My first post......my first BMW! - XBimmers

CRW · 04-28-2011, 05:31 AM

Hi folks,
Another newbie on here who's been lurking for the last few days. First of all, congratulations, great forum, really helpful.

After years of driving Audis (can I admit to that here?) I've recently ordered my first BMW and I've opted for the new X3 and gone for a 30d M Sport in carbon black

. I test drove a 20d SE auto which was a great all-rounder but this was the day after test driving a fully-loaded 530d SE Touring. The 5-series was a fantastic car but a bit too big and without 4WD, not ideal in the north-east of Scotland so I opted for the X3 but with the new 6-cylinder diesel (the other usual suspects, Q5, Volvo XC60, Freelander were either too common, too dull or just in need of a serious update).

I'm fortunate that the car will be a company car but that means I've opted for next to no options as these cost me, but I did specify heated seats, ipod connection and 19" 369 rims

Big problem now is that although the car was ordered on 04/04, I'm being quoted mid-December for delivery......

Pugger · 04-28-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CRW

Hi folks,
Another newbie on here who's been lurking for the last few days. First of all, congratulations, great forum, really helpful.

After years of driving Audis (can I admit to that here?) I've recently ordered my first BMW and I've opted for the new X3 and gone for a 30d M Sport in carbon black

. I test drove a 20d SE auto which was a great all-rounder but this was the day after test driving a fully-loaded 530d SE Touring. The 5-series was a fantastic car but a bit too big and without 4WD, not ideal in the north-east of Scotland so I opted for the X3 but with the new 6-cylinder diesel (the other usual suspects, Q5, Volvo XC60, Freelander were either too common, too dull or just in need of a serious update).

I'm fortunate that the car will be a company car but that means I've opted for next to no options as these cost me, but I did specify heated seats, ipod connection and 19" 369 rims

Big problem now is that although the car was ordered on 04/04, I'm being quoted mid-December for delivery......

Welcome, The 3.0d will be fantastic no doubts, Carbon black very nice, how about the interior? Heated seats are a must thats for sure. As for options watch out, reading these forums tends to tip you over the edge. You be ticking option boxes before you know it.

AJWilson · 04-28-2011, 05:58 AM

Welcome.

LEDZEP · 04-28-2011, 06:17 AM

Welcome aboard. Nice choice on the order.

CRW · 04-28-2011, 06:45 AM

I went for the nevada black interior with the aluminium trim, more sporty looking in my eyes thean the wood-effect trims which IMHO, look better with the lighter leather shades.

Looking through the other correspondance, am already getting jealous and I have another 7-8months to wait for delivery!

sfax · 04-28-2011, 06:53 AM

Welcome. 30d in Carbon Black will look awesome. I'd choose CB if ordering an MSport. Good luck avoiding adding costly options after spending time here while you wait. Xenons are the only must have

Bustofa · 04-28-2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRW

Hi folks,
Big problem now is that although the car was ordered on 04/04, I'm being quoted mid-December for delivery......

Welcome to the forum. The 30D will be awesome, I'm sure. But don't be so down-hearted on the lead times. My dealer was telling me just before Easter that they were looking at Feb/Mar for 20D orders!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pugger

As for options watch out, reading these forums tends to tip you over the edge. You be ticking option boxes before you know it.

Good luck with this! As Pugger says, you'll be upgrading before you know it. I bet somebody mentions Xenons before too long.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

Xenons are the only must have

There you go. sfax 'helped' me add Xenons to my order too! (I'm sure it was the right choice though.

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Max3Factor · 04-28-2011, 07:18 AM

Hi CRW, good choice.
My company car scheeme would only run to a Q5 with no toys. So I set myself a personal budget in Feb and I'm now £8k over - £4k of which was influenced by reading these posts!
Mrs Max3 won't go for black (or white) otherwise I would be down for CB. Seen it on a 520d m sprt and it looks great.

