. |
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Because I’m getting very aggressive discounts and it is much better on in stock units especially 2019s. I want to have cake and eat it but when you shop like I do you gotta take what you can get. Easier on the wallet.
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Captains Chairs and Cold Weather Package.....those are the two most important options. |
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02-07-2020, 10:32 AM | #20 |
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I fell in love with the massage but I guess it not needed. Went back and forth on the 2nd row because I put two child seats back there. At the end of the day got to go with what I can get
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I'd go with the mostly loaded.
Since as it seems it's going to be the family car and 40i has decent power.
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cast a wider net, yield more results. i understand you're shopping leftovers but i can put you in touch with a few people that may be able to assist, especially in your neck of the woods.
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