01-22-2021, 12:08 AM | #1 |
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FINALLY! The Wild Blue X7 is coming!
You guys may be sick of me lurking, as I've been here on Bimmerpost stalking the X7 since back when the model was only a rumor. You may have seen my early-on threads with preliminary pictures and reviews when it finally got released. But my own X7 is FINALLY about here! (about time) I'm moving on from my beloved 2004 330i w/ZHP with much reluctance. Has been a perfect unicorn vehicle (and still under 100k miles), bought new when I was stationed in Germany. But more than it just being 17 years old, I'M getting old, and need an auto tranny and higher sitting height. This year hit me hard, physically, too, getting sick when my company mandated that I travel internationally during the height of the COVID outbreak. This X7 is a VERY special car to me. Because of a muscle disease, and that I obviously keep my cars long-term, this will be the last car I'll ever drive. I've wanted to do it right. I don't have a ton of extra money to spend on a car, so I've been saving up for more than 10 years, and doing a ton of research, to be able to get the exact perfect car that I want. Hence, why I've been here the last couple years, as I save up the rest of the funding. I had pre-ordered a Dark Shadow X7 in July, but had a very bad experience with BMW of Anchorage, and they canceled my order after they waited until it was already enroute to the dealer. Details in this post here. So I tried to order an M50i from a broker here on Bimmerpost, but was told there were no production slots open, and any eventual discount would be small. I waited for a slot from the broker, but never got one, so eventually I moved on. Got a great deal from another dealer, with a production slot, and 10% off before incentives. So the order just hit the third dot on the BMW order tracker yesterday, "Production Begins". Likely not actually physically started, but no worries. It was originally a Week 5 production, that got delayed to Week 9, but must have been moved back up some. Fully loaded 2021 X7 M50i, in Mineral White, black interior, and Ash Grain matte wood trim. 22" wheels. Nothing too different than what ya'll have done, but again, this car's very special to me. I'm disappointed that with the 2021 deletions I wasn't able to get Night Vision, Ambient Air, and Full Black Leather, but... oh, well. The time was right for me to buy, and didn't want to wait any more, on the hope those items return. Was even hoping BMW would return those features in 2021.5 models in December, but... apparently not. I'm doing a Performance Center Delivery, and got my confirmation date of Feb 24th. Based on others' great PCD experiences, I'm anticipating a wonderful couple days. And after picking up the X7, she's going right around the corner the same day to Extreme Colors Auto Spa for full PPF, ceramic coating, window tinting, and more, which will take a little less than a week. Then it's going to be a massive, massive road trip, literally cross-continent, back to Alaska. I'll do a separate thread documenting the PCD and road trip with pictures, as I'm guessing people will be interested to see. Planning lots of accessories, too. Programming, mods. Will discuss Finally happening! Can't wait! |
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01-22-2021, 01:28 AM | #3 |
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Awesome and congrats. I took delivery last week and I was stuck on "Production Begins" on the website for like two weeks. Following that darn dot EVERY day was painful! Then it would move three dots in a day! I'm thankful that they're manufactured here in the USA instead of Germany. I couldn't imagine trying to track a ship and the route it takes to get here.
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01-22-2021, 08:33 AM | #4 |
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I didn't realize they were still doing PCD as an option ... I figured with COVID that would be cancelled...
I should have asked... Jay
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01-22-2021, 08:40 AM | #5 |
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Well, what can I say....
CONGRATS and.....FINALLY!
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01-22-2021, 08:43 AM | #6 |
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Welcome to our “cult”....I mean club. THE best luxury/muscle full size SUV. Obviously you did your research and know you are really getting a special rig. I too plan on keeping my X7 long term.
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01-22-2021, 08:49 AM | #8 |
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Congrats on the M50. Sorry about all your troubles but it led you to this awesome Mineral
white M50. Gonna be a gorgeous car, please share pics when you do PCD. Enjoy your new beast when it arrives.
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01-22-2021, 08:57 AM | #9 |
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What tire/wheels are you taking your trip back?? Reason I ask is the winter weather you are going to hit going through the mid west will need at least AS tires. I travel from PA to Florida every year on vacation in Feb and winter weather is not a factor from North Carolina down but Virginia on north is usually everything from slop to snow. Last edited by MystroX5; 01-22-2021 at 10:31 AM.. |
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So at some point, I'll need to get those winter wheels. BMWUSA still shows the all-black 752 winter set in stock, which is what I would want. Just have to figure out at what point to take delivery and put the winter wheels on, and put the summers in the trunk. Whether at the SC dealer closest to the PCD, or wait until further West, when I start turning north. I assume the set of 4 wheels will fully fill the trunk on their own. All part of the big delivery and road trip planning I'm doing. |
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01-22-2021, 10:18 AM | #13 |
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Huge congrats! I know you've been at this for a LONG time. That is going to be a hell of a road trip! I'm jealous. I picked my M50i up on the east coast and drove it 1,600+ miles to CO solo. It was too much fun. I don't know how you drive, but my Uniden R6 was my trusted friend.
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Congrats dude. Just curious though since your taking such a trek and ultimately ending up in Alaska in winter yet why not order the car with the 21as? At least you wouldn’t have to worry about changing out and installing and carrying 4 rims/tires on this journey. Wouldn’t trust have been much easier?
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Gonna be sweet! Grats!
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So, if I was getting a second winter set anyway, I eventually just decided to go with the 22" summers. I think they look better, and they're no cost on the M50i, so... heck with it. If I end up deciding not to pack a second set of rims/tires on the road trip, I think I could get away with the 22", doing a southern route to LA, then I-5 due north to WA State. Then ship the car from WA to AK, and get the winter rims/tires at the AK BMW dealer. (I've had good experiences with their service, even if it was bad with sales) |
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Congrats from a fellow Mineral White owner!!
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Finally! Congrats!
I'm hoping I could do a PCD for my next car. I've said that the last two times, but I think I really might maybe mean it this time. Once I get close to the end of a lease, and being a short drive from both NYC and Philadelphia with a ton of dealers, I'm usually able to find something close to my build spec that's been sitting around for a while, so I end up with a unicorn deal and lose my chance. Horrible, I know.
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