X3 M40i delivered!

kozzi · 03-29-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

I thought I would drop in and say Hi.

I ordered a X3M40i yesterday. I currently drive a 2017 GLE AMG63S Coupe(or whale/Hippo as we owners call the thing). This SUV is a beast but I purchased it as a daily driver and it's just not that. It eats through tires and brakes at an alarming pace and there are only 2 options for tires(325/35/22) and both are very soft compound Summer tires. I have to buy 4 new tires about every 7,500 miles and it needs full brakes every other tire change.

I have owned several versions of the Q5 and wanted something along those lines again. The M40i seems like a perfect trade off. I will miss the nasty 577 hp Twin Turbo V8 but not the maintenance of it.

I look forward to trying out the X3M40i. I think it will be here next week as it was actually in South Carolina but at a Dealership so my Dealership did a trade for it.

I will post pictures when I get it but for now, here is my DD. I guess I better try to sell it...lol...

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Welcome!

You are going to love your new X3 M40i. Make sure you start a thread with some pictures. It will interesting to see what you think of the M40i's I6 @355HP and the 1000 pounds of weight savings vs the GLE 63S and its monster V8. Did you test drive the M40i? What about the GLC 43?

ParadigmDawg · 03-29-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kozzi

Welcome!

You are going to love your new X3 M40i. Make sure you start a thread with some pictures. It will interesting to see what you think of the M40i's I6 @355HP and the 1000 pounds of weight savings vs the GLE 63S and its monster V8. Did you test drive the M40i? What about the GLC 43?

Yes, I drove the M40, I was surprised enough that I bought one...lol...

We actually own a GLC(non AMG) so I didn't want to go there. The tech even in my 120k AMG is so outdated...

hok020 · 03-30-2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

I thought I would drop in and say Hi.

I ordered a X3M40i yesterday. I currently drive a 2017 GLE AMG63S Coupe(or whale/Hippo as we owners call the thing). This SUV is a beast but I purchased it as a daily driver and it's just not that. It eats through tires and brakes at an alarming pace and there are only 2 options for tires(325/35/22) and both are very soft compound Summer tires. I have to buy 4 new tires about every 7,500 miles and it needs full brakes every other tire change.

I have owned several versions of the Q5 and wanted something along those lines again. The M40i seems like a perfect trade off. I will miss the nasty 577 hp Twin Turbo V8 but not the maintenance of it.

I look forward to trying out the X3M40i. I think it will be here next week as it was actually in South Carolina but at a Dealership so my Dealership did a trade for it.

I will post pictures when I get it but for now, here is my DD. I guess I better try to sell it...lol...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

I thought I would drop in and say Hi.

I ordered a X3M40i yesterday. I currently drive a 2017 GLE AMG63S Coupe(or whale/Hippo as we owners call the thing). This SUV is a beast but I purchased it as a daily driver and it's just not that. It eats through tires and brakes at an alarming pace and there are only 2 options for tires(325/35/22) and both are very soft compound Summer tires. I have to buy 4 new tires about every 7,500 miles and it needs full brakes every other tire change.

I have owned several versions of the Q5 and wanted something along those lines again. The M40i seems like a perfect trade off. I will miss the nasty 577 hp Twin Turbo V8 but not the maintenance of it.

I look forward to trying out the X3M40i. I think it will be here next week as it was actually in South Carolina but at a Dealership so my Dealership did a trade for it.

I will post pictures when I get it but for now, here is my DD. I guess I better try to sell it...lol...

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What a cool car and what a maintanance...
always try to hear the exhaust sound when one is passing by.

enjoy both of the merc and the coming M40i

Bimar · 03-30-2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

Yes, I drove the M40, I was surprised enough that I bought one...lol...

We actually own a GLC(non AMG) so I didn't want to go there. The tech even in my 120k AMG is so outdated...

You dint consider the X4M40i given you like the coupe look?

Max Well · 03-30-2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

I thought I would drop in and say Hi. I ordered a X3M40i yesterday. I currently drive a 2017 GLE AMG63S Coupe(or whale/Hippo as we owners call the thing). This SUV is a beast but I purchased it as a daily driver and it's just not that. It eats through tires and brakes at an alarming pace and there are only 2 options for tires(325/35/22) and both are very soft compound Summer tires. I have to buy 4 new tires about every 7,500 miles and it needs full brakes every other tire change. I have owned several versions of the Q5 and wanted something along those lines again. The M40i seems like a perfect trade off.

Welcome aboard, ParadigmDawg, and thanks for sharing your photos. As I've shared in a previous thread, I remain pleased to see the wide variety of Performance-minded folks transitioning to the X3 M40i, from true M models to other Mnfrs' performance lines as well. Continues to be a nice affirmation that we made a good choice.

ParadigmDawg · 03-30-2018, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

You dint consider the X4M40i given you like the coupe look?

Nope, that would remind me of a less performer of my current car so I wanted something completely different.

ParadigmDawg · 03-30-2018, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

Welcome aboard, ParadigmDawg, and thanks for sharing your photos. As I've shared in a previous thread, I remain pleased to see the wide variety of Performance-minded folks transitioning to the X3 M40i, from true M models to other Mnfrs' performance lines as well. Continues to be a nice affirmation that we made a good choice.

It really does seem to be a true performance car that can be driven daily. I am excited about it.

pcmike · 06-10-2018, 12:51 PM

Good afternoon! I’m guessing you’ve since taken delivery of the M40i and had plenty of time to get aquainted... care to give us your thoughts and contrasting viewpoints vs. your AMG?

