[Wanderer73]

I've owned an X7 M50i for almost two years now, so you'd think the initial awe would have worn off by now, but no, I found myself once again laughing out loud yesterday in disbelief as she tore up the mountain roads on my way up to go skiing. If you own this car and have never driven it through a steep winding pass, find one and have some fun—it's pretty impressive—endless power on demand.

I want to drive this car with dedicated snow tires; I'm sure it's the goat. I just got a new set of Conti AS non-RF's and the X7 is performing beautifully in a variety of city, highway, and mountain winter driving conditions. The xDrive system is lovely.

[Al Pinã]

For real petrolheads I don't think it will ever get old. Glad to hear you're driving the vehicle as intended.

[ph1958]

I had been a very long-time owner of Mercedes and Lexus SUVs and sedans. I ordered the X7 iDrive4.0 in March 2021 as a temporary vehicle in anticipation of the Lexus LX600. I picked up the X7 at the Spartanburg Performance Center in June. Beyond the fantastic PCD visit, I have genuinely enjoyed the X7's capabilities and comfort for almost 9,000 miles.

After seeing the online LX600, I am likely to skip an LX600 test drive. The LX600 seems archaic in comparison to the X7.

I can envision keeping this X7 for a long, long time. It has been equal to my prior Mercedes and Lexus vehicles for creature comforts and drivability. I think I'm sharing the same experience of "it doesn't get old"...

[X5M50D]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

I've owned an X7 M50i for almost two years now, so you'd think the initial awe would have worn off by now, but no, I found myself once again laughing out loud yesterday in disbelief as she tore up the mountain roads on my way up to go skiing. If you own this car and have never driven it through a steep winding pass, find one and have some fun—it's pretty impressive—endless power on demand.

I want to drive this car with dedicated snow tires; I'm sure it's the goat. I just got a new set of Conti AS non-RF's and the X7 is performing beautifully in a variety of city, highway, and mountain winter driving conditions. The xDrive system is lovely.

We are off to Switzerland skiing in two weeks time and taking the X7.
I can't wait to drive her through Europe and up the mountain passes to our destination. Three adults and two dogs and a ton of ski gear which the X7 will eat up.
She's ready to go with winter tyres and roof box.
Never tired of opening her up and driving the SUV

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by X5M50D

We are off to Switzerland skiing in two weeks time and taking the X7.
I can't wait to drive her through Europe and up the mountain passes to our destination. Three adults and two dogs and a ton of ski gear which the X7 will eat up.
She's ready to go with winter tyres and roof box.
Never tired of opening her up and driving the SUV

I'm jealous on so many levels! Have fun!!! Cheers.

[MystroX5]

I do it all the time. I have owned some exotics and always have a few 911 classics in the garage but there is something about a vehicle this big and opulent that goes this fast effortlessly I find so impressive. Its so funny yet the perception of speed in the vehicle is so detached. What feels fast in my 911 feels calm, isolated and serene in the X7M50i.

[Tr4ckD4ys]

Originally Posted by ph1958

I had been a very long-time owner of Mercedes and Lexus SUVs and sedans. I ordered the X7 iDrive4.0 in March 2021 as a temporary vehicle in anticipation of the Lexus LX600. I picked up the X7 at the Spartanburg Performance Center in June. Beyond the fantastic PCD visit, I have genuinely enjoyed the X7's capabilities and comfort for almost 9,000 miles.

After seeing the online LX600, I am likely to skip an LX600 test drive. The LX600 seems archaic in comparison to the X7.

I can envision keeping this X7 for a long, long time. It has been equal to my prior Mercedes and Lexus vehicles for creature comforts and drivability. I think I'm sharing the same experience of "it doesn't get old"...

Honestly, I just really absolutely find it so so hard to understand that someone would spend this kind of 6-digit vehicle money on a freaking Lexus. It just doesn't make sense to me no matter which way I put it. The amount of Lexus-koolaid you would have had to drink to do this quite literally would have killed a grown elephant.

