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cooldude00 · 09-28-2011, 03:20 PM

my experience is limited but i would do the following

- check tyre pressures - mine was +5 bar over on each tyre
- check paintwork etc, i found some sticky residue just beneath the xline pack on the window...
- check folding mirrors do work
- check bootlid switch has a blanking plate (i totally missed the hole in the lower right dash!)

setup wise - only 1 - angel lights ON!

enjoy mate - i'm sure you will...

VikingOne · 09-28-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cooldude00

my experience is limited but i would do the following

- check tyre pressures - mine was +5 bar over on each tyre
- check paintwork etc, i found some sticky residue just beneath the xline pack on the window...
- check folding mirrors do work
- check bootlid switch has a blanking plate (i totally missed the hole in the lower right dash!)

setup wise - only 1 - angel lights ON!

enjoy mate - i'm sure you will...

- check bootlid switch has a blanking plate - Done, I have a button for the auto boot lid, but there was a hole for the OBD port, was told they put the cover on once the prep is completed.

Cheers dude.

sfax · 09-29-2011, 01:49 AM

Check the paintwork very carefully, and check again when you get home and you're less excited

Take your option list printed out even if you know what you ordered

Check interior trim for dings etc

Check sunroof works if you have one and folding mirrors, all door locks and the boot opening

Good luck

AJWilson · 09-29-2011, 07:35 AM

At long last got my X3 yesterday

, no complaints dealer first class (SYTNER Harold Wood Romford)

. Driving the 467

miles home was a pleasure. The car is everything you guys have been bangin on about for months

.
Here is a few photo's.

cooldude00 · 09-29-2011, 08:03 AM

nice... love the pics, esp the bmw valve caps (though they wouldn't last 5 mins without being nicked here!)

Bustofa · 09-29-2011, 08:30 AM

Looks great!

sfax · 09-29-2011, 08:58 AM

Looks fantastic. I've seen a few AWs now in the flesh and they look great and the 309s really set this one off. Well worth the wait i say

washy · 09-29-2011, 09:19 AM

Congrats. Looks cool in AW

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-29-2011, 10:02 AM

Just got back from Kenya and the dealership phoned, my X3 35D M Sport will be one of the first in production next month, should be here 1st week december.

AJWilson · 09-29-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cooldude00

nice... love the pics, esp the bmw valve caps (though they wouldn't last 5 mins without being nicked here!)

Had the caps on previous X5 and X6, hope you've not cursed them now

troggy1969 · 09-29-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Just got back from Kenya and the dealership phoned, my X3 35D M Sport will be one of the first in production next month, should be here 1st week december.

Makes it worth working in crappy places to come back to something good (apart from the missus!)

tank531 · 09-29-2011, 12:17 PM

AJW - very nice motor and high end spec. many congrats

troggy1969 · 09-29-2011, 01:06 PM

Nice looker. Glad I went for the sport seats to go with the brushed trim. They really lift the interior.

How do you find the sports wheel. Is it the same as a MSport, wasn't sure when I tried it.

How is the mpg going?

BIMMER UK 76 · 09-29-2011, 01:38 PM

AJW, very nice indeed, those 19" rims look great with the white

AJWilson · 09-29-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by troggy1969

Nice looker. Glad I went for the sport seats to go with the brushed trim. They really lift the interior.

How do you find the sports wheel. Is it the same as a MSport, wasn't sure when I tried it.

How is the mpg going?

The sports wheel has a chunky feel to it, think it is the same as a MSport without the badge.
Averaged 42 MPG over 467 miles, done in sport mode, very pleased with that.

BIMMER UK 76 · 09-29-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AJWilson

The sports wheel has a chunky feel to it, think it is the same as a MSport without the badge.
Averaged 42 MPG over 467 miles, done in sport mode, very pleased with that.

Mine is broken as I have only averaged 35.1mpg over 7000 miles (SE, 18" with RFT's and rarely using aircon

)

Although I do drive it like my old 5 series rather than a family wagon

sfax · 09-29-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AJWilson

The sports wheel has a chunky feel to it, think it is the same as a MSport without the badge.
Averaged 42 MPG over 467 miles, done in sport mode, very pleased with that.

There are other differences. There's a great description in this thread...

