Picked up my X3 yesterday, first impressions. - XBimmers

Pugger · 06-19-2011, 06:11 AM

First up the, the dealer hand over was great, Sytner Newport was great. Only been able to drive it around 50 miles so far so be honest I really haven't got used it. The manual box is unlike some reports very smoth, the changes are easy and it feels very precise. The pedals are offset to the right, so setting up the the seat etc is more difficult than normal. However once set you forget all about. I do have a few problems with the car, first up there is somthing wrong with the nav screen, it flickers intermitantly and then goes bright red then black. This then seems to clear and the screen comes back to life with a few flickers. I have contatced the dealers so I expect it to go back. Will post pictures ASAP.

sfax · 06-19-2011, 06:39 AM

Congratulations Pugger! Will look forward to some pictures.

Unusual problem with the screen. Hopefully just a loose connection somewhere and easy to fix.

Enjoy!

X3andZ4owner · 06-19-2011, 06:41 AM

had the same problem, then it went away, do you have the cellular laying under the monitor? try moving your cellular and turn off Wifi...

Could be interference..

Pugger · 06-19-2011, 02:20 PM

X3/X4 thanks for the info. Phone was in my pocket but the wifi was switched on. Will check it out.
Will still have a word with the dealer. Glad I kept the standard wheels ride is excellent and whilst the cornering is obviously nothing like my 320i m sport it is much better than expected. Love the car so far, the sunroof was a good choice. As was the xenons, they look great. One thing I like that I knew nothing about is how the wing mirror switches automatically to curb view, great idea.

BIMMER UK 76 · 06-19-2011, 03:52 PM

Congrats Pugger

Those xenons are great!

Sunroof controls took me a few days to master, enjoy the ride and let us know what mpg your getting after a few hundred miles

p.s. dont forget pics

Pugger · 06-19-2011, 06:58 PM

A few pictures,

inamik75 · 06-20-2011, 12:51 AM

Very Nice Pugger, curious are the rear entertainment screens after market or bmw? Is it an easy installation process?

Bustofa · 06-20-2011, 01:06 AM

Looks good, Pugger. Very nice.

turbotoy4me · 06-20-2011, 02:03 AM

Beuatiful X3. How do you like the Oyster interior? I have that ordered but have not seen an X3 with the Oyster in person.

sfax · 06-20-2011, 02:21 AM

Looks fantastic Pugger. I love the oyster/black combination. Would be my first choice if I could be trusted to keep it clean! Have fun

Pugger · 06-20-2011, 04:00 AM

The oyster leather looks great; I think it’s easy enough to keep clean. As for the screens, it's the BMW Tablet system, simple to install, seems to work well or so says my son. Got a really good discount on it also. My nav screen played up this morning again, wifi is off on my phone although I did have my IPod touch connected at the time. I don't know if that will cause problems but it's definitely a trip back to the dealers.

DJ Daddy-O · 06-20-2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugger

Glad I kept the standard wheels ride is excellent and whilst the cornering is obviously nothing like my 320i m sport it is much better than expected.

One thing I like that I knew nothing about is how the wing mirror switches automatically to curb view, great idea.

Totally agree re ride quality on standard wheels. I am very happy with my choice in this regard.

I have had my car 2 months and today discovered mine too has the dipping wing mirror. I have had the button set to the left the whole time and it hasn't moved. This setting made sense as it is the left mirror for me. But no. Move the button to the right and I get the dipping left mirror. Brilliant.

sfax · 06-20-2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugger

My nav screen played up this morning again, wifi is off on my phone although I did have my IPod touch connected at the time. I don't know if that will cause problems but it's definitely a trip back to the dealers.

I have had all sorts of wifi devices in close proximity to the iDrive and never had any kind of flicker on the screen over a 4 month period. Can't see that being the cause

Pugger · 06-20-2011, 07:36 AM

Well I jst took all the devices out the car and went for a 30 minutes drive, no problems at all. Doesn't prove it's a problem with wifi but I just checked and my Ipod touch and it did have wifi enabled when driving in this morning.
Next test is to run the car with both the phone and ipod wifi disabled. Because its an intermittent problem this is probably going to cause me a right load of hassle, still can't beleive that wifi could casue the screen to do this.

