Finally got my 20d msport auto

AC888 · 07-25-2011, 03:29 PM

After a long wait, finally picked up mind today and its the first time I see a Msport in real
First impression:
Much better looking than in photos
Interior is high quality, even the lower part is acceptable IMO
Very happy with with the ride
18\" wheel looks fine and not too small as others mentioned in forum and it helps with the ride
Handling is good
Very comfortable and spacious inside
Very smooth gear box
Engine a bit noisy compared to some other car with similar engine, BMW should really make it a bit more quiet
Generally happy with the car as it looks classy and drives well

tagz · 07-25-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC888

After a long wait, finally picked up mind today and its the first time I see a Msport in real
First impression:
Much better looking than in photos
Interior is high quality, even the lower part is acceptable IMO
Very happy with with the ride
18\" wheel looks fine and not too small as others mentioned in forum and it helps with the ride
Handling is good
Very comfortable and spacious inside
Very smooth gear box
Engine a bit noisy compared to some other car with similar engine, BMW should really make it a bit more quiet
Generally happy with the car as it looks classy and drives well

Congratulations!
What color is your ride? Pics please!

sfax · 07-25-2011, 03:44 PM

Congrats AC. I look forward to seeing an M Sport in the flesh because I know the SE looks much better than in photos and therefore I'm sure the M Sport will too. Enjoy!

XRP · 07-25-2011, 05:22 PM

pics!!!

xDrive35i · 07-25-2011, 05:23 PM

AC888 · 07-26-2011, 03:14 AM

Pictures to follow .....

andraxxx · 07-26-2011, 05:41 AM

Congratulations!
What do you think about the stiffness of the Sport suspension?

AC888 · 07-26-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by andraxxx

Congratulations!
What do you think about the stiffness of the Sport suspension?

Its not as firm as I thought and actually quite comfortable.

I think the standard ones are too soft and floaty.

I am very happy with sport suspension as the standard ones will caused travel sickness for the passengers if driven enthusiastically.

Max1Factor · 07-26-2011, 06:38 AM

Well done, enjoy! Good to hear re the 18" rims and the suspension. I originally spec'd M Spt Susp Del but recently got the dealer to put it back on.

clivem2 · 07-26-2011, 07:13 AM

Great news on the sports suspension. The std one I found was ok but I felt that when I got to know the car better I would want something stiffer. I've been hoping it wouldn't wreck the ride. My build is next week.....supposedly - could even be this week, it depends on how the weeks are numbered.

andraxxx · 07-26-2011, 07:19 AM

I agree AC888! I'am also afraid of travel sickness. So I had ordered the Spt Susp.
Now I'am a little bit relaxed about too much stiffness.
In addition, I'am glad to read about the look of the 18" wheels! :-)))
I can't wait to see all of them in real!

AC888 · 07-26-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by clivem2

Great news on the sports suspension. The std one I found was ok but I felt that when I got to know the car better I would want something stiffer. I've been hoping it wouldn't wreck the ride. My build is next week.....supposedly - could even be this week, it depends on how the weeks are numbered.

You will need sport suspension if your is 30D...

clivem2 · 07-26-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AC888

You will need sport suspension if your is 30D...

I kept sport sus on my Msport order, std 18" wheels too. I didn't want to go too low profile with RFTs......not after running an E93 with low profiles with RFTs for 3 years!

AC888 · 07-27-2011, 10:56 AM

I am planning to add a 3m film to the front bumper as I always drive on the Motorway and A road.

The Msport has quite a large painted area in the front and this will looks really bad after a few miles with stone chips.

Anyone have done this on their cars? please advise on whether its a good decision?

Thanks!

tagz · 07-27-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC888

I am planning to add a 3m film to the front bumper as I always drive on the Motorway and A road.

The Msport has quite a large painted area in the front and this will looks really bad after a few miles with stone chips.

Anyone have done this on their cars? please advise on whether its a good decision?

Thanks!

We are not going to advise till we see the pics

AC888 · 07-28-2011, 05:31 AM

Please help as I took a few photos from iPad but don't know how to download them to this forum
Sorry about my technical deficiency ....

sfax · 07-28-2011, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC888

Please help as I took a few photos from iPad but don't know how to download them to this forum
Sorry about my technical deficiency ....

1. Click reply/quote then Go Advanced then click Manage Attachments button and you can add up to 10 and click upload.

2. Or, if you have something like flickr or gmail, publish the photos there first, right click on the published photo and choose Copy image URL, then click insert image (advanced reply) and paste.

If you use method 2 you have more flexibility and no limit on number of images (size of attachments)

Powerrunner · 07-28-2011, 06:09 AM

Congrats, I also have the 18" wheels and love them. The ride not too soft like other SUVs, sport mode is great. Glad to hear that overall you are happy with your new X3.

AC888 · 07-29-2011, 08:44 AM

took some photos....

buckeyebill · 07-29-2011, 09:25 AM

Beautiful! I love the top down pic showing the pano...

clivem2 · 07-29-2011, 09:40 AM

Just goes to show that those saying 19 inch wheels are needed for the Msport are not necessarily correct, 18 or 19, the difference is not that great....all a matter of opinion of course.

BMW FINALLY! · 07-29-2011, 06:06 PM

very nice!

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AC888 Private 7 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster, Mini Clubman Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Finally got my 20d msport auto After a long wait, finally picked up mind today and its the first time I see a Msport in real First impression: Much better looking than in photos Interior is high quality, even the lower part is acceptable IMO Very happy with with the ride 18\" wheel looks fine and not too small as others mentioned in forum and it helps with the ride Handling is good Very comfortable and spacious inside Very smooth gear box Engine a bit noisy compared to some other car with similar engine, BMW should really make it a bit more quiet Generally happy with the car as it looks classy and drives well
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clivem2 Colonel 539 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Great news on the sports suspension. The std one I found was ok but I felt that when I got to know the car better I would want something stiffer. I've been hoping it wouldn't wreck the ride. My build is next week.....supposedly - could even be this week, it depends on how the weeks are numbered. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D Last edited by clivem2; 07-26-2011 at 07:22 AM..
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andraxxx New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: X3 F25 20d m-sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I agree AC888! I'am also afraid of travel sickness. So I had ordered the Spt Susp. Now I'am a little bit relaxed about too much stiffness. In addition, I'am glad to read about the look of the 18" wheels! :-))) I can't wait to see all of them in real!
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AC888 Private 7 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster, Mini Clubman Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	3m protection film for front bumper I am planning to add a 3m film to the front bumper as I always drive on the Motorway and A road. The Msport has quite a large painted area in the front and this will looks really bad after a few miles with stone chips. Anyone have done this on their cars? please advise on whether its a good decision? Thanks!
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AC888 Private 7 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster, Mini Clubman Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	How do i download photos fron ipad? Please help as I took a few photos from iPad but don't know how to download them to this forum Sorry about my technical deficiency ....
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