New X7 vs LCI

M2COMP · 07-02-2021, 09:13 AM

Hi folks

I'm looking to get into a new X7 in the coming couple months.
Since LCI is a year away, would you recommend waiting for LCI vs getting into the current one. We test drove and liked it a lot. Currently I have GLS ( the older version) and can wait a year for the LCI if some really exciting changes are anticipated.

Thanks for your input

MystroX5 · 07-02-2021, 10:27 AM

The problem now is getting a 2021/2022 in a higher spec as many options just are not available and that is a problem at this flagship level of vehicle. It doesn’t look that great to see many of these options returning anytime soon so if you can find a X7 in the spec you want, you buy it. Considering the X7 is a all new platform introduced in 2019, it’s not like a LCi will be that relevant unless BMW really screws up the current handsome design.

jsmonet · 07-02-2021, 11:53 AM

My one and only concern with LCI is the headlights.

BMW would probably gain a bit from not being so guarded about what's on the way right now. Hell, they've scaled back production, so what's the issue with releasing some images?

J2045678 · 07-02-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

The problem now is getting a 2021/2022 in a higher spec as many options just are not available and that is a problem at this flagship level of vehicle. It doesn't look that great to see many of these options returning anytime soon so if you can find a X7 in the spec you want, you buy it. Considering the X7 is a all new platform introduced in 2019, it's not like a LCi will be that relevant unless BMW really screws up the current handsome design.

I agree. I ended up getting a 2021 to avoid being without things like Harmon Kardon or a surround view camera on a 2022. At almost 100k, I was not willing to do without.

Resjudicata · 07-02-2021, 07:06 PM

the Lci changes the front a lot. if you don't like the look, pick the one that looks better to you.

that said, it's not that meaningful unless you really want the LCI

Wild Blue · 07-02-2021, 11:31 PM

There's been multiple threads about this over the last several months.

No guarantee LCI will be any better than current. No indications how current supply boondoggle will develop.

If it were me, personally, I wouldn't accept current compromises, and I'd wait a year or two if I could.

jmciver · 07-04-2021, 07:19 AM

Not to mention the fact that no one really knows what the LCI front will look like. Between the camo and additional "bulges" on the test mules seen, BMW does a good job of hiding their new designs until they are ready to show them. All of the speculative renders out there are well, speculative…..

IMHO, I would wait just due to the parts shortages. As others have mentioned, lack of certain features for a vehicle at this price point, regardless of trim, is a bit unacceptable (even if it may unfortunately be necessary by the manufacturer).

like2short · 07-04-2021, 05:37 PM

LCI likely has the updated Mobileye Processor with Eye Q5. Expect the semi self driving features to improve.

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Resjudicata Colonel 1607 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: M850i convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dulles Virginia iTrader: (0)	the Lci changes the front a lot. if you don't like the look, pick the one that looks better to you. that said, it's not that meaningful unless you really want the LCI
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Wild Blue Brigadier General 3684 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i, 2004 330i w/ZHP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	There's been multiple threads about this over the last several months. No guarantee LCI will be any better than current. No indications how current supply boondoggle will develop. If it were me, personally, I wouldn't accept current compromises, and I'd wait a year or two if I could. __________________ Cross-continent road trip journal from BMW PCD to Alaska in new X7 M50i in this thread HERE! New EVEN BIGGER road trip in X5 from BMW PCD to Alaska NOW ONGOING LIVE IN THIS THREAD! Wilderness road trip journal to Eastern Alaska in this thread And road trip journal to Denali and the Arctic Circle here in this thread!
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