[derklink]

Hi all,

Today I test drove a 2018 X3 M40i and had a blast. This thing is a rocket. I'm coming from a Mustang GT 5.0 which is not exactly slow but the X3 felt like a catapult. Sold. I'm eyeing a 2019 X3 M40i that the dealer has on the lot. It doesn't have the Executive Package or the Driving Assist Plus Package. It also "only" has the 19 inch wheels. But that is all ok with me. The cognac interior is absolutely beautiful.

The only thing I'm still thinking about is the exterior color. Dark Graphite is too dark of a grey for my taste, Phytonic blue is nice but I think I would get tired of it, white is not an option because we already have 2 white cars, Saphire Black is too black, and that Sunstone (or whatever is called) is just not my cup of tea. leaves Carbon black, which I find somehow interesting or silver, which looks good on this particular vehicle. Just wanted to see what your opinions are on these colors? I know highly subjective but especially interested in hearing from people that got Carbon Black and how they like it, how hard it is to keep clean etc.

The other thing I was wondering about is whether the 2019s in the U.S. also received that "particle filter" which allegedly takes away from the exhaust sound (which I loved in the 2018 I test drove) as is rumored for the European models?

And lastly, what is the difference between the "normal" instrument cluster and the "Dynamic Digital" instrument cluster?

Thank you for your help!