Picked up yesterday

Hawkshaw · 04-29-2011, 09:36 AM

Took delivery of my new X3 yesterday, and at the same time sold my 2006 330i. At the risk of being flamed, I think I'll miss my old car more than I'll enjoy the new one. The old one had so many more options that I didn't get this time around, but the new one is much more practical for my climate and family situation (2 young kids). I'm sure I'll grow to love it.

ZipSpeed · 04-29-2011, 10:14 AM

Congrats! Looks great! As someone who drives during Canadian winters, I agree the X3 is much more practical.

Grzechos · 04-29-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

I think I'll miss my old car more than I'll enjoy the new one. .

I hope not, car looks great.Congrats!!

AJWilson · 04-29-2011, 12:55 PM

Lucky, Lucky you. Congrats

gareth12468 · 04-29-2011, 01:41 PM

Congrats..... Mine is ready for pickup next Monday.....

ssn007 · 04-29-2011, 02:21 PM

Get mine tomorrow. Trading in my 07 335i, life change and need the extra utility of the small SUV. Really almost like dressing the 335 in a SUV coat. About the same performance and better gas milage.

LEDZEP · 04-29-2011, 02:44 PM

Congrats!! No flames here, I am going to have a tear in my eye when I trade my E90 on the X3. It's been a great car.

ssn007 · 04-29-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Congrats!! No flames here, I am going to have a tear in my eye when I trade my E90 on the X3. It's been a great car.

Understand completely, will do a little send off tonight for mine, involving a good scotch. She is still in her prime and I know will have a good home. I never really was never able to drive her the way she was meant to be driven.

Radioactive · 04-29-2011, 03:29 PM

Understand completely, when I send off my Ford Freestyle it will involve a good prune juice. It's been, well reliable.

BTW, congrats on your new X3, I really like the black on black with your wheels! Believe me the sacrifices will continue forever. Better an X3 than a Kia!

bimmermat · 04-29-2011, 04:03 PM

Simple and great config. Are those halogen headlights? They look awesome on jet black

jijioben · 04-29-2011, 04:38 PM

Congratulations! I'm sure as you drive your new X3 you'll fall in love all over again. I just can't stop driving it more and more, the pure joy of driving it is unending.

Powerrunner · 04-29-2011, 06:12 PM

Congrats, may not have all the options that other vehicle had but you are going to love the X3. Again congrats!

Hawkshaw · 05-02-2011, 06:18 AM

Thanks all, after a few days of driving it it's growing on me. I obviously can't expect the same driving experience as the E90 330i, but the X3 will serve my needs when the snow comes and the family road trips come. I didn't think I'd miss the manual transmission as much as I do though. There's something about the small delay in the transmission's gear selection that obviously isn't the same. I know there's "manual" mode, but I think that's kinda lame.

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Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Picked up yesterday Took delivery of my new X3 yesterday, and at the same time sold my 2006 330i. At the risk of being flamed, I think I'll miss my old car more than I'll enjoy the new one. The old one had so many more options that I didn't get this time around, but the new one is much more practical for my climate and family situation (2 young kids). I'm sure I'll grow to love it. Attached Images __________________ Paul
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ZipSpeed Private 7 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Looks great! As someone who drives during Canadian winters, I agree the X3 is much more practical.
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AJWilson First Lieutenant 8 Rep 379 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK iTrader: (0)	Lucky, Lucky you. Congrats __________________ 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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ssn007 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wichita, Kansas iTrader: (0)	Get mine tomorrow. Trading in my 07 335i, life change and need the extra utility of the small SUV. Really almost like dressing the 335 in a SUV coat. About the same performance and better gas milage.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Congrats!! No flames here, I am going to have a tear in my eye when I trade my E90 on the X3. It's been a great car. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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Radioactive Captain 43 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Understand completely, when I send off my Ford Freestyle it will involve a good prune juice. It's been, well reliable. BTW, congrats on your new X3, I really like the black on black with your wheels! Believe me the sacrifices will continue forever. Better an X3 than a Kia!
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bimmermat New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: xDrive 28i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Simple and great config. Are those halogen headlights? They look awesome on jet black
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jijioben Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F25 X3 35i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! I'm sure as you drive your new X3 you'll fall in love all over again. I just can't stop driving it more and more, the pure joy of driving it is unending.
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Powerrunner Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 275 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naperville iTrader: (0)	Congrats, may not have all the options that other vehicle had but you are going to love the X3. Again congrats!
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05-02-2011, 06:18 AM	#13
Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks all, after a few days of driving it it's growing on me. I obviously can't expect the same driving experience as the E90 330i, but the X3 will serve my needs when the snow comes and the family road trips come. I didn't think I'd miss the manual transmission as much as I do though. There's something about the small delay in the transmission's gear selection that obviously isn't the same. I know there's "manual" mode, but I think that's kinda lame. __________________ Paul
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