Things you hate about your X3

Keefy · 10-24-2023, 08:02 AM

I actually prefer a taller sidewall, I went from 21's down to 20".....i'll be fitting 19's soon for winter so i'll be in my element! plus i'll be interested to see if the comfort improves over the 20's.

Sportstick · 10-24-2023, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by avi66

Personally, I think less than 20” looks a bit lost due to the size of the G01, and while 20” is an improvement, 21” looks even better to my eyes.

I can see that. The difference is what you are willing to compromise or give up in exchange. The entire category of design/appearance doesn't surpass vehicle dynamics for me. I was even willing to consider an iX at one point! Proof enough!

SO8 · 10-24-2023, 09:31 AM

Things that I hate about my X3 ... the fact that it is no longer my X3

ASAP · 10-24-2023, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SO8

Things that I hate about my X3 ... the fact that it is no longer my X3

Sold or traded for something else?

Plusforce · 10-24-2023, 06:26 PM

Wind noise at speed above ~40mph.

Wanna3 · 10-24-2023, 07:14 PM

Having to adjust the passenger seat seatbelt after someone sits there to keep it from rattling against the B pillar.

chhappy7 · 10-24-2023, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Plusforce

Wind noise at speed above ~40mph.

Another unfortunate soul without insulated glass?

JJ 911SC · 10-24-2023, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

Another unfortunate soul without insulated glass?

Why would they drop that option is incomprehensible

Plusforce · 10-24-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

Another unfortunate soul without insulated glass?

Yes unfortunately its regular glass. I saw someone installed acustic glass and he was happy but I also saw someone said even acustic glass couldn't solve the problem. Car is new so I guess I have to live with it but it's annoying.

DL335D · 10-24-2023, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerXdrive

I was also disapointed when I acknowledged the door feel/sound back when I first got mine. I remember lexus being some of the best sounding door closings lol

Agree, definitely one of the worst sounding door closing feel and sound. First time I closed it I thought something was broken. I’ve owned 8 BMWs in the last 10yrs and the door close sound is the worst.

ContactPatch · 10-24-2023, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Why would they drop that option is incomprehensible

Perhaps...so you can hear the anemic sounding exhaust better!

avi66 · 10-25-2023, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

Another unfortunate soul without insulated glass?

No new X3 G01 in the US market has acoustic front side window glass. It’s not even an option onX3 in the US market since around 2020. Even back then I don’t think it was a common option that was added. It continues to be standard in other markets though.

Easy to check older cars via VIN and look if a car that has option code 3KA. If not present, acoustic front side glass is not fitted.

SO8 · 10-25-2023, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

Sold or traded for something else?

Traded for Toyota RAV4 Phev ... which lasted 4 months ... now back in a BMW ... M240i xdrive which is awesome!

It's not got quite as many toys as my X3 had (no reversing camera !!) but it has the B58 and is quicker

EWL5 · 10-25-2023, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SO8

Traded for Toyota RAV4 Phev ... which lasted 4 months ... now back in a BMW ... M240i xdrive which is awesome!

It's not got quite as many toys as my X3 had (no reversing camera !!) but it has the B58 and is quicker

Reversing camera is not standard in the UK?!!!

bocabimmer · 10-25-2023, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chhappy7

Another unfortunate soul without insulated glass?

After I finally got my major wind noise issue fixed I realized how much you can still hear external noise even at a dead stop.

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Originally Posted by ContactPatch

Perhaps...so you can hear the anemic sounding exhaust better!

Oh, I know you’ve read the thread. You need to put your rear seats down for that!

ASAP · 10-25-2023, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SO8

Traded for Toyota RAV4 Phev ... which lasted 4 months ... now back in a BMW ... M240i xdrive which is awesome!

It's not got quite as many toys as my X3 had (no reversing camera !!) but it has the B58 and is quicker

One of the guys from the UK, I don't recall which one was arguing recently with me here about how a Rav 4 is almost an X3 M40i for far less money

Keefy · 10-25-2023, 07:53 AM

Although I'd love to own a Toyota HILUX for practical reasons, a RAV4 is nowhere even remotely in the same class as an M40i or even a 30i or 30d.

chhappy7 · 10-25-2023, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bocabimmer

Oh, I know you’ve read the thread. You need to put your rear seats down for that!