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

It really does seem to be a true performance car that can be driven daily. I am excited about it.

Boosh99 · 06-17-2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

I wanted to provide a close-up of the complex aerodynamics of the right front intake/air curtain system. As can be seen, this is an active lower corner not only aerodynamically but also for cooling grills. Suspect wind tunnel testing allowed for maximal air flow design into and through this region, and that every curve and angle of the main form has a dynamic functional basis for why it was placed.

Interesting as I discover more about my new M40i - I don't have an air intake lower left or right (they are both blocked of). I assume this is to do with the fact in Australia they don't have the active grill (I'm led to believe because we are considered a hot climate). Ironic given there are parts of America that would be hotter than here - we are often robbed in Australia of several to many kW from European brands based on "hot climate".

drexplode · 06-17-2018, 09:06 AM

Finally posting photos! Paint coated with Gyeon Mohs and Can Coat, wheels with Gyeon Rim, and tires Gyeon tire.

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ZHPsedan · 06-18-2018, 07:38 AM

Nice looking stable you have there. I can't say that I love the fitment of the trunk mat though.

I'm looking for the carpeted style mat like we used to have in the E83. Was a nice thick carpet like a floor mat but nicer and embroidered.

Kief · 06-18-2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Finally posting photos! Paint coated with Gyeon Mohs and Can Coat, wheels with Gyeon Rim, and tires Gyeon tire.

All that work and the least you could have done before posting pics was ride off the rusty rotors!!! Geezzzz, and you call yourself a detailer?!?!?

Yeah, what's up with that free rear cargo mat, you don't have the spare tire option, do you?

Max Well · 06-18-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosh99

Interesting as I discover more about my new M40i - I don't have an air intake lower left or right (they are both blocked of). I assume this is to do with the fact in Australia they don't have the active grill (I'm led to believe because we are considered a hot climate). Ironic given there are parts of America that would be hotter than here - we are often robbed in Australia of several to many kW from European brands based on "hot climate".

I'm puzzled by this as well. One wouldn't think the active grill vents would be a high-ticket item, but if the theory is, 'Australia has a hot climate' and they won't ever be closed for improved aerodynamics, then it would seem to follow that you would need more cooling grills, not less. I tried to look up the purpose of the one in the right lower front (which you indicate was blocked off) but was unable to find anything on the ETKBMW site. Maybe some on our Forum can explain its purpose and why the discrepancy in our regional builds?

And I looked up the average monthly temps for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth - they seem delightful. The Southwest and Southeast USA areas are leagues hotter, unless BMW thinks you all like to vacation in the central arid regions?

MdW86 · 06-18-2018, 03:47 PM

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Finally posting photos! Paint coated with Gyeon Mohs and Can Coat, wheels with Gyeon Rim, and tires Gyeon tire.

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Nice! Did you also do Mohs on the windows?

Boosh99 · 06-18-2018, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

And I looked up the average monthly temps for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth - they seem delightful. The Southwest and Southeast USA areas are leagues hotter, unless BMW thinks you all like to vacation in the central arid regions?

Definitely blocked off with a plastic infill.

and, yes, we have always suspected it was an excuse to rob us of power down here...

I'm in a relatively cool area, and we average around 4 days a year between 40-46 celcius(104-115 fahrenheit) a year where I am. Normally a dry heat, unlike up north where it would likely come with humidity. West and central Australia would be akin to your Death Valley however....

drexplode · 06-18-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MdW86

Nice! Did you also do Mohs on the windows?

Gyeon View on the front glass, and rear glass only.

BobsM3Coupe · 06-29-2018, 08:00 PM

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Awesome!

Thanks for the pic! haha

About time they scrapped the clown nose.

gixxerboy63 · 07-07-2018, 07:50 PM

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Finally posting photos! Paint coated with Gyeon Mohs and Can Coat, wheels with Gyeon Rim, and tires Gyeon tire.

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Hey Dude! I spy an f8x M in your garage... I also have an f83 M4 to go with my M40i as well!
I wonder how many more m40i/m4 owners are in here?

Godetan · 07-07-2018, 10:44 PM

Hi All,

New member... got this a week ago as one of the first available in Australia.

Only released here June/July 18

Love it!!

Boosh99 · 07-08-2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Godetan

Hi All,

New member... got this a week ago as one of the first available in Australia.

Only released here June/July 18

Love it!!

Well that makes at least 2 in Melbourne by the looks! Haven't seen any others on the road yet. My dealer got 6 in their first delivery, so should start seeing a few more.
Enjoy it - loving mine!

Godetan · 07-08-2018, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Godetan

Hi All,

New member... got this a week ago as one of the first available in Australia.

Only released here June/July 18

Love it!!

Well that makes at least 2 in Melbourne by the looks! Haven't seen any others on the road yet. My dealer got 6 in their first delivery, so should start seeing a few more.
Enjoy it - loving mine!

What colour did you end up getting?

It's such a surprisingly quick car...

People don't expect the roar as it takes off the line!!

Boosh99 · 07-08-2018, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Godetan

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Originally Posted by Boosh99

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Originally Posted by Godetan

Hi All,

New member... got this a week ago as one of the first available in Australia.

Only released here June/July 18

Love it!!

Well that makes at least 2 in Melbourne by the looks! Haven't seen any others on the road yet. My dealer got 6 in their first delivery, so should start seeing a few more.
Enjoy it - loving mine!

What colour did you end up getting?

It's such a surprisingly quick car...

People don't expect the roar as it takes off the line!!

Mine is sapphire Black - see my post here:
Another M40i from Downunder https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1506999

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