04-21-2024, 04:17 PM | #1 |
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Picked up my first X7
Picked up my 2025 X7 40i this past weekend and love it so far. Took about 24 days from order to delivery. Here the specs:
- Skyscraper grey, Tartufo extended leather, Fineline open pore wood trim - Packages: Executive, M Sport, M Sport Pro, DAP, Park assist, DHP, climate comfort - Options: B&W, leather dash, spare tire, trailer hitch Prior to this, I have had 5 series, 7 series (23 760), X5 G05 (pre and LCI) and I am so far impressed by the X7. Way quieter and better ride than my 24 X5. I also like it better than my 760. I prefer the more "traditional" interior of the X7 than too much tech and pizzazz in your face in the current 7 series (not to mention SUV driving position is more fun for me). DHP for me was a must mostly because of rear wheel steering given how big this car is but I assume it impacts handling/ride too and this car has been great over the past couple days in that department. First time getting this color and it is growing on me. Wanted something a bit lighter that is not white. Also first time getting the B&W. Always skimped on this in my past bimmer orders as I thought its too much money but now that I have it, I think it is well worth the money. Way more detail and clarity can be heard through the B&W system that is lost on the HK. One comment on the leather dash option, IMHO not worth it. I had the base dashboard on my 24 X5 and now leather dash on X7. I can barely tell the difference that would justify the $ difference. |
04-21-2024, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations, car looks great inside out! Enjoy the ride! Do you have any plans for ceramic coating/PPF/tint?
I'm curious to know whether you are satisfied with the AC. It's not even summer yet and I'm already concerned that the AC isn't strong enough, especially for how loud the fans are. Also wondering if you notice any excessive wind noise around the mirrors at highway speeds. My Q5 has massive mirrors, bigger than the X7's, but I don't recall them being this loud. I don't know if tires, esp. run-flats have a break-in period, but I think I also hear a faint rumble when coasting at highway speeds. Could just be my OCD, but I'm going to set up a service appointment to have all these three things looked into. |
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I turned on AC on a day that was around 75 degrees out and it was fine. Make sure you move the sliders in settings all the way to the left on driver and passenger climate settings as it make a big difference but regardless, the design of center vents are so so bad on the LCI that there is no way you can adjust it high enough to get enough air blowing to your head. Regarding wind noise, I drove it on highway for around 100 miles but it was raining a lot which may be why I didn't notice any unusual road/wind noise. I am not a fan of BMW mirror design in general as most of the time they cause wind noise being mounted on the window and not the body. Even my 760 had some wind noise that the dealer said "it is normal". Let me know what the dealer tells you about this when you take it in. What brand are your tires? In general, I hate runflats and usually replace them with non-RFs but this time I am trying to convince myself to drive the OEM Bridgestones as long as possible and then waste $ lol Last edited by mattsrs; 04-21-2024 at 07:06 PM.. |
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04-21-2024, 07:53 PM | #5 |
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Drives: 2023 BMW X7 40d M Sport
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Congratulations, enjoy the ride!
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lol thanks man! Yea I need to stop this costly habit. Hopefully X7 is the one I keep longer. I love it so far! X5 had too much cost cutting in terms of cabin noise insulation and lack of air suspension which made me switch to X7. XM is a beast! After having the 760, I also realized I am done with sedans no matter how nice they are.
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Agree with you on PPF. I’m also getting ceramic and tints all around next week. My AC sliders are all the way to the left. It’s annoying that I have to fiddle with these deeply buried settings despite climate being in Auto mode. But otherwise, I’m loving the crisp display and all the high tech features. It’s interesting that you have Bridgestones. Mine came with Conti Cross Contacts. I wonder if it’s random or if BMW thinks Bridgestones are better for towing as, except for your tow hitch, our cars have all the same packages and should be mechanically identical. |
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Congratulations ! Looks stunning !!
Any place holder you followed a 'Check list' while picking up 2025 X7 xDrive40i ? I found this post but it is more around X5 and about 4 years old. https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1736267 I am planning to pick up my 2025 X7 on this Friday and any help is highly appreciated. |
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Even if you drive the new 7-series, you will notice excessive noise and wind noise as compared to previous gen. Most people who are upgrading to the X7 from any other car would tell u, oh no mine is perfect... well, not if you are coming from another X7 when BMW used ot build them up to the real standards in 2019-2021. I continue to believe something isn't the same anymore and I just have to accept that reality and moved on as I want to continue enjoying the newer BMW cars.. but it sucks and am not like others who prefer to convince themselves that nothing is wrong. No, there is something wrong and these cars have become more noisy than in the past and it's the same for every single loaner and every single BMW I had post 2022 model year. They ruined the design and ruined the built quality. I really can't wait for the next generation. |
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