[ktjernstrom]

Hi,

Placed an order for my new X3 end November. It's a company car, so need to stay within certain limits, but would appreciate feedback in case someone has some first hand experience about stuff I perhaps "need to have"...

Spec on order is:

X3 20d
8-speed auto
Alpine White
19" 309 alloys
Satin roof rails (stock here)
Sports seats
Black nevada leather
Satin silver interior trim
Sports steering wheel
Comfort package (Xenons, PDC, light package, bluetooth)
Foldable dimming mirrors
Rear view camera

Checking to see if dealer can arrange to install twin chrome exhaust tips.

Will tint rear windows after delivery, in a darker tone than stock.

Thanks,

Karl

[julesjen]

nice spec ,ordered mine mid december same spec apart from went with manual gears , also oyster leather.test drove2.0d with black leather and interior seemed very dark ,also went with dynamic package.cannot change anything now as dealer has advised car built and being shipped,but stillno firm delivery date.have you got delivery date yet. find wait very frustrating

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by julesjen

nice spec ,ordered mine mid december same spec apart from went with manual gears , also oyster leather.test drove2.0d with black leather and interior seemed very dark ,also went with dynamic package.cannot change anything now as dealer has advised car built and being shipped,but stillno firm delivery date.have you got delivery date yet. find wait very frustrating

Hi,

Dynamic package isn't available here, unfortunately. The only package they offer here is the "Comfort package", with Xenons, PDC and lighting.

I have two kids, so Oyster is unfortunately out of the question. Really looks the part...

Karl

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by julesjen

test drove2.0d with black leather and interior seemed very dark

Was considering changing my order from oyster to black and interesting you say the cabin seemed dark - would like to see it in person myself (probably will stick with oyster)

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Was considering changing my order from oyster to black and interesting you say the cabin seemed dark - would like to see it in person myself (probably will stick with oyster)

My dealer actually had one exactly like I've ordered (Alpine white w/ black leather), and I didn't find it dark at all. With the light inner liner and silver trim, it rather feels discrete and exclusive, but not dark.

Then again, choice of color is highly individual.

Karl

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by ktjernstrom

Checking to see if dealer can arrange to install twin chrome exhaust tips.

Will tint rear windows after delivery, in a darker tone than stock.

Are you allowed to modify your company car - might have insurance implications?

The single oval exhaust looks fine when the chrome trim is fitted

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Are you allowed to modify your company car - might have insurance implications?

The single oval exhaust looks fine when the chrome trim is fitted

Is that single chrome trim also an accessory? Hadn't seen that one, only thought it was the dual exhaust that was available.

Naturally, we're not "allowed" to modify company cars. But you can do it anyway... My current company car has a loooot of mods to it, which I will be removing before returning it of course.

Karl

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Was considering changing my order from oyster to black and interesting you say the cabin seemed dark - would like to see it in person myself (probably will stick with oyster)

Here are a couple of shots I took at the dealer's the other day. Apologies for the mobile phone quality...







Karl

[julesjen]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Are you allowed to modify your company car - might have insurance implications?

The single oval exhaust looks fine when the chrome trim is fitted

Is the chrome trim part of the x-line pro accessory package and any idea of cost of this including fitment .have you got an exact delivery date yet

[lydonen]

I'd recommend an upgrade to alu interior trim rather than satin silver. reports suggests the stock satin silver looks a bit plastic and cheap.

Otherwise our cars are similar but I went for 18" v-spoke and navi pro plus heated steering wheel.

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by lydonen

I'd recommend an upgrade to alu interior trim rather than satin silver. reports suggests the stock satin silver looks a bit plastic and cheap.

Otherwise our cars are similar but I went for 18" v-spoke and navi pro plus heated steering wheel.

I would have upgraded to Brushed Aluminum, but since I'm on a fixed budget (company car allowance), I had to prioritize. In my case, it was a choice between the Brushed Aluminium and either Rear View camera or Retractable mirrors, and that felt easy...

The cars I've seen live with Satin Silver actually looked quite OK. Also, I'm contemplating having all the interior trim refinished anyway.

Karl

[lydonen]

Originally Posted by ktjernstrom

I would have upgraded to Brushed Aluminum, but since I'm on a fixed budget (company car allowance), I had to prioritize. In my case, it was a choice between the Brushed Aluminium and either Rear View camera or Retractable mirrors, and that felt easy...

The cars I've seen live with Satin Silver actually looked quite OK. Also, I'm contemplating having all the interior trim refinished anyway.

Karl

OK! Sounds like You have a good plan :-)

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by lydonen

OK! Sounds like You have a good plan :-)

I usually have plans for all my cars. Some plans fail due to time and budget, but they rarely end up the way they left the factory...

Karl

[lydonen]

Originally Posted by ktjernstrom

I usually have plans for all my cars. Some plans fail due to time and budget, but they rarely end up the way they left the factory...

Karl

here's hoping our new alpine white X3's fulfill our dreams :-)

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by ktjernstrom

Is that single chrome trim also an accessory? Hadn't seen that one, only thought it was the dual exhaust that was available.

Yes, genuine accessory (£46 from memory)

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by julesjen

Is the chrome trim part of the x-line pro accessory package and any idea of cost of this including fitment .have you got an exact delivery date yet

Not part of xline, it is a seperate peice part number is B18.30.8.511.364 (it simply pushes on - have the same on my 520d)

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Yes, genuine accessory (£46 from memory)

Cool, thanks! I'll have a look at Swedish pricing for the single exhaust trim vs. the double exhaust option.

Karl

[TuffLittleUnit]

Alpine White - nice. That's what I've ordered too but I've gone for an Oyster interior.

Got a demo X3 at the moment in Deep Sea Blue and I'm afraid to say it's fugly. Looks nothing like the Space Grey X3 in my local dealer.

The interior is oyster and it makes it feel very spacious (well, I know it IS spacious, but it feels roomier than the black). Demo car has fineline wave wood - not really my thing and IMHO doesn't really go with the rest of the trim which is a mix of black plastic and chrome/alu. Each to his own, though.

[CoronadoX3]

Congrats!! Got mine two weeks a go and loving it!

[ktjernstrom]

Originally Posted by CoronadoX3

Congrats!! Got mine two weeks a go and loving it!

Same color combo? Pics?

Karl

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by CoronadoX3

Congrats!! Got mine two weeks a go and loving it!

can you post some pics please?

[arvid]

Nice spec! When will you get it? I also was thinking of getting double exhaust (wish I could afford the 30d), but I think it will be pretty expensive so I stick with single chrome.