Just ordered.... now the wait - XBimmers

Schmed · 10-24-2012, 04:55 PM

Just ordered an X3. I'm told it'll start building in the next week or so.

I'm hopeful that I won't miss the looks, handling, and performance of my current lease: 2010 335i MSport / RWD / 6MT. I ordered the Dynamic Handling on the X3 to try and replicate some sort of sport sedan feel to the X3.

I do, however, look forward to more room in the trunk area and a bit more room in the backseat for the kids. We'll see how this SAV thing works out!

Details:

White/Mojave/3.5/PremiumSound/DHP/SAP/NAV/CWP and dealer-installed tow package.

DonC · 10-24-2012, 06:16 PM

I am very happy with my first BMW. Next one may replace my 07 TL-S. An M3 maybe...

PAMidge · 10-24-2012, 06:27 PM

When you put it in sport mode you're reminded that it sure is a bmw

amcintosh · 10-25-2012, 12:36 AM

I ordered mine 6 weeks ago and still 4 weeks until build date and then the boat trip to UK

slyfox · 10-25-2012, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmed

Just ordered an X3. I'm told it'll start building in the next week or so.

I'm hopeful that I won't miss the looks, handling, and performance of my current lease: 2010 335i MSport / RWD / 6MT. I ordered the Dynamic Handling on the X3 to try and replicate some sort of sport sedan feel to the X3.

I do, however, look forward to more room in the trunk area and a bit more room in the backseat for the kids. We'll see how this SAV thing works out!

Details:

White/Mojave/3.5/PremiumSound/DHP/SAP/NAV/CWP and dealer-installed tow package.

Congrat's on your new purchase.
i have also ordered an X3 for here in Europe. we have a longer wait though.
Enjoy, i know it is a long wait as it always is when you want it on your drive way NOW!!

3Bimmer · 10-25-2012, 05:25 PM

Congrats on the new X3 -- you'll love it! I went from an E90 335 to the X3 and have never looked back. Sure, the X3 is not a sedan, so handing is a bit different. However, the added space, increased visibility, excellent ride and AWD are a great combination. You'll be happy and your family will thank you!

DHP is an excellent choice and makes an already versatile vehicle even more so. When you are feeling 'E90'ish', just throw it into Sport or Sport+...

Schmed · 10-25-2012, 06:29 PM

Thanks guys.

I had a loaner X3 a few months ago and never considered buying one until I spent a day with one.

I think the utility of it combined with a fairly hefty dose of sportiness will keep me satisfied.

I'll go back to the sedan (or coupe!) when I'm older and not driving kids around and hauling equipment around for work.

Until then, I'll hereby be known as the "soccer dad" that hauls kids, hauls gear, and hauls a$$.

Buffaloalchemist · 10-25-2012, 06:30 PM

Mine took 3 weeks from order to delivery!!!

Schmed · 10-25-2012, 06:32 PM

Oh... and to those of you in Europe waiting for your X3 to cross the pond.... I feel your pain. I think it was about 90 days for my E90 to get here.

Delayed gratification makes the delivery that much sweeter!

e90n54 · 10-25-2012, 09:19 PM

Congrats! You and I have a similar build-down to the ext/int colors. We opted to pass on the DHP though. Our other car is a 335i, so when I get the itch for a more spirited drive, I still have options. =)

That being said, putting the X3 in Sport/Sport+ really does tighten things up a bit even without DHP.

Anyway, the wait goes faster than you'd think. It's a great car and I have no doubts you made the right choice.

Enjoy!

StrykerX3M · 10-28-2012, 03:16 AM

Just picked up mine today
2013 AW X3 28i M-Sport / Convenience / Premium / cold weather / Technology / Mojave
Does new car comes with ipod connector?

lbjgh · 10-28-2012, 07:13 AM

Nop. Just plug right into the usb port.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrykerX3M

Just picked up mine today
2013 AW X3 28i M-Sport / Convenience / Premium / cold weather / Technology / Mojave
Does new car comes with ipod connector?

Midwest X6 · 10-28-2012, 03:31 PM

heh, heh.....That's what I used to say too...

Now I'm 52 and still needed the utility of an SAV..Now to haul around 2 labs totaling 160 lbs, lawn stuff etc...So much for the M3. Now if I didn't have a monster college tab to help a certain off-spring with, I might have that Z3 or Boxster sitting right next to it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmed

Thanks guys.

I had a loaner X3 a few months ago and never considered buying one until I spent a day with one.

