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BMW X7 Long-Term Review Summary

TL;DR: The BMW X7 is praised for its luxurious interior, powerful engine options, and impressive driving dynamics. However, potential buyers should be aware of high maintenance costs, common issues with the transfer case, and limited cargo space when all seats are in use. Overall, it’s a strong contender in the luxury SUV market, especially for those who prioritize comfort and performance.

Performance and Driving Experience

The BMW X7 offers a range of powerful engines, including the B58 inline-six and the N63 V8, both known for their reliability and performance. Owners have reported that the B58 engine provides ample power and tuning potential, making it one of the best engines BMW has produced in recent years 1:2. The driving experience is enhanced by features like rear-wheel steering and air suspension, which contribute to a smooth ride and agile handling, making the X7 feel smaller than it is 1.

Many users have noted that the X7 excels in various driving conditions, including winter weather, thanks to its xDrive system 2:1. However, some owners have expressed concerns about the fuel consumption, particularly with the V8 variant, which can be quite thirsty during city driving 6:1.

Interior Comfort and Technology

The X7's interior is often described as one of its standout features, offering a spacious and luxurious environment with high-quality materials and advanced technology. The seating is comfortable, accommodating up to seven passengers, although some users have pointed out that the second and third rows can be cumbersome to adjust 3:1 6:1.

However, the cargo space is limited when all seats are in use, with only 12.8 cubic feet available behind the third row, which has been criticized as inadequate for a vehicle designed to carry families 3 (0:22). The infotainment system, while feature-rich, has received mixed reviews due to its complexity and occasional software glitches 2 (0:14).

Reliability and Maintenance Costs

While the X7 is generally considered reliable, there are notable concerns regarding long-term ownership. Common issues include problems with the transfer case, particularly in models from 2019 to 2021, where symptoms may include jerking or shuddering during acceleration 2 (0:31). Additionally, the shark fin antenna has been reported to leak, leading to electrical issues if not addressed promptly 2 (2:04).

Maintenance costs can be significantly higher than average, with oil changes costing around $250 and tires priced at approximately $800 each 7:4. Many owners recommend purchasing an extended warranty to mitigate these expenses, especially as the vehicle ages 7:3.

Conclusion

The BMW X7 is a luxurious and capable SUV that excels in comfort and performance, making it a strong choice for families seeking a premium vehicle. However, prospective buyers should weigh the potential for high maintenance costs and common reliability issues against the benefits of owning such a well-appointed vehicle. For those who prioritize luxury and driving dynamics over practicality, the X7 remains an appealing option in the competitive luxury SUV market.

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BMW X7 | 45,000 Mile Long Term Results

