Its finally arrived! - XBimmers

cebula2000 · 04-14-2011, 06:15 AM

Took delivery of my new X3 20d SE yesterday. Hadn't driven one since test drive in December. Worried that after my 330D it would seem underpowered but after a 160 mile drive back from the dealer I was very happy with performance given its newness. The 8 speed auto is very smooth and it handles well but auto stop with an auto takes a bit of getting used to. The quality of the plastics is definitely inferior to the 3 series and it doesn't quite have the BMW driver appeal but the driving position is good and the sports seats are comfortable. Wish I had opted for the sound system upgrade as the standard one is OK but a bit disappointing. Ipod works well through media package and impressed with sat nav. The new iDrive seems a big improvement on one i used on a 2006 535D touring.

Ave 36 MPG consumption on a motorway run with quite heavy traffic on M25/A1 return journey with just 156 miles on the clock.

media business advanced
climate comfort
auto
sports steering wheel
307 style alloy
folding mirrors
sports seats
seat heating front
fineline wave wood
xenons
DAB
service inclusive

apologies for poor pics taken with Blackberry.....which incidentally doesn't pair very well with the X3.

inamik75 · 04-14-2011, 06:35 AM

Nice, how about some interior photos?

sfax · 04-14-2011, 08:21 AM

Congrats!

At last someone who gets an MPG nearer mine!

Interesting to hear that about the standard stereo. I suspected it might be a bit weak, only because it wasn't that long ago that BMW fitted tape players as standard!

Another new X3 Reading plate on the road too

Enjoy

Jasonskitchen · 04-14-2011, 09:02 AM

You guys definitely have cooler plates than ours in the US....

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-14-2011, 09:16 AM

Congrats, you should disguise your number plate for online pics (had a previous Jaguar cloned that was used for major crime and rozzaz blamed tinterweb)

cebula2000 · 04-14-2011, 09:33 AM

yes Sytner Sunningdale....local Peterborough dealer couldn't match Jan to April lead-time.

Radioactive · 04-14-2011, 10:11 AM

I really like your choice of space gray without the xline. That's what I blindly ordered. Now I'm glad I did. Enjoy the Ride!

cebula2000 · 04-14-2011, 10:12 AM

Thanks for that, yes good idea.

cebula2000 · 04-14-2011, 10:28 AM

thanks, had the chrome trim on previous BMW and fancied a change, I like just the the aluminium roof rails against the space grey without the xline.

jaymk5 · 04-14-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cebula2000

thanks, had the chrome trim on previous BMW and fancied a change, I like just the the aluminium roof rails against the space grey without the xline.

I too liked the look of no xline but with roof rails will post pictures after delivery

DJ Daddy-O · 04-14-2011, 02:23 PM

Oh I want mine right now .... So glad I have gone for space grey. Looks really good in natural light. I have got x line as I like the broken look it give to the side profile. Other than that and mine being a manual spec is virtually the same.

Congrats on your purchase. Looks good.

buihh · 04-15-2011, 03:37 AM

Delay means losing opportunity cost and cash inflows for a company>

buihh · 04-15-2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by buihh

Delay means losing opportunity cost and cash inflows for a company>

Wrong thread sorry

mike185 · 04-15-2011, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cebula2000

Took delivery of my new X3 20d SE yesterday. Hadn't driven one since test drive in December. Worried that after my 330D it would seem underpowered but after a 160 mile drive back from the dealer I was very happy with performance given its newness. The 8 speed auto is very smooth and it handles well but auto stop with an auto takes a bit of getting used to. The quality of the plastics is definitely inferior to the 3 series and it doesn't quite have the BMW driver appeal but the driving position is good and the sports seats are comfortable. Wish I had opted for the sound system upgrade as the standard one is OK but a bit disappointing. Ipod works well through media package and impressed with sat nav. The new iDrive seems a big improvement on one i used on a 2006 535D touring.

Ave 36 MPG consumption on a motorway run with quite heavy traffic on M25/A1 return journey with just 156 miles on the clock.

media business advanced
climate comfort
auto
sports steering wheel
307 style alloy
folding mirrors
sports seats
seat heating front
fineline wave wood
xenons
DAB
service inclusive

apologies for poor pics taken with Blackberry.....which incidentally doesn't pair very well with the X3.

Congrats ! good luck with her !

AJWilson · 04-15-2011, 06:29 AM

Looks great

shagkie · 04-15-2011, 08:05 AM

That doesn't have the Nav package does it? The small screen seem to indicate that it doesn't but I see a map on the screen in the picture above so not sure what to make of it. Anyway the smaller screen look kind of weird between those two piece of plastics. I still haven't decided if I want the Nav package or not but damn the wide screen does look nice in that spot.

Pugger · 04-15-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shagkie

That doesn't have the Nav package does it? The small screen seem to indicate that it doesn't but I see a map on the screen in the picture above so not sure what to make of it. Anyway the smaller screen look kind of weird between those two piece of plastics. I still haven't decided if I want the Nav package or not but damn the wide screen does look nice in that spot.

In the UK you can get a Sat Nav package with the standard 6 inch screen. I think you only get the 8.8 inch screen with the pro sat nav package, which cost £2515. By the way great look car.

