My new 20d MSport Manual

Kiernan · 09-29-2012, 11:04 AM

After what seems like an eternity (well, 9 weeks) finally picked up my new car today. Have only driven a few miles in it, but I can already tell I'm going to like it a lot.

First observation is that the manual gearbox is absolutely fine; I was worried that the offset pedals would be a problem, but I haven't really noticed anything. The car replaced an E83 X3 and I would say that things are about the same. A friend drove the car and when I asked what he thought of the offset, he said he didn't notice it!

Love the sunroof - so glad I went for this as it really lightens up the interior. The Professional sound system is also really good, but I'm going to have to spent a bit of time fiddling with it to get the settings just right.

I didn't get either sat nav option, so I've got the cheaper iDrive that's new for 2013. Bit disappointed at first, but having played with it I really like it. The other thing is that it doesn't have a non functioning 'NAV' button to remind me that I've been a cheapskate.

Anyway, I'll stop babbling on and let the pictures speak for themselves

And finally, with the car it replaced. I sold my old X3 to my brother as it was such a good car. Hope nothing goes wrong with it!

midwest 340xi 6sp · 09-29-2012, 11:46 AM

Very, very nice!!

Man, you guys wtih Diesels are sooooo lucky. I loved my X5 35d - a torque monster...

I'm hoping by the time my lease is up, we have the diesels offered here in the states (or an X3M!!)

sfax · 09-29-2012, 01:29 PM

Congrats. Looks fantastic. Love the M Sports in white and black. Keep it looking that good

Totally agree on the sunroof. Wasn't sure if it was worth the cost but makes such a huge difference to the light inside the car and 100% glad I opted for one

3Bimmer · 09-29-2012, 02:14 PM

Very nice, indeed! You'll love the new X3. It is good to see someone going from the previous generation to the new one. I sold my E46 wagon to a family member and they have been thrilled with the car.

rd450 · 09-29-2012, 03:48 PM

Hadn't noticed the msport gear knob before. I've got silver SE one and yours looks much better ! Can you take some closer photos as considering buying one now

lbjgh · 09-29-2012, 04:04 PM

Sweet.

BondE87 · 09-29-2012, 04:45 PM

Could You please upload photos showing exhaust pipe chrome trim? I am considering buying one to my non M-sport.

wrp · 09-29-2012, 09:28 PM

In the US manual transmission cars or SUVs are almost impossible to find - that and diesel would have been our first choice. My wife and I still are not used to driving an automatic, and we don't appreciate the constant auto shifting at awkward times.

But what kind of MPG do you get? (and is this imperial gallons) Or maybe l/km and I can convert. Here the price of diesel is about the same as gasoline, but diesel should get about 25% better mileage, I'm just wondering if the manual makes much difference. Thanks.

Kiernan · 09-30-2012, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the comments, really enjoying the new car (good job really, considering how much it cost me).

It's too early to say about fuel consumption as I've only done 100 miles or so, but it's already showing 31.5mpg on the computer. I'd expect it to settle at around 38-40mpg once it's fully run in.

rd450, I took a few pictures of the gearstick, and feel that this is probably the best to get an idea of how it looks. Let me know if you want to see any more.

BondE87, here's a picture of the exhaust trim. I'd go for it if I was you - finishes things off nicely.

rd450 · 09-30-2012, 08:08 AM

Great, thanks

Can you post a pic looking down on the gear lever so I can see how the numbers look

Thanks again

Chris55 · 09-30-2012, 10:18 AM

Congrats! Great looking car and the black suits it real well!

BondE87 · 09-30-2012, 11:12 AM

Thank You for posting photo for me

I will order exhaust trim tomorrow

StrykerX3M · 09-30-2012, 08:39 PM

nice color I don't see many Sapphire Black and the first thing I notice from your interior picture is the shift knob
it looks so nice

rd450 · 10-02-2012, 12:43 PM

Photos please - thinking about replacing my SE gear knob with this m sport one. A photo looking straight down on top would be great

Kiernan · 10-03-2012, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd450

Photos please - thinking about replacing my SE gear knob with this m sport one. A photo looking straight down on top would be great

Sorry, I've been away on business this week so I've not been able to take a picture from above as requested. I'll do it at the weekend and post it on here.

rd450 · 10-07-2012, 06:48 AM

Photos please, many thanks

Kiernan · 10-07-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd450

Photos please, many thanks

Here you go. Hopefully they'll do the trick.

