My husband is wanting a BMW XM( he said he would prefer the Red Line and I tried explaining to him that that is limited edition but he is willing to travel to get one). I wanted to see what people’s opinions are for those who own one. Do you like it? What do you like about it? What do you hate about it?

He has test driven it and loves the ride but also wanted a second opinion. (Though to be honest I think he is just gonna buy it by the end of month because he keeps talking about how great it will be for our road trip to Texas)

  • DrNintendo216@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    If he likes it, he likes it but I would say the popular opinion is negative both on design and value. But idk 🤷‍♀️ since I personally have not driven

  • edvurdsd@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Don’t own one, but my opinion is that it’s ugly as shit. I think that opinion is shared here but hey it’s your money.

  • Csusko@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Excellent drivetrain. Terrible car. Inexcusable special edition. Biggest miss in BMW history.

  • gautamb0@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    This is frankly the wrong forum to ask in- you will get overwhelming negativity, some justified, lots not. Go to the x7/XM dedicated boards on bimmerpost for accounts from actual owners and people that have seriously cross-shopped them.

  • allthewatches@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Tell him to get an X7 instead. It’s a better car for way less money, more room for road trips, and you can use the extra $ to buy a 3 series for the kids or take a fancy vacation or two.

  • RayTrain@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    The general consensus around it is that it’s an awful value for the insane amount of money it costs. Plus that trim in particular just looks horrible not that the XM looks good in any trim.

  • kon---@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    The XM is dumb. It just is.

    But for road trips, you’re not finding many other vehicles with that level of luxury, comfort, and space between you and the other body in the vehicle.

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  • Golden3ye@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    My advice is if you want something and can afford it, then get it. Whose opinion is more important than your own when it comes to buying something for yourself?