[Mandingo9]

Don't see you post any pictures of new x7

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Mandingo9

Don't see you post any pictures of new x7

Haha I'm planning to have it detailed Friday. Been waiting for that. It's taking so long because we had to do two things first:

1 - Redo the tint. The dealer is paying for the front two windows because of a tear. They were 15. I redid the rear because the previous owner also put 15 on top of the factory dyed 20 and the result was 1%!!! We did Pinnacle 25 on the fronts and Air 80 everywhere else, including the windshield. Looks and functions much better.

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

[juliusedward]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Haha I'm planning to have it detailed Friday. Been waiting for that. It's taking so long because we had to do two things first:

1 - Redo the tint. The dealer is paying for the front two windows because of a tear. They were 15. I redid the rear because the previous owner also put 15 on top of the factory dyed 20 and the result was 1%!!! We did Pinnacle 25 on the fronts and Air 80 everywhere else, including the windshield. Looks and functions much better.

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

Congratulations. Enjoy

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by juliusedward

Congratulations. Enjoy

The car or the baby??

Just kidding - Thanks!

[juliusedward]

Originally Posted by NGT2

The car or the baby??

Just kidding - Thanks!

Haha. Both ofcourse. I'm surprised that you still have time to kill

[Gautam]

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

So wait, did you get a SUV? Or while looking for a non-BMW SUV, you ended up with the M550? Haha

The latter. Test drives convinced her that an suv was unnecessary for us ( a large sedan provided at least the same level of comfort for 5 passengers) and that that bmw was still the way to go, with the best driving dynamics, but also the best seats and infotainment.

We tabled the suv discussion amidst Covid while it was just us. We have elderly parents, but no children. Im intending to examine the x7 and gls in a year or two. I’d rather take advantage of an suv that has 3 proper rows.

Side note- a friend told me that if I test drove a cayenne, I wouldn’t be able to resist, and also to not do so, so I could save the cash. So I pretended it didn’t exist, as the Porsche tax is dear. Ignorance is bliss.

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Haha I'm planning to have it detailed Friday. Been waiting for that. It's taking so long because we had to do two things first:

1 - Redo the tint. The dealer is paying for the front two windows because of a tear. They were 15. I redid the rear because the previous owner also put 15 on top of the factory dyed 20 and the result was 1%!!! We did Pinnacle 25 on the fronts and Air 80 everywhere else, including the windshield. Looks and functions much better.

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

Congrats!!!

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by NGT2

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

Congrats!!

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Mandingo9

I have an m550 and had a X7 40i loaner. It surprised me with how much pep it had for city driving. Youll need to pre plan overtakes above 50-60mph as it has a lot of heft to move. if performance isn't top of the list the trade offs for comfort are more than there.

Similar experience with the 40i, but in the 5 series. I tested it back to back with an M550i. I was expecting less after having just tested the V8, but was pleasantly surprised by how peppy it was! The X7 is heavier of course, but the I6 is very impressive.

[Sxs1687]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Haha I'm planning to have it detailed Friday. Been waiting for that. It's taking so long because we had to do two things first:

1 - Redo the tint. The dealer is paying for the front two windows because of a tear. They were 15. I redid the rear because the previous owner also put 15 on top of the factory dyed 20 and the result was 1%!!! We did Pinnacle 25 on the fronts and Air 80 everywhere else, including the windshield. Looks and functions much better.

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

Congrats!!! I also have 2 carseats in the back of the G30. I got pulled over by a state trooper yesterday and he gave me a warning. I'm convinced it's because I was a.) Overly nice and cooperative, b. ) But also because I was apologetic and mentioned that I was running late to get my kids and he saw my carseats. Even though they were empty, they've gotten me out of a couple tickets, I believe. Also, 1% tint? 😂😂 Why would the previous owner do that? You might as well spray paint the windows black.

Originally Posted by Gautam

The latter. Test drives convinced her that an suv was unnecessary for us ( a large sedan provided at least the same level of comfort for 5 passengers) and that that bmw was still the way to go, with the best driving dynamics, but also the best seats and infotainment.

We tabled the suv discussion amidst Covid while it was just us. We have elderly parents, but no children. Im intending to examine the x7 and gls in a year or two. I’d rather take advantage of an suv that has 3 proper rows.

Side note- a friend told me that if I test drove a cayenne, I wouldn’t be able to resist, and also to not do so, so I could save the cash. So I pretended it didn’t exist, as the Porsche tax is dear. Ignorance is bliss.

Haha yeah ignorance is bliss! What cayenne?? I won't even look in that direction.

Originally Posted by adhrp

Similar experience with the 40i, but in the 5 series. I tested it back to back with an M550i. I was expecting less after having just tested the V8, but was pleasantly surprised by how peppy it was! The X7 is heavier of course, but the I6 is very impressive.

You know I've never driven the 540i. I went straight to the m550 because I had a F10 550i prior to this. I've actually been debating whether I should consider a 540 M-sport next (2-3 yrs at least). I love the 550, but the gas on this thing is guzzled so quick and I always have a slight fear in the back of my head that something will go wrong randomly.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

You know I've never driven the 540i. I went straight to the m550 because I had a F10 550i prior to this. I've actually been debating whether I should consider a 540 M-sport next (2-3 yrs at least). I love the 550, but the gas on this thing is guzzled so quick and I always have a slight fear in the back of my head that something will go wrong randomly.

