7 Seats

F30Andy · 03-29-2024, 05:49 AM

Hello guys. Hopefully one or some of you can help me.

The boss wanted a new family run around as his kids are getting older.
His previous family car was/is a X3M.

He asked me to get him a X5M with 7 seats.
Only problem is that for some reason BMW have very recently stopped offering 7 seats as an option

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They don't offer 7 seats on the XM either.
You can only get the 7 seat option on the 30d/40d. Needless to say, he does not want a DERV.

I found a few lightly used X5M's with 7 seats but my accounts department tell me the car must be brand new.

We have previously had a SQ7 and he does not want one which kind of leaves me back to the drawing board.

Which "powerful" 7 seat vehicles would you look at?

TIA

MY340i · 03-29-2024, 05:52 AM

can you spec the defender 110/130 with 7 seat configuration?

F30Andy · 03-29-2024, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MY340i

can you spec the defender 110/130 with 7 seat configuration?

Yes and you can also get it in a P500 V8.

Only problem is our insurance at present have a blanket ban on any JLR product worth over a certain amount.

MY340i · 03-29-2024, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F30Andy

Yes and you can also get it in a P500 V8.

Only problem is our insurance at present have a blanket ban on any JLR product worth over a certain amount.

ah bugger. the other route would be going larger to the X7....

F30Andy · 03-29-2024, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MY340i

ah bugger. the other route would be going larger to the X7....

Tried that already.
Apparantly a M60i is cock tease and they don't do it in a full fledged ///M

Very difficult person to car shop for.

Nibbles · 03-29-2024, 08:01 AM

Not sure when the uk release date is but an AMG GLS 63 might be what you're looking for.

Nibbles · 03-29-2024, 08:05 AM

Alpina XB7 is also a possible option

davyk31 · 03-29-2024, 08:15 AM

Query the accounts department on why brand new is a requirement. It does matter to low emissions stuff but can’t see why for an X5M.

XAlp · 03-29-2024, 08:38 AM

Bentayga

KRS_SN · 03-29-2024, 09:31 AM

I didn't think x5m ever had a 7seat option. As mentioned 7 seat performance options GLS 63/ Bentley bentayga/range rover p530v8

JustChris · 03-29-2024, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY340i

can you spec the defender 110/130 with 7 seat configuration?

The V8 with this 👍🏻👍🏻

EDIT just seen the JLR insurance post.

Hmm for brand new you’re struggling then really. Any G wagons 7 seat?

MY340i · 03-29-2024, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KRS_SN

I didn't think x5m ever had a 7seat option. As mentioned 7 seat performance options GLS 63/ Bentley bentayga/range rover p530v8

don't think its possible to spec a new bentayga with 3rd row seating anymore

dave550i · 03-29-2024, 10:18 AM

How about a X7?

isleaiw1 · 03-30-2024, 05:31 AM

Tell him you listened to his requirements.... powerful, more than 5 seats, fast, good around town to run kids around and decided only one option so you have ordered...

Model X plaid, sorted.

Might mean you have to work less at bank hols going forward!

MY340i · 03-31-2024, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Tell him you listened to his requirements.... powerful, more than 5 seats, fast, good around town to run kids around and decided only one option so you have ordered...

Model X plaid, sorted.

Might mean you have to work less at bank hols going forward!

Are they only available in left hand drive for new?

gangzoom · 03-31-2024, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MY340i

Are they only available in left hand drive for new?

Yes, it's no go for a family car and the 7 seater option really isn't great for leg room in the 3rd row. If they usable 3rd row in an EV I think the Kia 9 comes in 7 seater, ID Buzz, and EQB.

6 seater version of the Kia 9 looks great for space inside, but it's a heafty price tag for a Kia. EQB looks nice too (on the inside).

isleaiw1 · 03-31-2024, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MY340i

Are they only available in left hand drive for new?

It was a bit tongue in cheek - if the non full fat X7 is regarded as too tame, I doubt any EV will cut it....

Pentland · 04-01-2024, 02:48 AM

Kia EV9?

KRS_SN · 04-01-2024, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pentland

Kia EV9?

Saw one in black yesterday. My God it makes the discovery look small in behemothery proportion.I'd gladly have one if i could.

Watsey · 04-02-2024, 05:52 AM

KIA EV9. Great car.

MashinBenzin · 04-02-2024, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KRS_SN

Saw one in black yesterday. My God it makes the discovery look small in behemothery proportion.I'd gladly have one if i could.

Says the man with the X7 which is muchhhh bigger than a Discovery 😂

KRS_SN · 04-02-2024, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

Says the man with the X7 which is muchhhh bigger than a Discovery 😂

when you see it it gives defender/disco vibes in the chunkiness and blockiness the expanse of the rear department.(not bad thing)
The kia ev9 could on paper do what the ix and x7 do and then a 320d as a standby car. Must resist temptation. Broke.

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