*OFFICIAL X3 M Sport Photos - Member's Cars

PIEZON · 05-12-2011, 10:58 AM

I am in the same situation had the E53 4.4 and E70 4.8. Really liked the size of the E53. Went with the E70 because of styling, but did not like the extra size once I had it. The E70 looked and drove awesome with the 20" performance tires. Now I am considering downsizing to new X3 to get closer in size to E53 and MPG practicality too. But still want looks and performance which I believe it delivers. 0-60 in 5.5 that is better than the E53 4.4 and E70 4.8!

Ant Man · 05-13-2011, 09:16 AM

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Had a chance today to shoot some better shots. Not really the time to scout a great location (which are limited) or wait for the *perfect* light, but wanted to get these up - I know you guys with M Sports on order are pacing like junkies for more photos from anyone that has one! I've tried to show the elements I was most interested in seeing, and those that I think look great... happy to try and fill any special requests.

Gorgeous pics

I love the interior especially. Alloy 'M' footrest is a nice touch but personally I prefer AC Schnitzer.

MusclezMarinara · 05-13-2011, 09:20 AM

SO NICE guys

MusclezMarinara · 05-13-2011, 09:21 AM

: WANT :

Park2670 · 05-13-2011, 09:27 AM

Those 20s really fit the car well. I love them!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 05-13-2011, 09:33 AM

I think this just about confirms there's an X3 ///M coming.

novablackm3 · 05-13-2011, 09:36 AM

looks like a mini x5m @ 1/2 the cost.

Love it and congrats guys!

Park2670 · 05-13-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by novablackm3

looks like a mini x5m @ 1/2 the cost.

And almost as fast. Ive been saying it looks like a mini X5M since I saw the first spy photos of the Msport X3.

dmboone25 · 05-13-2011, 09:40 AM

Wow--BMW has really hit a home run with the new X3. It looks great, and from the early reviews, feels great too...

Very nice guys!

TheBingoBalls · 05-13-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownX

BTW – I don’t understand why BMW doesn’t offer the same level of materials or options across model lines. Audi does a better job IMO offering the same level of materials and options across lines. Offering the same level in the X3 isn’t going to detract from the X5 or cause someone to step down from the X5 to the X3 because they can get everything in the X3 that’s offered in the X5.

You and many others. It's things like this which makes BMW's practices a lot similar to what Apple does to their computers. Apple will keep enough out so they can differentiate their MacBook to MacBook Pro for example.

yamazaho · 05-13-2011, 09:55 AM

Some nice X3 Msports. Saw an AW X3 Msports the other day also, really digging the new look.

BenTrovato · 05-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Looks amazing with 20's!

ChitownX · 05-13-2011, 11:15 AM

A few of you have asked how the X3 M Sport rides with the 20" rims and RFT's. Well I must say that based on my limited driving but over various surfaces, it rides amazingly well. It’s much smoother, compliant and controlled than my previous E53 X5 with sports suspension. Even when DHP is set to Sport +, the ride is amazingly comfortable.

Speaking of DHP, I cant discern a difference between Sport and Sport +. However; the throttle seems to be more aggressive in Sport than in Sport +. I really wish we could clarify what exactly DHP adds over a non-DHP equipped vehicle.

inamik75 · 05-13-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownX

A few of you have asked how the X3 M Sport rides with the 20" rims and RFT's. Well I must say that based on my limited driving but over various surfaces, it rides amazingly well. It’s much smoother, compliant and controlled than my previous E53 X5 with sports suspension. Even when DHP is set to Sport +, the ride is amazingly comfortable.

Speaking of DHP, I cant discern a difference between Sport and Sport +. However; the throttle seems to be more aggressive in Sport than in Sport +. I really wish we could clarify what exactly DHP adds over a non-DHP equipped vehicle.

are the wheels offset?

Thussy · 05-13-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

: WANT :

looks fantastic!!

ChitownX · 05-13-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

are the wheels offset?

Yes. The 310's are offset 8.5" 245/40 front and 10" 275/35 rears. The 19" 369's that came standard with the M Sport are 8.5" all around with Goodyear Eagle LS2's 245/45. I was surprised that the 369's were not staggered as RealOEM shows the rims as staggered 8.5" & 9.5". I was also surprised by the choice of tires. The Eagles are described as Luxury Sport" Grand Touring All Season tires. Maybe there's a reason that the M Sport Package list "Sport Suspension Delete" - it’s really meant to be a "grand tourer".

positiveions · 05-13-2011, 01:20 PM

congrats to all of you

skidmarktii · 05-13-2011, 02:03 PM

Has anyone taken delivery of the X-3 M-Sport in Titanium Silver?
I think this would look much better than standard with body colored bumpers and wheel arch trim. Can't decide which looks better btwn. CB and SB.

T89 · 05-13-2011, 02:28 PM

I reckon anyone ordering an X3 with M sport pack must go with the 310's. For summer at least. Really compliments the M pack. The other wheel choices look out of place.

T

LEDZEP · 05-13-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by T89

I reckon anyone ordering an X3 with M sport pack must go with the 310's. For summer at least. Really compliments the M pack. The other wheel choices look out of place.

T

That is completely subjective. I like the 310's look on the black but hate the look on AW. I'm also not interested in another set of wheels/tires that I have to swap seasonally. Personally, I love the 369M's.

tuco44 · 05-13-2011, 04:14 PM

I also prefer the 369Ms to the 310s. I am totally happy with the 19" 369s and will likely go to an 18" wheel for winter tires.

