01-17-2022, 03:56 PM | #23 | |
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You’ll love the X7 it is very nice and handles very well. To your point about affording. I agree anyone here should also be able to get the Bentayaga no sweat but as shown by the above comments seems like some are not really there. |
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01-17-2022, 03:57 PM | #24 |
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The X7's best feature, after its luxury, is its utility.
Having the option for 6 or 7 passengers at the touch of a button is magic. It'll also come in handy when the kids come home with their girlfriends/boyfriends, you'll be the car everyone will want to ride in comfort when you go out to dinner with 2 other couples, etc. I could argue that the X7 has more value to an empty nester as to those that have a house full of kids. |
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01-17-2022, 04:04 PM | #25 |
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honestly people should just get this because it’s badass. Doesn’t matter if family of 1 or 7. Enjoy life, drive a nice car if it gives you positive reinforcement!
Go for the Alpina if you care for horsepower, go for the 40i with MHEV if mpg is your thing. Freude am Fahren! Just a few random examples of other cars in that M50i price range you’re giving a spot in your garage up on to drive the X7 (most of them cheaper than the X7 M50i, let’s say in the 90k-125k range): - Lotus Evora GT - RAM TRX - Ford Raptor - Shelby GT500 - Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III - Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk - Lincoln Navigator Black Label - Cadillac Escalade Platinum - Range Rover P430 and P525 - Range Rover Sport SVR Autobiography - Porsche Cayenne - Porsche Taycan - Porsche Panamera - Audi SQ8 - Audi RS Q7 - Tesla Model X - Audi e-tron GT - BMW M850i GC, Coupe and Convertible - BMW X5 M, X6 M and M5 - Any of the loser AMG GLE/GLS without V8 because Mercedes couldn’t produce proper quality engines this year and completely killed its US market. BMW says thank you! - Mercedes Benz EQS450+ - Lucid Air Grand Touring Basically any of the currently hottest, craziest, comfiest cars out there. And we’re getting an X7 instead. Puts it a bit in perspective. Last edited by Tr4ckD4ys; 01-17-2022 at 04:20 PM.. |
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Btw thanks for all of you who shared your perspectives. |
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01-17-2022, 05:35 PM | #28 |
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The ability to get a full air suspension that doesn't suck along with DHP throws the x7 over the top of the x5 for me. Even if I didn't have a want for 3 rows, I'd have gotten the x7 over the x5.
On the Bentley... if you're skipping a fully loaded x7/xb7 in favor of an impossible-to-find stripper base model Bentayga, you have problems. It's a great vehicle, but absolutely idiotic to buy in a stripped out trim
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Suggesting the OP cross-shop a Bentayga; and then throwing out straight up bullshit pricing numbers…. Some of these guys seriously need a hobby.
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01-17-2022, 07:09 PM | #31 | |
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Isn’t this forum a little hobby to all of us here? Last edited by Tr4ckD4ys; 01-17-2022 at 07:19 PM.. |
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01-17-2022, 07:21 PM | #32 |
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I hear you, I was referring to that Tsunami character.
Yes, it is a hobby to some, but for many it's a reference point for folks just looking for guidance and pertinent information. Too often people hop on here and spew straight up falsehoods etc. I won't lose any sleep either way. And yes, these Alpina's are rarer then hens teeth. 😎 🤜🤛
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Almost empty nesters here. Bought a fully loaded X7 M50i when both kids were still in the house last year. One moved out and the other drives his own X3 and seldom goes anywhere with us.
Well after a year we felt it was too much and wanted something smaller so we traded the X7 in. As far as luxury, driving dynamics, capability, etc it was a great SUV. But we just didn’t need all the space. I do miss the power sometimes, but find our new smaller SUV is just as fun to drive. Now, I made the mistake of driving a 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS. Better than the X7 in every way but size of course. I plan to order one here in the next year. Just waiting for the refresh to happen. I think you’ll love the X7. We enjoyed our time with ours. |
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01-19-2022, 02:28 AM | #34 | |
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I imagine Porsche steering is more precise and body behavior is less oversteer, but that’s about it. I don’t think it wins on comfort, leather quality (excluding the individual trims) or infotainment system. That leaves design and feel, brand and price (which are almost all subjective). Reason I’m pressing is because I too was heavily considering the Cayenne again (I used to drive one) and aside from size could not find a justification for the underwhelming set of features and power at that price point. Frankly, I find getting an Alpina a much more nuanced choice at that price point of 150k instead of a Cayenne Turbo. And below that trim level it just appears to be a rip off for brand & design. Ie a comparably loaded Cayenne GTS will set you back 140k (comparing to an X7 M50i fully loaded at 115k). So for that money, I’d take the Alpina any time. Or take the M50i and use the remaining $35k for other fun things. Last edited by Tr4ckD4ys; 01-19-2022 at 02:59 AM.. |
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I have a fam of 4, but 99.99% of the time, it's just me driving the car. I still went for the X7 primarily as the highest level of quality and features. Zero regrets.
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We have had an X7 40i since 2019 when they first came out. It is without a doubt the best vehicle I have ever owned. It is comfortable, quiet and powerful enough for me. It exceeds both the acceleration times and fuel economy figures that BMW publishes. The only thing I would have done differently would have been to have gotten the car with 21in rims instead of the 22's we have. They look beautiful on the car and the car handles great, but when we have to replace the tires, the replacement tires are crazy expensive and we also had to purchase winter tires for the winter/snow season. Other than that I would buy one again in a heartbeat. So far we have 28,000 trouble free miles on the vehicle
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Size - it’s the right size for me. I felt the X7 was a bit too large to feel very sporty although it does do a great job with DHP added Power and speed - yes the X7 has more HP, but car and driver clocked the Cayenne 0-60 in 3.9 seconds / 1/4 mile in 12.5 and clocked the X7 0-60 in 4.1 seconds / 1/4 mile in 12.6. Handling - I would feel much more confident with the Cayenne than an X7. Although it was only a test drive the Cayenne felt more planted, more composed, steering was razor sharp, and just felt like a more focused vehicle. Looks - I like the cayenne better Interior - yes subjective and I felt the Cayenne won out here with layout and the ability for customization. Refresh is coming for the Cayenne so need to wait and see. Also refresh is coming for the X7 as well. So you can get a GTS for less than $140k, but that I found $140k gets you the best all around options. Is it worth $35k more than a fully loaded X7 M50i…well depends on the buyer and their needs. |
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My "commuter" car was a 2010 Lexus LS460L AWD from 2010 to 2019. It was an absolutely comfortable vehicle with all the creature comforts. Due to an unfortunate accident, I traded in the Lexus in 2019. I began to use my spouse's 2007 Mercedes GL450. While it did not have the Lexus's accoutrements, the Mercedes GL450 was exceptionally comfortable.
My spouse decided it was time to upgrade to a vehicle with current safety features (after Tiger Woods's rollover). I debated between the Mercedes GLS and waiting for the Lexus LX460 successor. After test-driving the BMW X7 for thirty minutes, I ordered the X7 iDrive 4.0 for Performance Center Delivery. The BMW X7 is unequivocally the best driving / riding vehicle that I have owned. Its full suite of creature comforts, especially the assisted driving, makes long-distance driving such a pleasure. The X7 would be perfect if it were three or four inches longer. |
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Also, it would be foolish to pay MSRP or higher for the outgoing Cayenne. It's due for a major redesign this year.
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