Bye 2021 XB7, Welcome 2023 XB7 LCI to the family!!!

bemagrp · 03-27-2023, 08:09 PM

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Title explains everything, new 2023 XB7 was delivered.
Alpina Green Metallic on Tartufo.

KCTiger · 03-27-2023, 08:15 PM

Love the ride, especially the color combo! Is that the black walnut trim? That trim looks amazing in pictures!

Seems the XB7 is a good car for you. Mind sharing what vehicles you cross-shopped (if any)?

I’m looking hard at an XB7 and I think it checks all the boxes. My only real concern is handling given how big the car is. I’m coming from an X5M and might get another, but I think I’ll go the XB7 route.

bemagrp · 03-27-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KCTiger

Love the ride, especially the color combo! Is that the black walnut trim? That trim looks amazing in pictures!

Seems the XB7 is a good car for you. Mind sharing what vehicles you cross-shopped (if any)?

I’m looking hard at an XB7 and I think it checks all the boxes. My only real concern is handling given how big the car is. I’m coming from an X5M and might get another, but I think I’ll go the XB7 route.

Came from 21 XB7, Test drove couple of cars: New RR SV, XM5 competition and few more. Then came back to XB7 and I love it!!

X5M50D · 03-28-2023, 03:55 AM

Is the gear shifter standard on the XB7 as I thought they were removed on all new LCI versions?
Lovely looking SUV by the way.

bemagrp · 03-28-2023, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by X5M50D

Is the gear shifter standard on the XB7 as I thought they were removed on all new LCI versions?
Lovely looking SUV by the way.

I believe they remove it on all LCI except XB7.
Thank you.

BigEvan1923 · 03-28-2023, 09:32 AM

The full tartufo on the dash and light colored headliner makes the interior...just wish they would upgrade the steering wheel. Its gorgeous - congrats

TAG Prez · 03-28-2023, 10:52 AM

Where did you source the Alpina hood emblem?

bemagrp · 03-28-2023, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG Prez

Where did you source the Alpina hood emblem?

It is custom made for my 21 XB7 2 years ago, and I just switch it to 23 XB7.

If you go through my post on 21 XB7, I explained there whole process.

bemagrp · 03-28-2023, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEvan1923

The full tartufo on the dash and light colored headliner makes the interior...just wish they would upgrade the steering wheel. Its gorgeous - congrats

Thank you!! I love an alcantara headliner, good upgrade from black cloth headliner I had on 21 XB7. I am very happy with Lavalina steering wheel, I wish lavalina leather interior would be available in US.

NLRMS · 03-28-2023, 04:28 PM

I have been waiting for you to finally post about your new XB7. Looks great man. I love Alpina Blue but I think the car looks even better in Alpina Green. Congrats and enjoy it.

bemagrp · 03-28-2023, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NLRMS

I have been waiting for you to finally post about your new XB7. Looks great man. I love Alpina Blue but I think the car looks even better in Alpina Green. Congrats and enjoy it.

Thank you!! I love it, drives different than 21 XB7, and I thought Alpina blue is the best, right now, I know for sure Alpina Green a must.
And they put software based limiter up to 300 miles on it.

MystroX5 · 03-28-2023, 07:49 PM

Love that they kept the proper crystal gear shifter and a full alcantara headliner and sunshade. So BMW can actually bring these back.

Luminor513 · 03-28-2023, 08:07 PM

Love the alpina green. I think an SUV of this cost and caliber needs to have the captains chairs but I understand if that’s a personal choice for your particular use case. But overall killer spec and enjoy the new beast. How does it compare to the 2021?

ComingInHot · 03-28-2023, 09:28 PM

Congrats bemagrp!! You need to take some pics in the sun. Love the color combo regardless.

Why does your driver headrest look weird in the pic? That’s a lot of folds/lines!

bemagrp · 03-29-2023, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Love that they kept the proper crystal gear shifter and a full alcantara headliner and sunshade. So BMW can actually bring these back.

Yes, they can. Unfortunately, rear seat Entertainment wasn't available.

bemagrp · 03-29-2023, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ComingInHot

Congrats bemagrp!! You need to take some pics in the sun. Love the color combo regardless.

Why does your driver headrest look weird in the pic? That’s a lot of folds/lines!

It is adjustable, so I adjusted for myself.
Did ceramic coating, and thinking of full PPF.

samsamdar · 03-29-2023, 12:11 PM

Thank god it has a normal shifter lol - amazing spec man! Enjoy it!

bemagrp · 03-29-2023, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Luminor513

Love the alpina green. I think an SUV of this cost and caliber needs to have the captains chairs but I understand if that’s a personal choice for your particular use case. But overall killer spec and enjoy the new beast. How does it compare to the 2021?

Yes, I love it and it is very hard to compare, because its just 100 miles on the clock and they put software limiter up to 300 miles.
Idrive 8 I like it, it is different and going to take long time to go through.

P_GT · 03-29-2023, 12:12 PM

Stunning, enjoy

bemagrp · 03-29-2023, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by samsamdar

Thank god it has a normal shifter lol - amazing spec man! Enjoy it!

Thank you!!

chrish_22 · 03-29-2023, 12:19 PM

Wow that color works so well with the xb7...congrats! Might be just me, but I feel like those new headlights look really good with that green.

bholler · 03-29-2023, 12:31 PM

Very sexy

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