I thought the solution was to make sound holes in the rear floor. Or run a pipe from the exhaust into the cabin.

SO8 · 10-25-2023, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by EWL5

Reversing camera is not standard in the UK?!!!

Nope. I have had it on all of my last 5 or so cars but not this one. A shame but the rest of the car was lovely and it only lacked this and HUD which, on a 2 series, I was not bothered about ... as it had the newer dash. Loads of stuff which is std on the X3 is extra on a 2 series. My X3 M40i had nearly every extra so I was spoilt and should not have sold it. That said, the M240i xdrive is as quick as my remapped M40i was

SO8 · 10-25-2023, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

One of the guys from the UK, I don't recall which one was arguing recently with me here about how a Rav 4 is almost an X3 M40i for far less money

They are a great car for what they are ... but 6 to 60 didn't do it for me. It looked ok but the theft issues in the UK and London are awful for Rav4's. Build is for 'use' ... not like BMW which is in a different league quality wise.

thelightning · 10-25-2023, 04:45 PM

The brakes; So sensitive/grabby, unable to brake smoothly.
The steering: Electronically dead and soulless.
The downshifting during braking: Sometimes ok, sometimes jerky. Dunno why the G01 has this. F series don't. xHP makes it a little better but still not perfect. Even my E46 does it better.
The audio: HK system but sounds worse than my E91 hifi system. Every song/genre/album needs a different EQ setup to sound good.

Why do i still drive this car

Joralemon st. · 10-25-2023, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thelightning

The brakes; So sensitive/grabby, unable to brake smoothly.
The steering: Electronically dead and soulless.
The downshifting during braking: Sometimes ok, sometimes jerky. Dunno why the G01 has this. F series don't. xHP makes it a little better but still not perfect. Even my E46 does it better.
The audio: HK system but sounds worse than my E91 hifi system. Every song/genre/album needs a different EQ setup to sound good.

Why do i still drive this car

I hear you on the downshifting jerks — sometimes I feel like my car is drowning

10-24-2023, 08:02 AM	#1453
Keefy Lieutenant Colonel 1594 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M40d LCI [8.92]	I actually prefer a taller sidewall, I went from 21's down to 20".....i'll be fitting 19's soon for winter so i'll be in my element! plus i'll be interested to see if the comfort improves over the 20's. __________________ Current - 2022 X3 M40d LCI in Brooklyn Grey. Modifications - AutoID Front Splitter. DTUK Pedalbox Plus. Gloss Black M Badges. 3d Maxpider Kuga Floor Matts & Cargo liner. BMW M-Performance Flow Through Spoiler. Mid-Trunk Spoiler. 15mm Spacers all round. AP Arch Guards. X3M Side Vents. 699M Wheels Gloss Black
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10-24-2023, 06:26 PM	#1457
Plusforce Private First Class 156 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Wind noise at speed above ~40mph.
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Keefy Lieutenant Colonel 1594 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 M40d LCI [8.92]	Although I'd love to own a Toyota HILUX for practical reasons, a RAV4 is nowhere even remotely in the same class as an M40i or even a 30i or 30d. __________________ Current - 2022 X3 M40d LCI in Brooklyn Grey. Modifications - AutoID Front Splitter. DTUK Pedalbox Plus. Gloss Black M Badges. 3d Maxpider Kuga Floor Matts & Cargo liner. BMW M-Performance Flow Through Spoiler. Mid-Trunk Spoiler. 15mm Spacers all round. AP Arch Guards. X3M Side Vents. 699M Wheels Gloss Black
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thelightning Enlisted Member 20 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: NL iTrader: (0)	The brakes; So sensitive/grabby, unable to brake smoothly. The steering: Electronically dead and soulless. The downshifting during braking: Sometimes ok, sometimes jerky. Dunno why the G01 has this. F series don't. xHP makes it a little better but still not perfect. Even my E46 does it better. The audio: HK system but sounds worse than my E91 hifi system. Every song/genre/album needs a different EQ setup to sound good. Why do i still drive this car
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