10-12-2011, 07:09 AM | #287 |
Brigadier General
197
Rep 4,848
Posts |
Still waiting on mine. Dealership says 18th. The 1m was 6 days early but doesn't look like it this time.
__________________
Macan S Diesel - Carrera White
Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange |
Appreciate
0
|
10-12-2011, 07:37 AM | #288 | |
Enlisted Member
8
Rep 46
Posts |
Quote:
btw, i ordered mine on 20 August 2011 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-12-2011, 09:55 PM | #291 | |
Criminally Insane
57
Rep 1,464
Posts
Drives: Like a Demon!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brisbane, Australia
|
Quote:
Mine was available on Wednesday and it only arrived on a boat the day before yours. Perhaps there is a mass of cars coming through the detailer / customs clearance in Brisbane this week.
__________________
Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-13-2011, 01:11 AM | #293 |
Lieutenant
86
Rep 510
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-13-2011, 01:55 AM | #294 | |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 42
Posts |
Quote:
Car salesman, lawyers, real-estate salesman and bankers. Lying is part of their job. That's how it is. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-13-2011, 06:59 AM | #295 | |
First Lieutenant
16
Rep 367
Posts |
Quote:
Could be 6 months, not bothered either way - just want to know one way or another so I can make plans... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-14-2011, 05:07 AM | #296 |
Brigadier General
197
Rep 4,848
Posts |
Finally my car is booked for transport today - but delivery to the Sunny Coast is at the moment booked for the 19th..!!!! Still in port and not yet at Fisherman's Island.
__________________
Macan S Diesel - Carrera White
Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange |
Appreciate
0
|
10-18-2011, 11:25 PM | #297 |
Criminally Insane
57
Rep 1,464
Posts
Drives: Like a Demon!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brisbane, Australia
|
And they're racing!
First pic of the new X3.
(dissappointing photo huh?) I will probably take delivery in the next day or so. This shot is from the DVD installer who has had the car for the last week. He is taking it back to the dealer for me this afternoon. I'll take some more representative shots when I get the keys...
__________________
Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia |
Appreciate
0
|
10-19-2011, 12:07 AM | #298 |
Brigadier General
197
Rep 4,848
Posts |
Finally, mine's arrived at the dealership today.
__________________
Macan S Diesel - Carrera White
Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange |
Appreciate
0
|
10-20-2011, 06:39 PM | #299 |
Brigadier General
197
Rep 4,848
Posts |
Picked up the car yesterday! Initial impression is very good in terms of how it drives, but it only involves a 15 minutes drive picking up a pizza - so now the new car smell has been replaced with pizza smell. Sorry, haven't got a chance to take any pics yet but will post on the weekend.
I am glad I have ordered the sport suspension as the car drives more like a car than the 20d I test drove, and the response from the 30d was much much better than the 20d and so it should be. The cabin felt comfortable and the sports seats are good. The arm rest is a little low for my preferred higher driving position, but I will lower it a bit to see if I can find a compromise. Finishing quality is definitely not as good as my previous German made BMWs. The material used and the feel is more luxurious, but trims are not flushed, stitching on the seats are not perfect, and the paint of the internal side is untidy and some places have bubbles but definitely much better than the test car I drove. No issue with external paint however. A little bit regret that I didn't get the M sports as it looks a bit funny the way the black bumper "joins up" the tyres, but I do prefer the black surrounds around the wheel arches and the front bumper - makes it looks more like real 4WD . Also should have ordered the adaptive headlights, but the vision is still pretty good probably because of the higher driving position.
__________________
Macan S Diesel - Carrera White
Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange |
Appreciate
0
|
10-20-2011, 09:37 PM | #300 |
New Member
0
Rep 6
Posts |
New to BMW
Hi All
I am new here and never owned a BMW before. I am considering getting a new X3 3.0D and wondering what people think about the new X3, such as performance, reliability, comfort etc. I live in country NSW, Australia a good 3 hour drive of mixed highway and twisty up/down hill roads from Sydney. My current drive is a Subaru Liberty GT with some STi suspension modifications. It's a great performance car but little too harsh and uncomfortable now for my pregnant wife. I think X3 will be a good choice with more room for our first child and a good blend of performance and comfort. However, it's just from reading reviews and forum, I am yet to test drive the real thing. I am wondering what people think. Cheers! |
Appreciate
0
|
10-20-2011, 11:57 PM | #301 | |
Brigadier General
197
Rep 4,848
Posts |
Quote:
There had always been some reliability issues with each of my BMWs, such as door locks, lights, sunroof, steering sensor, squeaky brakes, air con, electric windows, fuel pump - just to name a few. They are minor problems, and they always get fixed, but just a bit annoying even they pick up my car for me. Having said that, I am still buying them.
__________________
Macan S Diesel - Carrera White
Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-21-2011, 12:19 AM | #302 | |
Lieutenant
86
Rep 510
Posts |
Quote:
Only word of caution to you as a country driver (and what I'm going to say will not come as a surprise to those who have seen my other posts) is the issue of the OEM runflat tyres. By all means do your own research, but what I expect you to find is that there is next to no support for either the repair or replacement of the runflats outside the capital cities. To may wish (or not) to follow what I have done in replacing the runflats with conventional tyres and a full size spare tied down in the back. Though based in the city, with the amount of country driving that I do I wasn't going to let the issue of the tyres stop me from the purchase of a great car. Tony |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-21-2011, 05:18 AM | #303 | |
New Member
0
Rep 6
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-21-2011, 03:39 PM | #304 | |
New Member
0
Rep 6
Posts |
Quote:
Since I never had a beemer before, I am assuming runflat tyre means you can still drive when they bust, but just slower. I'm thinking of keeping a couple spare runflats in my garage and have the locals replace them should the unfortunate happens. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-22-2011, 12:06 AM | #305 |
Criminally Insane
57
Rep 1,464
Posts
Drives: Like a Demon!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brisbane, Australia
|
The day has come...
24 hour rule obeyed. Pictures from this morning (it was getting dark when I collected it last night)
Car: X3 30d M Sport Trim: Carbon Black + Black + Fineline Wave Options: Everything - Sunroof - HUD Impressions - great. no complaints. Just as I imagined. (although I will go easy on the loud pedal until she has some miles on the clock) Enjoy the snaps.
__________________
Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia |
Appreciate
0
|
10-22-2011, 01:57 AM | #306 |
New Member
0
Rep 6
Posts |
congrats!
Looks really great, and good choice of colours, too. Mind if I ask what sort of price would I be looking at with something similar to yours (without the TVs)? Cheers! |
Appreciate
0
|
10-22-2011, 02:08 AM | #307 | |
Criminally Insane
57
Rep 1,464
Posts
Drives: Like a Demon!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brisbane, Australia
|
Quote:
Professional package - drop about $4K (dealer delivery discount and free servicing) Haggle away for any more... But note the waiting list is months so they dont like giving discounts unless you have a good buying relationship with them, especially on the 30d.
__________________
Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-22-2011, 03:42 AM | #308 | |
Lieutenant
86
Rep 510
Posts |
Great looking pictures Dr Stig - I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as we have ours. Certainly worth the wait.
Quote:
Yes runflats allow you to continue on after a puncture for 80-200 kms (depending on load) @ 80km/h. Keeping a couple of spare runflats is one alternative but just be aware of the "life" of a tyre (generally recommended to be 5-6 years) and make sure you rotate them through being used as you replace the car tyres due to normal wear. Also those spares sitting in your garage are not going to be much use if the puncture occurs some distance from home. Tony Last edited by brissim; 10-22-2011 at 03:44 AM.. Reason: correct spelling |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|