2015 X3 ordered

Portimao318 · 01-23-2015, 11:29 AM

X3Man, You got a very beautiful car indeed. I orderd my X3 in December 2014 (around 15th), but have to wait until march or april 2015.....
Well I live in Europe, and all X3's are made in Spartanburg, so maybe Europeans have to wait a bit longer...
I ordered a Melbourne red X3 with X drive and X line trim.
Is yours also X line ? I think so, cause I will have the same wheels.

Andy_o · 01-23-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Endre2

X3Man, You got a very beautiful car indeed. I orderd my X3 in December 2014 (around 15th), but have to wait until march or april 2015.....
Well I live in Europe, and all X3's are made in Spartanburg, so maybe Europeans have to wait a bit longer... anyway, I don't mind .
I ordered a Melbourne red X3 with X drive and X line trim.
Is yours also X line ? I think so, cause I will have the same wheels.

Melbourne red xline.. Good choice

Portimao318 · 01-23-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

Melbourne red xline.. Good choice

Hi Andy. I am glad to see somebody else also likes red!
At the local dealer they only had black and white cars. Than I drove to another dealer 80 km further, but again, only black, white and grey cars to view. So I ordered the melbourne red without having ever seen one in reality ! But my wife wanted a red one... than what could I do ?
She saw the colour on youtube and wanted it. Now I just hope it won't disappoint me in reality...

Andy_o · 01-23-2015, 02:00 PM

There's a few of us on here with red ones either now delivered or nearly here .. Good choice

The world needs colour

Portimao318 · 01-24-2015, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

There's a few of us on here with red ones either now delivered or nearly here .. Good choice

The world needs colour

this is the video my wife saw . Than she wanted the melbourne red.
I still am not convinced, because I also read here somewhere that the metallic paint does not seem really metallic. Maybe it depends on the sunlight ? In the video the colour looks stunning though !

I ordered a black interior, because we got a dog (American Bulldog) , and I was afraid the beige interior would get dirty too quickly, also because of the winters we have here, and than you get in and out the car with dirty shoes etc. But maybe I'm wrong about that. Anyway, the combination red/beige looks great in this video.

Andy_o · 01-24-2015, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Endre2

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

There's a few of us on here with red ones either now delivered or nearly here .. Good choice

The world needs colour

this is the video my wife saw . Than she wanted the melbourne red.
I still am not convinced, because I also read here somewhere that the metallic paint does not seem really metallic. Maybe it depends on the sunlight ? In the video the colour looks stunning though !

I ordered a black interior, because we got a dog (American Bulldog) , and I was afraid the beige interior would get dirty too quickly, also because of the winters we have here, and than you get in and out the car with dirty shoes etc. But maybe I'm wrong about that. Anyway, the combination red/beige looks great in this video.

If you do a search on YouTube for rpm 292 BMW X3 there is a great review of a red one with lots of shots that show the colour off really well

It is a lovely colour in real life very deep and lustrous

Having seen an X4 in it and numerous 3 series I don't think you'll be disappointed

Funnily it was my wife too that fell in love with the colour first

Andy_o · 01-24-2015, 02:53 AM

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Found it

Portimao318 · 01-24-2015, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

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Found it

doesn't work .... ?

Scandic24 · 01-24-2015, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Endre2

doesn't work .... ?

Here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/6LzTZTpmvHQ

Andy_o · 01-24-2015, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Scandic24

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Originally Posted by Endre2

doesn't work .... ?

Here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/6LzTZTpmvHQ

Sorry about that I posted from my phone thanks for sorting it

citrilla · 01-24-2015, 11:50 AM

Don't want to cause alarm but just ordered an LCI MSport and when I asked the dealer what colour was likely to have an adverse affect on residuals--guess what he said?

Portimao318 · 01-24-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by citrilla

Don't want to cause alarm but just ordered an LCI MSport and when I asked the dealer what colour was likely to have an adverse affect on residuals--guess what he said?

Of course. That's what all the dull and stiff salesmen in suits tell you. That's why only few have courage to follow the heart and go for the red one.

Besides....women love red. It's the colour of love.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/di.../#.VMPl6tLF92E

Andy_o · 01-25-2015, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by citrilla

Don't want to cause alarm but just ordered an LCI MSport and when I asked the dealer what colour was likely to have an adverse affect on residuals--guess what he said?

Of course that is just one persons opinion

I had a crimson red E90 .. Fairly bold move when at that time all of them were silver grey or black.

I got nothing but good comments about it and when I traded it in I got more for it than if it had been silver grey or black

I fact the dealer showed me the line of 3 series outside and every one was dull. He said he would have no problem selling it.

In fact it sold the day they advertised it and when I spoke to him he said they could have sold it ten times over

He did say that most new buyers follow the herd but that the red ones, few and far between though they are sell really well second hand.

I have spoken to a couple of dealers about the red X3 and again they have said it is a bold move but that the car does look very good in Melbourne red and that there would always be a market for it.

