Alpineweiss 35i M Sport

mxa121 · 02-07-2015, 09:24 PM

Hello X3 Forum

Just picked up an X3 today! Pretty excited since the car seems awesome so far. I read plenty of reviews and determined the X3 was the best mid size SUV on the market. (plus I am BMW biased...)

Replaced a 2009 BMW 328i M Sport in LeMans Blue that was totaled recently. A Suburban decided that looking ahead was unnecessary and smashed the rear of the poor 328i.

Finding the right car was difficult! We were pressed on time, since the old car was in the junk yard and the rental expired today! The criteria was White on Black, M-Sport, Heated Seats, and that's it.

We found one in California at a Carmax, called this morning to have it shipped, already sold. Luckily we kept searching and found another, in Georgia! It is now in the driveway (until I can fit it inside with my M3

)

2013 BMW X3 35i M Sport
42,200 miles
Alpine White with Black Leather and Fineline Wave Trim
Pretty well optioned

I love the look of the M Sport!

tenman · 02-07-2015, 10:06 PM

Nice! My mother picked up an alpine white x3 at United BMW today as well!

335xs2dinan · 02-08-2015, 12:38 AM

Congrats on the new car and sorry to hear about the accident but sounds like everyone is ok? Sent you a PM regarding the trim.

ianfp · 02-08-2015, 06:29 AM

It looks superb - congrats!

Portimao318 · 02-08-2015, 12:51 PM

looking good ! you'll forget your 328 pretty fast, I am sure

mxa121 · 02-08-2015, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the nice comments. This will be my girlfriends daily and she is in love.

Luckily no serious injury from the accident, although moving into an X3 was partially for increased visibility and safety.

More Pics!

Here it is tucked into the garage with her older brother

And some non-dealer shots.

VinX3 · 02-08-2015, 08:22 PM

Wow congrats! When you buy from carmax, how do you know if the car doesn't come w/ any small dents or scratches?

mxa121 · 02-08-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VinX3

Wow congrats! When you buy from carmax, how do you know if the car doesn't come w/ any small dents or scratches?

Thanks!
If you pay carmax to transfer a car, you are not obligated to buy the vehicle once it arrives. You will not be refunded the transfer fee regardless.
(I ended up buying from another party though.)

mxa121 · 03-08-2015, 10:33 PM

I just have to say, the moon roof is SO ANNOYING! I put felt strips across where the movable part rests against the frame but it only works in warm weather. What a crap design!
Glad this thing is under warranty, this must be fixed.

(I tried putting a small bumper on the plastic hinged part under the glass but the adhesive is not strong enough, it slips when using the roof)

Jordster · 03-09-2015, 07:31 AM

I love those pre-LCI M-sport wheels!

Looks great! Enjoy your new ride

droftrah · 03-13-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordster

I love those pre-LCI M-sport wheels!

Looks great! Enjoy your new ride

Pre LCI wheels are so much better than the lci wheels

mxa121 · 03-13-2015, 05:27 PM

Got Aluminum trim and installed it right away to complete the look

Upstate_X3 · 03-15-2015, 03:15 PM

If your still under warranty bring it to a local dealer for repair of the creaking sunroof. I had the same issue on my 2013. Its a known issue and they seem to have a pretty good method of resolving the creaking.

I like the aluminum trim in yours, it goes well with the dark seats. I have the lighter beige colored seats and aluminum trim on my 2015 and I'm still on the fence as whether or not I like it.

MartinHattingh · 03-16-2015, 03:25 AM

I really like the aluminium trim, have it in my Mineral Silver 2012.

With mine, I think the normal (non M-Sport) sports steering wheel's silver trim compliments it really well.

I have to admit that the sports seats really do look a lot nicer, the stitching particularly.

02-07-2015, 09:24 PM	#1
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Alpineweiss 35i M Sport - New owner! Hello X3 Forum Just picked up an X3 today! Pretty excited since the car seems awesome so far. I read plenty of reviews and determined the X3 was the best mid size SUV on the market. (plus I am BMW biased...) Replaced a 2009 BMW 328i M Sport in LeMans Blue that was totaled recently. A Suburban decided that looking ahead was unnecessary and smashed the rear of the poor 328i. Finding the right car was difficult! We were pressed on time, since the old car was in the junk yard and the rental expired today! The criteria was White on Black, M-Sport, Heated Seats, and that's it. We found one in California at a Carmax, called this morning to have it shipped, already sold. Luckily we kept searching and found another, in Georgia! It is now in the driveway (until I can fit it inside with my M3 ) 2013 BMW X3 35i M Sport 42,200 miles Alpine White with Black Leather and Fineline Wave Trim Pretty well optioned I love the look of the M Sport! Attached Images
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tenman Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 229 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2)	Nice! My mother picked up an alpine white x3 at United BMW today as well!
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02-08-2015, 12:38 AM	#3
335xs2dinan Lieutenant 141 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi, 22 G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (15)	Congrats on the new car and sorry to hear about the accident but sounds like everyone is ok? Sent you a PM regarding the trim.
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ianfp Lieutenant 144 Rep 560 Posts Drives: X5 40D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It looks superb - congrats!
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02-08-2015, 12:51 PM	#5
Portimao318 First Lieutenant 61 Rep 333 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Touring MSport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Europe-NL iTrader: (0)	looking good ! you'll forget your 328 pretty fast, I am sure __________________ 2022 318i Touring MSport Portimao blue
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02-08-2015, 01:45 PM	#6
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the nice comments. This will be my girlfriends daily and she is in love. Luckily no serious injury from the accident, although moving into an X3 was partially for increased visibility and safety. More Pics! Here it is tucked into the garage with her older brother And some non-dealer shots.
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02-08-2015, 08:22 PM	#7
VinX3 Private First Class 23 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Empire State iTrader: (0)	Wow congrats! When you buy from carmax, how do you know if the car doesn't come w/ any small dents or scratches?
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03-08-2015, 10:33 PM	#9
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	I just have to say, the moon roof is SO ANNOYING! I put felt strips across where the movable part rests against the frame but it only works in warm weather. What a crap design! Glad this thing is under warranty, this must be fixed. (I tried putting a small bumper on the plastic hinged part under the glass but the adhesive is not strong enough, it slips when using the roof)
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03-09-2015, 07:31 AM	#10
Jordster Private First Class 28 Rep 129 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I love those pre-LCI M-sport wheels! Looks great! Enjoy your new ride
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03-13-2015, 05:27 PM	#12
mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Got Aluminum trim and installed it right away to complete the look
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03-15-2015, 03:15 PM	#13
Upstate_X3 New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X3 [0.00]	If your still under warranty bring it to a local dealer for repair of the creaking sunroof. I had the same issue on my 2013. Its a known issue and they seem to have a pretty good method of resolving the creaking. I like the aluminum trim in yours, it goes well with the dark seats. I have the lighter beige colored seats and aluminum trim on my 2015 and I'm still on the fence as whether or not I like it. __________________ 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Leather Oyster Nevada 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Vermillion Red Metallic/Leather Nevada Mojave, Retired with 49,750 miles
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03-16-2015, 03:25 AM	#14
MartinHattingh Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 XDrive 2.0i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cape Town iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X3 2.0i XD ... [0.00] 2012 BMW 118i Urban [8.00]	I really like the aluminium trim, have it in my Mineral Silver 2012. With mine, I think the normal (non M-Sport) sports steering wheel's silver trim compliments it really well. I have to admit that the sports seats really do look a lot nicer, the stitching particularly. Attached Images
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