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BIMMER UK 76 · 03-28-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Your dealer wants 5 days to prep. Mine was trying to hand mine over at 8am on Saturday having received it on Thursday evening!

Dealer confirmed still due on the 8th - not sure why they need so long

X3buyerScotland · 03-28-2011, 02:14 PM

Checking wing mirror colours match per chance?

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-28-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by X3buyerScotland

Checking wing mirror colours match per chance?

probably

sfax · 03-28-2011, 04:04 PM

I'm getting impatient waiting for your X3 now Bimmer. The 8th!? That's 2 more working weeks!

flatouinne · 03-28-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

306 streamline and 307 V spoke look better, with 307 looking the best of the two IMO

304 non-run-flats will save you money initially and going forward because they have better mpg and are cheaper to replace, probably less likely to get a puncture. The smaller rims will also improve the ride comfort. Comfort over style.

Hard choice for sure. 307 WITHOUT Runflat would have be a nice compromize.

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-29-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I'm getting impatient waiting for your X3 now Bimmer. The 8th!? That's 2 more working weeks!

Given up getting frustrated, I'm sure it will come soon but according to saleman the computer says 8th (picking up the fecking phone for a change!!)

X3buyerScotland · 03-29-2011, 12:20 PM

You know once we all get our cars (2013/14?) we should all meet up for a soft drink. Feel we have all been on a journey. Fancy parking them all together to spell something appropriate from above!

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-29-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by X3buyerScotland

You know once we all get our cars (2013/14?) we should all meet up for a soft drink. Feel we have all been on a journey. Fancy parking them all together to spell something appropriate from above!

Should have traded it in for a new one by then

Botwin · 03-29-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Ouch! Don't worry though, I have a plan to expedite UK X3 deliveries.

1. Wait until May when Obama comes to the UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12497265)

2. Kidnap him

3. Tell America that they're not having him back until they honour their so called special relationship

with the UK and fast track all UK orders at Spartanburg

We will keep the X3's, You guys can keep Obama! (Please)

Bimmer Bertie · 03-30-2011, 04:20 PM

Hi there,

Dealer update...delivery due on week 29..July 18th.... Woohoo...fingers crossed... no unexpected delays hopefully. Although still a good 4 months off makes my swapping dealers all the more worthwhile as original dealer delivery was a vague September/October time....

sfax · 03-30-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Bertie

Hi there,

Dealer update...delivery due on week 29..July 18th.... Woohoo...fingers crossed... no unexpected delays hopefully. Although still a good 4 months off makes my swapping dealers all the more worthwhile as original dealer delivery was a vague September/October time....

Smart move. Well played. Look at it as just under 3 and a half months

AJWilson · 03-31-2011, 03:44 AM

Well Done, it pays to shop around.

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Bertie

Hi there,

Dealer update...delivery due on week 29..July 18th.... Woohoo...fingers crossed... no unexpected delays hopefully. Although still a good 4 months off makes my swapping dealers all the more worthwhile as original dealer delivery was a vague September/October time....

Bimmer Bertie · 03-31-2011, 04:35 PM

Thanks guys...also will be getting back to the dealer to ask about the internet 614 option. Will update in the relevant forum if any new developments that haven't already been discussed.

Whats with BMW and adding options piecemeal?? Luckily had time to add 6NR on top off promedia and now this 614 comes along.... Why on earth can't they bundle altogether as a 'Online Package etc' from the very onset or atleast leave the option for a retro fit

sfax · 04-01-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Bertie

Why on earth can't they bundle altogether as a 'Online Package etc' from the very onset or atleast leave the option for a retro fit

I think that internet was initially planned with the pro multimedia package but some of this stuff was probably delayed. 6NR is a bit different as it's only of any use to iPhone users. They'd also prefer you to buy a new BMW than retrofit

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-04-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Given up getting frustrated, I'm sure it will come soon but according to saleman the computer says 8th (picking up the fecking phone for a change!!)

X3 at dealers compound today, best case collection friday or mon\tues depending on dealer workload !

So that means tuesday then!!!!

Pugger · 04-04-2011, 10:08 AM

Remember the pictures.

By the way I have just recieved an email from the dealers. "Regarding your car, It’s going fixed Monday". In other words I can't change anything now without risking the build date which I have been given as week 20.

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-04-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugger

Remember the pictures.

By the way I have just recieved an email from the dealers. "Regarding your car, It’s going fixed Monday". In other words I can't change anything now without risking the build date which I have been given as week 20.

Just enough time to go Auto!