I did consider changing it to space grey but my dealer said there is no need as it will sought after second hand.

My local dealer had a Melbourne red X4 and a Melbourne red X3 both sold immediately and the sales guy said he was taken aback by how popular they were and the positive comments about them. He said that very few new F30's are ordered in red but when they get them in second hand they sell immediately often to people who travel to get them.

But the bottom line is buy what you want and like ... Personally I'm just bored of black,grey,white

Portimao318 · 01-25-2015, 04:05 AM

When I went to the BMW dealer, the guy also said that melbourne would be the nicest colour to chose, but people are afraid of it for resale. The dealer said I should NOT be scared that I could not sell the car in a couple of years for there are indeed buyers who will travel far, just to pick up a red one (especially metallic).

X3MAN · 01-25-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Endre2

X3Man, You got a very beautiful car indeed. I orderd my X3 in December 2014 (around 15th), but have to wait until march or april 2015.....
Well I live in Europe, and all X3's are made in Spartanburg, so maybe Europeans have to wait a bit longer... anyway, I don't mind .
I ordered a Melbourne red X3 with X drive and X line trim.
Is yours also X line ? I think so, cause I will have the same wheels.

Thank you. it is a x-line

X3MAN · 01-25-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VinX3

Did you finance it through BMW Financial Services? Did you talk about APR before putting the order or at delivery?

Yeah, everything except gap and tire-wheel was fixed before placing the order

Akers · 01-27-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

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Originally Posted by citrilla

Don't want to cause alarm but just ordered an LCI MSport and when I asked the dealer what colour was likely to have an adverse affect on residuals--guess what he said?

Of course that is just one persons opinion

I had a crimson red E90 .. Fairly bold move when at that time all of them were silver grey or black.

I got nothing but good comments about it and when I traded it in I got more for it than if it had been silver grey or black

I fact the dealer showed me the line of 3 series outside and every one was dull. He said he would have no problem selling it.

In fact it sold the day they advertised it and when I spoke to him he said they could have sold it ten times over

He did say that most new buyers follow the herd but that the red ones, few and far between though they are sell really well second hand.

I have spoken to a couple of dealers about the red X3 and again they have said it is a bold move but that the car does look very good in Melbourne red and that there would always be a market for it.

I did consider changing it to space grey but my dealer said there is no need as it will sought after second hand.

My local dealer had a Melbourne red X4 and a Melbourne red X3 both sold immediately and the sales guy said he was taken aback by how popular they were and the positive comments about them. He said that very few new F30's are ordered in red but when they get them in second hand they sell immediately often to people who travel to get them.

But the bottom line is buy what you want and like ... Personally I'm just bored of black,grey,white

I love the red, my last car was red A6 therefore didn't go for the same again. As for selling mine sold the 2nd day after adverting for full price 2k more than what the dealer offered me.

kjoseph270 · 01-27-2015, 09:07 PM

Realizing how lucky you are getting it so quick. I'm STILL waiting on an order, much less the build! No word from my CA yet. They just keep telling me that it's the hottest selling BMW right now and therefore the hardest to get. I'm not feeling much love for someone dropping almost 60 large at their dealership.

So in the mean time, help a brother out with some mocha interior pics!!!

VinX3 · 01-28-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by X3MAN

Yeah, everything except gap and tire-wheel was fixed before placing the order

Thanks for the reply! I'm picking up mine Friday after a month and 3 days

X3MAN · 01-31-2015, 07:47 PM

took this pictures while the X3 was in the garage, lighting is not excellent. but i love the mocha

kjoseph270 · 01-31-2015, 09:48 PM

Love it! Thanks man! I texted my CA today and no reply...avoiding bad news lol. I guess I'll get an allocation in February but not sure how long it will take. Keep the pics coming!

vivekbd · 02-04-2015, 11:36 AM

I ordered mine 01/31 and it is now under "Step 1 - Production Begins". Does anyone know how long will it take from this point?
Thanks.

Your X3 xDrive28d Selected Options
See all standard features
19" M Double Spoke wheels - style 622M with all-season run-flat tires
Roof rails in Aluminum Satin
Heated front seats
Burl Walnut Wood Trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome highlight
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Driver Assistance Package
Park Distance Control
Rear view camera
Driver Assistance Plus
Active Driving Assistant
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Active Blind Spot Detection
Surround View
Speed Limit Info
Lighting Package
Xenon headlights
Adaptive Full LED Lights
Adaptive light control
Automatic high beams
M Sport
M steering wheel
Performance Control
Shadowline exterior trim
High-gloss Roof Rails
Anthracite headliner
Aerodynamic kit
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Sport seats
Park Distance Control
Driver Assistance Package
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Dynamic Damper Control
Standard suspension
Premium Package
Lumbar support
Satellite radio with 1 year subscription
Comfort Access keyless entry
Panoramic moonroof
Technology Package
Remote Services
Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information
Navigation system
BMW Online and BMW Apps
Instrument cluster with extended contents
Head-up Display

