09-26-2011, 07:18 AM | #1 |
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What's new in MY 2012?
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I tried to find info but couldn't find what is new in the 2012 models of X3? Engines, yes, but little improvements as well? In my wishlist there would be: - better sound proofing of the 2.0 diesel engine (compared to Audi Q5, BMW is too noisy) - a little smoother ride - more soundproofing for tyre noise as well Does any of you have any idea what they have changed? I know that BMW is always making little improvements. Thanks! |
09-26-2011, 07:34 AM | #2 |
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The smell. I hear they have greatly improved the new car smell for 2012.
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09-26-2011, 07:40 AM | #3 |
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For US models:
- Xenons are standard on 35i now. - 35i with SAP comes with anthracite headliner - middle dashboard strip now has a piano finish (glossy black) - Cold Weather Package split into 2 (cold weather package 1 and 2) - 35i with SAP now comes with 19" wheels instead of 18" No change to engines. I'm hoping the 2012's fixed the engine rpm issue on startup and got a new supplier for window motor control units.
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And we have that glossy black strip as an option, you can have it in "satine silver" or "glossy black". Which one would be better...? |
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09-26-2011, 08:29 AM | #5 |
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I haven't seen a picture of silver, but as the rest of the dash is black I think glossy black would look better. Would be nice not to have gloss because it scratches easily. If you have a photo of the satin strip please share.
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Roads in coventry are the worst I have ever driven on bar none, here in Norfolk they are good.
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You can add
-combined convenience pkg into premium pkg -new audio package bundles premium hifi and satellite it saves like $200 or so the Xenons were standard on 35i for 2011 as well no change there. Quote:
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- smoother ride will lose the sportiness of it - i dont notice the tirenoise, im too busy listneing to music Have you seen the new honda CRV? |
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[QUOTE=greg2step;10493600]You can add
-combined convenience pkg into premium pkg i should add that apparently the merged convenience/premium package is 35i only - still separate packages on 28i. who keeps track of this stuff?
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Actually it would be almost cost-free to change at the dealr RF -> NRF.
They told me that in here it is rare size to have as RF. So if I get a punctured RF tire, it might take week to get a replacement tire... |
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09-28-2011, 02:33 PM | #18 |
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http://tirerack.com lists many runflats for the X5 but only 1 for the F25 X3.
Think it's a matter of time before more companies release these tires or will we be stuck with 1 choice?
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