nice surprises in your X3

Horsey · 06-07-2012, 05:31 PM

You can close the boot lid with the remote.

April1 · 06-07-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Horsey

You can close the boot lid with the remote.

Is this a new feature in 2013 model?

Akview · 06-07-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dnw

The fold out shopping bag hook in the trunk. So simple but I use it to great effect all the time.

The hole to put the fuel cap in while you're refuelling to stop it dragging against the bodyword (Q5 had this too but it took me a year to realise

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Is this shopping bag hook in the X3? Not sure where to find it?

02420X3 · 06-07-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Akview

Is this shopping bag hook in the X3? Not sure where to find it?

There's one on each side. They're about 2" tall and 1/2" wide. The hooks swivel, so normally the flat side shows.

Want the thrill · 06-07-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by April1

Is this a new feature in 2013 model?

European models have this feature, U.S versions don't.

cooldude00 · 06-08-2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 02420X3

There's one on each side. They're about 2" tall and 1/2" wide. The hooks swivel, so normally the flat side shows.

is there one on each side? i think i've only got 1 on the passenger side (UK)

Nahoa · 06-08-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by April1

Is this a new feature in 2013 model?

If memory serves this came up earlier as a difference in the NA (or at least US) models.

02420X3 · 06-08-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cooldude00

is there one on each side? i think i've only got 1 on the passenger side (UK)

In NA there's one hook on each side. I don't know about UK.

kingbadger · 06-08-2012, 10:41 AM

Just taken delivery of a new one (a 2012 build). Mine has one on each side. I know 'cos I've used them both already.

wouwou · 06-08-2012, 01:00 PM

My 13 28i only has 1 on the left side.

lbjgh · 06-08-2012, 09:07 PM

OK, another.

Using the key fob ya can open the power trunk (boot) and while the trunk is opening you can stop then trunk partially open then press the open button and continue opening the trunk to the set height.

tr7372 · 06-08-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wouwou

My 13 28i only has 1 on the left side.

My 2013 35i has two, one on each side.

turbotoy4me · 06-09-2012, 06:18 AM

Agree the shopping bag hooks are ingenious and most useful. The fold-able storage box is also very useful. My favorite is holding my finger on the exterior door handle lock button to roll up all the windows and close the sun roof.

lbjgh · 06-09-2012, 03:57 PM

ditto... 12v power port of the right side

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Originally Posted by wouwou

My 13 28i only has 1 on the left side.

kingbadger · 06-09-2012, 05:38 PM

Just so no one thinks I'm mistaking the power port for the bag hook! I also have the 12v power outlet on the right hand side.....but I also have a separate fold out bag hook on the right as well as one on the left.

BMWrules7 · 06-09-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by April1

It doesn't allow you to drive if the doors are not closed properly. My driver side door was left open and it stopped after warning.

Yes, this feature is most desired by car jackers.

Also, for a nifty thrill, throw the shifter to the left into sport mode while parked and then turn the engine off...see what happens. Cool huh?

slam · 06-10-2012, 02:36 PM

There is a 1 piece rear floor plastic mat that extends over the hump. Almost missed this item, you search online for the wider front floor mat. Very usefully all year round especially with young kids and blends so nicely, you don't even notice the hump was protected.

powertech83 · 06-12-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Chef

I read the manual cover to cover before I bought the car so I knew what everything did before I drove it. Seems like common sense to me, but maybe other people prefer to waste time and muddle through, thinking they can figure it out. If you ran your business that way you would be on the street before long. As I said - common sense.

That is actually like me, I usually requested to bring home the manual before the car has actually arrived/ready to be delivered. For this X3, though, i didn't read it thouroughly enough

It was a nice surprise when finding out my car is equipped with hill assist feature. When braking on an incline, the car will still hold the brake for a few seconds when the brake pedal is released, giving plenty of time to accelerate without rolling backwards. (auto hold is off)

tr7372 · 06-12-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

ditto... 12v power port of the right side

Interesting. My 2013 35i definitely has two, and obviously the 12v power port as well (see pics below of each side). I wonder why they would leave one out on some. Do you also have the premium package, which includes the storage package?

RichardBR · 06-12-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tr7372

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

ditto... 12v power port of the right side

Interesting. My 2013 35i definitely has two, and obviously the 12v power port as well (see pics below of each side). I wonder why they would leave one out on some. Do you also have the premium package, which includes the storage package?

Have two hooks as well as a 12V plug on my 2012 30d. I have the Storage Package.

troggy1969 · 06-12-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardBR

Have two hooks as well as a 12V plug on my 2012 30d. I have the Storage Package.

Me too

lbjgh · 06-12-2012, 12:46 PM

I didn't get the $350 storage package so that might explain things... Dumb move on my part as I didn't realize all the goodies for the "very" reasonable $350.

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kingbadger Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: X3 (F25) 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just taken delivery of a new one (a 2012 build). Mine has one on each side. I know 'cos I've used them both already. __________________ X3 F25 3.0D MSport - Carbon Black, Black Nevada, Professional Media, 6NR, DAB, variable dampers, folding mirrors, heated front seats, extended storage. Delivered 1st June 2012
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wouwou New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	My 13 28i only has 1 on the left side.
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 107 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	OK, another. Using the key fob ya can open the power trunk (boot) and while the trunk is opening you can stop then trunk partially open then press the open button and continue opening the trunk to the set height. __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes
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kingbadger Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: X3 (F25) 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just so no one thinks I'm mistaking the power port for the bag hook! I also have the 12v power outlet on the right hand side.....but I also have a separate fold out bag hook on the right as well as one on the left. __________________ X3 F25 3.0D MSport - Carbon Black, Black Nevada, Professional Media, 6NR, DAB, variable dampers, folding mirrors, heated front seats, extended storage. Delivered 1st June 2012
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slam Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	There is a 1 piece rear floor plastic mat that extends over the hump. Almost missed this item, you search online for the wider front floor mat. Very usefully all year round especially with young kids and blends so nicely, you don't even notice the hump was protected. __________________ SLAM
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 107 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	I didn't get the $350 storage package so that might explain things... Dumb move on my part as I didn't realize all the goodies for the "very" reasonable $350. Attached Images __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes
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