[x7bmw23]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

I've owned an X7 M50i for almost two years now, so you'd think the initial awe would have worn off by now, but no, I found myself once again laughing out loud yesterday in disbelief as she tore up the mountain roads on my way up to go skiing. If you own this car and have never driven it through a steep winding pass, find one and have some fun—it's pretty impressive—endless power on demand.

I want to drive this car with dedicated snow tires; I'm sure it's the goat. I just got a new set of Conti AS non-RF's and the X7 is performing beautifully in a variety of city, highway, and mountain winter driving conditions. The xDrive system is lovely.

Coming up on a year of ownership and although I don't take advantage of driving it to its capabilities, I either can't get enough of climbing behind the wheel of this vehicle and taking it through the paces knowing that it can handle it. I'm more in tune with the luxurious feel of the vehicle as opposed to the handling features. It's simply a beautiful machine as my father in-law would say.

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by Tr4ckD4ys

Honestly, I just really absolutely find it so so hard to understand that someone would spend this kind of 6-digit vehicle money on a freaking Lexus. It just doesn't make sense to me no matter which way I put it. The amount of Lexus-koolaid you would have had to drink to do this quite literally would have killed a grown elephant.

Maybe it's the added incentive that mechanically it will last so long that you can be buried in it. So you're getting a car and a coffin at no extra charge.

[BigEvan1923]

Originally Posted by Al Pinã

Maybe it's the added incentive that mechanically it will last so long that you can be buried in it. So you're getting a car and a coffin at no extra charge.

New model designation for MY 2023 : RIP600

[cncmastr]

Yeah what's crazy is going up hills this thing has tons of power on demand without having to downshift. Also by the way when you get dedicated snow tires on there it's even better!

[gatordent2007]

I drove mine for almost 2 years before getting an e tron gt as a replacement daily driver for me. Luckily I ordered the same m50i for the wife and still thoroughly enjoy driving it every time I do. Although the audi is obviously faster, the feel of the x7 is still super nice.

[TsunamiFury]

Originally Posted by gatordent2007

I drove mine for almost 2 years before getting an e tron gt as a replacement daily driver for me. Luckily I ordered the same m50i for the wife and still thoroughly enjoy driving it every time I do. Although the audi is obviously faster, the feel of the x7 is still super nice.

Yea I mean I don’t get this mentality at all of the OP. It’s a fine car but compared to my Taycan it’s sort of like… I dunno a nice luxury people hauler. It’s pretty blah on the mountain roads IMO. Cayanne would be far far better.

Dont get me wrong I enjoy it and it’s the best handling in the class but come on… it’s nothing compared to a sports car at all.

[PNWM3]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

I do it all the time. I have owned some exotics and always have a few 911 classics in the garage but there is something about a vehicle this big and opulent that goes this fast effortlessly I find so impressive. Its so funny yet the perception of speed in the vehicle is so detached. What feels fast in my 911 feels calm, isolated and serene in the X7M50i.

This! I’ve had an E46 M3, E92 M3, E60 M5, E64 M6 and an M4 GTS and my current Alpina XB7 is the GOAT. I’ve had so many other cars as well, but I’ve never driven so fast, so effortlessly and so comfortably. I’m interest in what the XM will bring but right now, besides a Cullinan, there’s nothing else I’d even give a second glance. It’s the perfect car. And this is after 10,000 miles since June last year.

[ComingInHot]

Originally Posted by TsunamiFury

Yea I mean I don’t get this mentality at all of the OP. It’s a fine car but compared to my Taycan it’s sort of like… I dunno a nice luxury people hauler. It’s pretty blah on the mountain roads IMO. Cayanne would be far far better.

Dont get me wrong I enjoy it and it’s the best handling in the class but come on… it’s nothing compared to a sports car at all.

Let me put everything I put in my X7 on road trips in a Taycan and see how it feels doing the same roads. Bet it won't compare to the X7…probably won't fit everything either.

You're comparing a sport car that's unloaded to the X7 and saying the car is better…shocking news!!