savagegeese · 424k views · 2 years ago
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"this is a video covering my personal ownership and long-term experience with the 2020 BMW X7 m50i I bought this to replace my Volvo XC90 which I had a lot of problems with and then the deal breaker was it had a leaky roof I also had a 2020 Lexus LC 500 which was a perfect car I just didn't drive it I really really loved that car I wanted to own it and then it sat in the garage through the winter and then when the summer came I was so I'm so busy with what I'm doing with this car career thing that I never got to drive it and it really was a disappointment I had so much money tied up into it so the this vehicle was designed to replace both those one is a camera car for track lead follow for road trips for making videos when we go to manufacturers and of course just hauling equipment around and people and I wanted a V8 and I wanted some of that character and sound uh much like the LC 500 had this is nothing like that but it's faster it's it's you know the engine is really solid transmission program is some of the best in the business we beat that to death so this combines those two cars for me is it a luxury purchase in some ways yes which I did not buy this new I got some money back on the XC90 which I event essentially evaporated in an aftermarket extended warranty for this I got a 2020 model with about 15 000 miles and this was 85 000 or right around there with the extended warranty and the maintenance plan that I got was another like ten thousand dollars which is obviously uh refundable if I sell it this was specked out brand new at 120 000. that is maxed out rear rear entertainment package which you don't see the air freshener that has the cartridges for the HVAC the Bowers and Wilkins uh obviously the air ride it has Adept the sway bars it has rear wheel steering and is the 22 inch Wheels it has the blacked out package on the outside it's basically every feature you can pack into X7 from 2020 is here the other thing I wanted is I wanted the engine and transmission with the hot without the hybridization and I knew when I got this the m60i was coming out where they have a mild hybridization on it I didn't want that this has the last iteration of their twin turbo V8 with all the technical updates it's been one of the most reliable V8s in BMW's history the transmission is essentially bulletproof so I was going into it thinking okay I'm hoping this is going to be solid and when you look at the exterior I did a video about the updated X7 so I can compare it and contrast the way that new car looked versus this and I'm much more fond of the more traditional looking BMW exterior which this is it's not super exciting but it's very functional and with everything blacked out it's aged pretty well you know you've seen a BMW a million times I'm not going to talk about it I've had zero problems with the exterior if you're going into a higher end vehicle you're going to expect a lot like you know this has night vision in on it it has the pro package Plus for or whatever the hell they call it for autonomous driving 2.5 hands-free under 45 miles an hour in traffic it has all those technology features here which I'm going to start going over now the interior space is something that has grown on me so much when I got in here at first I'm like okay it's a BMW interior and then when you really use it when you really start to use it it's hard to go back to other cars and the things that stand out to me is you have physical door handles you have a proximity Key System you know the key fob which is just looks like your traditional BMW thing all I have to do is keep this in my pocket and when I walk up 10 feet to this car it's ready to go like I can walk in the garage and the car unlocks and it knows I'm there I don't have pop out door handles I don't have to hit the unlock key I don't have to fuss around with like the modern where it never picks up your key I essentially never have to unlock or unlock this car it always knows when I'm ready to leave including the Ingress and egress part of this the infotainment system is ready to go the car's ready to boot up there's minimal lag and delay my phone always pairs up quickly Android auto Wireless and Apple carplay wireless boots up almost instantaneously now I do a lot of profile switching which is one weak point like if you have different Keys programmed or you have a lot of different people in and out of this car like I do it does get frustrating because you have a bunch of profiles for the phone and it prioritizes other ones but if you're not doing that like most people it's one of the best implemented pieces of like technology how things work and cohesively in terms of usability everything else feature wise depending on how you spec this you know when we get into the luxury features it has heated heated armrests on the door and the center plane it has heated and cooled cup holders on the interior part here in the center stack which are trash they don't work it's a total gimmick the wireless charger is low output so your phone barely charges and it super Heats your phone where it's at this the utilization of Center Stack Storage is really poor compared to other SUVs this is more like a sedan there's so much wasted space here but all the buttons are physical I will say that that's the other thing I love about this interior space compared to the updated with versions with the iDrive 8 you have all physical HVAC controls with its separate screen you never have to use the center screen unless you're turning on air conditioning in the back for people that's the only time you have to interact with the the infotainment to adjust climate the massaging seats on the door the adjustability for the rear seats are on the door are physical if you want to adjust the passenger side seat somebody doesn't know how to do it you push number two there and you can adjust their seat from the driver's side all physical buttons you know that is where this generation of BMW is incredibly good everything works and is functional now some of the tech features obviously like the stupid uh proximity like uh touchless stuff where you use your finger for gestures I have that off the massage seat function and BMWs is worthless it's nowhere near as good as what you get in the MDX and the Audi products being or I'm sorry the Audi products and Mercedes products that's one of the worst massaging functions if you're looking at from luxury perspective there are other things in here in terms of seat adjustability and the front seats are very comfortable of the individual leather package that you can get the seat however you want I don't feel like it's the most comfortable seat on the planet it feels a lot more firm than other seats and then combine the fact that the seat coolers do not work in this cart it's not a defect they just don't work passenger driver you turn it on it just makes noise it doesn't suck it doesn't blow it doesn't serve its function seat heating does work great and most of the other technology stuff works good including iDrive 7. it's the perfect blend of technology that works door storage is amazing the door pockets are enormous you can fit any bottle in there and when you get to the back seats I have the captain chair option which I will tell you is and I talked about this in my previous video it's really really painful the seats are extremely comfortable you can recline you can adjust their like front seats in the back but they're so slow if you're getting in the third row it's all electronic it takes forever to move them and the fact if you're moving car seats in and out there's no traditional Anchor Point behind the seat you have to bolt it to the floor in the back which is the most frustrating part of this car if you're getting car seats in and out you if you're a shorter person it's going to be a struggle however there are a lot of anchor points in this car in the third row if you need tie downs and all that they are really solid the third row is basically pretty usable it is comfortable and you have your own HVAC in the third row in the roof line again there's great use of Technology but the usability in the back is very very flawed you're going to need the the non-capped and share version to uh kind of fix that and the other thing that really pisses me off about this which I didn't think about too much as a hauler when I always have the third row down but when I load this thing up the front two seats the the captain's chairs do not fold down they go forward but they not do not fold down and then you get an idiot light in here that they're they're not like cut you know they're not clicked in place so it really does sacrifice a lot of the usability they're not having a second row that falls down flat and that's something you're going to need to know in terms of everything else build quality is really good in here I have the Alcantara headliner in here it feels really high-end the LA the dash is completely leather wrapped unlike some of the Porsche where you have to spend like 160 000 to get a Cayenne with this level of like detail in it and that's why you go to the BMW you're getting a lot for your money in the interior in terms of feature set that everything works