By the way love the 3D on the sat nav, driving in Cardiff all the major attractions are fully modeled, even my place of work in included but this is just a grey block, which is pretty close anyway!

BIMMER UK 76 · 06-20-2011, 03:15 PM

Pugger, looks good

We certainly got good taste!!!

Did you get 2 sets of chrome cups (pics shows some in front and rear)?

Its not the oyster leather thats difficult to keep clean but the black paintwork and those bloody birds!

Titanium grilles and exhaust trim look great!

Not tried 3d nav yet and will give it a try

sfax · 06-20-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Its not the oyster leather thats difficult to keep clean but the black paintwork and those bloody birds!

+1 I'm sure they single out black cars to sh!t on

. Having gone from black to silver in February I can report less muck deposited despite the increased surface area

jlr_1304 · 06-20-2011, 03:46 PM

Very nice. Would love to try it here in NA with manual transmission.

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 03:53 PM

Very nice car, Congrats, great colour and interior but shouldn't you complain over that they misplaced the steering wheel on the wrong side?

BIMMER UK 76 · 06-20-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

+1 I'm sure they single out black cars to sh!t on

. Having gone from black to silver in February I can report less muck deposited despite the increased surface area

I read that birds aim for black cars as the look like bodies of water to them? Birds are thick as shite!

After a good wash flies and winged insects bounce on the bonnet like its water so it might be true?

sfax · 06-20-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

I read that birds aim for black cars as the look like bodies of water to them? Birds are thick as shite!

After a good wash flies and winged insects bounce on the bonnet like its water so it might be true?

There must be some science behind it! I think you should post a question on the subject here and let us know

Pugger · 06-20-2011, 05:08 PM

Bloody seagulls christened the Car outside work this morning. Luckily it poured down all afternoon. Bimmer I got 4 cups two in the front and 2 for the back, which don't fit into the holders so god knows where they go. I checked and theres no part number on them, but your welcome to the pair I have.

X3/X4 many thanks for your tips on the wifi, I'm almost sure now it is wifi causing all manner of problems with the screen. Both my phones wifi and ipods wifi seem to cause issues. Turn it on and within seconds the screen goes nuts, turn the wifi off within a minute the screen is back to normal. Can anyone try this out and see if wifi causes issues in their screens? As for the wheel if you reverse the picture, everthing turns out okay.

Oh I love the Xenons.

X3andZ4owner · 06-20-2011, 06:05 PM

Glad I could help.
Seems like there's a shielding fault either in the LCD or the computer..
Not good if this hasnt been tested out properly.. Especially when BMW offers wifi solution option to the X3. ...

06-19-2011, 06:11 AM	#1
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Picked up my X3 yesterday, first impressions. First up the, the dealer hand over was great, Sytner Newport was great. Only been able to drive it around 50 miles so far so be honest I really haven't got used it. The manual box is unlike some reports very smoth, the changes are easy and it feels very precise. The pedals are offset to the right, so setting up the the seat etc is more difficult than normal. However once set you forget all about. I do have a few problems with the car, first up there is somthing wrong with the nav screen, it flickers intermitantly and then goes bright red then black. This then seems to clear and the screen comes back to life with a few flickers. I have contatced the dealers so I expect it to go back. Will post pictures ASAP. __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011
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06-19-2011, 06:39 AM	#2
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Pugger! Will look forward to some pictures. Unusual problem with the screen. Hopefully just a loose connection somewhere and easy to fix. 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 . .

06-19-2011, 02:20 PM	#4
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	X3/X4 thanks for the info. Phone was in my pocket but the wifi was switched on. Will check it out. Will still have a word with the dealer. Glad I kept the standard wheels ride is excellent and whilst the cornering is obviously nothing like my 320i m sport it is much better than expected. Love the car so far, the sunroof was a good choice. As was the xenons, they look great. One thing I like that I knew nothing about is how the wing mirror switches automatically to curb view, great idea. __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011 Last edited by Pugger; 06-19-2011 at 06:27 PM.

06-19-2011, 03:52 PM	#5
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Congrats Pugger Those xenons are great! Sunroof controls took me a few days to master, enjoy the ride and let us know what mpg your getting after a few hundred miles p.s. dont forget pics __________________ 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

06-19-2011, 06:58 PM	#6
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	A few pictures, Attached Images __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

06-19-2011, 06:41 AM	#3
X3andZ4owner Private First Class Drives: X3 Z4 630iC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: @ Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	had the same problem, then it went away, do you have the cellular laying under the monitor? try moving your cellular and turn off Wifi... Could be interference..

