[Jefflikescars]

I have a 2020 M50i, Black with Shadowline, black wheels, tartufo interior, all the options. I LOVE this car. I have a bunch of kids and run a business with my wife, so the flexibility to pick up kids and fill the car with stuff is so helpful. The combo of luxury, style, and power is amazing.

My lease is up in about 8 months and I'm wondering what to do next? I want something luxurious, powerful, and a little bit unique (at least something you don't see 10 of on your way home from work).

Options I've considered:

Merc GLS 63 AMG - $20k more than M50i - is it $20k nicer?

Defender 110 V8 - I realize not as fast but still unique and I like the look. Is there an SVR model coming?

Audi SQ7 or RSQ8 - Not sure it looks cool enough

X5M - too similar to the X7 again or is it a wholly different beast?

Cayenne GTS?

Would love any help from people that have driven/owned any of these other vehicles! Which vehicles am I missing from this list?

[Auricom]

ALPINA? Or Another M50i in an Individual special paint program?

If you're used to the scale and flexibility of the X7 M50i, anything smaller might not due even if you're considering a X5M.

[stein_325i]

Based on the list sounds like a third row is not a priority. With that I would say the Defender and RSQ8 work best in being a unique, fun, and luxurious vehicle, although the Defender is more fun in that its a bit more truckish and rugged, rather than fast and sporty like the RSQ8. The Cayenne GTS is also an excellent SUV, although won't be as unique. An X5M is nice, although like the Cayenne, not exactly unique or stand out from the crowd of regular X5's, and the suspension may be too firm coming from an X7 (of course personal preference). If the third row is needed a GLS63 or Alpina XB7 could be good options.

[solomonshv]

if i was you i'd buy out the lease. every new car that will be in the showroom for the foreseeable future will be missing options that today we take for granted. i was at a land rover dealership just yesterday trying to buy a range rover, and i was told that all range rovers will be missing 360* cameras, other options were also being omitted, but i didn't stay long enough to find out what they were. the cameras are a deal breaker since they enable a lot of the safety features. it's not even an option when placing a custom order. BMWs are missing dynamic handling packages, even the M50i models. mercedes is also removing options.

if my X6 lease was running out, there is no chance i'd spend 30-45k to borrow a car that's actually worse than what i have now. i'd buy out my current car

[Jefflikescars]

Originally Posted by solomonshv

if i was you i'd buy out the lease. every new car that will be in the showroom for the foreseeable future will be missing options that today we take for granted. i was at a land rover dealership just yesterday trying to buy a range rover, and i was told that all range rovers will be missing 360* cameras, other options were also being omitted, but i didn't stay long enough to find out what they were. the cameras are a deal breaker since they enable a lot of the safety features. it's not even an option when placing a custom order. BMWs are missing dynamic handling packages, even the M50i models. mercedes is also removing options.

if my X6 lease was running out, there is no chance i'd spend 30-45k to borrow a car that's actually worse than what i have now. i'd buy out my current car

Yes this is a great point, and I've been considering it. Pretty dicey to place an order for anything right now.

[MystroX5]

Buy the vehicle you have now since it’s ideal for your needs.

[Jefflikescars]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Buy the vehicle you have now since it’s ideal for your needs.

Perhaps what I need to do is keep it, and add an M2 Comp to the mix.

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by Jefflikescars

Perhaps what I need to do is keep it, and add an M2 Comp to the mix.

Now you are thinking clear. IMO, the two are the ultimate in what BMW does best. Problem is the new M2 Comps are disappearing and the preowned ones are now selling more than new msrp. Great time to sell but a messed up time to buy anything.

[BMWBear]

Rs6 or E63s AMG?

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by BYEIL

Rs6 or E63s AMG?

I am not an Audi boy, but the new RS6 is

[JVZanetti]

Definitely try something different especially when 3rd row not required. I usually get bored after 1-2 years and feel sick to drive the same thing for more than 3 years no matter how amazing the car was. The interiors are pretty close now within the same brand so give yourself a refresh

[x7bmw23]

Wait on the X8. Maybe extend your lease until it drops.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by x7bmw23

Wait on the X8. Maybe extend your lease until it drops.

This might be an option for you. We're likely a year away from the X8 though.

[cncmastr]

The fun part about what comes next is your opportunity to go test drive all of those cars and see which one you like.

I'll share my plans, given that I have a growing family and was in need of three rows, I was able to time the acquisition of an M 50 I don't have it work out well. I signed up for a three-year lease, which will allow me to work up towards in Alpina XB7 between now and then. Which will allow me to overcome these ridiculous chip shortage issues and acquire the XB7 after their LCI.

[Al Pinã]

One must consider the plethora of electronic gremlins and fairly significant reliability issues that still exist in Land Rover products. The new Defender is no different.