the the materials are really good it's pretty quiet in here overall uh and the the fit and finish has been pretty good the only rattle I've really had is from the HUD in the front and it's really temperature dependent but everything else is functioned flawlessly with the exception of the ambient lighting there's a corroded connector that they had to replace to get the ambient lighting working on the bottom half of the car or the bottom half of the dashboard in the back seats but once they fix that I've had zero problems with the interior space in here over 46 000 miles I've been very very happy with this the last thing to talk about really is the technical stuff in the shop and I'm going to go over the running costs and the pain point of this and probably why I'm not going to keep this car and I want to downgrade into something a lot more practical and sensible in terms of long-term ownership but let's head in the shop now and talk about it foreign before I talk about the technical things with the shop I need to talk about talks mats that's right floor mats you've seen videos before that we've done where we talk about the deadly nature of Life inside of cars such as meatball subs you have just people going nuts in here and when I bought the X7 it came with the BMW rubber mats and the regular floor mats and like every single car the coverage is pretty weak uh I've had WeatherTech mats on other cars too and it doesn't have like the wraparound coverage that tux mats have so when we started this partnership with them and I put these in the car I talked to one of the owners of the brand and he's just like I had an X7 and you know there's carpet everywhere like really thick carpet it doesn't take much to stain it it doesn't take much to ruin it with salt so when I switched over after one season to these you can literally see how much a better job it does and really that's the main thing if you spend if you're spending an ass load of money on a car that is a lot of carpet not a lot of hard plastics it's sad that you have to go to this level but it's one of those things where it makes no sense not to protect your investment when you're in the hole for a big depreciation depreciating asset like this it really has helped the back seats and the front to protect the carpet from basically everything you're going to throw at it and and I'm really happy to have these in here and if you're interested in these mats you have a car that you really care about check out their website they don't have mats for everything but they're gonna have mats for a lot of things like this a usable SUV all right let's talk about the tech stuff under the car underneath the 2020 BMW X7 m50i just as a crash course when this car launched they had two drivetrain options which was the b-58 inline six and of course the twin turbo V8 with the hot V setup and this variation of the V8 had been around forever and that's what I wanted I talked about in the interior why I wanted to go to the V8 version and I chose the 2020 because they moved up to the m50i which ditched the lower spec V8 which still had a lot of the technical updates but they changed the twin scroll turbochargers on this to be a bit bigger they changed the intake manifold on the m50i and they changed the cooling strategy along with making much more horsepower so this is technically the last update to this this version of the V8 before they've moved to the S version which is the pure M versions with the mild hybrid setup so twin turbo V8 no mild hybrid stuff and a zf8 speed speed automatic transmission it's the best thing that they've done typically the most reliable version of it granted you know when you put on over a hundred thousand miles you better watch out so in terms of my use over 45 000 miles I have had no issues I know that's strange so I've had no complaints with anything to do with this vehicle however I am taking it in because I am feeling the rear end of this car somewhat bind up in the back at slow speed so I don't know if it's the diff I don't know if it's the rear steer module or if it needs an alignment or what but I'm taking it in so I don't know what's going on there yet but it hasn't affected drivability other than that but let's talk about the negative Parts about this this body structure is uh largely a huge version of Clark it's the maximum stretch version of it that you see on the 5 series The Seven series it has a steel front subframe and an all aluminum rear subframe when you get to the X7 m50i or above you get adaptive sway bars in the rear you get rear steering you get air ride and all of this technology is basically maxed out in this upper trim level and when it's all working well it makes it feel very very small the ride quality is decent for a BMW it's still on the firmer side even with air ride it's nowhere near as good as the Audi equivalents but they find a good blend between drivability and softness so here are the things that you need to know about this that really suck the consumable costs are absolutely insane starting with tires if you go to this fully optioned out the 22 inch wheels or the 23 on the updated m60i your tires are going to cost a minimum of 650 per tire and the winter tires are going to be very very similar there's not a lot of options in this tire size you basically have three or four tire options they're all about the same they're mostly Pirellis there's a run flat non-run flat and there's a continental like all season which probably is what you're going to wind up doing to be fair but that's still an expensive Tire when you look at the other consumables like air shocks they're air air Springs it's eighteen hundred dollars per air spring your rear adaptive sway bar if that goes bad or the motor goes bad that's over two thousand dollars so just in suspension alone you're looking at a potential of over ten thousand dollars of cost if you have problems the short block on this V8 which is no surprise is around thirty thousand dollars which granted unless you blow up an engine you're going to do individual repairs but the engine parts are expensive for this but again you're going to be doing component level stuff the trans is only ten thousand dollars and of course that's probably going to be a rebuild and this Trends is so common you never have any issues with it and then there's other little chicken stuff that you're gonna have to deal with on a car like this in terms of bushings Electronics all of that but other than the brake calipers being very expensive pushing over two thousand dollars the brake discs are actually pretty decent uh they're a flat face rotor so there's nothing like esoteric about it but they're 200 a little bit over 200 a piece for rotors which isn't bad an aftermarket I'm sure is less but surprisingly there are some insanely expensive things that if you option this to the lower X7 much like the X5 you can get this and where you don't have the overhead of it consumables killing you but I'm going to take this for a quick drive with Jack and we're going to talk about the rest [Music] foreign you want to know why you buy an X7 with a twin turbo V8 Jack show me Mark it's a burn fuel but more importantly it impresses your uh your neighbors hopefully you find a couple single moms that need extra transportation [Music] that was just Sport Plus no launch control no traction control off and obviously there's different modes where you could really do launch control and make this thing fly into the sunset Jack and we use this as a Chase car on track where I used it to follow a drag race I think we did it for the Supra Z or the M2 or whatever and this thing was flying yeah I pulled away from it so you know that's one of the reasons why you choose this and at the start of this video I said you know this was replacing a three-row SUV XC90 and my LC 500 so I wanted yeah obviously some type of blend of character between the two as a hauler and something fun the reality is though I never drive it fast and it's like okay I merge on the highway and the Fun's over because once you drive this like an absolute idiot you're down until like 12 miles per gallon range and this thing eats fuel with this big ass tank you know it's one of the reasons why personally I'm going to sell it it the novelty of the V8 wears off very quick and as much as you and I talk back and forth about just how amazing BMW's Drive drains are whether it's inline six they're VA products their next level and I think part of the problem with BMW is what they were really good at is engineering at least drive train stuff and then they realize that's not enough to sell vehicles and they're like we gotta hit them on the marketing we gotta make it look different we got to do all the gimmicks and now we're caught in this like weird place where now the vehicles are kind of like botched almost well BMW isn't the brand that we grew up with anymore it's marketed to a different group it's meant for a different group and it's core mission is far different than it used to be it was this idea of like purest you won a 911 but you can't have a 911 so you need a four-door you know Enthusiast product with good driving Dynamics you know you care about driving that's not"
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BMW X7 Problems to Expect