I think the utility of it combined with a fairly hefty dose of sportiness will keep me satisfied.

I'll go back to the sedan (or coupe!) when I'm older and not driving kids around and hauling equipment around for work.

Until then, I'll hereby be known as the "soccer dad" that hauls kids, hauls gear, and hauls a$$.

greg2step · 11-02-2012, 09:58 PM

coming from a 335 you made a wise choice getting SAP+DHP. I came from a 328xi and i use sport mode - chasis only 95% of the time

Schmed · 11-24-2012, 11:43 AM

Well, that went fast. About a month after ordering, we picked up the X3 last night. I gotta say, it was VERY tough watching them drive away in my 335i Msport. In fact, my boys cried!

That being said, the X3 is great so far. I'm going to miss the 6MT and that low-slung look of the RWD 335i, but the utility factor of the X3 will hopefully make up for that! I opted for the factory tow hitch, so we'll see how it tows our camper come summer.

New on the left, old on the right:

JC7727 · 11-24-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmed

Just ordered an X3. I'm told it'll start building in the next week or so.

I'm hopeful that I won't miss the looks, handling, and performance of my current lease: 2010 335i MSport / RWD / 6MT. I ordered the Dynamic Handling on the X3 to try and replicate some sort of sport sedan feel to the X3.

I do, however, look forward to more room in the trunk area and a bit more room in the backseat for the kids. We'll see how this SAV thing works out!

Details:

White/Mojave/3.5/PremiumSound/DHP/SAP/NAV/CWP and dealer-installed tow package.

Any pics of the factory tow hitch?

Schmed · 11-24-2012, 12:06 PM

$53,395 to be exact. I skipped Premium Pkg and a few others to *try* and keep the cost down. Somehow, that's a funny statement to me, given that $53,395 is a ton of money for a car!

bellboy · 11-24-2012, 12:27 PM

Congratulations

I ordered my X3 3 weeks ago, and I'm told it will go into production 1st/2nd week of january, then it's the shipping to Norway. ETA should be around mid february, so still around 90 days to get this beauty to Europe :-/

Schmed · 11-24-2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC7727

Any pics of the factory tow hitch?

$1400 for this beauty!

JC7727 · 11-24-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmed

$1400 for this beauty!

thx, interior pics of Mojave? Thinking also the AW with Mojave and dark wood.

Schmed · 11-24-2012, 02:25 PM

Mojave

Bmwlvr60 · 11-24-2012, 10:29 PM

The Mojave interior is a great look!

10-24-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
Schmed Private First Class Drives: E30M3, E70X5, F25X3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 157 iTrader: (1)	Just ordered.... now the wait Just ordered an X3. I'm told it'll start building in the next week or so. I'm hopeful that I won't miss the looks, handling, and performance of my current lease: 2010 335i MSport / RWD / 6MT. I ordered the Dynamic Handling on the X3 to try and replicate some sort of sport sedan feel to the X3. I do, however, look forward to more room in the trunk area and a bit more room in the backseat for the kids. We'll see how this SAV thing works out! Details: White/Mojave/3.5/PremiumSound/DHP/SAP/NAV/CWP and dealer-installed tow package. __________________ 2013 X3 3.5 \| SAP \| DHP \| NAV \| CWP \| AW \| Mojave
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10-24-2012, 06:16 PM	#2
DonC Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	I am very happy with my first BMW. Next one may replace my 07 TL-S. An M3 maybe... __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2007 TL-S

10-25-2012, 06:29 PM	#7
Schmed Private First Class Drives: E30M3, E70X5, F25X3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 157 iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys. I had a loaner X3 a few months ago and never considered buying one until I spent a day with one. I think the utility of it combined with a fairly hefty dose of sportiness will keep me satisfied. I'll go back to the sedan (or coupe!) when I'm older and not driving kids around and hauling equipment around for work. Until then, I'll hereby be known as the "soccer dad" that hauls kids, hauls gear, and hauls a$$. __________________ 2013 X3 3.5 \| SAP \| DHP \| NAV \| CWP \| AW \| Mojave

10-25-2012, 06:32 PM	#9
Schmed Private First Class Drives: E30M3, E70X5, F25X3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 157 iTrader: (1)	Oh... and to those of you in Europe waiting for your X3 to cross the pond.... I feel your pain. I think it was about 90 days for my E90 to get here. Delayed gratification makes the delivery that much sweeter! __________________ 2013 X3 3.5 \| SAP \| DHP \| NAV \| CWP \| AW \| Mojave