Not sure where your located, but here in Chicago the Q8 is pretty common.

If you're willing to spend the extra money, the Porsche will give you the sportiest driving experience along with a build quality is second to none in its class.

My current 750i and various X7 and 8-Series loaners have left much to be desired in the fit and finish department. The creaks and rattles simply are not befitting of a $100K+ vehicle.

[BMWBear]

Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

Not sure where your located, but here in Chicago the Q8 is pretty common.

If you're willing to spend the extra money, the Porsche will give you the sportiest driving experience along with a build quality is second to none in its class.

My current 750i and various X7 and 8-Series loaners have left much to be desired in the fit and finish department. The creaks and rattles simply are not befitting of a $100K+ vehicle.

You must live next to everyone who’s bought a Q8 in the country because they don’t sell as well as an X7 or a Cayenne.

If I had to make this choice I’d either stay with the X7 or go with SQ7/RS6.
All those fastback (coupe) SUVs do nothing for me and dare I say they’re ugly.

[Jefflikescars]

Update: I test drove a Defender 110. So cool looking, and I like how different it is from the BMW, but... That's a lot of $ for something that feels like a little bit nicer Jeep Wrangler. Unless the SVR comes out and blows me away I think I'll take it off the list.

Alpina might be the answer. Only downside for me is color schemes. Am I the only one that thinks it looks less sporty?

[Wanderer73]

No, you're not alone, the XB7 is not a sporty-looking car IMO compared to the MSport styling, but opinions are opinions. Like the M50i, the XB7 is fun as hell to drive.

[djbonsu]

Originally Posted by Jefflikescars

Update: I test drove a Defender 110. So cool looking, and I like how different it is from the BMW, but... That's a lot of $ for something that feels like a little bit nicer Jeep Wrangler. Unless the SVR comes out and blows me away I think I'll take it off the list.

Alpina might be the answer. Only downside for me is color schemes. Am I the only one that thinks it looks less sporty?

To my surprise, coming from an older L322 Range Rover, my wife kinda wanted to stay with the brand and considered the RRS but she didnt like the sloping roof, lack of a decent third row (laughable if optioned) and lack of interior space. We saw and drove the Defender 110 while there and she liked it ALOT. But ultimately was turned off by the sticker price considering once we optioned it how she wanted it, it still did not have that luxury and refinement feel of the brand she was looking for. Once I showed her the X7 that was it. Glad we didnt go that route anyway as LR is still plagued with alot of electrical gremlins.

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by BYEIL

You must live next to everyone who's bought a Q8 in the country because they don't sell as well as an X7 or a Cayenne.

If I had to make this choice I'd either stay with the X7 or go with SQ7/RS6.
All those fastback (coupe) SUVs do nothing for me and dare I say they're ugly.

Well it's a much newer vehicle compared to the X7 and Cayenne, so naturally there are less on the road, but I've seen dozens of Q8's already. Seems to be very in vogue with soccer mom types.

Also, I live in the actual city of Chicago, not some bland suburb like many who claim to be from "Chicago" so there's millions of people here, which I'm sure contributes to how many I've seen.

[BMWBear]

Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

Well it's a much newer vehicle compared to the X7 and Cayenne, so naturally there are less on the road, but I've seen dozens of Q8's already. Seems to be very in vogue with soccer mom types.

Also, I live in the actual city of Chicago, not some bland suburb like many who claim to be from "Chicago" so there's millions of people here, which I'm sure contributes to how many I've seen.

Q8
2020 12.074
2019 14.256
2018 2.029

X7
2020 20.579
2019 21.574

Cayenne
2020 18.092
2019 19.001
2018 10.733

Actually the Q8 was released before the X7.

Although Im unfortunate enough to live in Crook County I don't live in the polished toilet that goes by the name Chicago. Still a little far fetched to say you see tons of them around when total sales are pretty meek in comparison to the other two.

If you're into the exclusiveness thing Rs6 or E63s Wagon is the way to go. I guess Alpina is also exclusive but it's basically a M50i with a pretty dress ...so ehh. As they say ..whatever floats your boat.

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by BYEIL

Q8
2020 12.074
2019 14.256
2018 2.029

X7
2020 20.579
2019 21.574

Cayenne
2020 18.092
2019 19.001
2018 10.733

Actually the Q8 was released before the X7.

Although Im unfortunate enough to live in Crook County I don't live in the polished toilet that goes by the name Chicago. Still a little far fetched to say you see tons of them around when total sales are pretty meek in comparison to the other two.

If you're into the exclusiveness thing Rs6 or E63s Wagon is the way to go. I guess Alpina is also exclusive but it's basically a M50i with a pretty dress ...so ehh. As they say ..whatever floats your boat.

What reason do I have to lie?

It sounds like you need to get out more and maybe you'll see them on the street…