New X3!

skiajl6297 · 02-03-2015, 12:11 PM

Just took delivery of a new '15 X3. Ordered on 1/19, delivered on 1/29! Holy moly was it built fast! Coming out of a '12 528i.

Car as built:
X3 xDrive28i
Space Gray Metallic
Ivory White Nevada Leather w/ red contrast stitching
Aluminum Trim
M Sport
Driver Assistance Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package (Xenon)
Premium Package
Technology Package
Rear manual side window shades
Heated front seats

So far, absolutely in love! Had DHP in 528 and was not willing to go forward without. Glad I went with the M Sport w/ sport seats since I was coming from the 5 comfort seats. I will miss them, but the added height of the X car, plus sport seats made the loss a little more reasonable. Love the HUD in full color, lighting (and LED fogs), LOVE the interior color with aluminum trim - adds a nice coolness contrast to the alcantara. Size for family of 4 is just right with two kiddos in seats in the back, trunk space is excellent. When I need it to be sporty, it does great, and in daily driving, in traffic, it is smooth as silk.

So far, I am in love! First SUV, and a winner at that! Looking forward to reading more here!

kjoseph270 · 02-03-2015, 12:28 PM

Congrats! Holy cow that's fast, I'm jealous! Please post some pics for those of us who have been waiting much longer than 10 days!

nyalpine90 · 02-03-2015, 01:02 PM

nice color combo..its rare around these forum walls lol

Andy_o · 02-03-2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiajl6297

Just took delivery of a new '15 X3. Ordered on 2/19, delivered on 2/29! Holy moly was it built fast! Coming out of a '12 528i.

Car as built:
X3 xDrive28i
Space Gray Metallic
Ivory White Nevada Leather w/ red contrast stitching
Aluminum Trim
M Sport
Driver Assistance Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package (Xenon)
Premium Package
Technology Package
Rear manual side window shades
Heated front seats

So far, absolutely in love! Had DHP in 528 and was not willing to go forward without. Glad I went with the M Sport w/ sport seats since I was coming from the 5 comfort seats. I will miss them, but the added height of the X car, plus sport seats made the loss a little more reasonable. Love the HUD in full color, lighting (and LED fogs), LOVE the interior color with aluminum trim - adds a nice coolness contrast to the alcantara. Size for family of 4 is just right with two kiddos in seats in the back, trunk space is excellent. When I need it to be sporty, it does great, and in daily driving, in traffic, it is smooth as silk.

So far, I am in love! First SUV, and a winner at that! Looking forward to reading more here!

Ten days .... I could cry !

Enjoy

I'm on 7 ............

Months and still waiting

FSociety · 02-03-2015, 01:44 PM

Congrats on the X3 w/ DHP !!

Can't wait to see pics

Portimao318 · 02-03-2015, 01:56 PM

2/19 and 2/29 ? what does this mean ?. Today is february 3rd.

Ultbruin · 02-03-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Endre2

2/19 and 2/29 ? what does this mean ?. Today is february 3rd.

Probably meant 1/19, 1/29.
Congrats! Mine is in the state waiting for transport to dealer.

skiajl6297 · 02-03-2015, 02:19 PM

Whoops - yes ordered in January, not February! I am still writing down 2014 as the year. I'll figure it out soon!

Thanks for the kind replies. In DC area, so dealer was able to jump on an existing car headed into production rather quickly, and customize. I sure did luck out.

Pics will be posted soon - now that the car is dirty with salt spray! Thankfully the gray should help mask some of the ugly winter stuff. Ha!

More to come with pics too...

Portimao318 · 02-03-2015, 02:30 PM

Ah, OK, I understand. You were very lucky indeed. Congrats !
I ordered mine December 16th and will have to wait till april (or may....).

I wish you many happy kilometers with it

, and yes , pictures please.

VMRWheels · 02-03-2015, 03:34 PM

Wow, that was quick. Congrats!

kozzi · 02-04-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

nice color combo..its rare around these forum walls lol

+1
Very nice! Would like to see some pictures of the interior too! Wish I had the guts for Ivory white interior.

tripwired · 02-04-2015, 10:33 PM

Congrats! I have the space gray exterior as well and absolutely love it!

skiajl6297 · 02-05-2015, 07:51 AM

Haven't had time to do proper photos, but some interior snaps from this morning's commute!

Forgive the intrusion of the family! Hoping to get more shots this weekend, sans humans.

tripwired · 02-05-2015, 08:47 AM

Lovely. That color goes really well with the sexy brushed aluminum.

VinX3 · 02-05-2015, 09:17 AM

Nice!!!!

