Interested in an 18' X3 m40i, steering wheel question inside.

BeastMode335i · 12-17-2022, 08:58 AM

So I'm pondering the thought of trading in my FBO F30 335i for an 18' x3 m40i, but the first thing I noticed was the steering wheel looked like the base model x3 steering wheel. After scouring the web for a few minutes I read that in 2018 they didn't come with the m-sport steering wheel, and it was fixed in 2019. So my questions are as following.

1. Is that actually true?

2. All things alike, is that the only diff. between the MY18 and MY19 m40i variants?

Thanks!

roadracer516 · 12-17-2022, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

So I'm pondering the thought of trading in my FBO F30 335i for an 18' x3 m40i, but the first thing I noticed was the steering wheel looked like the base model x3 steering wheel. After scouring the web for a few minutes I read that in 2018 they didn't come with the m-sport steering wheel, and it was fixed in 2019. So my questions are as following.

1. Is that actually true?

2. All things alike, is that the only diff. between the MY18 and MY19 m40i variants?

Thanks!

I completely understand where you are coming from! Here is my perspective. I traded a 2014 435i xdrive, msport for a 2018 M40i, well optioned (https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/5uxts3c51j0y94476 ) with Sales 715 M Aerodynamic Package.

I have no issues with the steering wheel, not quite as thick as my 435, I would not pass up a 2018 if you see a good deal and has what you are looking for. CHEERS

wdeerfield · 12-17-2022, 11:06 AM

It is true. I do not have the msport wheel in mine. If you are looking at an ‘18, look into the rear axle issue we all have reported. I had mine replaced at 32kmi and so far so good.

moonshine · 12-17-2022, 12:26 PM

My 2018 X3 m40d was built on 17/09/18 (so might be MY19 spec?)
It has option 248 - steering wheel heating and option 710 M Leather steering wheel and looks like attached photo

NY908K · 12-17-2022, 01:48 PM

You can retrofit the m sport wheel found in 2019+ models. search and you'll find it. Any questions lmk. I did mine

335is-dct · 12-17-2022, 07:58 PM

No fancy M steering wheel on my 2018…. But it’s such a fantastic do it all car. Get one op.

Rezinator · 12-18-2022, 05:05 AM

I swapped the wheel on my 2018 M40i to the M Sport wheel. Made a big difference for me. You have to also get a new airbag, so not an inexpensive swap.

Coi · 12-18-2022, 01:54 PM

The 2018 M40i did not get the M Sport wheel in the US market. I believe it did in Europe (along with M40d).

I recall seeing a thread on this forum about it back when I had my 2018 M40i. It was confusing at the time because some press photos showed the M Sport wheel and others did not.

AllBlackBimmer · 12-19-2022, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

It is true. I do not have the msport wheel in mine. If you are looking at an ‘18, look into the rear axle issue we all have reported. I had mine replaced at 32kmi and so far so good.

What is this rear axle issue? I tried searching but nothing immediate popped up

jsh139 · 12-20-2022, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

What is this rear axle issue? I tried searching but nothing immediate popped up

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1485010

12-17-2022, 08:58 AM	#1
BeastMode335i Maximus Decimus Meridius 1132 Rep 4,586 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Down South iTrader: (2)	Interested in an 18' X3 m40i, steering wheel question inside. So I'm pondering the thought of trading in my FBO F30 335i for an 18' x3 m40i, but the first thing I noticed was the steering wheel looked like the base model x3 steering wheel. After scouring the web for a few minutes I read that in 2018 they didn't come with the m-sport steering wheel, and it was fixed in 2019. So my questions are as following. 1. Is that actually true? 2. All things alike, is that the only diff. between the MY18 and MY19 m40i variants? Thanks! __________________ F30 335i Melbourne Red Metallic M-Sport Package
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12-17-2022, 11:06 AM	#3
wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2757 Rep 7,743 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	It is true. I do not have the msport wheel in mine. If you are looking at an ‘18, look into the rear axle issue we all have reported. I had mine replaced at 32kmi and so far so good. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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12-17-2022, 12:26 PM	#4
moonshine Lieutenant Colonel 851 Rep 1,861 Posts Drives: 718 Boxster S Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	My 2018 X3 m40d was built on 17/09/18 (so might be MY19 spec?) It has option 248 - steering wheel heating and option 710 M Leather steering wheel and looks like attached photo Attached Images
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12-17-2022, 01:48 PM	#5
NY908K Private 49 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	You can retrofit the m sport wheel found in 2019+ models. search and you'll find it. Any questions lmk. I did mine
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12-17-2022, 07:58 PM	#6
335is-dct Second Lieutenant 185 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: south florida iTrader: (0)	No fancy M steering wheel on my 2018…. But it’s such a fantastic do it all car. Get one op.
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12-18-2022, 05:05 AM	#7
Rezinator Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NE iTrader: (1)	I swapped the wheel on my 2018 M40i to the M Sport wheel. Made a big difference for me. You have to also get a new airbag, so not an inexpensive swap.
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12-18-2022, 01:54 PM	#8
Coi First Lieutenant 294 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 21 X3 M40i, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cal iTrader: (0)	The 2018 M40i did not get the M Sport wheel in the US market. I believe it did in Europe (along with M40d). I recall seeing a thread on this forum about it back when I had my 2018 M40i. It was confusing at the time because some press photos showed the M Sport wheel and others did not.
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