09-30-2011, 06:43 AM | #837 |
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I expect at least 36MPG from the 35D M Sport I have on order, I think thew bigger engines handle the weight better and need less revs to push them along.
I had the 635D Sport and it gave 36/38 MPG with the old 35D engine and 6 speed box.
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09-30-2011, 08:44 AM | #839 |
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Six months later, order placed!
Hello again. A mere 6 months after consulting the wise and the great on this board, I finally placed an order for an X3 last week.
Went to my local dealer for a test drive. Not the same dealer as I visited at the start of the year. Told him up front that Broadspeed would offer me some sort of discount. If it was negligible, I would rather buy from a local dealer, but if it was significant, I would hope that he would try and match or get close to it. His response was that nobody was offering discounts. Test drove the car and enjoyed it as much as before. Whilst the dealer was very nice, he knew little about some of the options. All he could do was read out the details in the catalogue. That's fine but I wanted to hear his perspective. Broadspeed offered me a discount of 8% on my chosen specification. When I rang the dealer to ask if he would consider moving on price, he told me that he "wasn't interested". He eluded to the fact that he was annoyed that I had test driven his car and was now ordering elsewhere. Whilst I sympathise with that position, either start charging people to test drive (unlikely), or live with that fact that if you are undercut by 8%, people will buy elsewhere. I ordered a 2.0l SE Auto in Metallic black with black leather interior.
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09-30-2011, 10:45 AM | #840 |
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Dealers can be pushed, I got 5% off about 3 months ago, hope to have mine by Christmas
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09-30-2011, 11:22 AM | #841 |
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Wow, its cool
Picked the car up this morning, and it is fantastic, definitely worth the wait.
I only had one issue, the rear bottom X-line spoiler was not fitted neatly (see photos) its flush on the right, but dropped on the left, so as soon as the part is in the car is going back for a refit. I fitted the Tail pipe in 20 seconds, just need to attempt the mudflaps when the weather is a bit cooler. No other issues, no parts missing, electrical and mechanically sound (so far). A few photos:
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09-30-2011, 11:35 AM | #842 |
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I am after some Chrome Wheel Nut Covers (example in link), anyone tell me if I need 17 or 19mm?
Thanks in advance, for any help. Just noticed the locking wheel nut is larger than the others, so I assume these are not going to work. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheel-Nut-Co...7400166&sr=8-6
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09-30-2011, 11:58 AM | #844 |
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Look at the left hand side of the rear photo, you can see a white area, where the rear spoiler attachment is coming away. Its flush on the right hand side. Just a cosmetic issue.
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09-30-2011, 12:14 PM | #845 |
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We pickup up my X3 2.0d M Sport on the 28th September 2 days ago. Ordered at the end of February and was expected at the end of Octiber so a whole month in advance well done BMW and Sytner Solihull.
I have to report I am in general very pleased with the car. My concerns on the engine have been eradicated as I ordered with VDC and have to say the difference in Normal and Sport mode is superb. Its comfy shall we say when the wife is in with me and stiff but responsive when I’m on my own. The colour both outside and inside work well (pat on the back for me!!), and the Pro Nav system is excellent not even scratched the surface of it yet. Currently getting around 41mpg but the car has only got 340 miles on it so expect it to be a little thirsty at the moment hopefully that will improve over the coming months. I have put a few pictures on the listing I should have done it when it was less than a day old to me, but got tied up with other things. The only thing I am missing at the moment is the driver’s draw/cubby hole. I would have ordered the extended storage if I would have known that wasn’t included in the standard spec. Hopefully I can retrofit this as the storage space in the car isn’t great, and whose idea is it to remove the rubbish bin. Fantastic car and as good as everyone thinks it is on these forums. Has anyone notice how many people stop and stare at the car. Got caught by a man a the garage who said 'that is one bonny motor'.
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09-30-2011, 01:30 PM | #847 |
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nice looking motor... and agreed.. if i knew extended storage came with the driver's cubby hole, i would have gone for it too! too late to regret now but it was only 150 quid as an option which is what pissed me off!
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Told would be 12-14 weeks to delivery, then changed to June, then July then told maybe September. They would not tell who the dealer was, give me a biuld week or a VIN number, they just kept saying it was on target I kept pestering them for info, July 26 told me their dealer could not supply the car, no reason given,7 months of waiting down the pan, but i think the price was way too low. As Broadspeed is basically the same style of company where big discounts are offered, BMW are not to impressed with them lets say. I was very lucky to find a build slot at very very short notice .
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Congrats Chudwill. Good colour combination - works well. Enjoy
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09-30-2011, 03:15 PM | #855 |
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If I remember correctly as it's a new car they can pay the extra days and get a full 12 months plus 7 days. Looks like my dealer didn't do that.
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Had I been quoted a very short lead time, the alarm bells might have gone off. Has anyone on here bought an X3 via Broadspeed? (PS: Care to expand on BMW not being happy? I know that DtD no longer sell BMW's because they can't find a dealer who will work with them) |
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At only £125/year it's no great loss
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