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BMW X7 - opinion, analysis, comments please.
Welcoming all opinion, analysis, comments on the BMW X7.
Back story. Moving from Manhattan to Connecticut. I'm a City Gent. Always have been. I have lived my entire life spending my money on the finer things in life like watches, shoes, bespoke clothes, fine food. I have lived a lucky life.
Now that I'm moving, I need to purchase some automobiles. I know less about automobiles than I do about pretty much anything. I ordered an X5 for my wife. We have not owned a car, but have driven an X3 a lot. Liked it. Hence the X5. Haven't received it yet. 3 kids, country roads, adverse weather. Thought the X5 would be the right purchase. And it seems like one of the more common vehicles in the area so we would go unnoticed. Just another car dropping kids off at school.
The next "motor" would be for me. For those long drives with the kids to Cape Cod and other places we go. I never thought I would be driving a big SUV...but I'm embracing being an American (ok, I still don't eat the yellow cheese, or brown baked beans, or drink the Coke, or eat the chocolate or the bread or the terrible scrambled eggs...). I am considering the X7.
I appreciate any advice. Please try to dumb it down for me by saying things like "lots of torque" and "good smooth ride" instead of talking about gear differentials and suspensions and stuff.
I want a no hassle vehicle. Safety is a big concern. And Reliability.
Thank you.
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BMW X7 - opinion, analysis, comments please.
Welcoming all opinion, analysis, comments on the BMW X7. Back story. Moving from Manhattan to Connecticut. I'm a City Gent. Always have been. I have lived my entire life spending my money on the finer things in life like watches, shoes, bespoke clothes, f...
I will pass on this request
Happy to comment on any type of vehicle as long as it is not an SUV... sorry These are just against the laws of physics and cannot be a good drive. My advice? Take the same vehicle, but with a normal ride height (i.e. Series 7 or the new S Class which see...
I know a Miata is the answer to all things automotive...
But U3O8 mentioned 3 kids...so let's be realistic If it was up to me, a Mercedes E class All Terrain would be perfect
Yes
Yes, I am sure these are sold in the US but it is not a very popular model as it is not an SUV credit as per watermark ...
Tend to disagree
Theoretically you might be right by stating that a 4x4 has worse road handling capabilities then the comparable saloon. The higher body will probably result in a higher center of gravity thus theoretically less stable. But that’s just the mechanical eleme...
Everything is worse on an SUV (my point of view)
Bigger tyres, bigger wheels, more weight, more suspension travel etc. not even talking about aerodynamics. I just find them offensive on the road. I drove an SUV at a young age on the highway and had the feeling of driving a fridge. The feeling has not le...
I just did a long search for my next vehicle.
I looked at BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. I didn't like the X7 at all. If the M5 would've been practical for my needs, I likely would've bought it. It's an outstanding automobile. I ended up ordering an Audi SQ8. It, too, is just awesome. 8 cylinders, grea...
Well, with SUV number 2 in the drive I can think of nothing more American.
Do you really need two SUVs? No matter how much power they will have one still feels like a bus driver. Could you swing for suped up wagon? RS6 Avant, or the MB competitor. Do the kids really need a third row? Someone surely needs to take the short straw ...
Good points.
Won’t be using the 3rd row much. Car seat in middle, older kids get windows. Need the width for 3 abreast. Bought a minivan off a mate. Has a lot of miles. Will be used by nanny to schlep kids around to school and stuff. Also as an in-town beater car. I k...
Porsche Cayenne Turbo? Ticks all your boxes. [nt]
If you really want a 3rd row, then perhaps you can consider Audi SQ7.
It’s a luxurious ride
It’s analogous to the 7 series to 5 series, so more luxury features in a smooth, relatively good handling package that is very heavy and tall. The engine has power, but has to do a lot, so I don’t think anyone is going to tell you that it’s amazing off th...
You cannot go wrong with BMW's . . .
They are well built cars that are very reliable. If you want something similar, but more driver-centric, try something 4WD from Porsche. My Macan drives about as well as the Cayman I had before it. All these German brands are reliable and that may be the ...
Wishing you a happy and easy move.
I just drove the BMW X7 for a month straight and don’t get me wrong it’s a superb drive and you will enjoy it very much but If you have already the BMW X5 why don’t you spice up the family car collection with something of a different brand but also very l...
