r/bmwx7

Hi all! I was quoted $3600 for rear left air strut replacement. The part itself is $2400 from the dealer. Unfortunately, my warranty explicitly says that it will not cover the strut. I bought it used and paid for an extended warranty. After shopping around, this is the best quote I got (from Eurotech). I had foolishly thought that once I got this “top tear” warranty, I was not going to have a lot that it wont cover. Unfortunately for me, the first issue I have is not covered. Now is this something I can do on my own? Can I replace the air strut by myself? What are my options? Is there a good service reference book or video I can use?

Edit: if the air strut is leaking, is it true that I will soon have a burnt out air compressor if I don’t immediately fix it?

Need advice on window tint for my new (to me) X7! The back is tinted very well, but front has nothing. I am getting quotes for ceramic tint. With the sky lounge feature, are you still able to tint it normally? Is there anything else I should be asking or should I be having it done at a dealer or does it matter?

ETA One other thing to add - I am EXTREMELY light sensitive. So I’m wanting to get it as dark as I can without risking not being able to see super well. I can get a physician letter even. But I have zero concept of what these percentages are and what they would look like. I’m assuming the lower the less light coming through? What is the normal allowed amounts legally? Can you get a slight tint on the whole windshield or just the top part? What percentage is the stock one from BMW?

Twice today, shortly after putting my 2023 in park, I hear a fairly loud release of pressure coming from the front end. I called the service center and the guy said maybe it has to do with the air suspension, but you shouldn’t ever hear a loud, noticeable sound like I did. He said I should bring it in to have it looked at, because he’s never come across something like that.

I’m going to bring it in tomorrow but, in the meantime, anyone had that issue? Know what I’m looking at? It’s just BARELY out of warranty 🫣

I am planning to purchase this car. But the Carfax report shows it has a minor accident. Is it still worth buying this low mileage car?

I think you'll like this 2022 BMW X7 I found at CarMax.

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I own two X7s:

- 2021 X7 M50i

- 2025 X7 xDrive40i

They are on the same 22” wheels and run-flat tire setup.

The 2025 rides super smooth, but the 2021 feels noticeably sharper over potholes and speed bumps. Not crazy bad, but definitely harsher and less compliant.

Important details:

- no suspension warning

- no sagging

- no obvious ride height issue

- transfer case is already being handled separately by dealer

- same wheels/tires, so this is not just a wheel size difference

My question is: has anyone experienced this on a 2021–2022 X7 M50i?

Did it turn out to be:

- normal M50i tuning

- worn struts/dampers

- air suspension aging

- control arm / thrust arm bushings

- mounts / bump stops

- something else

If you had this exact “sharp over impacts” feeling, what was the actual fix?

I have warranty and good dealership relationship, so I want to point them in the right direction before they just tell me “that’s normal.”

Anybody in San Antonio want some BMW all weather mats? I've got 2 sets of carpet and all weather never used that I will never need.