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04-14-2018, 02:30 PM | #1 |
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Advice purchase - 7 series or x3/x5
Hi everyone, currently driving a nice 550xi 2011 and so far so good and spoiled with the power in it. However, I'm wanting luxury smooth as opposed to sporty. I looked at the 7 series and took one for test drive, the 740i I think it was, last week. I liked it. But, ideally an SUV would be much suited better for me. Is there a bmw suv out there that has the luxury and smooth riding like the 750i or 760li alongside all the tech and toys in it. I remember sitting in a 2013 x3 and seats were uncomfortable and felt boxy.
I even sat in a 535d and not my cup of tea. Although my heart is set on the 7 series (loaded), hoping these is a version of it in the SUVs. Thanks! |
04-14-2018, 03:23 PM | #2 |
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I briefly looked for the same thing but it just doesn’t exist. The x5 is ok if you spec it up but it’s outdated and rises nothing like a 7. So I ended up with a 7.
The x7 may be like this, I hope it is, but I doubt it will be. |
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04-14-2018, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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unfortunately, i don't think there's a viable bmw suv currently available. i owned the e70 & f15 back-to-back, and now own a 750 xdrive. based on my experience with all three vehicles, i'd recommend the 7. out of the three, the f15 was the worst. it was soulless, neither sporty nor luxurious, and the tech was uninspiring. i dumped it in less than two years.
imo, the e70 was a spectacular suv and offered the quintessential bmw ride in an suv. it was a splendid combination of luxury and sportiness, while still a bit raw. the older hydraulic steering was perfectly weighted, with a slight bias toward heaviness. it was directly connected to the road, which is exactly what the f15 lacks. when the g05 and x7 launch, i hope they possess more of the e70's driving essence. go with the seven or wait for the g05. if you can't, the new rover seems like a nice balance of luxury and sportiness. all the best in your search. |
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Thanks Vivala, on the question of suspension - I took a 2016 750xi I think for test drive and noticed it had the adaptive suspension button near where one would select sport and comfort etc. However, in older models like 2015, 2014, just the comfort and sport button. Does that mean they don't have adaptive suspension but just whats toggled there? i.e comfort or sport. See image showing the newer models with "adaptive"
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Only had my car for a few days but my initial feeling at least on some of the worst UK roads that Adaptive gives a more comfortable ride than Comfort / Comfort Plus. It's quite impressive. |
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FastLaneJB is correct that adaptive is way better than comfort or comfort plus with the autobahn/ executive drive pro package. Without the autobahn package I am not sure how it performs. Autobahn has several components that soften the ride and stop the vibration propagation between sections of the body. Also with the autobahn you have better cornering but nothing like an m5/m6.
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Slow driving around a well surfaced city that's less noticeable but it does control the body better. It's still got some lean to it of course, Sport controls the body more still but it's got a noticeable drop in ride comfort. It's not uncomfortable of course but it's still far firmer than any of the other modes. Yeah it doesn't corner like an M5 but at least in sport it's not terrible. Not a track car but for reasonable progress on public roads the dynamics are great. A good balance between comfort and sportiness in Sport. Comfort / Comfort Plus are for mellow cruising |
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Hope that helps, can’t comment on X models, not had them... Safe travels, hope you find the right vehicle for you! |
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