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Jurry
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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 element. You may have overlooked the fact that the electronics in those cars are regulating suspension etc so fast that the difference is negligible.

Some advanced cars even have forward looking radar than a.o. Scans the riad surface ahead and adjusts suspension already in advance. I know it it’s hard to belief if you’ve never experienced it, but take a city drive in a Mercedes S Class with the air suspension.
You’re not gonna belief it.

Where back in the old days we drove over a speed bump at 30 mph, the kids in the back would bump their head on the roof
Nowadays when I’m sitting in the back seat and our driver passes over that same speed bump with 55-65 I hardly notice it.

Plus the higher body of the 4x4 results in the driver sitting bit higher and thus he/she has a better view of the road and the other traffic.

But setting all that aside, back to the matter at hand; what do I think of the X7?

It’s from technical point of view a great car, but and for me it is a great BUT: those new designed famous renowned BMW kidneys in the front are so big so ugly so out of proportion that it would be deal killer me.

We both have driven BMW’s for many years (my wife drove X5 I drove 7 series)

2 years back we both switched to Mercedes (GLE and S Class)

Let me tell you; should have done that much earlier. Yes they are bit more expensive than BMW but build quality (and especially the extremely advanced safety features) is so much better

O and before I forget; if you dig just a little bit into the tech side, shopping for cars can bd as much fun as fir watches

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