Where are all the 2017 35i Msport's?

cadman50 · 10-05-2020, 03:57 PM

All I see in the entire US with 40,000 miles or less are mostly 28i's.

At this point I've waited long enough for one to show certified and it looks doubtful. I think I'll have to order a new one. I really like my 2012. It's very comfortable. The new M40i's are nice also but I still prefer the F25.

ga9213 · 10-05-2020, 04:09 PM

I'm surprised you prefer the F25....I have a 2016 35i and a 2018 M40i...entirely different vehicles with the M40i being far and away the better vehicle in every respect.

That being said, there are plenty of '17 35i's though they are getting fewer with sub 40k miles...and even fewer going for a reasonable price.

e30lover318i · 10-05-2020, 04:11 PM

I had a hard time finding a 35i Msport too. I feel like they made more preface 35’s, my brother has a n20 power 2016 Msport. We had a hard time finding a 35 for him too so he settled for the 4cyl.

ga9213 · 10-05-2020, 04:17 PM

https://cpo.bmwusa.com/certified/201...127?zip=01001#

https://cpo.bmwusa.com/certified/201...0372?zip=01001

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C31H0W39342

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C30H0W39882

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C52H0S19946

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C57G0S16216

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C55H0S19990

RedRaiderDavid · 10-05-2020, 07:54 PM

I have one

najnad · 10-05-2020, 08:05 PM

Simple reason is that most dealers did not order many 35i's to sit on the lot, mainly due to the cost and based on previous sales they knew they would sell more 28i's anyway. So most who wanted a 2017 X3 35i brand new had to order it special. Now that those X3s are 3-4 yrs old, few of them are for sale and even fewer are under 40k miles. Good luck.

6MT_Addict · 10-05-2020, 08:23 PM

In general the SAV market is dominated by people who place a lower priority on engine power. The 35i is a bit of an oddity in that you can get the 28i (or in Europe diesel options) or take a jump for even more performance to an M model SUV, albeit the F25 did not see an X3M.

Anyway the lower price point of the SUVs without m sport options and a larger engine was likely more popular in general. By comparison the 2/3/4 series has plenty of enthusiasts and people modding, it seems as far as SAVs go the X5 is the vehicle of choice for those owners. The F25 ends up in an odd spot in the middle where most owners either prefer the smaller engines, went for the better price point, of didn't care for the larger engine.

There are plenty if 35is out there, they are just a much smaller segment, especially those with M sport

cadman50 · 10-06-2020, 07:30 PM

There are a boatload of 28i's up here on the road. I had to order mine since I wanted certain options and the dealers had some of the options that I wanted but not all. That said, I am being particular about looking for a 2017 model. I want just about every option and my color choices are few. So given that, I understand the obstacles that I'm facing. I had found a few but there was always something that I didn't feel was right and thought there will be more. I see there are some 2017's that fit my desires but they are at least 1000 miles from me so that's out. I think my time has run out though. I happen to like the F25 because I 'fit' in it well. I think it's very comfortable. I'm going to order a 2021 M40i with non-ventilated seats very soon and hope I can be as comfortable in it as I am in mine. I've driven it. It's nice. I've also read about the seat comfort not being ideal. Hopefully I get used to it.

10-05-2020, 03:57 PM	#1
cadman50 Lieutenant 106 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Mass iTrader: (0)	Where are all the 2017 35i Msport's? All I see in the entire US with 40,000 miles or less are mostly 28i's. At this point I've waited long enough for one to show certified and it looks doubtful. I think I'll have to order a new one. I really like my 2012. It's very comfortable. The new M40i's are nice also but I still prefer the F25.
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ga9213 Lieutenant 365 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Olathe, KS iTrader: (0)	I'm surprised you prefer the F25....I have a 2016 35i and a 2018 M40i...entirely different vehicles with the M40i being far and away the better vehicle in every respect. That being said, there are plenty of '17 35i's though they are getting fewer with sub 40k miles...and even fewer going for a reasonable price.
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e30lover318i Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E30,E34T,E46,F48 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	I had a hard time finding a 35i Msport too. I feel like they made more preface 35’s, my brother has a n20 power 2016 Msport. We had a hard time finding a 35 for him too so he settled for the 4cyl.
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ga9213 Lieutenant 365 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Olathe, KS iTrader: (0)	https://cpo.bmwusa.com/certified/201...127?zip=01001# https://cpo.bmwusa.com/certified/201...0372?zip=01001 https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C31H0W39342 https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C30H0W39882 https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C52H0S19946 https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C57G0S16216 https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UXWX7C55H0S19990 Last edited by ga9213; 10-05-2020 at 04:26 PM..
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RedRaiderDavid Private First Class 32 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 35i X Drive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	I have one
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najnad General of the Space Forces 171 Rep 721 Posts Drives: 11 X3 35i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elkridge, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 x40i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 35i M-s ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 330 GT (Wi ... [0.00]	Simple reason is that most dealers did not order many 35i's to sit on the lot, mainly due to the cost and based on previous sales they knew they would sell more 28i's anyway. So most who wanted a 2017 X3 35i brand new had to order it special. Now that those X3s are 3-4 yrs old, few of them are for sale and even fewer are under 40k miles. Good luck.
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6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	In general the SAV market is dominated by people who place a lower priority on engine power. The 35i is a bit of an oddity in that you can get the 28i (or in Europe diesel options) or take a jump for even more performance to an M model SUV, albeit the F25 did not see an X3M. Anyway the lower price point of the SUVs without m sport options and a larger engine was likely more popular in general. By comparison the 2/3/4 series has plenty of enthusiasts and people modding, it seems as far as SAVs go the X5 is the vehicle of choice for those owners. The F25 ends up in an odd spot in the middle where most owners either prefer the smaller engines, went for the better price point, of didn't care for the larger engine. There are plenty if 35is out there, they are just a much smaller segment, especially those with M sport __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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cadman50 Lieutenant 106 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Mass iTrader: (0)	There are a boatload of 28i's up here on the road. I had to order mine since I wanted certain options and the dealers had some of the options that I wanted but not all. That said, I am being particular about looking for a 2017 model. I want just about every option and my color choices are few. So given that, I understand the obstacles that I'm facing. I had found a few but there was always something that I didn't feel was right and thought there will be more. I see there are some 2017's that fit my desires but they are at least 1000 miles from me so that's out. I think my time has run out though. I happen to like the F25 because I 'fit' in it well. I think it's very comfortable. I'm going to order a 2021 M40i with non-ventilated seats very soon and hope I can be as comfortable in it as I am in mine. I've driven it. It's nice. I've also read about the seat comfort not being ideal. Hopefully I get used to it.
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