rd450 · 10-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Perfect, thanks for taking the time

09-29-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
Kiernan Private First Class 16 Rep 103 Posts Drives: X3M Competition/911 GTS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England iTrader: (0)	My new 20d MSport Manual After what seems like an eternity (well, 9 weeks) finally picked up my new car today. Have only driven a few miles in it, but I can already tell I'm going to like it a lot. First observation is that the manual gearbox is absolutely fine; I was worried that the offset pedals would be a problem, but I haven't really noticed anything. The car replaced an E83 X3 and I would say that things are about the same. A friend drove the car and when I asked what he thought of the offset, he said he didn't notice it! Love the sunroof - so glad I went for this as it really lightens up the interior. The Professional sound system is also really good, but I'm going to have to spent a bit of time fiddling with it to get the settings just right. I didn't get either sat nav option, so I've got the cheaper iDrive that's new for 2013. Bit disappointed at first, but having played with it I really like it. The other thing is that it doesn't have a non functioning 'NAV' button to remind me that I've been a cheapskate. Anyway, I'll stop babbling on and let the pictures speak for themselves And finally, with the car it replaced. I sold my old X3 to my brother as it was such a good car. Hope nothing goes wrong with it! __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and 2019 BMW X3M Competition
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midwest 340xi 6sp Lieutenant Colonel 358 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2018 340xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest iTrader: (6)	Very, very nice!! Man, you guys wtih Diesels are sooooo lucky. I loved my X5 35d - a torque monster... I'm hoping by the time my lease is up, we have the diesels offered here in the states (or an X3M!!) __________________ Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Looks fantastic. Love the M Sports in white and black. Keep it looking that good Totally agree on the sunroof. Wasn't sure if it was worth the cost but makes such a huge difference to the light inside the car and 100% glad I opted for one __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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3Bimmer Private First Class 11 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Very nice, indeed! You'll love the new X3. It is good to see someone going from the previous generation to the new one. I sold my E46 wagon to a family member and they have been thrilled with the car.
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09-29-2012, 03:48 PM	#5
rd450 Private 22 Rep 79 Posts Drives: bmw x3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: scotland iTrader: (0)	Hadn't noticed the msport gear knob before. I've got silver SE one and yours looks much better ! Can you take some closer photos as considering buying one now
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Sweet. __________________ 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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BondE87 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PL iTrader: (0)	Could You please upload photos showing exhaust pipe chrome trim? I am considering buying one to my non M-sport.
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wrp Private 13 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 x28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	In the US manual transmission cars or SUVs are almost impossible to find - that and diesel would have been our first choice. My wife and I still are not used to driving an automatic, and we don't appreciate the constant auto shifting at awkward times. But what kind of MPG do you get? (and is this imperial gallons) Or maybe l/km and I can convert. Here the price of diesel is about the same as gasoline, but diesel should get about 25% better mileage, I'm just wondering if the manual makes much difference. Thanks.
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09-30-2012, 07:19 AM	#9
Kiernan Private First Class 16 Rep 103 Posts Drives: X3M Competition/911 GTS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments, really enjoying the new car (good job really, considering how much it cost me). It's too early to say about fuel consumption as I've only done 100 miles or so, but it's already showing 31.5mpg on the computer. I'd expect it to settle at around 38-40mpg once it's fully run in. rd450, I took a few pictures of the gearstick, and feel that this is probably the best to get an idea of how it looks. Let me know if you want to see any more. BondE87, here's a picture of the exhaust trim. I'd go for it if I was you - finishes things off nicely. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and 2019 BMW X3M Competition
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09-30-2012, 08:08 AM	#10
rd450 Private 22 Rep 79 Posts Drives: bmw x3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: scotland iTrader: (0)	Great, thanks Can you post a pic looking down on the gear lever so I can see how the numbers look Thanks again
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Chris55 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Great looking car and the black suits it real well! Last edited by Chris55; 09-30-2012 at 03:49 PM..
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BondE87 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PL iTrader: (0)	Thank You for posting photo for me I will order exhaust trim tomorrow
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StrykerX3M New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: X3 M package Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	nice color I don't see many Sapphire Black and the first thing I notice from your interior picture is the shift knob it looks so nice
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rd450 Private 22 Rep 79 Posts Drives: bmw x3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: scotland iTrader: (0)	Photos please - thinking about replacing my SE gear knob with this m sport one. A photo looking straight down on top would be great
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