First pics of my 2023 X7 LCI in Sparkling Copper Metallic / Coffee Extended

JoeyDDD0919 · 08-09-2022, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jdloyd01

Initial thoughts on driving it:

Engine and Drivetrain - Very smooth and lots of power. It comes on about like you would expect. My prior experience was in a 2022 GLS 450. The BMW is way smoother when taking off from a stop than the Mercedes. . I would say it is a much better driving experience than the GLS.

The transmission worked well. I hardly noticed it as I was driving around, it does its job very well. Another plus

Handling - Great, as you would expect from a BMW. Great feel around corners. We have a lot of round-abouts locally and it was very composed going through those. I probably go through them faster than I should.

Others - Love the seats, super comfy and adjustable. Note: the car came with two pillows for the second row headrests. I thought it was an option, seems like it is standard (not in any of the packages I picked). We have three kids, so I guess that will be a point of contention now.

Glass controls: I was a bit worried about my choice here. It seems it was a love or hate thing on 2022 models. The controls are smaller in the 2023, so the glass controls seem less "pimpish" than before. There isn't a large shifting stalk like prior models, just a smaller switch that fits in with the rest of the car. I am happy with my choice here. Oh, and I had no issues with sunlight and glare.

iDrive 8 is okay. I am completely new to it. Last I saw of iDrive was in a 2017 X5. I feel like I am an Apple user that has just been handed an Android phone. Everything is familiar but different. It also seems to come on and stay on too much. Again, probably a setting to deal with. We will chat with the local genius to sort some of that out.

that about all I got.

PS - If you want to see something specific on the car picture wise, let me know and I will do my best.

The wireless charging station looks different comparing to the MY22 model. Can you take a closer picture of that?

jdloyd01 · 08-09-2022, 12:31 PM

Adding a few pics I took this morning, sorry no night pics. I go to sleep before it gets dark and did not think to take pics before it was light this morning.

The car wasn't 100% clean when I took these. Still has some water spots on the roof glass from a bath it got yesterday at the dealer. I'll give it another bath this weekend and get those spots cleaned up.

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streborx · 08-09-2022, 03:21 PM

Is it officially yours now? What did they do to lift the stop sale?

here4bmw · 08-09-2022, 03:34 PM

Do you have driving assistance professional package in this . if yes , can you please confirm if it includedes extended traffic jam assistance. It used to be listed separately for X5 , for x7 it is not listed.

Bigrahizzle · 08-09-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by banvipul

Do you have driving assistance professional package in this . if yes , can you please confirm if it includedes extended traffic jam assistance. It used to be listed separately for X5 , for x7 it is not listed.

it's on the pricing guide for the 23 models

here4bmw · 08-09-2022, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzle

it's on the pricing guide for the 23 models

Can you please share the pricing guide ?

jdloyd01 · 08-09-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by streborx

Is it officially yours now? What did they do to lift the stop sale?

Yes. Applied another update that came out last Friday.

scohtiger · 08-09-2022, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by banvipul

Can you please share the pricing guide ?

Here you go...

streborx · 08-09-2022, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jdloyd01

Yes. Applied another update that came out last Friday.

That did what?

Mail4loys · 08-09-2022, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jdloyd01

Adding a few pics I took this morning, sorry no night pics. I go to sleep before it gets dark and did not think to take pics before it was light this morning.

The car wasn't 100% clean when I took these. Still has some water spots on the roof glass from a bath it got yesterday at the dealer. I'll give it another bath this weekend and get those spots cleaned up.

Thanks for the pictures ... sorry not to alarm you, but there is a small patch of discolored on the seat. Is that a photo issue and not visible when you see it?

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jdloyd01 · 08-09-2022, 07:43 PM

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Thanks for the pictures ... sorry not to alarm you, but there is a small patch of discolored on the seat. Is that a photo issue and not visible when you see it?

No, its a cleanliness issue. Had the kids in it and they we covered in sunscreen Some got on the seat and I hadn't cleaned it off when the pics were taken.

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That did what?

I didn't ask.

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The wireless charging station looks different comparing to the MY22 model. Can you take a closer picture of that?

Talking about this?