11-02-2012, 09:58 PM	#14
greg2step X3 Owner/Driver Drives: 2011 X3 Xdrive35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA Posts: 453 iTrader: (0)	coming from a 335 you made a wise choice getting SAP+DHP. I came from a 328xi and i use sport mode - chasis only 95% of the time __________________ 2011 X3 XDrive35i F25 l Deep Sea Blue l Mojave Leather l Alum Brush Trim l Packages = Sport, DHP, Premium, Nav/Technology, Cold Weather, Convenience \| Premuim Audio + Sirius 2008 328XI E91 Sportwagon l Sparkling Graphite l Gray Dakota Leather l Dark Burl Walnut \| Steptronic 6SP l Premium l Heated Seats [traded in for the X3 above]

10-24-2012, 06:27 PM	#3
PAMidge Saving Lives Since 2000 Drives: 2011 335xi & 2013 X3 28i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,879 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 e90 335xi [3.57] 2013 X3 28i [0.00]	When you put it in sport mode you're reminded that it sure is a bmw

10-25-2012, 12:36 AM	#4
amcintosh New Member Drives: X3 20d M Sport Auto (on order) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine 6 weeks ago and still 4 weeks until build date and then the boat trip to UK

10-25-2012, 05:25 PM	#6
3Bimmer Private First Class Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new X3 -- you'll love it! I went from an E90 335 to the X3 and have never looked back. Sure, the X3 is not a sedan, so handing is a bit different. However, the added space, increased visibility, excellent ride and AWD are a great combination. You'll be happy and your family will thank you! DHP is an excellent choice and makes an already versatile vehicle even more so. When you are feeling 'E90'ish', just throw it into Sport or Sport+...

10-25-2012, 06:30 PM	#8
Buffaloalchemist New Member Drives: 2013 X3 28i Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Mine took 3 weeks from order to delivery!!!

10-25-2012, 09:19 PM	#10
e90n54 New Member Drives: '13 X35i, '07 335i, '03 Tundra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! You and I have a similar build-down to the ext/int colors. We opted to pass on the DHP though. Our other car is a 335i, so when I get the itch for a more spirited drive, I still have options. =) That being said, putting the X3 in Sport/Sport+ really does tighten things up a bit even without DHP. Anyway, the wait goes faster than you'd think. It's a great car and I have no doubts you made the right choice. Enjoy!

10-28-2012, 03:16 AM	#11
StrykerX3M New Member Drives: X3 M package Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Just picked up mine today 2013 AW X3 28i M-Sport / Convenience / Premium / cold weather / Technology / Mojave Does new car comes with ipod connector?

11-24-2012, 11:43 AM	#15
Schmed Private First Class Drives: E30M3, E70X5, F25X3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 157 iTrader: (1)	Well, that went fast. About a month after ordering, we picked up the X3 last night. I gotta say, it was VERY tough watching them drive away in my 335i Msport. In fact, my boys cried! That being said, the X3 is great so far. I'm going to miss the 6MT and that low-slung look of the RWD 335i, but the utility factor of the X3 will hopefully make up for that! I opted for the factory tow hitch, so we'll see how it tows our camper come summer. New on the left, old on the right: __________________ 2013 X3 3.5 \| SAP \| DHP \| NAV \| CWP \| AW \| Mojave

11-24-2012, 12:06 PM	#17
Schmed Private First Class Drives: E30M3, E70X5, F25X3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 157 iTrader: (1)	$53,395 to be exact. I skipped Premium Pkg and a few others to try and keep the cost down. Somehow, that's a funny statement to me, given that $53,395 is a ton of money for a car! __________________ 2013 X3 3.5 \| SAP \| DHP \| NAV \| CWP \| AW \| Mojave

11-24-2012, 12:27 PM	#18
bellboy New Member Drives: F25 3.0D (2013) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 5 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Audi A6 2.5TDI ... [0.00]	Congratulations I ordered my X3 3 weeks ago, and I'm told it will go into production 1st/2nd week of january, then it's the shipping to Norway. ETA should be around mid february, so still around 90 days to get this beauty to Europe :-/

11-24-2012, 02:25 PM	#21
Schmed Private First Class Drives: E30M3, E70X5, F25X3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 157 iTrader: (1)	Mojave __________________ 2013 X3 3.5 \| SAP \| DHP \| NAV \| CWP \| AW \| Mojave

11-24-2012, 10:29 PM	#22
Bmwlvr60 Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 232 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	The Mojave interior is a great look!

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