Radioactive · 04-15-2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shagkie

That doesn't have the Nav package does it? The small screen seem to indicate that it doesn't but I see a map on the screen in the picture above so not sure what to make of it. Anyway the smaller screen look kind of weird between those two piece of plastics. I still haven't decided if I want the Nav package or not but damn the wide screen does look nice in that spot.

Didn't notice that before. You're right it does look different. Kinda of like a 4:3 tv show on a widescreen tv. I went for the Nav, it brings a lot more just maps.

Dobs · 04-15-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

Congrats!

At last someone who gets an MPG nearer mine!

Interesting to hear that about the standard stereo. I suspected it might be a bit weak, only because it wasn't that long ago that BMW fitted tape players as standard!

Another new X3 Reading plate on the road too

Enjoy

Sfax,

Mine's dropped to 41.9 mpg now! 3300 miles up.

Dobs

sfax · 04-15-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dobs

Sfax,

Mine's dropped to 41.9 mpg now! 3300 miles up.

Dobs

Still better than mine by some margin (37mpg after about 2000). I blame mrs sfax!

Oh, and those 19" and wider alloys probably don't help either

But it isn't my driving!!

04-14-2011, 06:15 AM	#1
cebula2000 New Member Drives: 330D SE E91 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Its finally arrived! Took delivery of my new X3 20d SE yesterday. Hadn't driven one since test drive in December. Worried that after my 330D it would seem underpowered but after a 160 mile drive back from the dealer I was very happy with performance given its newness. The 8 speed auto is very smooth and it handles well but auto stop with an auto takes a bit of getting used to. The quality of the plastics is definitely inferior to the 3 series and it doesn't quite have the BMW driver appeal but the driving position is good and the sports seats are comfortable. Wish I had opted for the sound system upgrade as the standard one is OK but a bit disappointing. Ipod works well through media package and impressed with sat nav. The new iDrive seems a big improvement on one i used on a 2006 535D touring. Ave 36 MPG consumption on a motorway run with quite heavy traffic on M25/A1 return journey with just 156 miles on the clock. media business advanced climate comfort auto sports steering wheel 307 style alloy folding mirrors sports seats seat heating front fineline wave wood xenons DAB service inclusive apologies for poor pics taken with Blackberry.....which incidentally doesn't pair very well with the X3. Attached Images Last edited by cebula2000; 04-14-2011 at 10:25 AM.
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04-14-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! At last someone who gets an MPG nearer mine! Interesting to hear that about the standard stereo. I suspected it might be a bit weak, only because it wasn't that long ago that BMW fitted tape players as standard! Another new X3 Reading plate on the road too Enjoy __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

04-14-2011, 09:16 AM	#5
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, you should disguise your number plate for online pics (had a previous Jaguar cloned that was used for major crime and rozzaz blamed tinterweb) __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps

04-15-2011, 06:29 AM	#15
AJWilson First Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK Posts: 379 iTrader: (0)	Looks great __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDrive20d SE Alpine White, Black Leather, HUD, Auto, Pro media, Visibility, Climate Comfort,Storage, Cold weather Packs, Pro Loudspeaker system, Sun Protection Glass, Electric Adjust Front Seats, Reversing Camera with Top View, 19" 309's,Variable Damper Control,Variable sport steering, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel. Re-ordered 27/7/11, Arrived 28/9/11

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04-14-2011, 06:35 AM	#2
inamik75 Captain Drives: E60 5 series Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 696 iTrader: (0)	Nice, how about some interior photos?

04-14-2011, 09:02 AM	#4
Jasonskitchen New Member Drives: 2011 bmw x3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	You guys definitely have cooler plates than ours in the US....

04-14-2011, 09:33 AM	#6
cebula2000 New Member Drives: 330D SE E91 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	yes Sytner Sunningdale....local Peterborough dealer couldn't match Jan to April lead-time.

04-14-2011, 10:11 AM	#7
Radioactive Captain Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 618 iTrader: (0)	I really like your choice of space gray without the xline. That's what I blindly ordered. Now I'm glad I did. Enjoy the Ride!

04-14-2011, 10:12 AM	#8
cebula2000 New Member Drives: 330D SE E91 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that, yes good idea.

04-14-2011, 10:28 AM	#9
cebula2000 New Member Drives: 330D SE E91 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	thanks, had the chrome trim on previous BMW and fancied a change, I like just the the aluminium roof rails against the space grey without the xline.

04-14-2011, 02:23 PM	#11
DJ Daddy-O Private First Class Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	Oh I want mine right now .... So glad I have gone for space grey. Looks really good in natural light. I have got x line as I like the broken look it give to the side profile. Other than that and mine being a manual spec is virtually the same. Congrats on your purchase. Looks good.

04-15-2011, 03:37 AM	#12
buihh New Member Drives: BMW E91 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BE Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Delay means losing opportunity cost and cash inflows for a company>

04-15-2011, 08:05 AM	#16
shagkie Captain Drives: a....V8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GTA, Canada Posts: 627 iTrader: (0)	That doesn't have the Nav package does it? The small screen seem to indicate that it doesn't but I see a map on the screen in the picture above so not sure what to make of it. Anyway the smaller screen look kind of weird between those two piece of plastics. I still haven't decided if I want the Nav package or not but damn the wide screen does look nice in that spot.