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      02-11-2011, 11:22 AM   #1
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Picked up X3 35i in Spartanburg on Tuesday

I picked up my X3 35i at the Performance Center on Tuesday. What an experience! Do it if you possibly can. They treat you so well and I learned a lot - both on the track and during the tour. Donny is the best - he took a lot of time to teach us everything about the car.

I got Sport Package, Dynamic Handling Package, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Titanium Silver & Oyster Leather. I got the 18" tires. After I ordered it I regretted not getting the 19" ones but after picking up the car I find I really like the 18s. (Although I'm sure others will disagree) I think they look super cool and the ride is as smooth as butter (although I haven't felt the 19s).

I like this car so much I just look for excuses to go out on errands just to drive it some more. But does anyone know how to disable the iDrive warning message that seems to come on each time I start it up about being careful about using when driving - drives me nuts.

One more thing ... the first driving exercise at the Performance Center is this kind of obstacle course through cones. I went first and did what I thought was a pretty good job. Then I explained to my wife how to do it in very simple terms I thought she would understand. Well she floored it and totally kicked my butt - never knew a BMW can bring out such a healthy aggressive side it someone. You should have seen the smile on her face. She did the same on the ABS exercise too - totally jammed on the brakes.

Oh and they didn't have any X3s to use - so we drove X5s. They said every single X3 coming out of the factory is already paid for for the next few months so they won't be getting their fleet of X3s any time soon.
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      02-11-2011, 12:57 PM   #2
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Congrats, sounds great fun

More pics of your new X3 if you get chance, enjoy
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      02-11-2011, 01:13 PM   #3
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Nice X3! Congrats on the new purchase. Thanks for sharing the pics
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      02-11-2011, 01:27 PM   #4
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Congrats! These 18s look great in this photo. I wasn't sure about them before but I think they suit the car really nicely

+1 more pics please!
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      02-11-2011, 01:49 PM   #5
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nice! congrats! maybe I'll see you around town some day
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      02-11-2011, 02:14 PM   #6
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Congrats! Can't wait to get mine in April!
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      02-11-2011, 02:45 PM   #7
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Congrats! Sounds like a great trip. Would love to see some interior pics of the Oyster when you get a chance. Picking up my X35i next Saturday - Black Sapphire w/ Oyster and Wave wood. I really liked the 18" Y-spokes from Day 1 - never even considered upgrading to 19". They especially look great with the silver exterior. Great choice!
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      02-11-2011, 03:44 PM   #8
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here are a few more pics. the interior is the Fine Line Wave (the darker one)
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Thanks for pics (keeps us going whilst we wait)

Hows the oyster leather holding up, are you keeping it clean? (I have ordered it also)
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I picked up my X3 35i at the Performance Center on Tuesday. What an experience! Do it if you possibly can. They treat you so well and I learned a lot - both on the track and during the tour. Donny is the best - he took a lot of time to teach us everything about the car.

I got Sport Package, Dynamic Handling Package, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Titanium Silver & Oyster Leather. I got the 18" tires. After I ordered it I regretted not getting the 19" ones but after picking up the car I find I really like the 18s. (Although I'm sure others will disagree) I think they look super cool and the ride is as smooth as butter (although I haven't felt the 19s).

I like this car so much I just look for excuses to go out on errands just to drive it some more. But does anyone know how to disable the iDrive warning message that seems to come on each time I start it up about being careful about using when driving - drives me nuts.

One more thing ... the first driving exercise at the Performance Center is this kind of obstacle course through cones. I went first and did what I thought was a pretty good job. Then I explained to my wife how to do it in very simple terms I thought she would understand. Well she floored it and totally kicked my butt - never knew a BMW can bring out such a healthy aggressive side it someone. You should have seen the smile on her face. She did the same on the ABS exercise too - totally jammed on the brakes.

Oh and they didn't have any X3s to use - so we drove X5s. They said every single X3 coming out of the factory is already paid for for the next few months so they won't be getting their fleet of X3s any time soon.
Congrats! Beautiful interior. What are your thoughts so far about the dynamic handling pkg? Do you find it a worthwhile option?
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I think the 18" wheels look great!
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      02-13-2011, 07:06 PM   #12
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Man, I think I want to switch from space gray to titanium silver after these pics...arrrrr although I put in the order 2 weeks ago..
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      02-13-2011, 08:54 PM   #13
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Thumbs up Congrats!

Enjoy your new X3. Very classy color combo. Thanks for sharing the pics and your experience. The Spartanburg facility is very impressive.
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      03-12-2011, 12:14 AM   #14
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Awesome pictures thanks for sharing!
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      03-12-2011, 05:10 AM   #15
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Man, I think I want to switch from space gray to titanium silver after these pics...arrrrr although I put in the order 2 weeks ago..
Mine is a space gray, and I am sure it's going to be looking great, I agree white, red and black are looking good in pictures (when it's clean) but IMO gray will be equally good and I would say it will show less dirt and easy to maintain.
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Mine is a space gray, and I am sure it's going to be looking great, I agree white, red and black are looking good in pictures (when it's clean) but IMO gray will be equally good and I would say it will show less dirt and easy to maintain.
Hey jay - did you order from Bloomington or Minnetonka? I have build week 14 from Bloomington.
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Hey jay - did you order from Bloomington or Minnetonka? I have build week 14 from Bloomington.
Mine is build week 12, from Bloomington.
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      03-12-2011, 11:13 AM   #18
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Man, I think I want to switch from space gray to titanium silver after these pics...arrrrr although I put in the order 2 weeks ago..
Space Gray is one of the BEST colours BMW does. And it's pretty rare too. My 3 series was Space Gray and was a real head turner. It's also an easy colour to keep clean.
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