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"a BMW X7 you've probably heard about the number one common issue which is the transfer case the transfer case distributes power between the front and the rear axles and all x7s are affected to some degree but it's more common on the 2019 to 2021 models the most common issue with the transfer case is jerking and shering on acceleration and poor power distribution between the front and the back wheels if not taking care of the transfer case can and will fail completely the common symptoms would be winding noises that get louder during gear changes or acceleration coming from the middle of the vehicle it could also cause vibrations or hard shifting or even loss of all-wheel drive functionality especially in slippery or off-road conditions to resolve the issue BMW dealers normally change the fluid first which is located just over there and ask you to drive 150 or so miles to see if the vibration comes back if it does in most cases the transfer case has to be replaced or re built to prevent this from happening it's a good idea to change the fluid before any issues occur even if BMW does not have it in their maintenance booklet that comes with the car some recommend changing it every 50,000 mil or so if you plan on keeping the car for a long term and some reported seeing black fluid at only 25,000 Mi either way I'm pretty sure this was never changed on this car so should I make a transfer case fluid change DIY video let me know down below the second common issue on the BMW X7 is the Leaky shark fin cover and unlike the first Common issue I was definitely affected by this one twice I made a whole video about this so go check that out if you'd like to see details but"
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Replaced my 2008 X5 30i with a 2026 X7 40i