The guys/gals here are impressed with how the X7 handles doing the work it does and I get that completely. I have owned a lot of larger vehicles and my M50i is a blast always. I don't drive it anywhere and find myself wishing for another vehicle, I just enjoy it and THAT is impressive to me by itself and I bet why a lot of people love their X7.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

I've owned an X7 M50i for almost two years now, so you'd think the initial awe would have worn off by now, but no, I found myself once again laughing out loud yesterday in disbelief as she tore up the mountain roads on my way up to go skiing. If you own this car and have never driven it through a steep winding pass, find one and have some fun—it's pretty impressive—endless power on demand.

I want to drive this car with dedicated snow tires; I'm sure it's the goat. I just got a new set of Conti AS non-RF's and the X7 is performing beautifully in a variety of city, highway, and mountain winter driving conditions. The xDrive system is lovely.

Doesn't get old for me, and I'm coming up on the 1 year mark. We've been having a real bad winter in Alaska, and yes, the snow tires and wheels have been awesome. I still get a smile on my face in various driving situations. And yes, absolutely. Carving up mountain roads in the X7 is just amazing. Doing the I-70 drive up the mountains for you would be incredible.

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by TsunamiFury

Yea I mean I don’t get this mentality at all of the OP. It’s a fine car but compared to my Taycan it’s sort of like… I dunno a nice luxury people hauler. It’s pretty blah on the mountain roads IMO. Cayanne would be far far better.

Dont get me wrong I enjoy it and it’s the best handling in the class but come on… it’s nothing compared to a sports car at all.

I don't own a Taycan; I'm sharing my enthusiasm for the vehicle I do own. And from experience, it's a gem. I'm sure your Taycan is lovely. Cheers!

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by ComingInHot

Let me put everything I put in my X7 on road trips in a Taycan and see how it feels doing the same roads. Bet it won't compare to the X7…probably won't fit everything either.

You're comparing a sport car that's unloaded to the X7 and saying the car is better…shocking news!!

The guys/gals here are impressed with how the X7 handles doing the work it does and I get that completely. I have owned a lot of larger vehicles and my M50i is a blast always. I don't drive it anywhere and find myself wishing for another vehicle, I just enjoy it and THAT is impressive to me by itself and I bet why a lot of people love their X7.

That ^

[TsunamiFury]

Originally Posted by Wanderer73

I don't own a Taycan; I'm sharing my enthusiasm for the vehicle I do own. And from experience, it's a gem. I'm sure your Taycan is lovely. Cheers!

Super fair. I recently got my X7 back from a 2 month long repair, and I was surprised how nice it feels to go fast in something insulated vs something sporty.

[jphcbpa]

Originally Posted by ph1958

I had been a very long-time owner of Mercedes and Lexus SUVs and sedans. I ordered the X7 iDrive4.0 in March 2021 as a temporary vehicle in anticipation of the Lexus LX600. I picked up the X7 at the Spartanburg Performance Center in June. Beyond the fantastic PCD visit, I have genuinely enjoyed the X7's capabilities and comfort for almost 9,000 miles.

After seeing the online LX600, I am likely to skip an LX600 test drive. The LX600 seems archaic in comparison to the X7.

I can envision keeping this X7 for a long, long time. It has been equal to my prior Mercedes and Lexus vehicles for creature comforts and drivability. I think I'm sharing the same experience of "it doesn't get old"...

I have a deposit for an lx600 f sport but thinking of waiting on the x7 lci. Lx won't be here until summer most likely. If the x7 lci has idrive8 and maybe a phev option i will probably go with the 23 x7

[DravitX7]

I’m also in love with how the X7 m50i drives. It drives like a smaller vehicle than it is. Very sporty for what it is. The V8 very rarely leaves me wanting more.

[Kivilig]

I really enjoy my car, last week I was in Chicago and rented Escalade I truly enjoyed it but honestly not sure what these germans do that their cars are in a different league,
I really enjoyed my x7 m50i but I have to confess after almost 6 months when I look at it feel a bit outdated to my eyes, so it got old fir me pretty fast,