X7 LCI M60i S68 4.4 V8 BiTurbo Review on Autobahn [AutoTopNL]

Mani59 · 12-07-2023, 01:11 PM

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The team from AutoTopNL put the X7 LCI M60i through its paces on the Autobahn.

Wmoyx7 · 12-07-2023, 06:27 PM

Sweet and correct on exhaust sound too bad!

TahoeDust · 12-07-2023, 07:04 PM

So jealous of his access to the Autobahn.

MystroX5 · 12-07-2023, 07:11 PM

Oddly enough he took the X7M50i up to 162mph on a similar run. Same top speed limiter code but it’s not as restrictive or as hard on the M50i.
Regardless, these beast have long legs and can run effortlessly.

timesone · 12-12-2023, 11:05 AM

His Quote “You would be perceived as an asshole driving this car”? Why?

M2siast · 12-12-2023, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by timesone

His Quote “You would be perceived as an asshole driving this car”? Why?

Too large. Like driving a truck almost.
And with that, gas guzzling…

CosmicCharlie · 12-12-2023, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

Too large. Like driving a truck almost.
And with that, gas guzzling…

It’s not even that big by US standards! Definitely drives infinitely better than the actual truck-platformed US full size SUVs. I’ve been getting around 20mpg most of the time which is not great and does take a lot of effort/restraint using the coasting feature in Eco mode. Am I an x7 apologist… not really!! Who am I to say if I look like an asshole driving it 😂. I think it’s a great option to move the fam around in.

M2siast · 12-12-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicCharlie

It’s not even that big by US standards! Definitely drives infinitely better than the actual truck-platformed US full size SUVs. I’ve been getting around 20mpg most of the time which is not great and does take a lot of effort/restraint using the coasting feature in Eco mode. Am I an x7 apologist… not really!! Who am I to say if I look like an asshole driving it 😂. I think it’s a great option to move the fam around in.

I was explaining to him and answering his question.
You’re welcome to your opinion, though.

cfm56d7b · 12-12-2023, 12:39 PM

BMW X7 is a very successful model in the US.

BMW sold 30,705 X7 in 2022. In 2021, BMW sold 23,046 X7.

The results: BMW sold 7,659 more units in 2022 compared to 2021 with a percent gain of 33.23% YoY.

I would venture to say BMW got X7 just about right.

CosmicCharlie · 12-12-2023, 01:21 PM

Oh man… just noticed you’ve been on the forum since May but have already racked up thousands of posts… don’t even know where to begin with that. I just feel super grateful that you’ve enlightened us all and I’m indebted to you for granting me permission to share a more informed opinion. You’re the best! 🤣.

GhostOne_322 · 12-12-2023, 01:54 PM

Definitely asshole leaning in a BRG X7M60...

That's by design... Does the CS help...

JMD · 12-12-2023, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by timesone

His Quote “You would be perceived as an asshole driving this car”? Why?

Probably because of its "status",...Look everybody, I'm at the top of my game!,...look'n down on the peasants! That would be my guess.

JJacksonIII · 12-12-2023, 05:03 PM

I guarantee I am called an asshole at least once a day, and I'm okay with that!

kiw1 · 12-12-2023, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostOne_322

Definitely asshole leaning in a BRG X7M60...

That's by design... Does the CS help...

Nice two car garage right there

matowi · 12-13-2023, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timesone

His Quote “You would be perceived as an asshole driving this car”? Why?

Well, because it’s everything Europeans detest: huge (twice the size of an average car on the streets), imposing, obnoxious, conspicuously expensive, in-your-face nouveau riche, etc
Sends too many signals about the owner/user totally not caring about such petty things as money or environment

On the other hand, it evokes a lot of envy, which also may impact the general public’s perception of such big cars

It’s got nothing to do with the actual qualities of the car. Each of us is entitled to an opinion. And I find it quite interesting to see that the perspective in the Netherlands (one of the richest nations in Europe) is such as expressed in this clip by AutoTopNL

Old money, old Europe, lots of class, preference for modesty, not to mention narrow streets… all that plays a role in formulating views on what X7 is and who drives it

GOLFFRR · 12-13-2023, 07:49 AM

GhostOne_322

those are sick rides!

BDO · 12-17-2023, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matowi

Well, because it’s everything Europeans detest: huge (twice the size of an average car on the streets), imposing, obnoxious, conspicuously expensive, in-your-face nouveau riche, etc
Sends too many signals about the owner/user totally not caring about such petty things as money or environment

On the other hand, it evokes a lot of envy, which also may impact the general public’s perception of such big cars

It’s got nothing to do with the actual qualities of the car. Each of us is entitled to an opinion. And I find it quite interesting to see that the perspective in the Netherlands (one of the richest nations in Europe) is such as expressed in this clip by AutoTopNL

Old money, old Europe, lots of class, preference for modesty, not to mention narrow streets… all that plays a role in formulating views on what X7 is and who drives it

True on all counts. The Cullinan is a much more socially acceptable vehicle in Europe.

matowi · 12-17-2023, 08:55 AM

UK voted itself out of Europe 😉

MystroX5 · 12-17-2023, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matowi

Well, because it’s everything Europeans detest: huge (twice the size of an average car on the streets), imposing, obnoxious, conspicuously expensive, in-your-face nouveau riche, etc
Sends too many signals about the owner/user totally not caring about such petty things as money or environment

On the other hand, it evokes a lot of envy, which also may impact the general public’s perception of such big cars

It’s got nothing to do with the actual qualities of the car. Each of us is entitled to an opinion. And I find it quite interesting to see that the perspective in the Netherlands (one of the richest nations in Europe) is such as expressed in this clip by AutoTopNL

Old money, old Europe, lots of class, preference for modesty, not to mention narrow streets… all that plays a role in formulating views on what X7 is and who drives it

And yet my Power Wagon makes my X7M50i look like a midsize. This is where possibly being too Eurocentric on forming a social viewpoint and caring so much about such stigmas greatly limits the possibilities of a higher standard of living many live in other countries.

I guess I am proud to be a (rich, ostentatious) American and the lifestyle rewards from education, discipline, and hard work...

M2siast · 12-17-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by matowi

UK voted itself out of Europe 😉

You can’t vote yourself out of a geographical location I don’t think. So they haven’t tried to.
The UK is still in Europe.

matowi · 12-17-2023, 10:38 AM

Figure of speach. They voted themselves out of European Union

Anyway, I’m far from making any generalizations. It just struck me that the AutoTopNL presenter would have said what he did. Yet, such a comment, coming from a Dutch guy, is somehow symptomatic - Europeans have a tendency to drive smaller cars

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