Posted by je2ep · in r/BMW · 25 days ago
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I recently replaced my 2008 X5 bought new after keeping it for 17 years, drove about 115k miles. One VANOS Solenoid ($200), Water pump ($1000), Valve Cover ($800) and radiator ($800) were the only major services. Avoid the $ealer, they wanted $8500 for the VANOS solenoid issue.

The X7 is the most luxurious BMW ever, what a ride, especially with DHP and Air Suspension. The rear wheel steering makes it drive like a much smaller vehicle. Absolutely love it. It has pretty much all the packages including B&W, except leather and executive (didn't want sky lounge moonroof). Hope to keep it as long as the X5.

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Pittsburgh’s Winters and My X-7

Posted by 0694U · in r/BMW · 1 year ago
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So the winters locally have been relatively mild. These last couple days we did get several inches of snow and the X-7 performed like a champ! She didn’t spin or hesitate the X-Drive kept motoring right through the hills of Western Pennsylvania. I am Really impressed with BMW’s abilities in the ugly weather. All that being said there’s one issue that is freaking me out and that is the grime and salt and crap that is collected on my Bimmer. This is literally driving me crazy thank goodness for the get-go unlimited wash pass.

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2019 BMW X7: 4 Things We Like, 3 We Don’t | News from Cars.com

Posted by NISMO1968 · in r/cars · 6 years ago
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Finally pulled the trigger on my X7 – thanks to this group!

Posted by ght9682 · in r/bmwx7 · 7 days ago
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Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone here. After weeks (ok, months 😅) of going through the discussions, comparisons, and advice on this subreddit, I finally pulled the trigger on my BMW X7.

This group really helped me think through the details—everything from trim choices to warranty tips to what to watch out for at the dealership. Appreciate all the shared experiences and knowledge in here—it made the process way smoother.

Excited to finally join the X7 club!

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2025 X7 M60i thoughts……

Posted by collectiontime · in r/BMW · 4 months ago
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Hey guys, so I have owned this X7 for about 5-6 months and around 10K miles since new

I must say for around town it’s a monster and does day to day like it’s nothing. When it comes to comfort on the highway it checks all the boxes

Still enjoying it

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Tell me about the X7, is it worth it?

Posted by hellokittyss1 · in r/BMW · 1 year ago

How do you feel vs other SUVs? Looking to purchase a 3 row suv and want to know comfort, luxury, space, reliability, etc.

Thanks.

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Purchase a BMW X7?

Posted by ZagEnSP · in r/BMW · 2 years ago

I noticed BMW X7's are fairly available on the used car market for some steep discounts compared to the original purchase price (100K ish). Would these make good used cars or is the maintenance too much? They are beautiful SUVs. I know the parts and maintenance are expensive but I would imagine its a durable vehicle given its a SUV.

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Joined the X7 club! Used but new to me!

Posted by Complex-Kale5377 · in r/bmwx7 · 10 days ago
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Been looking for a X7 for a while, mainly because we are a family of 7 and I've been driving BMWs for the last 11 years and love how they ride. Its a 2022 with M sports package and executive package, the two main things I was looking for. $43,600 out the door price. It's sitting at 63,000 miles but Carfax showed great service records.

Question though, do I go ahead and change the transfer case and differential fluids? That's probably the biggest main concern I've been reading about these cars.

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Time to upgrade the daily drive!

Posted by 3headed__monkey · in r/BMW · 3 months ago
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When I started my search, I wasn’t even considering the X7. But I test-drove one, was blown away by the driving experience and tech, and bought it the next day!

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Used BMW X7…worth it?

Posted by jezzlebay · in r/BMW · 3 years ago

I am interested in getting a used 2019-2020 X7 with 20-40k miles as a kid hauler…any known issues I should be worried about? From what I have read these are solid cars, but it makes me nervous.

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BMW X7...what to lookout for?

