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      06-25-2013, 09:47 PM   #23
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Rob,

I moved from a GM vehicle to a 35i and improved both my fuel economy and my cost of fuel - both while moving from 87 octane to 93 octane. Run your own numbers.
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You're totally right. But I am looking towards the N20 (X28i) for the fuel economy and put it on sport mode when I need to be sporty or fast. The N55 (X35i) is def sexier out the box like you said comes with Xenon & Sport Steering + Nicer rims but looking at the fuel economy its not as good as the N20 or am I wrong?

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We are getting low 20s driving maybe 60% city, the MPG is very respectable for a SUV this quick. Pop the X3 35i in sport mode and now you are in Porsche territory, its that quick. Mileage wise, the 35i gets 2 MPG less than the 28i on the highway, 7% less efficient, which is very good considering you are getting 25% more hp in return. My advise is to drive them both, you will immediately notice how much more refine the N55 is how effortlesssly it handles situations when the N20 have to strain to do the same.
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I was getting a 16-18mpg mixed driving in the 2013 X3 28i rental w/ 6xxx miles I had for a month while my 3 series was out of commission. Most of the time I had it on Eco Pro just to see if there was any MPG improvement. I filled up the tank once and the next time it was only $10 to return it with 1/4 filled. I used it Sport mode maybe 5x for a short period, I did sport mode and but forgot to move the shifter to Sport as well not sure if it would matter.
Driving in NY city traffic, I am surprise you get 16-18 MPG. Most X3 28i owners get about mid 20s.
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Driving style has a lot to do with actual MPG achieved, but you can still treat the EPA numbers as relative guides. That is to say, a heavy footed driver in a X3 35i would still do (on average) about 7% worse than the same driver in an X3 28i. They're both fantastic cars for every day driving, but the 35i flat hauls ass.

We ended up loading up a 28i and saving a few thousand by going with a 28i over the 35i, only because we have two cars, and one is always a sporty car (my 135i, for example). The grocery getter doesn't need to be a hot rod, but I do like it to get out of its own way. We waited for the N20 for that very reason. The X3 28i is as fast (0-60 MPH) as a VW GTI. That's not bad.
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ROBNYC, you can enter the last 7 digit of the VIN# into this site and it will give you all the options on that car, http://bmwvin.com/ , sign up is free.
As far as ASS, BMW started installing them on both the X3 28i and the 35i the later half of the 2012 model year.
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If you want Xenon, buy the car with Xenon. I made a mistake with my e90, I thought I can add it later but it will cost me more plus the headache of converting it & the coding. Those headlights are adaptive, if it fails then you're screwed because it is not covered under warranty since it doesn't come with the car you bought.
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Thanks so much, so I'll try and see if I can grab a 2012 for a good price. Guess I know why these 2011 are going for under 40k now.

Just checked this one and if it says Hifi System Professional DSP is that the same as Hifi Premium Sound?

I can't find it mentioning anything on Cold Weather pkg, Premium Pkg, but only Light pkg guess I'll ask the dealer on more specifics.
To figure out if a X3 has ASS or not, look for the auto start stop button shut off to the left of the start button or you can also look for the sport mode button to the left of the shifter.
I believe the professional HiFi system is the standard system, not the premium sound. To figure out if it has cold weather package, look for the heated steering wheel option. To figure out if it has premium, look for leather seat or 4 way lumber support.
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Thanks, I found most X3 just saying Hifi speaker system, where as very few saying Hifi System Professional DSP and I believe that is the Premium one.
I think you are right, the DSP is the upgrade system.
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Trying to decide between these 2, the dealer just got these in so they're waiting to update with pictures and price. I was able to chat via email with the Client Advisor and he sent me the Window Sticker for each.

2013 xDrive35i with 12,561 miles
Carbon Black Metallic
LUSW Black nevada leather
ZCW Cold Weather pkg
ZCX Cold Weather pkg II
ZMP M Sport pkg
ZPP Premium pkg
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I'd go for the M Sport version as I personally think it looks much better, I'm not a fan of black plastic. Also the Carbon Black with Nevada Black interior will look superb. But at the end of the the day it's all down to personal choice, test drives and inspection of each of them.
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Both of these were sold within this week, so I decided instead of buying I will be leasing.
Now debating on whether to build my own (wait & pay more) or try to negotiate with dealer something loaded with my interested options for a lesser price & have it in my hands right away (sold my car 3 weeks ago)
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Both of these were sold within this week, so I decided instead of buying I will be leasing.
Now debating on whether to build my own (wait & pay more) or try to negotiate with dealer something loaded with my interested options for a lesser price & have it in my hands right away (sold my car 3 weeks ago)
1) Go to http://bmwconfig.com/BmwConfig/Config.aspx and configure an X3 the way you want it, then download it in Excel

2) Email your config to David BMW requesting a quote: http://www.bmwdavid.com/#!contact

3) Pick your mouth up off the floor after you see how good the price is

4) Sit back and relax while your car is made

Because the X3 is made in the US, delivery times really aren't all that bad. The savings you'll get going through someone like David (he's a forum sponsor, btw) are well worth the wait.

If you can swing it (time off work, etc), I'd definitely recommend doing PCD (performance center delivery) as well. We did PCD for our X3, and it was an absolute blast.
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1) Go to http://bmwconfig.com/BmwConfig/Config.aspx and configure an X3 the way you want it, then download it in Excel

2) Email your config to David BMW requesting a quote: http://www.bmwdavid.com/#!contact

3) Pick your mouth up off the floor after you see how good the price is

4) Sit back and relax while your car is made

Because the X3 is made in the US, delivery times really aren't all that bad. The savings you'll get going through someone like David (he's a forum sponsor, btw) are well worth the wait.

If you can swing it (time off work, etc), I'd definitely recommend doing PCD (performance center delivery) as well. We did PCD for our X3, and it was an absolute blast.


Thanks going to give this a try
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The sport/eco pro button have 3 modes, sport comfort and eco, whereas the other one only have 2 mode, sport and comport. The eco mode version also comes with auto start atop.
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