06-20-2011, 12:51 AM	#7
inamik75 Captain Drives: E60 5 series Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 696 iTrader: (0)	Very Nice Pugger, curious are the rear entertainment screens after market or bmw? Is it an easy installation process?

06-20-2011, 01:06 AM	#8
Bustofa Lieutenant Drives: F25 X3 XDrive20D SE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington, UK Posts: 463 iTrader: (0)	Looks good, Pugger. Very nice.

06-20-2011, 02:03 AM	#9
turbotoy4me First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CO Posts: 368 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i XDrive Coupe [0.00] 2011 X3 35i M-Sport [0.00]	Beuatiful X3. How do you like the Oyster interior? I have that ordered but have not seen an X3 with the Oyster in person.

06-20-2011, 02:21 AM	#10
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic Pugger. I love the oyster/black combination. Would be my first choice if I could be trusted to keep it clean! Have fun __________________ 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 . .

06-20-2011, 04:00 AM	#11
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	The oyster leather looks great; I think it’s easy enough to keep clean. As for the screens, it's the BMW Tablet system, simple to install, seems to work well or so says my son. Got a really good discount on it also. My nav screen played up this morning again, wifi is off on my phone although I did have my IPod touch connected at the time. I don't know if that will cause problems but it's definitely a trip back to the dealers. __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

06-20-2011, 07:36 AM	#14
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Well I jst took all the devices out the car and went for a 30 minutes drive, no problems at all. Doesn't prove it's a problem with wifi but I just checked and my Ipod touch and it did have wifi enabled when driving in this morning. Next test is to run the car with both the phone and ipod wifi disabled. Because its an intermittent problem this is probably going to cause me a right load of hassle, still can't beleive that wifi could casue the screen to do this. By the way love the 3D on the sat nav, driving in Cardiff all the major attractions are fully modeled, even my place of work in included but this is just a grey block, which is pretty close anyway! __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

06-20-2011, 03:15 PM	#15
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Pugger, looks good We certainly got good taste!!! Did you get 2 sets of chrome cups (pics shows some in front and rear)? Its not the oyster leather thats difficult to keep clean but the black paintwork and those bloody birds! Titanium grilles and exhaust trim look great! Not tried 3d nav yet and will give it a try __________________ 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

06-20-2011, 03:46 PM	#17
jlr_1304 Private First Class Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	Very nice. Would love to try it here in NA with manual transmission.

06-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#18
X3andZ4owner Private First Class Drives: X3 Z4 630iC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: @ Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	Very nice car, Congrats, great colour and interior but shouldn't you complain over that they misplaced the steering wheel on the wrong side?

06-20-2011, 05:08 PM	#21
Pugger Private First Class Drives: X3 xDrive 2.0d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Bloody seagulls christened the Car outside work this morning. Luckily it poured down all afternoon. Bimmer I got 4 cups two in the front and 2 for the back, which don't fit into the holders so god knows where they go. I checked and theres no part number on them, but your welcome to the pair I have. X3/X4 many thanks for your tips on the wifi, I'm almost sure now it is wifi causing all manner of problems with the screen. Both my phones wifi and ipods wifi seem to cause issues. Turn it on and within seconds the screen goes nuts, turn the wifi off within a minute the screen is back to normal. Can anyone try this out and see if wifi causes issues in their screens? As for the wheel if you reverse the picture, everthing turns out okay. Oh I love the Xenons. Attached Images __________________ BMW X3xDrive SE2.0D Sapphire Black, Oyster leather, Manual box, Panoramic Sunroof, Xennon's, Sun Protection Glass, Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Sports steering wheel, Sienna trim, Xline package and Extended storage. Pro Red Screen Multimedia Package. Delivery date 18/6/2011

06-20-2011, 06:05 PM	#22
X3andZ4owner Private First Class Drives: X3 Z4 630iC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: @ Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	Glad I could help. Seems like there's a shielding fault either in the LCD or the computer.. Not good if this hasnt been tested out properly.. Especially when BMW offers wifi solution option to the X3. ...

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