Just some thoughts about my 1-month old X3 - XBimmers

xenonf30 · 04-11-2011, 08:49 AM

So I have been a proud owner of a JB F25 X3 for roughly the past month now and I couldn't be happier with the decision I made of taking the X3 over the 2012 Volvo S60 T6. I just wanted to point out a few things that I've noticed since owning my second BMW (my first was a 03 325i). I never will leave the BMW family again:

-The Active Car Park Ventilation. If you haven't tried this yet...do so. It's a bit confusing at first for a first-timer but for those who live in mostly humid environments like the southeast...and for those who drive a black on black F25

...it's a godsend. My parents are jealous their RX and ML don't have that feature

-The LED corona ring DRLS. More of a fashion statement than anything but these are really, really cool. Not only can a oncoming driver identify you as a BMW but the looks you get an the menace of the four purple (on mine they are almost purple and not white like pictures) rings coming at you is truly sick. They are also very bright as well. TIP: If you activate your fogs, you can actually drive reasonably at night with just the LED rings on...try it sometime....they are that bright.

-The MPG Gauge on the speedo. Just a helpful gauge that all bimmers have that is missed out on with my IS250. I almost watch it too much, but it has exponentially helped me increase my MPGs and fuel economy.

-Sport seats. Can't tell you enough how wonderful these are. Especially if you are over 6 feet......they are perfect and regardless of the sharp turns you make in your F25......you are glued to those seats like white on rice

-the non-nav iDrive. What a treat to have a 6'' iDrive screen and controller standard on my F25. I know the X1 doesnt have it and the similarly priced E92 doesnt either but for a new-comer, this is perfect to get the driver to fall in love with iDrive and to purchase the nav next time around. Although my options are limited on the non-nav iDrive....I can still do many various tasks such as my phone, my iPod and other stuff...as well.....the glow of the controller at night is really sweet

-The smooth ZF 8-spd transmission....like butter.

Anyhow.....thoughts and comments would be appreciated.

haldol · 04-11-2011, 09:00 AM

"Active Car Park Ventilation" is that feature standard on every X3?

flash3 · 04-11-2011, 09:02 AM

Active Car Park Ventilation? What's this feature again? It's the first time I am hearing this.

xenonf30 · 04-11-2011, 09:05 AM

Under settings on your iDrive its in "Climate". It essentially sucks out hot air from your car when your not there....you set it with a timer. Very neat feature.

sfax · 04-11-2011, 09:09 AM

Agree completely on the corona rings. Love seeing them reflected off the back of other cars. Mine don't appear purple to me though. You should see your optician - or maybe it's me that should!

LEDZEP · 04-11-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flash3

Active Car Park Ventilation? What's this feature again? It's the first time I am hearing this.

I have this feature on my E90 3 Series and my X5... works especially best when you leave the sunroof open in the vented position, so the warm air has someplace to go.

Palpak · 04-11-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by andyberger87

Under settings on your iDrive its in "Climate". It essentially sucks out hot air from your car when your not there....you set it with a timer. Very neat feature.

Sweet.... Can't wait to try this feature when I get mine next week...

Harplayr · 04-12-2011, 07:55 AM

Is there a danger of battery drain?

bekind · 04-12-2011, 08:56 AM

I'd also like to know about the battery drain in general. Say we leave an interior map light on, will the vehicle know when the battery is being depleated and kill any electrical activity to allow enough juice to start the car?

On our Tahoe there is something called RAP. Retained Accessory Power. Basically it will allow things like the radio or map lights to work until the truck feels there is a low battery event. It will then kill all accessories to permit a start of the vehicle.

We have anything like that on our X3s?

sfax · 04-12-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bekind

I'd also like to know about the battery drain in general. Say we leave an interior map light on, will the vehicle know when the battery is being depleated and kill any electrical activity to allow enough juice to start the car?

On our Tahoe there is something called RAP. Retained Accessory Power. Basically it will allow things like the radio or map lights to work until the truck feels there is a low battery event. It will then kill all accessories to permit a start of the vehicle.

We have anything like that on our X3s?

It automatically kills the power when you've got the engine off but the ignition is still on and you're using the iDrive or something - can be a little annoying actually. You have to press stop-start to switch it back on again. I'm not sure if this functionality extends to interior lights

mike185 · 04-12-2011, 11:33 AM

I also love mine ! great car ! took my January 15 and love every day I drive her , its truly a SAV !

Sabian · 04-12-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyberger87

-The MPG Gauge on the speedo. Just a helpful gauge that all bimmers have that is missed out on with my IS250. I almost watch it too much, but it has exponentially helped me increase my MPGs and fuel economy.

Just curious what mpg you are getting. I read some other post where people say they are getting well below the 19/26.

Nahoa · 04-12-2011, 08:03 PM

22 mpg

1 hour, one-way mixed freeway and surface streets. Stoplights, stop-and-go on the freeway. Worst traffic in the States.