Posted by DiskConfident5299 · in r/BmwTech · 1 year ago

My wife is considering a X7, 2020-2021 with miles less than 40k. In the 5 years it's been in production are there any ongoing issues with the model? She'll more than likely be looking at the 40iAWD.

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Just got our X7 in, one out of two.

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As a BMW X7 owner how much do u need to maintain it yearly?

Posted by ConstructionLife36 · in r/CarsIndia · 6 months ago
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How much do u guys take home for maintaining this? 2023 and above model

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Say what you want about the X7. There’s no denying that it has presence.

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Whats you take on the X7 as a (long term) daily and would you recommend it?

Posted by CoolGreatIce · in r/BMW · 2 years ago

I want a 7-seater to use as daily for at least the next 5-7 years and I dont want to be without the “Ultimate Driving Machine/BMW” experience.

Would you recommend this car?

Alternatives surprisingly would be a Toyota Fortuner or the latest Ford Everest.

Thanks

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2019 X7 buy or not?

Posted by Famous-Crazy3395 · in r/bmwx7 · 4 months ago

Hi all I’m test driving a 2019 X7 with 62,000 miles. One owner, serviced at the same dealer near me since day 1. Minor rear accident repaired. Asking 39,900. Plan on negotiating price but wondering how the 2019’s reputation is - any strong yes or no votes? I like the styling and the tech options are in line with my newer Subaru Ascent. Insurance rate quote is good.

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Just bought a 2020 BMW 750i X Drive

Posted by ReligiousInvestor · in r/BmwTech · 5 months ago
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N63TU3 (or maybe TU2 I can't seem to find which one it is online for the 2020 model). The V8 is a beast to ride and I've heard the TU3 and TU2 engines are way more reliable than older versions of the N63 that is infamous for it problems. My question is I want to keep this baby for the long term so what are the maintenance things i should be on top of other than oil changes every 8000kms (5k miles). It has 60k KMs (37k miles), and the used car dealer did an oil change and brake and rotor change before giving it to me. Some people say coolant flush (my BMW dealer doesn't offer it since it's a lifetime coolant for them so would have to get that done privately) should I also change my spark plugs, transfer case oil and transmission oil at my next service along with a coolant flush? I just had a 55 point inspection at my BMW dealer (there was a $69.95 sale on it) and other than a tire balance issue they said everything is great (no leaks in coolant or oil anywhere). Lastly what oil do you guys recommend? I'm up in Canada and I'm thinking just stick with BMW's recommended oil spec.

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Did A Thing

Posted by drbumwine · in r/BMW · 8 months ago
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First BMW for us.

Picked up a 2022 X7 M50i this evening. Previous leased vehicle through a local company, 48k miles, 63k OTD. Upgrading from 2014 Jeep GC Linited with 245k miles. Hoping this will last at least half of that (🤞).

Executive package, luxury seating, cold weather package and 2nd row captain chairs which we wanted. Didn't want the DAP package which I know people really like. Love the 22" wheels, but cost of tires with the staggered setup is brutal. Test drove X5 M50i, and preferred that, but wife & kids liked the space of the X7, especially once we have all our ski stuff loaded.

Well maintained vehicle, but picked up extended warranty through the dealership (60mo / 65k), staying at purchase. Price was similar to Fidelity which we settled on. They were firm on price and budged a little bit. In the end, perhaps could have found better pricing with more patience, but X7 M50i within 4 hours were hard to find.

Could have probably lived with B58, but I'm a caveman and love V8s. I'll probably change my tune once we have to pay for the gas....

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What do you love about your X7

Posted by Purple-Discount2310 · in r/bmwx7 · 4 months ago

Tell me one (or a few) features you absolutely love about your X7! I have a 2024 and I feel like there are so many things I don’t even know it’s capable of and I’m missing out on! You don’t even want to know how long I had it before I knew it “drove itself” down the interstate highway (disclaimer..I do mostly town driving)😱😂 Our salesman didn’t take the time to point out features and I feel like I’m may be missing out!!

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Drove a BMW X7 for 400 Miles — Surprised How Much I Prefer My X3. Why Are So Many Parents Driving Huge SUVs for Short Errands?

