X3 M40i delivered!

azf100 · 12-11-2017, 06:28 PM

Picked her up today!

Slalom · 12-11-2017, 07:01 PM

Very nice combination

Fensta · 12-11-2017, 08:52 PM

Congratulations. Great looking car.

sor · 12-11-2017, 08:53 PM

That’s my twin, down to the Pirellis. Congratulations, enjoy that new BMW smell.

ando · 12-11-2017, 09:25 PM

Congrats. Looks awesome

tyranimo · 12-11-2017, 09:55 PM

That looks amazing! Congrats!

Max Well · 12-12-2017, 06:28 AM

Thank you for sharing your photos, azf100 - another great-looking G01!

edcrane · 12-12-2017, 07:23 AM

Awesome combination! Congratulations.

nyalpine90 · 12-12-2017, 08:37 AM

congrats to all new G01 owners!
enjoy them in good health

TonySCV · 12-12-2017, 12:54 PM

My ordered M40i is meandering its way across the country to the west coast. Apparently it's being pushed across country by hand as it's only arriving at the VDC in Oxnard today after finishing production November 19th.

Hopefully delivery in the next few days.

Kief · 12-12-2017, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonySCV

My ordered M40i is meandering its way across the country to the west coast. Apparently it's being pushed across country by hand as it's only arriving at the VDC in Oxnard today after finishing production November 19th.

Hopefully delivery in the next few days.

What are your specs?
I'm sure it will go nicely with your Santorini F80!

Slalom · 12-12-2017, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonySCV

My ordered M40i is meandering its way across the country to the west coast. Apparently it's being pushed across country by hand as it's only arriving at the VDC in Oxnard today after finishing production November 19th.

Hopefully delivery in the next few days.

Great sense of humour

I am sure that you are as anxious as the rest of us.

Rbrown · 12-12-2017, 03:01 PM

Looks great!!!!

Just makes me want mine more!!!!

TonySCV · 12-12-2017, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kief

What are your specs?
I'm sure it will go nicely with your Santorini F80!

It's got basically every option except the side roller blinds. I almost checked that box anyway for completeness but I've never used those things with dark tinted windows.

M40 - Dark Graphite / Black / Matte wood trim
ZDA - Driving Assistant
ZDB - DA Plus
ZPP - Premium
4HA - Heated Front and Rear seats
ZPX - Exec
22Z - 21" wheels
2VF - Adaptive Suspension
300 - Spare
4PH - Ventilated seats
688 - H/K Audio
6CP - CarPlay
6NW - Wireless Charging

Ranger8 · 12-12-2017, 06:47 PM

Congrats to all new Owners.

Returnd to the BMW brand after almost 20 years and picked up my M40i last night. Ordered it on November 2!

Carbon Blue
Cognac Interior
Heated Front Seats
Matt Wood Finish
19" All Season (to be replaced in the Spring)
Spare
Adaptive Suspension
H/K Audio
Driving Assistand and DA Plus
Premium
Executive
Car Play

Still figuring out all its features!

jjl · 12-12-2017, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger8

Congrats to all new Owners.

Returnd to the BMW brand after almost 20 years and picked up my M40i last night. Ordered it on November 2!

Carbon Blue
Cognac Interior
Heated Front Seats
Matt Wood Finish
19" All Season (to be replaced in the Spring)
Spare
Adaptive Suspension
H/K Audio
Driving Assistand and DA Plus
Premium
Executive
Car Play

Still figuring out all its features!

Any pics?

azf100 · 12-13-2017, 08:51 AM

After 2 days of ownership, some comments regarding a few of the features:

Gesture control: Originally I believed this to be a little bit of a gimmicky feature, but I am finding myself twirling my finger to adjust the volume more often than not. I also discovered my index finger needs some exercise.
Lane departure assist: Wow - the first couple times I drove onto a lane (got over early to exit) it felt like it was fighting me to pull the car back. Kinda cool, just surprising at first. The vibrating steering wheel doesn't feel as strong as my wife's X1 with the M Sport wheel even in the strongest setting.
Lane keep assist (DA Assistant Plus package): Works much better than I expected. I used it for a straight 25 mi on a 2 lane highway traveling 70 to 80 MPH. I intervened twice, but only because some other vehicles appeared to be texting while driving and not paying attention, and I was being cautious. Having to touch the steering wheel every few seconds is a little annoying, but I lowered my steering wheel and keep my hand on my leg and my thumb caressing the steering wheel. It would be easier with a thicker wheel!!! (umm like the M sport wheel - I won't start....). One time, the lane markings were faded and it began to follow the car in front. The car in front apparently liked to drive partly on the shoulder so my car followed it - ha.
Traffic Jam assist: Works great! Under a certain speed (pretty slow). without looking it up, I would guess under 20 MPH it goes on its own. About 10 minutes of my commute today I was hands/feet free. Surprisingly nobody cut me off today). The only annoying piece is if the complete stop is more than a few seconds, you must either tap the accelerator or hit the resume button on the steering wheel - but this is no different than my wife's '17 X1. Not sure why that's needed. That slight delay in having to do that would allow people to sneak in front before the car gets back up to speed. People from PA and drive Rt. 422 in rush hour know what I mean.
Heads up display: The heads-up is a masterpiece. Crystal clear, and when using the navigation, it's beautiful. You get the full lane markings, signs, arrows, etc.
Drive Modes: I honestly don't feel what the "Adaptive"-ness of the adaptive setting, but I haven't taken it for a comfort ride combined with aggressive cornering, etc. My favorite mode for my daily commute is the Individual Sport where I have all settings set to Comfort except the Engine. Love the exhaust sound.
Seat Belts: Do all X3s "cinch" the seatbelt tight when driving off after starting up the vehicle? My wife's doesn't do that.
QUESTION: Upon starting up the vehicle, on the left side of the dynamic display there is a symbol that looks like 3 people. I don't have a pic handy right now, but what is that?

I'll post some more thoughts as I get more use.

Slalom · 12-13-2017, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azf100

After 2 days of ownership, some comments regarding a few of the features:

Gesture control: Originally I believed this to be a little bit of a gimmicky feature, but I am finding myself twirling my finger to adjust the volume more often than not. I also discovered my index finger needs some exercise.
Lane departure assist: Wow - the first couple times I drove onto a lane (got over early to exit) it felt like it was fighting me to pull the car back. Kinda cool, just surprising at first. The vibrating steering wheel doesn't feel as strong as my wife's X1 with the M Sport wheel even in the strongest setting.
Lane keep assist (DA Assistant Plus package): Works much better than I expected. I used it for a straight 25 mi on a 2 lane highway traveling 70 to 80 MPH. I intervened twice, but only because some other vehicles appeared to be texting while driving and not paying attention, and I was being cautious. Having to touch the steering wheel every few seconds is a little annoying, but I lowered my steering wheel and keep my hand on my leg and my thumb caressing the steering wheel. It would be easier with a thicker wheel!!! (umm like the M sport wheel - I won't start....). One time, the lane markings were faded and it began to follow the car in front. The car in front apparently liked to drive partly on the shoulder so my car followed it - ha.
Traffic Jam assist: Works great! Under a certain speed (pretty slow). without looking it up, I would guess under 20 MPH it goes on its own. About 10 minutes of my commute today I was hands/feet free. Surprisingly nobody cut me off today). The only annoying piece is if the complete stop is more than a few seconds, you must either tap the accelerator or hit the resume button on the steering wheel - but this is no different than my wife's '17 X1. Not sure why that's needed. That slight delay in having to do that would allow people to sneak in front before the car gets back up to speed. People from PA and drive Rt. 422 in rush hour know what I mean.
Heads up display: The heads-up is a masterpiece. Crystal clear, and when using the navigation, it's beautiful. You get the full lane markings, signs, arrows, etc.
Drive Modes: I honestly don't feel what the "Adaptive"-ness of the adaptive setting, but I haven't taken it for a comfort ride combined with aggressive cornering, etc. My favorite mode for my daily commute is the Individual Sport where I have all settings set to Comfort except the Engine. Love the exhaust sound.
Seat Belts: Do all X3s "cinch" the seatbelt tight when driving off after starting up the vehicle? My wife's doesn't do that.
QUESTION: Upon starting up the vehicle, on the left side of the dynamic display there is a symbol that looks like 3 people. I don't have a pic handy right now, but what is that?

I'll post some more thoughts as I get more use.

Thank you for the logical and comprehensive review.