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9557401

sfax · 09-29-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Mine is broken as I have only averaged 35.1mpg over 7000 miles (SE, 18" with RFT's and rarely using aircon

)

Although I do drive it like my old 5 series rather than a family wagon

I'm on 34mpg average. The wife's short local trips in it don't help

BIMMER UK 76 · 09-29-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I'm on 34mpg average. The wife's short local trips in it don't help

Not quite 50mpg

I used to get early/mid 40's in my E60 520d manual and was hoping for closer to 40 but 35 isnt too bad - I reckon the 30d would only give away a couple of mpg versus my 20d

sfax · 09-29-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

I'm on 34mpg average. The wife's short local trips in it don't help

Not quite 50mpg

I used to get early/mid 40's in my E60 520d manual and was hoping for closer to 40 but 35 isnt too bad - I reckon the 30d would only give away a couple of mpg versus my 20d

I think you're right about the 30d which is annoying as less mpg is one of my reasons for not regretting waiting and paying more for the 30d. Maybe next time!

JimBeamer · 09-29-2011, 03:35 PM

Great pics.

Pugger · 09-30-2011, 06:15 AM

AJ, the car looks fantastic.

09-28-2011, 03:20 PM	#815
cooldude00 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 332 Posts Drives: x3 2.0d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	my experience is limited but i would do the following - check tyre pressures - mine was +5 bar over on each tyre - check paintwork etc, i found some sticky residue just beneath the xline pack on the window... - check folding mirrors do work - check bootlid switch has a blanking plate (i totally missed the hole in the lower right dash!) setup wise - only 1 - angel lights ON! enjoy mate - i'm sure you will... __________________ it's here!!!
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09-29-2011, 01:49 AM	#817
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Check the paintwork very carefully, and check again when you get home and you're less excited Take your option list printed out even if you know what you ordered Check interior trim for dings etc Check sunroof works if you have one and folding mirrors, all door locks and the boot opening Good luck __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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09-29-2011, 07:35 AM	#818
AJWilson First Lieutenant 8 Rep 379 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK iTrader: (0)	Picked X3 up yesterday At long last got my X3 yesterday , no complaints dealer first class (SYTNER Harold Wood Romford) . Driving the 467 miles home was a pleasure. The car is everything you guys have been bangin on about for months . Here is a few photo's. Attached Images __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDrive20d SE Alpine White, Black Leather, HUD, Auto, Pro media, Visibility, Climate Comfort,Storage, Cold weather Packs, Pro Loudspeaker system, Sun Protection Glass, Electric Adjust Front Seats, Reversing Camera with Top View, 19" 309's,Variable Damper Control,Variable sport steering, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel. Re-ordered 27/7/11, Arrived 28/9/11
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09-29-2011, 08:03 AM	#819
cooldude00 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 332 Posts Drives: x3 2.0d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	nice... love the pics, esp the bmw valve caps (though they wouldn't last 5 mins without being nicked here!) __________________ it's here!!!
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09-29-2011, 08:30 AM	#820
Bustofa Lieutenant 7 Rep 470 Posts Drives: F25 X3 XDrive20D SE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks great!
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09-29-2011, 08:58 AM	#821
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic. I've seen a few AWs now in the flesh and they look great and the 309s really set this one off. Well worth the wait i say __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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09-29-2011, 09:19 AM	#822
washy Captain 225 Rep 752 Posts Drives: M2c/S1000RR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Looks cool in AW __________________ '17 S1000RR , '19 M2 Competition HS
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09-29-2011, 10:02 AM	#823
JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just got back from Kenya and the dealership phoned, my X3 35D M Sport will be one of the first in production next month, should be here 1st week december. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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09-29-2011, 12:17 PM	#826
tank531 Deckhand 5 Rep 389 Posts Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK iTrader: (0)	AJW - very nice motor and high end spec. many congrats
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09-29-2011, 01:06 PM	#827
troggy1969 Lieutenant 57 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 335D MSport 2016 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ludlow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 335D MSport [0.00]	Nice looker. Glad I went for the sport seats to go with the brushed trim. They really lift the interior. How do you find the sports wheel. Is it the same as a MSport, wasn't sure when I tried it. How is the mpg going?
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09-29-2011, 01:38 PM	#828
BIMMER UK 76 Major 52 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	AJW, very nice indeed, those 19" rims look great with the white __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps
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09-29-2011, 03:35 PM	#835
JimBeamer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: F25 X3 (2017)2.0d XLine Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Great pics. __________________ Current Car X3 (F25 2017) 2.0d XLine Mineral Silver
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09-30-2011, 06:15 AM	#836
Pugger Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 4 GC 2.8i MSport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff iTrader: (0)	AJ, the car looks fantastic.
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