Funny how the Americans want manual and most of us this side of the pond go Auto (I guess its the grass is always greener thing). Never had auto before in my own car (wife only drives auto) will my left leg waste away and go weak & skinny?

Bustofa · 04-04-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Just enough time to go Auto!

Funny how the Americans want manual and most of us this side of the pond go Auto (I guess its the grass is always greener thing). Never had auto before in my own car (wife only drives auto) will my left leg waste away and go weak & skinny?

I'm still trying to decide. Have manual on my order at the moment but spent a couple of hours in an auto on Saturday. Very impressive. And to be honest, I can't see the auto engine off feature ever kicking in for me in a manual - hardly ever slip into neutral when queuing.
Having another go in a manual in a couple of weeks and will decide then but it would be easier if the auto wasn't so pricey!

X3buyerScotland · 04-04-2011, 12:17 PM

Thanks Pugger. Hugely useful for those of us just behind you in the queue trying to guess our decision timelines. Thanks.

sfax · 04-04-2011, 12:21 PM

Re. auto / manual. I was going to buy a manual and was expecting the auto to suffer confusion like Audis I have driven. I test drove an auto and a manual and loved the auto. Completely changed my opinion.

1600 miles in and no regrets but I don't dislike the manual at all. I thought it was great. I just preferred the auto.

As Bustofa points out, stop start must kick in a lot less in a manual BUT I still think the manual will be more fuel efficient than the auto despite this

Pugger · 04-04-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Just enough time to go Auto!

Funny how the Americans want manual and most of us this side of the pond go Auto (I guess its the grass is always greener thing). Never had auto before in my own car (wife only drives auto) will my left leg waste away and go weak & skinny?

The auto was fantastic, a great peice of engineering no doubts however for my own safety its the manual for me, besides the £1500 has gone to a few more buttons to fiddle with.

Bustofa · 04-04-2011, 02:01 PM

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BUT I still think the manual will be more fuel efficient than the auto despite this

I'm sure you're right but I was quite impressed with the mpg on the auto demo I drove on Saturday. As I mentioned in another thread, it was showing more than 37 over about 4200 miles. Now I wouldn't be happy with that but for a demo I didn't think it was too bad, especially if it been driven like I drove it!

03-28-2011, 04:04 PM	#312
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	I'm getting impatient waiting for your X3 now Bimmer. The 8th!? That's 2 more working weeks! __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

04-04-2011, 10:08 AM	#324
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Remember the pictures. By the way I have just recieved an email from the dealers. "Regarding your car, It’s going fixed Monday". In other words I can't change anything now without risking the build date which I have been given as week 20. __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

04-04-2011, 12:21 PM	#328
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Re. auto / manual. I was going to buy a manual and was expecting the auto to suffer confusion like Audis I have driven. I test drove an auto and a manual and loved the auto. Completely changed my opinion. 1600 miles in and no regrets but I don't dislike the manual at all. I thought it was great. I just preferred the auto. As Bustofa points out, stop start must kick in a lot less in a manual BUT I still think the manual will be more fuel efficient than the auto despite this __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

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03-28-2011, 02:14 PM	#310
X3buyerScotland Lieutenant Drives: 3.0d SE F25 & loving it Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Checking wing mirror colours match per chance?

03-29-2011, 12:20 PM	#315
X3buyerScotland Lieutenant Drives: 3.0d SE F25 & loving it Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	You know once we all get our cars (2013/14?) we should all meet up for a soft drink. Feel we have all been on a journey. Fancy parking them all together to spell something appropriate from above!

03-30-2011, 04:20 PM	#318
Bimmer Bertie Enlisted Member Drives: E92 Coupe 325i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Hi there, Dealer update...delivery due on week 29..July 18th.... Woohoo...fingers crossed... no unexpected delays hopefully. Although still a good 4 months off makes my swapping dealers all the more worthwhile as original dealer delivery was a vague September/October time....

03-31-2011, 04:35 PM	#321
Bimmer Bertie Enlisted Member Drives: E92 Coupe 325i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys...also will be getting back to the dealer to ask about the internet 614 option. Will update in the relevant forum if any new developments that haven't already been discussed. Whats with BMW and adding options piecemeal?? Luckily had time to add 6NR on top off promedia and now this 614 comes along.... Why on earth can't they bundle altogether as a 'Online Package etc' from the very onset or atleast leave the option for a retro fit

04-04-2011, 12:17 PM	#327
X3buyerScotland Lieutenant Drives: 3.0d SE F25 & loving it Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Pugger. Hugely useful for those of us just behind you in the queue trying to guess our decision timelines. Thanks.