Posted by oldmonk87 · in r/whatcarshouldIbuy · 2 months ago

This weekend I drove a 2022 BMW X7 for a 400-mile trip across freeways and mountain roads. For context, my daily driver is a 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i, which I’ve owned for a while now. I went into the trip expecting to be wowed by the X7’s luxury, comfort, and ride quality — and while it was very nice inside and undeniably premium, I came away with a very different impression than expected.

To my surprise, I found the X3 to be the more enjoyable car to drive — by far. It’s more spirited, more responsive, easier to maneuver, and even less tiring to drive over long distances. I felt more in control. Starting, stopping, and weaving through curvy roads was just more intuitive. Even though the X7 has better seats and a smoother suspension, the sheer weight and bulk of it really made it feel sluggish and heavy — you can feel it every time you brake or take a turn.

Now here’s the part that got me thinking: I live in a suburban area, and every school drop-off line is packed with X7s, GLS 450s, Palisades, Tahoes, and Escalades — all crawling less than 5 miles a day to pick up and drop off kids. It makes me wonder:

🔹 Do most people really need something this big for a short school run or grocery trip? 🔹 Have they ever lived with or driven something smaller, like an X3, long enough to realize how much easier and more fun it can be? 🔹 Or are we just in this “bigger is better” loop where perceived safety and status have taken priority over driving feel?

No shade to anyone — I get that third-row seating can be a necessity for larger families or carpooling. But for many of these folks, I suspect that third row is empty 95% of the time. I’m honestly starting to think there’s a whole segment of parents out there who might actually enjoy driving more if they downsized.

Curious to hear from others — especially if you’ve cross-shopped mid-size vs full-size SUVs or switched between the two. What made you choose one over the other?

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Questions about this 8 month roadtrip

Posted by hilbyy · in r/bmwx7 · 2 months ago
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Hello! So my family and I travel full time. This is our first long trip with our X7. (We just traded our beloved Audi Q7 for it in January) Question is, any recommendations for caring for it or things to remember/check often/make it easier along the way? I’ve had a few Audi’s and Mercedes’ in the past but this is the first BMW. I’m decently mechanically inclined but totally new to the ends and outs of this one. We’ll be away from our home base for 8 months from start to end. It’s an xdrive 40i. Thanks!

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Towing

Posted by Adventurous_Mud_8313 · in r/bmwx7 · 6 months ago

Does anybody tow with their x7? Currently have a truck but have always wanted a bmw. I have a 21 foot sea hunt. Don’t tow it too often and usually short distances but occasionally longer pulls.

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Went in to get an X7 got talked I to an X...

Posted by SAP_Training · in r/BMW · 2 years ago
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Had a 2019 X7 what was almost out of warranty in Australia. Only 3 years for the previous versions. The newer ones have 5 years. So went in to spec a new x7 m60 but got talked I to buying an XM since they had once on the floor already.

It retails for 320k aud. Got almost 60k.

The XM makes no sense but everyone loves it.

No regrets broskis....

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Joined BMW from Mercedes and loving it

Posted by Vikings2326 · in r/BMW · 7 months ago
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Just picked this loaded 2025 X7 M60i up over the weekend and couldn’t be happier with the choice. I loved my Benz (2023 GLE53) and maybe one day I’ll go back; however, that day won’t be anytime soon. Still getting used to the vehicle and the differences, but the tech, especially the tier 2 autonomous driving, has me here for a while.

If anyone has any tips or tricks they’d love to share, I’m all ears!

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Used 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i worth a buy?

Posted by birdgang422 · in r/bmwx7 · 5 months ago
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Hey everyone! Long time bmw owner (+14 yrs).. I been looking for a used 2020-2022 x7 to upgrade from my x3 plug in. My sales rep just called me and told me a 2020 x7 with m sport package just came in as a trade in. It has 68k miles but asking 37k for it. But could give it to me for $36,200. And said i could get the extended warranty on it.

Wanted to know:

  1. Is the 2020 yr worth it?
  2. Is 68k miles a lot for a 2020?
  3. Is 36k a good price?
  4. And is the extended warranty worth it?
  5. What has been your biggest issues after 60k miles?

Added photos of it

Thanks!

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2024 x7- my thoughts after three months

Posted by thrawn3385 · in r/BMW · 1 year ago

So I kinda hate this car. For reference I had a 2021 x5 and it was 1000x better.

