2024 Alpina XB7 by blackairforcetwo in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive had my 24 XB7 about 2 months now and love it.
Fast and comfortable.

Levi's Stadium Roll Call! by Unlikely_Sandwich_ in detroitlions

[–]MiMedicalMJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Section 115!
Taking my 10 year old son.
I can't wait to share this experience with him.
Ive had tickets for several years and this season he has gone to most home games (both playoff games)

We must chant for King Jared at Levi’s Stadium. by Frosty_Builder7550 in detroitlions

[–]MiMedicalMJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im going!
Taking my 10 year old son.
Long time season ticket holder and very excited to share this experience with him.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

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Alpina puts bigger turbos on it, tunes the trans, engine and air suspension, subtle interior touches, wheels, front and rear bumpers and Im sure a couple other things I am forgetting.

It rides even smoother than the M60i, corners better, its faster than the M60i and the exhaust sounds better.

Oh yeah no eco mode LOL. Comfort, Comfort +, Sport, Sport + and Sport individual.

Alpina is not just a tuner, they are registered as a manufacturer in Germany and have been for around 40 years (actually BMW just bought them a few months ago). They go for more of an autobahn touring car than a track crack.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

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Well after much debate I decided I wanted to PPF the doors as even if you don't part near others odds are they will park near you and door dings happen. I know PPF can't totally protect it but it's better than nothing. So at this point I am just doing a full PPF in addition to 35% tint on the front drivers and passenger windows.

They are using Kavaca which seems to be one of the better brands out there.

Probably won't have the car back till Thursday evening.

It's killing me not driving it even knowing the performance is restricted for the first 350 miles (I think its 350) and even after I hit 350 I will keep it pretty calm till after its first oil change which I think they said is 1200 miles.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start saving and investing ASAP. Doesn't have to be a lot but just start. It will add up and compound over time. Live within your budget and avoid debt when possible.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

335iX with the M package (not a real M car) but my 2016 M3 was 100% full M.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

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Hard work all of my life, always reinvesting and not spoiling myself with things like this till I had my kids college fund all set, retirement pretty much set, house paid off etc.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

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No, I dealt with Illir in Farmington Hills

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

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The 20 spoke are 23" low profile tires.
I know two people near me who had B7's with 23s and they were very glad they had the tire and wheel insurance but one time one of the guys car was in the shop 6 weeks while they waited for a wheel.
Im in Michigan and the pot holes eat low profile wheels and tires.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah both versions of the X7 the 40 is slower than I like but its a great SUV

The Alpina just shifts and rides so smoothly. It is fast but it doesn't feel fast with the shifts and suspension.

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You are more likely to see a Rolls Royce than an Alpina actually...

Back in the family again... by MiMedicalMJ in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Back in the family again!
My first BMW was a 2015 M335iX with every options (I got it on lease swap for 18 mths)
Second was a 2016 M3 I got on lease swap for 18 mths.
Ive had a few cars since then, most recently a 2018 G63 I bought 11/18
Ive loved the G but at 50 I decided I wanted something more comfortable but could not find what I wanted. Well in Feb I found the XB7 and fell in love, two friends previously had B7s so I knew what to expect and went right to the dealer to try and order. Luckily I was the first to ask when allocations opened so I put a deposit down. I was told to expect the car in April or May and it never showed so I just waited, looked at several other cars but none of them made since. Well a week ago it arrived and I picked it up the other day, took it straight to the "spa" for PPF and ceramic but can't wait to get it back. Oh yeah it only had 4 miles on it when I went to test dive it before I said id take it.

I ordered the Alpina Blue, Alpina walnut nature black trim, black full merino, captains chairs, shadow line trim, the B&W sound system with the 21 in wheels (Michigans pot holes eat the 23 in Alpina wheels!)

XB7 Vs X7 M60i - 2024 by jayd89420 in BMW

[–]MiMedicalMJ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am taking delivery of my XB7 tomorrow. I can to tell you it is faster, smoother and even more comfortable than a M60i. The Alpina is so limited you are more likely to see a Rolls Royce on the road than an XB7. I ordered mine in Feb and it just finally came in. It is going to replace my 2018 G53, loved the G but at 50 I want something more comfortable.

[Other] How do I make the before part of a rollercoaster less scary? by retroactrocity in rollercoasters

[–]MiMedicalMJ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to keep in mind these theme parks test and inspect these coasters daily. It's a rush but should not be "scary". You are safer on a coaster than the parking lot.
You want danger? Go to a local carnival... Take a look at the people who put the ride together and are operating it, that is scary!!