Very pleased for a car this size with this performance.

Jan van Zyl · 04-25-2011, 03:19 AM

My F25 20d today exactly 1 month old; 1 700km; 7.2l/100km or 32.35 US mpg or 39 UK mpg. Absolutely love it - had a previous look at 5-series: only dealbreaker at the time was the absence of folding rear seat backrests - which the A6 Audi had as standard. Current F25 fixes all those shortcomings. Enjoy !!

04-11-2011, 08:49 AM	#1
xenonf30 Private Drives: 2012 BMW F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	Just some thoughts about my 1-month old X3 So I have been a proud owner of a JB F25 X3 for roughly the past month now and I couldn't be happier with the decision I made of taking the X3 over the 2012 Volvo S60 T6. I just wanted to point out a few things that I've noticed since owning my second BMW (my first was a 03 325i). I never will leave the BMW family again: -The Active Car Park Ventilation. If you haven't tried this yet...do so. It's a bit confusing at first for a first-timer but for those who live in mostly humid environments like the southeast...and for those who drive a black on black F25 ...it's a godsend. My parents are jealous their RX and ML don't have that feature -The LED corona ring DRLS. More of a fashion statement than anything but these are really, really cool. Not only can a oncoming driver identify you as a BMW but the looks you get an the menace of the four purple (on mine they are almost purple and not white like pictures) rings coming at you is truly sick. They are also very bright as well. TIP: If you activate your fogs, you can actually drive reasonably at night with just the LED rings on...try it sometime....they are that bright. -The MPG Gauge on the speedo. Just a helpful gauge that all bimmers have that is missed out on with my IS250. I almost watch it too much, but it has exponentially helped me increase my MPGs and fuel economy. -Sport seats. Can't tell you enough how wonderful these are. Especially if you are over 6 feet......they are perfect and regardless of the sharp turns you make in your F25......you are glued to those seats like white on rice -the non-nav iDrive. What a treat to have a 6'' iDrive screen and controller standard on my F25. I know the X1 doesnt have it and the similarly priced E92 doesnt either but for a new-comer, this is perfect to get the driver to fall in love with iDrive and to purchase the nav next time around. Although my options are limited on the non-nav iDrive....I can still do many various tasks such as my phone, my iPod and other stuff...as well.....the glow of the controller at night is really sweet -The smooth ZF 8-spd transmission....like butter. Anyhow.....thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
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04-11-2011, 09:09 AM	#5
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Agree completely on the corona rings. Love seeing them reflected off the back of other cars. Mine don't appear purple to me though. You should see your optician - or maybe it's me that should! __________________ 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 . .

04-12-2011, 11:33 AM	#11
mike185 Private First Class Drives: X3 X28i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lodi nj Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	I also love mine ! great car ! took my January 15 and love every day I drive her , its truly a SAV ! Last edited by mike185; 04-12-2011 at 11:39 AM.

04-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#13
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,853 iTrader: (0)	22 mpg 1 hour, one-way mixed freeway and surface streets. Stoplights, stop-and-go on the freeway. Worst traffic in the States. Very pleased for a car this size with this performance. __________________

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04-11-2011, 09:00 AM	#2
haldol Private First Class Drives: 2011 X3 3.5i MSport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	"Active Car Park Ventilation" is that feature standard on every X3?

04-11-2011, 09:02 AM	#3
flash3 Captain Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	Active Car Park Ventilation? What's this feature again? It's the first time I am hearing this.

04-11-2011, 09:05 AM	#4
xenonf30 Private Drives: 2012 BMW F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	Under settings on your iDrive its in "Climate". It essentially sucks out hot air from your car when your not there....you set it with a timer. Very neat feature.

04-12-2011, 07:55 AM	#8
Harplayr Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i, F25 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 424 iTrader: (0)	Is there a danger of battery drain?

04-12-2011, 08:56 AM	#9
bekind Private Drives: x3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	I'd also like to know about the battery drain in general. Say we leave an interior map light on, will the vehicle know when the battery is being depleated and kill any electrical activity to allow enough juice to start the car? On our Tahoe there is something called RAP. Retained Accessory Power. Basically it will allow things like the radio or map lights to work until the truck feels there is a low battery event. It will then kill all accessories to permit a start of the vehicle. We have anything like that on our X3s?

04-25-2011, 03:19 AM	#14
Jan van Zyl Private Drives: 2011 X3 (F25) x-drive 2.0D Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	My F25 20d today exactly 1 month old; 1 700km; 7.2l/100km or 32.35 US mpg or 39 UK mpg. Absolutely love it - had a previous look at 5-series: only dealbreaker at the time was the absence of folding rear seat backrests - which the A6 Audi had as standard. Current F25 fixes all those shortcomings. Enjoy !!