Let’s start with the interior- yeah, the touch screen looks cool. But when you have to use it for everything- it sucks. Day goes from hot to cold? Gonna wait at least a minute to drop the temp. Also the ac does not cool the car down when it is above 85 degrees outside. The ac vents cannot be directed at the driver if you are hot or cold. Want to change from CarPlay to radio? Good luck. The media button in the middle doesn’t work half the time. Then after it does work you have to scroll around til you find fm/am/satellite and hopefully it doesn’t skip over one of them. (Also the touch screen is terribly unresponsive- think original iPad under a plastic screen protector) The car will randomly shift into manual mode while driving. No explanation, no reason, it just does. Ventilated seats? Sometimes you turn it up and it turns on the heat. Doesn’t show that on the monitor, but your ass gets roasted. Drive train? Good luck- so many times it has thrown a “chassis error” and we have to shut the car off and wait and then turn it back on. Then the deal killer- yesterday I was stopped at a 2 way with 55mph traffic cross- I have plenty of space (thank god) and accelerate. The car lurches forward and dies. The fuel pump regulator went out and I was stuck with my four year old in the middle of an intersection with cross traffic bearing down. I got it restarted but could only drive 2mph (the error said driving still possible- not so much). Thankfully I got out of the car and was able to stop traffic to get through. All in all- hate. Performance was ok, aesthetics were not a major upgrade over previous model years, stick with 2020-2022. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

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The X7 has landed

Posted by RandyJackson · in r/BMW · 6 years ago
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Service costs of BMW X3 after 1 year of usage

Posted by talwaredge · in r/CarsIndia · 1 month ago
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After a year of driving BMW X3, the car was due for service and I sent it to the service centre. Sharing the actual invoice copy here so that people looking to get into premium cars have a reference point of how much it costs to maintain them. It was supposed to be a simple "engine oil replacement" service but turned into something much more expensive. Total bill came to 55k. A few pointers-

  1. The service centre will try to again bundle 10 packs of fuel additives which you can refuse

  2. Double check every line item, they had added couple of line items twice so had to get those removed (couldn't believe it, if this was a scam or a genuine oversight)

  3. Did not consider washing and interiors cleaning- that alone was 16k over and above this

Service cost aside, car itself is really a joy to drive so absolutely no complaints there!

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My 2025 X7

Posted by TimeNCars · in r/BMW · 7 months ago
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Been driving this X7 for the better part of last year and I’m loving it. I really think this is one of the best BMW’s on the market. Love the practicality and it’s enough sportiness for a guy like me for a SUV. What are your thoughts?

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my mom gave me her 2017 x3 28i as my first car

Posted by Emotional-Bad2326 · in r/BMWX3 · 6 months ago

66000 miles and it runs perfectly because she took such care of it and this thing is fun asf in sport mode im so greatful

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bmw x7 long term review

Key Considerations for a Long-Term Review of the BMW X7:

  1. Performance: The BMW X7 is known for its powerful engine options, including inline-6 and V8 variants. Long-term owners often praise its smooth ride and handling, making it enjoyable for both city driving and long road trips.

  2. Interior Quality: The X7 features a luxurious interior with high-quality materials, spacious seating, and advanced technology. Owners typically appreciate the comfort of the seats and the overall design.

  3. Technology: The iDrive infotainment system is user-friendly and includes features like navigation, smartphone integration, and advanced driver-assistance systems. Long-term users often highlight the reliability of these tech features.

  4. Fuel Economy: While the X7 offers impressive performance, fuel economy can be a concern, especially with the larger V8 engine. Owners may find that real-world mileage is lower than EPA estimates, particularly in city driving.

  5. Maintenance and Reliability: BMWs are known for their engineering, but maintenance costs can be higher than average. Long-term reviews often mention the importance of regular maintenance to avoid costly repairs.

  6. Resale Value: The X7 tends to hold its value well compared to other luxury SUVs, but factors like mileage, condition, and market demand will influence resale value.

Takeaways:

  • The BMW X7 is a strong contender in the luxury SUV market, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and technology.
  • Consider your driving habits and budget for maintenance when thinking about a long-term ownership experience.
  • If you prioritize luxury and performance, the X7 is a great choice, but be prepared for higher fuel and maintenance costs.

Recommendation: If you're considering the BMW X7 for long-term ownership, ensure you factor in the cost of maintenance and fuel, and consider opting for a model with a comprehensive warranty for peace of mind.

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