Manicureaddict · 02-05-2015, 09:46 PM

Jealous, I love that red stitching! I didn't want to give up the tail gate opening with your foot option/heated wheel that you loose with the M package so I was very sad that wasn't an option when I ordered. But perhaps that was a good thing since I'm not sure how clean I could keep light colored seats :P interior looks Amazing!!

m_alnimah · 02-06-2015, 02:18 AM

GRRRREAT color combination and Congrats!! But how does she sound? Many people have said their x28i models sound not so BMWish... I doubt that since you've got the M Sport Package (which i believe includes the M Performance Exhaust)

VinX3 · 02-06-2015, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manicureaddict

Jealous, I love that red stitching! I didn't want to give up the tail gate opening with your foot option/heated wheel that you loose with the M package so I was very sad that wasn't an option when I ordered. But perhaps that was a good thing since I'm not sure how clean I could keep light colored seats :P interior looks Amazing!!

The heated steering wheel is available for M sport now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_alnimah

GRRRREAT color combination and Congrats!! But how does she sound? Many people have said their x28i models sound not so BMWish... I doubt that since you've got the M Sport Package (which i believe includes the M Performance Exhaust)

The M performance exhaust isn't part of the M sport package in the US.

m_alnimah · 02-06-2015, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinX3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manicureaddict

Jealous, I love that red stitching! I didn't want to give up the tail gate opening with your foot option/heated wheel that you loose with the M package so I was very sad that wasn't an option when I ordered. But perhaps that was a good thing since I'm not sure how clean I could keep light colored seats :P interior looks Amazing!!

The heated steering wheel is available for M sport now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_alnimah

GRRRREAT color combination and Congrats!! But how does she sound? Many people have said their x28i models sound not so BMWish... I doubt that since you've got the M Sport Package (which i believe includes the M Performance Exhaust)

The M performance exhaust isn't part of the M sport package in the US.

Well, that's a bummer! It is here in the Middle East

makes the car sound like a BEAST

ianfp · 02-06-2015, 06:36 AM

Sounds great and I love the look of the interior color scheme! I'm envious! :-)

skiajl6297 · 02-06-2015, 08:02 AM

It sounds fine but I am the first to admit I am not an exhaust guy.

Some early observations that I kind of was surprised at regarding the drive. Coming from a 528i with dynamic handling - the comfort mode in the X is nice and smooth, similar to comfort plus in the 528, but even softer. The sport mode really tightens things up on the X as well, and is similar to the sport mode on the 5er. I haven't actually looked at weight comparison, but the X feels quite a bit peppier on the throttle than the same engine'd 528! Dynamic handling is something that I personally am not willing to give up now that I have had it. Truly offers split personality options for the same car - and in daily driving in DC area, I am first to admit that I need it. Sometimes I am just cruising at highway speed or sitting in stopped traffic. Comfort is lovely. Sometimes I need to merge and really be peppy, and sport is perfect for that. And of course, on weekends or times when I just feel like driving more spirited, sport comes through again.

Most of my excitement is truthfully due to this being my first SUV experience, so simple things like drive height make a difference. Rear sunshades are worth 2x the cost when you have a southbound commute and a 4 year old parked next to the window!

Really loving the xenons (similar to 528) really just outstanding brightness - and I am very pleased with the led fogs particularly for cornering lighting.

Regarding the trunk release foot thing - I don't miss it particularly, and I think the upgraded seats and overall exterior aesthetic (plus steering wheel) more than makes up for that loss with M Sport. I do think it is silly they haven't been able to fit the sensor in a different bumper, but hey, what can you do.

Every time I get in the car I am glad I ordered this color combo. The light leather, aluminum, and stitching really make it pop inside - and offer nice contrast to the dark blacks of the rest of the interior.

Also I am impressed with the wheels! They are a shade darker gray than I expected, and I really truly dig them. Will try to get pics of the wheels up soon.

So far, completely satisfied with the car!

I don't know if I would have been so courageous when ordering color combo if I wasn't leasing! Will be interesting to see how it wears with two kiddos in the back!

Manicureaddict · 02-06-2015, 12:47 PM

[QUOTE=VinX3;17354580]The heated steering wheel is available for M sport now.

too many rules on what goes with what... I can't keep up with it, I lucked out that I wasn't digging the M sport look in general saved me some cash but i had no problems finding other stuff to take all that money away.