01-23-2015, 11:29 AM	#45
Portimao318 First Lieutenant 61 Rep 333 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Touring MSport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Europe-NL iTrader: (0)	X3Man, You got a very beautiful car indeed. I orderd my X3 in December 2014 (around 15th), but have to wait until march or april 2015..... Well I live in Europe, and all X3's are made in Spartanburg, so maybe Europeans have to wait a bit longer... I ordered a Melbourne red X3 with X drive and X line trim. Is yours also X line ? I think so, cause I will have the same wheels. Last edited by Portimao318; 02-26-2015 at 01:33 AM..
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Andy_o Captain 76 Rep 746 Posts Drives: X3 20d Xline Melbourne Red Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk - Lancashire iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 [0.00]	There's a few of us on here with red ones either now delivered or nearly here .. Good choice The world needs colour __________________ Gone: E90 crimson red/black Gone :X1 23d Msport manual, Space/Beige Pro Nav, Adaptive zenons, privacy glass, 18's, ext storage, Current: X3 20d Xline auto, Melbourne/Beige, Sport seats, Viz pack, heated steering wheel, Folding mirrors, privacy glass, luggage net, pro nav Current: E85 Z4 3.0si roadster titanium/Syrah individual Current: F31 320d touring black/black work hack
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Andy_o Captain 76 Rep 746 Posts Drives: X3 20d Xline Melbourne Red Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk - Lancashire iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 [0.00]	http://<div class="youtube-playerCon.../iframe></div> Found it __________________ Gone: E90 crimson red/black Gone :X1 23d Msport manual, Space/Beige Pro Nav, Adaptive zenons, privacy glass, 18's, ext storage, Current: X3 20d Xline auto, Melbourne/Beige, Sport seats, Viz pack, heated steering wheel, Folding mirrors, privacy glass, luggage net, pro nav Current: E85 Z4 3.0si roadster titanium/Syrah individual Current: F31 320d touring black/black work hack
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citrilla Winker 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Space Grey X3 MSport 2.0d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Don't want to cause alarm but just ordered an LCI MSport and when I asked the dealer what colour was likely to have an adverse affect on residuals--guess what he said?
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Portimao318 First Lieutenant 61 Rep 333 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Touring MSport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Europe-NL iTrader: (0)	When I went to the BMW dealer, the guy also said that melbourne would be the nicest colour to chose, but people are afraid of it for resale. The dealer said I should NOT be scared that I could not sell the car in a couple of years for there are indeed buyers who will travel far, just to pick up a red one (especially metallic). Last edited by Portimao318; 01-25-2015 at 03:34 PM..
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kjoseph270 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 223 Posts Drives: '24 X5 XDrive 40i MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Realizing how lucky you are getting it so quick. I'm STILL waiting on an order, much less the build! No word from my CA yet. They just keep telling me that it's the hottest selling BMW right now and therefore the hardest to get. I'm not feeling much love for someone dropping almost 60 large at their dealership. So in the mean time, help a brother out with some mocha interior pics!!! __________________ regretful former owner '88 E28 M5 '12 MG F30 328i '15 CB F25 X3 35i '19 Golf R Mk7.5
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X3MAN Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: X3xdrive28i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	took this pictures while the X3 was in the garage, lighting is not excellent. but i love the mocha Last edited by X3MAN; 03-19-2015 at 11:21 AM..
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kjoseph270 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 223 Posts Drives: '24 X5 XDrive 40i MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Love it! Thanks man! I texted my CA today and no reply...avoiding bad news lol. I guess I'll get an allocation in February but not sure how long it will take. Keep the pics coming! __________________ regretful former owner '88 E28 M5 '12 MG F30 328i '15 CB F25 X3 35i '19 Golf R Mk7.5
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vivekbd Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Connecticut, USA iTrader: (0)	Ordered mine. I ordered mine 01/31 and it is now under "Step 1 - Production Begins". Does anyone know how long will it take from this point? Thanks. Your X3 xDrive28d Selected Options See all standard features 19" M Double Spoke wheels - style 622M with all-season run-flat tires Roof rails in Aluminum Satin Heated front seats Burl Walnut Wood Trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome highlight ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant Driver Assistance Package Park Distance Control Rear view camera Driver Assistance Plus Active Driving Assistant ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant Active Blind Spot Detection Surround View Speed Limit Info Lighting Package Xenon headlights Adaptive Full LED Lights Adaptive light control Automatic high beams M Sport M steering wheel Performance Control Shadowline exterior trim High-gloss Roof Rails Anthracite headliner Aerodynamic kit Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles Sport seats Park Distance Control Driver Assistance Package ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant Dynamic Damper Control Standard suspension Premium Package Lumbar support Satellite radio with 1 year subscription Comfort Access keyless entry Panoramic moonroof Technology Package Remote Services Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information Navigation system BMW Online and BMW Apps Instrument cluster with extended contents Head-up Display
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