AW 20d M-Sport - Page 2 - XBimmers

OOOSQ · 11-30-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeMdblU

I know a lot of people gave you compliments about your wheels, but they gotta go I'm really sorry but black wheels are a waste of money, might as well go with steelies cause you cant tell the difference. the point of wheels is to define a car and give it the extra oomph specially low profiles, but what we do is is hide the whole thing and paint it black to match the tires. find a mate with a similar car parc face to face, snap a side pic and lets see which looks nicer.
No need to flame just voicing my opinion, to each his own.

Each to their own right!

I love the look of it, I specifically asked to have it done. I knew roughly what it would look like and I'm more than happy with it. My past cars have had the same treatment so I'm a bit of a sucker for it I guess.

Appreciate your opinion, but what you've said isn't a blanket theory for how people want their car to look or how it should look.

Mingstar88 · 12-07-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeMdblU

I know a lot of people gave you compliments about your wheels, but they gotta go I'm really sorry but black wheels are a waste of money, might as well go with steelies cause you cant tell the difference. the point of wheels is to define a car and give it the extra oomph specially low profiles, but what we do is is hide the whole thing and paint it black to match the tires. find a mate with a similar car parc face to face, snap a side pic and lets see which looks nicer.
No need to flame just voicing my opinion, to each his own.

pretty sure it's just plasti dipped or painted

369M wheels

OOOSQ · 12-07-2012, 05:44 PM

Gloss Black yes

ozX3bimmer · 03-21-2013, 08:58 PM

When you bought it, did the M-package include gearshift paddles at that time?

OOOSQ · 03-22-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ozX3bimmer

When you bought it, did the M-package include gearshift paddles at that time?

No mate - I don't believe any of the of the X3's had paddle shift.

Definitely not an option when I was ordering.

ozX3bimmer · 03-22-2013, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by OOOSQ

No mate - I don't believe any of the of the X3's had paddle shift.

Definitely not an option when I was ordering.

Thanks mate, I ordered the 2013 X3 2.0d with M sport couple weeks ago, the specification they gave me (also can be found at http://www.bmw.com.au/com/en/newvehi...spec-guide.pdf) shows it includes gearshift paddles. However I found many photos shown in this forum don't have it, hence I asked.

Not sure if any others here who got a recent 2012/2013 X3 with M-sport, especially in Australia here, can confirm if 2.0i or 2.0d M-sport comes with gearshift paddles or not?

Many thanks.

citrilla · 03-22-2013, 02:57 PM

X3 MSport 2.0d collected on the 17th March in UK. Gearshift paddles standard with auto box

OOOSQ · 03-23-2013, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by citrilla

X3 MSport 2.0d collected on the 17th March in UK. Gearshift paddles standard with auto box

Yeah it was never an option with aussie delivered X3's at the time when I ordered.

May have changed - mine was one of the first 2012's into the country (November 2011 build) so it has been a little while.

If your spec states it I wouldn't be surprised if you got it. Whats your salesman have to say about it ozx3bimmer?

paulbaz · 03-23-2013, 01:45 AM

I think that the gearshift paddles must be a recent upgrade. My auto 3.0 does not have them - they only came on the 3.5 in mid 2012 here in the UK.

OOOSQ · 03-23-2013, 01:54 AM

I was under the impression they were available since the model release in the US? On the 3.5i standard at the very least?

ozX3bimmer · 03-23-2013, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OOOSQ

Yeah it was never an option with aussie delivered X3's at the time when I ordered.

May have changed - mine was one of the first 2012's into the country (November 2011 build) so it has been a little while.

If your spec states it I wouldn't be surprised if you got it. Whats your salesman have to say about it ozx3bimmer?

One thing concerns me is that, in the specification, there is a fine print under the M Sport Package that said "incl. gearshift paddles for steering wheel (7XA), which must be ordered". But in my purchase contract, it didn't have this 7XA item there.

Anyhow I will follow up with the salesman and let you all know.

ozX3bimmer · 03-25-2013, 01:24 AM

Emailed to the salesman, got responded back and confirmed it comes with the gearshift paddles, what's a relieve, whew! Thanks guys.

BTW did you buy the nice wheels from one of the Brisbane BMW dealer? If so, mind to tell which one is it?

OOOSQ · 03-25-2013, 09:03 PM

I just upgraded from the standard 18's on the 2.0d to the 19's from the 2.8i/3.0d.

ozX3bimmer · 03-26-2013, 02:23 AM

I'c, thanks. In case you wonder, I asked to upgrade the M sport 19" to 20" wheels and got a reply back with a mind blowing price ... http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818685

GAVE90 · 05-04-2013, 01:30 AM

Alpine white is a great colour whole car looks awesome, as my wife wants us to get a X3 2.0i instead of a 328i 180kw how does the 2.0d 135kw go like is it heavy and slow or it goes good.

THANKS

OOOSQ · 05-04-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GAVE90

Alpine white is a great colour whole car looks awesome, as my wife wants us to get a X3 2.0i instead of a 328i 180kw how does the 2.0d 135kw go like is it heavy and slow or it goes good.

THANKS

It's great mate. Plenty of punch for a 2.0d. Couldn't be happier.

12-07-2012, 05:44 PM	#25
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	Gloss Black yes __________________ My X3

03-23-2013, 01:54 AM	#32
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	I was under the impression they were available since the model release in the US? On the 3.5i standard at the very least? __________________ My X3

03-25-2013, 09:03 PM	#35
OOOSQ First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 2.0d AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	I just upgraded from the standard 18's on the 2.0d to the 19's from the 2.8i/3.0d. __________________ My X3

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03-21-2013, 08:58 PM	#26
ozX3bimmer New Member Drives: 2013 X3 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	When you bought it, did the M-package include gearshift paddles at that time?

03-22-2013, 02:57 PM	#29
citrilla Winker Drives: Space Grey X3 MSport 2.0d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	X3 MSport 2.0d collected on the 17th March in UK. Gearshift paddles standard with auto box

03-23-2013, 01:45 AM	#31
paulbaz New Member Drives: BMW X3 M Sports Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	I think that the gearshift paddles must be a recent upgrade. My auto 3.0 does not have them - they only came on the 3.5 in mid 2012 here in the UK.

03-25-2013, 01:24 AM	#34
ozX3bimmer New Member Drives: 2013 X3 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Emailed to the salesman, got responded back and confirmed it comes with the gearshift paddles, what's a relieve, whew! Thanks guys. BTW did you buy the nice wheels from one of the Brisbane BMW dealer? If so, mind to tell which one is it?

03-26-2013, 02:23 AM	#36
ozX3bimmer New Member Drives: 2013 X3 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	I'c, thanks. In case you wonder, I asked to upgrade the M sport 19" to 20" wheels and got a reply back with a mind blowing price ... http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=818685

05-04-2013, 01:30 AM	#37
GAVE90 Private First Class Drives: 2010 BMW 320I M-SPORT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Alpine white is a great colour whole car looks awesome, as my wife wants us to get a X3 2.0i instead of a 328i 180kw how does the 2.0d 135kw go like is it heavy and slow or it goes good. THANKS