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iknowdjz · 08-09-2022, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mail4loys

Thanks for the pictures ... sorry not to alarm you, but there is a small patch of discolored on the seat. Is that a photo issue and not visible when you see it?

No, its a cleanliness issue. Had the kids in it and they we covered in sunscreen Some got on the seat and I hadn't cleaned it off when the pics were taken.

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Originally Posted by streborx

That did what?

I didn't ask.

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Originally Posted by JoeyDDD0919

The wireless charging station looks different comparing to the MY22 model. Can you take a closer picture of that?

Talking about this?

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Vertical charger = No Heated/Cooled Cupholder
Horizontal charger = Heated / Cooled Cupholder

here4bmw · 08-09-2022, 11:32 PM

Does this have digital key plus , in the launch video , they demoed it. but in the specs it is not mentioned. So i am a bit confused.

here4bmw · 08-09-2022, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scohtiger

Here you go...

thanks a lot

here4bmw · 08-09-2022, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iknowdjz

Vertical charger = No Heated/Cooled Cupholder
Horizontal charger = Heated / Cooled Cupholder

Hi , I am planning to place an order for this exact same configurations. Since you already have this with you , can you please help me in confirming below :

1. Does it have extended traffic jam assist?
2. Does it have digital key plus feature when it get unlocked even if your phone is in your pocket and you do have the vehicle key with you ?

the salesperson is not very clear about these feature so wanted to get the info from someone who owns this.

iknowdjz · 08-10-2022, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by banvipul

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Originally Posted by iknowdjz

Vertical charger = No Heated/Cooled Cupholder
Horizontal charger = Heated / Cooled Cupholder

Hi , I am planning to place an order for this exact same configurations. Since you already have this with you , can you please help me in confirming below :

1. Does it have extended traffic jam assist?
2. Does it have digital key plus feature when it get unlocked even if your phone is in your pocket and you do have the vehicle key with you ?

the salesperson is not very clear about these feature so wanted to get the info from someone who owns this.

Hi,

Not sure on 1, but likely. 2 is confirmed by this thread (https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1945417)

jdloyd01 · 08-10-2022, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by banvipul

Hi , I am planning to place an order for this exact same configurations. Since you already have this with you , can you please help me in confirming below :

1. Does it have extended traffic jam assist?
2. Does it have digital key plus feature when it get unlocked even if your phone is in your pocket and you do have the vehicle key with you ?

the salesperson is not very clear about these feature so wanted to get the info from someone who owns this.

1. The closest I could find is Assisted Driving Plus. It seems to be close to what you are wanting. Comes with Driving Assistance Pro Pkg. I used the Driver's Guide app mentioned in U235 thread on his M60 to look up "traffic jam". It took me to this. Look it up online and see if it's what you are after.

2. Yes, this is confirmed. Our Genius went over it with us. I have not set it up. I will say the wide band stuff works almost too well. See the convo on U235 thread.

jdloyd01 · 08-10-2022, 06:42 AM

On more note, you get an extra digital key card with the car that can be used to unlock and drive the car. Almost like a valet key.

BMVdude · 08-10-2022, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jdloyd01

On more note, you get an extra digital key card with the car that can be used to unlock and drive the car. Almost like a valet key.

Hi jdloyd01 your x7 is a celebrity :
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/08/09/2...rkling-copper/

jdloyd01 · 08-10-2022, 06:09 PM

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Hi jdloyd01 your x7 is a celebrity :
https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/08/09/2...rkling-copper/

Yeah they reached out to me and asked to use the photos. Pretty cool.

Gracie123 · 08-11-2022, 09:10 AM

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Yeah they reached out to me and asked to use the photos. Pretty cool.

Congrats! I ordered the same color exterior, and in a few of your photos, I see a blue hue... Yes or no? Also, the cream headliner, did you order that or is that the standard color?

jdloyd01 · 08-11-2022, 09:16 AM

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Congrats! I ordered the same color exterior, and in a few of your photos, I see a blue hue... Yes or no? Also, the cream headliner, did you order that or is that the standard color?

Yeah, it has a blue hue to it for sure. Very dependent on the lighting. My youngest asked why we choose primer grey when he first saw it. It was in the garage in the evening.

The headliner is the stock one.

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