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skiajl6297 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	New X3! Just took delivery of a new '15 X3. Ordered on 1/19, delivered on 1/29! Holy moly was it built fast! Coming out of a '12 528i. Car as built: X3 xDrive28i Space Gray Metallic Ivory White Nevada Leather w/ red contrast stitching Aluminum Trim M Sport Driver Assistance Package Dynamic Handling Package Lighting Package (Xenon) Premium Package Technology Package Rear manual side window shades Heated front seats So far, absolutely in love! Had DHP in 528 and was not willing to go forward without. Glad I went with the M Sport w/ sport seats since I was coming from the 5 comfort seats. I will miss them, but the added height of the X car, plus sport seats made the loss a little more reasonable. Love the HUD in full color, lighting (and LED fogs), LOVE the interior color with aluminum trim - adds a nice coolness contrast to the alcantara. Size for family of 4 is just right with two kiddos in seats in the back, trunk space is excellent. When I need it to be sporty, it does great, and in daily driving, in traffic, it is smooth as silk. So far, I am in love! First SUV, and a winner at that! Looking forward to reading more here! Last edited by skiajl6297; 02-03-2015 at 02:21 PM.. Reason: Fixed dates - whoops!
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skiajl6297 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Whoops - yes ordered in January, not February! I am still writing down 2014 as the year. I'll figure it out soon! Thanks for the kind replies. In DC area, so dealer was able to jump on an existing car headed into production rather quickly, and customize. I sure did luck out. Pics will be posted soon - now that the car is dirty with salt spray! Thankfully the gray should help mask some of the ugly winter stuff. Ha! More to come with pics too...
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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)	Ah, OK, I understand. You were very lucky indeed. Congrats ! I ordered mine December 16th and will have to wait till april (or may....). I wish you many happy kilometers with it , and yes , pictures please. __________________ 2022 318i Touring MSport Portimao blue
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skiajl6297 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Haven't had time to do proper photos, but some interior snaps from this morning's commute! Forgive the intrusion of the family! Hoping to get more shots this weekend, sans humans.
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tripwired Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Lovely. That color goes really well with the sexy brushed aluminum.
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Manicureaddict New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Greenville SC iTrader: (0)	Jealous, I love that red stitching! I didn't want to give up the tail gate opening with your foot option/heated wheel that you loose with the M package so I was very sad that wasn't an option when I ordered. But perhaps that was a good thing since I'm not sure how clean I could keep light colored seats :P interior looks Amazing!!
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m_alnimah Lieutenant 70 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2016 Mini Cooper S 5 Door Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Doha, Qatar iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00]	GRRRREAT color combination and Congrats!! But how does she sound? Many people have said their x28i models sound not so BMWish... I doubt that since you've got the M Sport Package (which i believe includes the M Performance Exhaust) __________________ 2015 X5 xDrive35i M Sport, Black Sapphire on Terra Dakota Leather, Lane Change Warning, Lighting Package, 6WB, ConnectedDrive Services... (Sold) 2016 Mini Cooper S 5 Door Fully Equipped. (Sold) 2016 Audi A6 35 TFSI 2017 X6 xDrive50i Pure Extravagance, Space Grey on Coral Red, Fully Equipped.
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skiajl6297 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	It sounds fine but I am the first to admit I am not an exhaust guy. Some early observations that I kind of was surprised at regarding the drive. Coming from a 528i with dynamic handling - the comfort mode in the X is nice and smooth, similar to comfort plus in the 528, but even softer. The sport mode really tightens things up on the X as well, and is similar to the sport mode on the 5er. I haven't actually looked at weight comparison, but the X feels quite a bit peppier on the throttle than the same engine'd 528! Dynamic handling is something that I personally am not willing to give up now that I have had it. Truly offers split personality options for the same car - and in daily driving in DC area, I am first to admit that I need it. Sometimes I am just cruising at highway speed or sitting in stopped traffic. Comfort is lovely. Sometimes I need to merge and really be peppy, and sport is perfect for that. And of course, on weekends or times when I just feel like driving more spirited, sport comes through again. Most of my excitement is truthfully due to this being my first SUV experience, so simple things like drive height make a difference. Rear sunshades are worth 2x the cost when you have a southbound commute and a 4 year old parked next to the window! Really loving the xenons (similar to 528) really just outstanding brightness - and I am very pleased with the led fogs particularly for cornering lighting. Regarding the trunk release foot thing - I don't miss it particularly, and I think the upgraded seats and overall exterior aesthetic (plus steering wheel) more than makes up for that loss with M Sport. I do think it is silly they haven't been able to fit the sensor in a different bumper, but hey, what can you do. Every time I get in the car I am glad I ordered this color combo. The light leather, aluminum, and stitching really make it pop inside - and offer nice contrast to the dark blacks of the rest of the interior. Also I am impressed with the wheels! They are a shade darker gray than I expected, and I really truly dig them. Will try to get pics of the wheels up soon. So far, completely satisfied with the car! I don't know if I would have been so courageous when ordering color combo if I wasn't leasing! Will be interesting to see how it wears with two kiddos in the back!
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Manicureaddict New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Greenville SC iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=VinX3;17354580]The heated steering wheel is available for M sport now. too many rules on what goes with what... I can't keep up with it, I lucked out that I wasn't digging the M sport look in general saved me some cash but i had no problems finding other stuff to take all that money away.
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