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      06-11-2012, 09:16 PM   #1
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Hey guys,

I just picked up my 2013 xDrive 35i a couple of weeks ago and have put about 800KM on it so far. I'm coming from an E46 330xi, so I'm loving the added space and power. I am, however, missing the 6-speed manual

Here are some pictures of my old E46:







I really miss its driving dynamic and looks, but it was time for me to move on to something a little bigger as a daily driver.

Here's are a couple of pictures of the X3. It's nothing out of the ordinary - just another Alpine White X3 with the M-Sport package. No modifications have been made yet (aside from a few add-on accessories) but I'm waiting on the Dinan tune to come out.




I love the X3 so far, and I'm looking forward to learning more about the vehicle
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      06-11-2012, 10:12 PM   #2
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Awesome !
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      06-11-2012, 11:12 PM   #3
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Congrats...yup it's not a fast little car.. but it will do
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      06-12-2012, 01:10 AM   #4
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White on Black? Congrats!

You wont regret it. I came from a 2006 E90 Sedan myself.
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      06-12-2012, 01:36 PM   #5
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Beautiful; congratulations-certainly hope you enjoy the new addition. Seems you spend some serious time in keeping your vehicles clean...
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Nice!!

I have to ask since I'm leaning towards the black sapphire on my x3, how did you keep the black paint on the old car looking so good?
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      06-22-2012, 07:18 PM   #7
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Awesome !
Thanks!

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Congrats...yup it's not a fast little car.. but it will do
Fast enough for now - Dinan or JB4 will make it better

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White on Black? Congrats!

You wont regret it. I came from a 2006 E90 Sedan myself.
Definitely loving the extra space - E46 was getting a little too cramped (I'm 6'3").

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Beautiful; congratulations-certainly hope you enjoy the new addition. Seems you spend some serious time in keeping your vehicles clean...
Thanks! I do spend a lot of time keeping them clean, but it's definitely worth the effort

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Nice!!

I have to ask since I'm leaning towards the black sapphire on my x3, how did you keep the black paint on the old car looking so good?
I don't know much about detailing, but I did clay bar and wax the car with Turtle Wax Ice paste polish twice a year. In addition, I washed it at least once a week and used spray detailer every time. Looking back, though, I don't think I will get another black car again - too much maintenance
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      06-23-2012, 02:16 AM   #8
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Welcome to the X3 Club. Awesome photography work on both BMW's. The X3 looks great. Enjoy!
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      06-23-2012, 02:56 PM   #9
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Welcome to the X3 Club. Awesome photography work on both BMW's. The X3 looks great. Enjoy!
Thanks! The 2nd and 3rd photographs were taken by a local E46Fanatics member. He has some amazing photography skills
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      06-23-2012, 03:43 PM   #10
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The E46 was much nicer looking than our "bull dog" X3's.
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      06-24-2012, 04:34 PM   #11
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The E46 was much nicer looking than our "bull dog" X3's.
I agree completely - the E46 is still my favourite overall BMW design. I dream of someday dropping an S85 into an E46 sedan
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