TonySCV · 12-13-2017, 10:05 AM

The seat belt "cinching" started on the 6 series grand coupes (vehicles with seat belts built in to the seat itself vs. on the B-pillar), and I'm bummed to see it filter to the X3. It's annoying, and there is no way to turn it off. To those who haven't experienced it, it "tugs" the seat belt tight after you fasten it. Happens every time you start the car assuming putting on your seat belt is part of that ritual.

tyranimo · 12-13-2017, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonySCV

The seat belt "cinching" started on the 6 series grand coupes (vehicles with seat belts built in to the seat itself vs. on the B-pillar), and I'm bummed to see it filter to the X3. It's annoying, and there is no way to turn it off. To those who haven't experienced it, it "tugs" the seat belt tight after you fasten it. Happens every time you start the car assuming putting on your seat belt is part of that ritual.

I think it's actually a safety feature so the seat belt knows how much to bring the belt in, in the event of an emergency.

Mercedes cars have been doing it for ages

kozzi · 12-13-2017, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azf100

QUESTION: Upon starting up the vehicle, on the left side of the dynamic display there is a symbol that looks like 3 people. I don't have a pic handy right now, but what is that?

If you have passengers in the rear...it individually tells you who is wearing their seat belt or not. Green yes and red no.

bwcooper · 12-13-2017, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonySCV

The seat belt "cinching" started on the 6 series grand coupes (vehicles with seat belts built in to the seat itself vs. on the B-pillar), and I'm bummed to see it filter to the X3. It's annoying, and there is no way to turn it off. To those who haven't experienced it, it "tugs" the seat belt tight after you fasten it. Happens every time you start the car assuming putting on your seat belt is part of that ritual.

I just tell my passengers the car is going to give them a hug before we leave!

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azf100 Private First Class 99 Rep 127 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Royersford, PA iTrader: (0)	After 2 days of ownership, some comments regarding a few of the features: Gesture control: Originally I believed this to be a little bit of a gimmicky feature, but I am finding myself twirling my finger to adjust the volume more often than not. I also discovered my index finger needs some exercise. Lane departure assist: Wow - the first couple times I drove onto a lane (got over early to exit) it felt like it was fighting me to pull the car back. Kinda cool, just surprising at first. The vibrating steering wheel doesn't feel as strong as my wife's X1 with the M Sport wheel even in the strongest setting. Lane keep assist (DA Assistant Plus package): Works much better than I expected. I used it for a straight 25 mi on a 2 lane highway traveling 70 to 80 MPH. I intervened twice, but only because some other vehicles appeared to be texting while driving and not paying attention, and I was being cautious. Having to touch the steering wheel every few seconds is a little annoying, but I lowered my steering wheel and keep my hand on my leg and my thumb caressing the steering wheel. It would be easier with a thicker wheel!!! (umm like the M sport wheel - I won't start....). One time, the lane markings were faded and it began to follow the car in front. The car in front apparently liked to drive partly on the shoulder so my car followed it - ha. Traffic Jam assist: Works great! Under a certain speed (pretty slow). without looking it up, I would guess under 20 MPH it goes on its own. About 10 minutes of my commute today I was hands/feet free. Surprisingly nobody cut me off today). The only annoying piece is if the complete stop is more than a few seconds, you must either tap the accelerator or hit the resume button on the steering wheel - but this is no different than my wife's '17 X1. Not sure why that's needed. That slight delay in having to do that would allow people to sneak in front before the car gets back up to speed. People from PA and drive Rt. 422 in rush hour know what I mean. Heads up display: The heads-up is a masterpiece. Crystal clear, and when using the navigation, it's beautiful. You get the full lane markings, signs, arrows, etc. Drive Modes: I honestly don't feel what the "Adaptive"-ness of the adaptive setting, but I haven't taken it for a comfort ride combined with aggressive cornering, etc. My favorite mode for my daily commute is the Individual Sport where I have all settings set to Comfort except the Engine. Love the exhaust sound. Seat Belts: Do all X3s "cinch" the seatbelt tight when driving off after starting up the vehicle? My wife's doesn't do that. QUESTION: Upon starting up the vehicle, on the left side of the dynamic display there is a symbol that looks like 3 people. I don't have a pic handy right now, but what is that? I'll post some more thoughts as I get more use. Last edited by azf100; 12-13-2017 at 09:39 AM..
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