BMWOO7 · 05-13-2011, 06:03 PM

I know this is off topic for this forum... but, does anyone know if these wheels (20" staggered 310's) would fit / work on a 2011 F10 535xi (XDrive) MSport? It has the stock 245/40/19 MSport wheels with Goodyear LS2's.

My 535i is Carbon Black Metallic as well, and I think these would look awesome on it...

-Thanks and beautiful cars guys!!

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Originally Posted by ChitownX

Just picked my Carbon Black 35i M Sport. Here are the options on my X3 and a couple of early pictures. I'll post more pics and some observations soon.

2011 BMW X3 3.5i M Sport Package
Carbon Black, Black Nevada Leather and Fineline Wave Wood Trim
Cold Weather Package
Convenience Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
Head-up Display
BMW Apps w/ Smartphone Integration
Premium hi-fi system
Automatic high beams
M Double Spoke 310 Light Alloy 20" Wheels and Pirelli Pzero RFT Tires 245/40 & 275/35 (summer)
369 Light Alloy 19" Wheels and Pirelli Sottozero Serie II Winter RFT Tires 245/45 (winter)

05-13-2011, 09:36 AM	#51
novablackm3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 , e70 x5m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 637 iTrader: (3)	looks like a mini x5m @ 1/2 the cost. Love it and congrats guys! __________________ Alpine White E70 11 X5M - K&N Filter , STI Mag , LI , Self coded , Ultimate DP Jerez Black E92 10 m3 - STI Mag\| LI \| RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust \| Mich SuperSport \| Self coded a bunch of stuff Jetblack E92 08 m3 - V1 \| RE SSK \| RR Scoops \| AFE Filter \| AA ECU <Retired>
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05-13-2011, 09:40 AM	#53
dmboone25 Major General Drives: 2014 F22 M235i/DUC M1100 EVO Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL & Indianapolis IN Posts: 5,046 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [0.00] 2007 328i [0.00]	Wow--BMW has really hit a home run with the new X3. It looks great, and from the early reviews, feels great too... Very nice guys! __________________ Current - 2014 F22 M235 - MT, CWP, Premium, Aluminum Hex/Black Gloss Trim. Past BMWs: 2011 E82 135 - LBM, N55, DCT 2008 E82 135 - AW, N54, MT 2007 E92 328 - JB, N52, MT, ZSP (traded in for 135) 2007 E92 328 - JB, N52, MT (retired by a drunk driver)
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05-13-2011, 09:55 AM	#55
yamazaho Wang D.D.S. Drives: 08' E70 X5, 12' E92 335is Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,883 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [3.88]	Some nice X3 Msports. Saw an AW X3 Msports the other day also, really digging the new look. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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05-13-2011, 10:41 AM	#56
BenTrovato Driver Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,506 iTrader: (4)	Looks amazing with 20's! __________________ My Pics: Summer \| 1st updates \| Fall
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05-13-2011, 02:03 PM	#62
skidmarktii Registered Drives: 97 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Any pics of M-Sport in Tit. Silver? Has anyone taken delivery of the X-3 M-Sport in Titanium Silver? I think this would look much better than standard with body colored bumpers and wheel arch trim. Can't decide which looks better btwn. CB and SB.
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05-12-2011, 10:58 AM	#45
PIEZON Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 35i M Sport Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	I am in the same situation had the E53 4.4 and E70 4.8. Really liked the size of the E53. Went with the E70 because of styling, but did not like the extra size once I had it. The E70 looked and drove awesome with the 20" performance tires. Now I am considering downsizing to new X3 to get closer in size to E53 and MPG practicality too. But still want looks and performance which I believe it delivers. 0-60 in 5.5 that is better than the E53 4.4 and E70 4.8!
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05-13-2011, 09:20 AM	#47
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,023 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [4.83] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	SO NICE guys
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05-13-2011, 09:21 AM	#48
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,023 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [4.83] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	: WANT :
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05-13-2011, 09:27 AM	#49
Park2670 General Drives: 2014 CX-5 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH Posts: 18,103 iTrader: (6)	Those 20s really fit the car well. I love them!
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05-13-2011, 11:15 AM	#57
ChitownX Private Drives: 11 CB X3 35i MS; 07 BS M Coupé Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	A few of you have asked how the X3 M Sport rides with the 20" rims and RFT's. Well I must say that based on my limited driving but over various surfaces, it rides amazingly well. It’s much smoother, compliant and controlled than my previous E53 X5 with sports suspension. Even when DHP is set to Sport +, the ride is amazingly comfortable. Speaking of DHP, I cant discern a difference between Sport and Sport +. However; the throttle seems to be more aggressive in Sport than in Sport +. I really wish we could clarify what exactly DHP adds over a non-DHP equipped vehicle.
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05-13-2011, 01:20 PM	#61
positiveions Lieutenant General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 10,350 iTrader: (1)	congrats to all of you
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05-13-2011, 02:28 PM	#63
T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,533 iTrader: (0)	I reckon anyone ordering an X3 with M sport pack must go with the 310's. For summer at least. Really compliments the M pack. The other wheel choices look out of place. T
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05-13-2011, 04:14 PM	#65
tuco44 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 E82 135i MSport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 1,590 iTrader: (0)	I also prefer the 369Ms to the 310s. I am totally happy with the 19" 369s and will likely go to an 18" wheel for winter tires. __________________ 2012 135i E82 MSport 6MT Jet Black Previous BMWs - 2012 135i MSport LMB DCT(sold), 2011 X3 35i MSport VR (sold), 2009 M3 Sedan AW (sold), 2008 535xi MSport AW (sold), 2007 328xiT Barbera (sold), plus 11 others in the 70s & 80s.
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