[honeybadgerch]

Hello X3 community!

Just placed my order for an X3 (2.0d, xLine, Saphireschwarz) at my local dealer here in Switzerland. He initially informed me from a potential delivery date of mid August.

I called the dealer today, and he has told me that the production window is KW 31, and about 6 weeks for shipping and arrival in Switzerland.

Does anyone have insight into how long it takes from production to shipping & delivery (Switzerland)?

Furthermore, is it possible to track the production through an online platform? I've read about bmwusa.com having a tracking tool, but my order number returns nothing in the search.

Thanks!

Edit: Do you know if the x3 (NaviProfi, HUD) has the black panel instrument panel?

[Portimao318]

Welcome here.

Ask the VIN number from your dealer.
You could track and trace your X3 at:

http://www.2wglobal.com/

https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?fra...uickSearchPage

however, sometimes it never shows up (like mine)....

[nickb3]

For UK orders, the time from order to delivery is approx. 3-4 months. In the UK, the only way of tracking the order is through the dealer or BMW UK.

[MichiganMike]

Originally Posted by honeybadgerch

Edit: Do you know if the x3 (NaviProfi, HUD) has the black panel instrument panel?

I do not believe the black panel technology in the multifunctional instrument display is currently offered in the X3. This technology is offered in the X5 or X6. On the X3 you may have the instrument display with extended contents.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...t_display.html

I lived in Adliswil (ZH) for several years and still have wonderful memories of my time in Switzerland. Enjoy your X3.

[fuzzer]

Originally Posted by honeybadgerch

Hello X3 community!

Just placed my order for an X3 (2.0d, xLine, Saphireschwarz) at my local dealer here in Switzerland. He initially informed me from a potential delivery date of mid August.

I called the dealer today, and he has told me that the production window is KW 31, and about 6 weeks for shipping and arrival in Switzerland.

Does anyone have insight into how long it takes from production to shipping & delivery (Switzerland)?

Furthermore, is it possible to track the production through an online platform? I've read about bmwusa.com having a tracking tool, but my order number returns nothing in the search.

Thanks!

Edit: Do you know if the x3 (NaviProfi, HUD) has the black panel instrument panel?

Because its a week 31 car with the professional naviation option it will come with the new idrive 5.0 navigation system and the upgraded black panel display.

This is the standard dash which comes with the standard car or with business navigation




This is the black panel which comes with the pro navigation


this is the multi function which is only available in the 5/6 X5/x6 etc.

[honeybadgerch]

Thanks for the replies. Fuzzer, when you say iDrive 5.0, you mean with the touch screen interface and reworked controller?

[fuzzer]

Originally Posted by honeybadgerch

Thanks for the replies. Fuzzer, when you say iDrive 5.0, you mean with the touch screen interface and reworked controller?

From what I can gather it will be the reworked controller and interface but no touch screen.

The new navigation begins in week 20 production onwards.

[Pinewood]

IDrive 5 has a touch pad ontop of the rotary controller. I use it all the time to trace out letters & numbers with my finger for sat nav as an example. It's quicker than spinning the controller.

[honeybadgerch]

iDrive 4.2 also has the touch pad on the controller, however from what I saw in Geneva this year, iDrive 5 has a different interface and the controller is different (still touch pad, different button configuration, more premium looking.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/379221/b...ve-5-0-review/

So if I understand correctly, the X3 from KW31 will get the new system, minus the touch screen functionality.

[fuzzer]

Originally Posted by honeybadgerch

iDrive 4.2 also has the touch pad on the controller, however from what I saw in Geneva this year, iDrive 5 has a different interface and the controller is different (still touch pad, different button configuration, more premium looking.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/379221/b...ve-5-0-review/

So if I understand correctly, the X3 from KW31 will get the new system, minus the touch screen functionality.

Correct it's been a struggle at best to get anything solid and I've asked lots of people and put all the pieces together but from what I know I think you're right.

It's something new anyways will be exciting to see what actually turns up.

[honeybadgerch]

Well, that's pretty neat. Now I have something more to look forward to! I'll be sure to update with pictures etc... come September