The I6 in the upcoming G60 is going to get a large bump in power similar to the current M340i, X3 M40i, etc. Nice power bump + proven reliability of the I6 = a winning combo in my opinion. I would very seriously consider that if I were in the market next year onwards.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

Congrats!!! I also have 2 carseats in the back of the G30. I got pulled over by a state trooper yesterday and he gave me a warning. I'm convinced it's because I was a.) Overly nice and cooperative, b. ) But also because I was apologetic and mentioned that I was running late to get my kids and he saw my carseats. Even though they were empty, they've gotten me out of a couple tickets, I believe. Also, 1% tint? 😂😂 Why would the previous owner do that? You might as well spray paint the windows black.

Haha yeah ignorance is bliss! What cayenne?? I won't even look in that direction.

You know I've never driven the 540i. I went straight to the m550 because I had a F10 550i prior to this. I've actually been debating whether I should consider a 540 M-sport next (2-3 yrs at least). I love the 550, but the gas on this thing is guzzled so quick and I always have a slight fear in the back of my head that something will go wrong randomly.

Thanks! I think the previous owner was just a dumbass and took it to the tint shop and said "15 all around" and no one argued with it. Haha

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by juliusedward

Haha. Both ofcourse. I'm surprised that you still have time to kill

Still in the hospital. I may disappear when we get home and this kid really wakes up. First kid was super chill. Maybe we will strike gold twice. TBD

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Gautam

The latter. Test drives convinced her that an suv was unnecessary for us ( a large sedan provided at least the same level of comfort for 5 passengers) and that that bmw was still the way to go, with the best driving dynamics, but also the best seats and infotainment.

We tabled the suv discussion amidst Covid while it was just us. We have elderly parents, but no children. Im intending to examine the x7 and gls in a year or two. I’d rather take advantage of an suv that has 3 proper rows.

Side note- a friend told me that if I test drove a cayenne, I wouldn’t be able to resist, and also to not do so, so I could save the cash. So I pretended it didn’t exist, as the Porsche tax is dear. Ignorance is bliss.

I'm taking the ignorance is bliss on the M550. I think a large reason I don't long for more is because I haven't had it.

[Gautam]

Originally Posted by NGT2

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

Congratulations!!

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

? You might as well spray paint the windows black.

Haha yeah ignorance is bliss! What cayenne?? I won't even look in that direction.

Most likely the S. I read some g05 and Porsche forums alike. Seems like most agree that the Porsche’s interior quality and space leave a bit to be desired vs the x5, but the driving dynamics are far superior and very sedan like.

[NGT2]

I have been switching back and forth between the X7 and 5 series for a few days. Today I realized that every time I switch, I realize how much I love each one. Has me thinking that splitting the difference would leave a little to be desired on either end. That said, watch me end up in an X5 at some point down the road

If I did, I think I'd have to go for the M50 though. You can't even get a good upholstery option in the 40i anymore, unless you get the 45e.

[peteinpa]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Haha I'm planning to have it detailed Friday. Been waiting for that. It's taking so long because we had to do two things first:

1 - Redo the tint. The dealer is paying for the front two windows because of a tear. They were 15. I redid the rear because the previous owner also put 15 on top of the factory dyed 20 and the result was 1%!!! We did Pinnacle 25 on the fronts and Air 80 everywhere else, including the windshield. Looks and functions much better.

2 - Oh and we had to get this baby out… born at 10:05 a.m. TODAY! I'm killing time in the hospital room, now that the dust has settled. Everyone happy and healthy. Two car seats in the G30 now!

Congrats on the baby.

[Greywall]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Still in the hospital. I may disappear when we get home and this kid really wakes up. First kid was super chill. Maybe we will strike gold twice. TBD

Hey, congrats on the baby... and the car too!

Hope you get some sleep, the first 3 months were hell with both my kids.

[sarafil]

Currently have one of each (2020 M550 and 2020 X5 M50) - similar in some ways and different in others. What is most important to you (passenger and/or cargo space, handling, etc)?

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by sarafil

Currently have one of each (2020 M550 and 2020 X5 M50) - similar in some ways and different in others. What is most important to you (passenger and/or cargo space, handling, etc)?

Is the passenger space really that different? I feel like the back seat if the X5 isn't all that much bigger than the 5 series.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Greywall

Hey, congrats on the baby... and the car too!

Hope you get some sleep, the first 3 months were hell with both my kids.

Thanks! Definitely in the trenches right now!

[sarafil]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Is the passenger space really that different? I feel like the back seat if the X5 isn't all that much bigger than the 5 series.

The back seat in the X5 is more usable space due to the larger door opening, higher seating position & SUV vs. sedan roofline. On paper I think the difference is only ~1 inch of leg room and 2-3 inches of shoulder room, but the X5 feels a lot more spacious in the back. If we need to have anyone in the backseat we'll take the X5 every time without thinking twice.