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      06-10-2021, 04:43 PM   #199
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Interesting that the M40 variants appear to be inheriting the ///M mirrors and a ///M grill badge - hmmm
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Interesting that the M40 variants appear to be inheriting the ///M mirrors and a ///M grill badge - hmmm
They also get the M-Twin Slats in the grills.
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      06-10-2021, 06:59 PM   #201
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      06-10-2021, 07:18 PM   #202
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Interesting that the M40 variants appear to be inheriting the ///M mirrors and a ///M grill badge - hmmm
Sheesh, BMW used to take great care to protect the exclusivity of their M products. Now you can't even tell the difference between the X3M and M40.
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      06-10-2021, 07:26 PM   #203
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Does anyone know if the drive feel is different in the x3 vs the x4 ??

Im really liking the way the x4m looks this time around. I dont like the back slope but other than that it looks cool. The x3 is amazing aswell. I always though the x3s felt big and tall when driving. Never drove a x4 tho. Also never drove neither in M
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Some live photos from Instagram.
That blue is fitting.
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      06-10-2021, 11:16 PM   #206
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Sheesh, BMW used to take great care to protect the exclusivity of their M products. Now you can't even tell the difference between the X3M and M40.
I think they are including the ///M steering wheel - tri color stitching and all - as well. Although the “is” models (e28/e34 535is/540i Spt., e39 540i MSpt. 6spd, e92 335is, X5 4.6is/X5 - 4.8is and E46 ZHP’s from back in the day are equivalent to the modern day MPerformance cars. They never were appointed with the level of ///M aesthetics these vehicles are getting. It is what it is, times and philosophy change
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M40i version in black looks solid. Too ///M'd out though? Maybe....
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Soothing driving video of LCI X4M
Why no LCI X3M video though... ?

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Did they really put m mirrors on the x3/x4 m40s?
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      06-11-2021, 05:52 AM   #210
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Long shot - would the MSS non LCI springs fit the LCI?
Wonder if it would be worth switching them back to stock and getting them refitted to LCI.
I have them at the moment but factory ride height.
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Interesting that the M40 variants appear to be inheriting the ///M mirrors and a ///M grill badge - hmmm
Yeah it's on the bmw UK website too
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Why no LCI X3M video though... ?

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I like the new X3M taillights but I can't un-see the Halo energy sword when I look at them.
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Actually looks quite nice in these real world pics, just a bit boxy up front. That SPY is unreal
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      06-11-2021, 09:13 AM   #215
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Can we please get interior roof Grab Handles inside the X4, optional - Carbon Fiber Roof with deleted moonroof, and an optional - Trailer Hitch.
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I really can't tell the difference at this point between the m40i and X3m. Before any enthusiast could easily tell the difference, now I need to really look for the differences in looks. The x3/4m is so diluted now compared to the regular series and it was never distinguished much to begin with.
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So let me get this straight: BMW introduces the 'lung' kidney grilles on the G80/G82/G22 in "an attempt to differentiate the lineup from itself" & "bring a unique identity to each model" & now, they're doing the exact opposite by making an M40i look essentially identical to the M variant costing thousands more? The phoney M logos are enough to give the badge seekers who don't know better the satisfaction they need, why dilute your range topping model even further for the people that do know? These vehicles are already so niche/luxury, it just seems like a strange business move....

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Did they really put m mirrors on the x3/x4 m40s?
Plus the same colors offered as for true M? Brooklyn Grey too?

Before LCI I was leaning towards X3MC or X4MC, but given the development after the LCI was announced, I am having a hard time to justify the extra cost over M40i with the tune. S58, quad exhaust tips and illuminated logo on M sport seats?
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Who else is interested in these wheels?
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Who else is interested in these wheels?
They seem to be exclusive to the X4 per the press release. I'd be thrilled if they open them to the x3 though.
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