Max3

ZipSpeed · 04-28-2011, 09:37 AM

Welcome! I'm a newbie here myself. That sucks about your wait time.

And I thought my 1.5 month wait was long enough already.

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-28-2011, 01:32 PM

Welcome CRW and nice choice

Xenons would be good for those dark winter days in aberdeen

Whilst I wanted the 30d I couldnt wait and/or justify loading the 30d and getting close to a decent spec X5 price bracket (not sure why but just couldnt)

04-28-2011, 05:31 AM	#1
CRW New Member Drives: X3 30d MSport Carbon Black Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	My first post......my first BMW! Hi folks, Another newbie on here who's been lurking for the last few days. First of all, congratulations, great forum, really helpful. After years of driving Audis (can I admit to that here?) I've recently ordered my first BMW and I've opted for the new X3 and gone for a 30d M Sport in carbon black . I test drove a 20d SE auto which was a great all-rounder but this was the day after test driving a fully-loaded 530d SE Touring. The 5-series was a fantastic car but a bit too big and without 4WD, not ideal in the north-east of Scotland so I opted for the X3 but with the new 6-cylinder diesel (the other usual suspects, Q5, Volvo XC60, Freelander were either too common, too dull or just in need of a serious update). I'm fortunate that the car will be a company car but that means I've opted for next to no options as these cost me, but I did specify heated seats, ipod connection and 19" 369 rims Big problem now is that although the car was ordered on 04/04, I'm being quoted mid-December for delivery......
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04-28-2011, 05:58 AM	#3
AJWilson First Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK Posts: 379 iTrader: (0)	Welcome. __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDrive20d SE Alpine White, Black Leather, HUD, Auto, Pro media, Visibility, Climate Comfort,Storage, Cold weather Packs, Pro Loudspeaker system, Sun Protection Glass, Electric Adjust Front Seats, Reversing Camera with Top View, 19" 309's,Variable Damper Control,Variable sport steering, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel. Re-ordered 27/7/11, Arrived 28/9/11

04-28-2011, 06:17 AM	#4
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,277 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Welcome aboard. Nice choice on the order. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious

04-28-2011, 06:53 AM	#6
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Welcome. 30d in Carbon Black will look awesome. I'd choose CB if ordering an MSport. Good luck avoiding adding costly options after spending time here while you wait. Xenons are the only must have __________________ 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 . .

04-28-2011, 07:18 AM	#8
Max3Factor Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive20d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK, S.E. London Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	Hi CRW, good choice. My company car scheeme would only run to a Q5 with no toys. So I set myself a personal budget in Feb and I'm now £8k over - £4k of which was influenced by reading these posts! Mrs Max3 won't go for black (or white) otherwise I would be down for CB. Seen it on a 520d m sprt and it looks great. Max3 __________________ X3 xDrive20d M Sport, Space Grey, Black Nevada, Auto, 18" 368M, Xenons, Servotronic, Bootlid powered, Sun glass, Mirrors folding, Extd Storage, Media Pro, Mobile Apps, DAB, Business Sound, BMW Service Inc.

04-28-2011, 06:45 AM	#5
CRW New Member Drives: X3 30d MSport Carbon Black Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	I went for the nevada black interior with the aluminium trim, more sporty looking in my eyes thean the wood-effect trims which IMHO, look better with the lighter leather shades. Looking through the other correspondance, am already getting jealous and I have another 7-8months to wait for delivery!

04-28-2011, 09:37 AM	#9
ZipSpeed Private Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Welcome! I'm a newbie here myself. That sucks about your wait time. And I thought my 1.5 month wait was long enough already.

04-28-2011, 01:32 PM	#10
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Welcome CRW and nice choice Xenons would be good for those dark winter days in aberdeen Whilst I wanted the 30d I couldnt wait and/or justify loading the 30d and getting close to a decent spec X5 price bracket (not sure why but just couldnt) __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps

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