New X3M Soon!

moff · 11-05-2019, 05:19 AM

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th!

In advance are there any interesting mod's or purchases? I can't imagine that I'll do to much to this car given the amount I did to my 440i.

Any suggest things to code (I use BimmerCode and BimmerLink with a Vgate adapter)?

I'm considering a trunk / boot protector - do I use BMW or aftermarket?

In the UK I am desperate to find someone who can make it sound better without having to do an OPF delete!!

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules?

New to the X3 and my first SUV, so any tips over and above an F32 welcome!

Thanks!

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-05-2019, 05:35 AM

Just warm it through and boot it, as for Mods forget it warantee is better.

BMWZ4 · 11-05-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by moff

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th!

In advance are there any interesting mod's or purchases? I can't imagine that I'll do to much to this car given the amount I did to my 440i.

Any suggest things to code (I use BimmerCode and BimmerLink with a Vgate adapter)?

I'm considering a trunk / boot protector - do I use BMW or aftermarket?

In the UK I am desperate to find someone who can make it sound better without having to do an OPF delete!!

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules?

New to the X3 and my first SUV, so any tips over and above an F32 welcome!

Thanks!

Check the manual for the break-in process (2,000 kms), but as someone recently pointed out to me - there's also question about slowly increasing to 5,000 kms before fully pushing the vehicle to its limits...given this is my first M vehicle, I was surprised to read that in the manual because for my previous vehicles, 2,000 kms was the only mileage noted for break-in

Max Well · 11-05-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by moff

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th! ...

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules? ...

Congratulations on your pending arrival, moff! Here are the 'Breaking-in' recs from BMW:

moff · 11-05-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

Quote:

Originally Posted by moff

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th! ...

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules? ...

Congratulations on your pending arrival, moff! Here are the 'Breaking-in' recs from BMW:

So not drive it like you stole it as I did with my 440

X3M40i_Nev · 11-05-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th!

In advance are there any interesting mod's or purchases? I can't imagine that I'll do to much to this car given the amount I did to my 440i.

Any suggest things to code (I use BimmerCode and BimmerLink with a Vgate adapter)?

I'm considering a trunk / boot protector - do I use BMW or aftermarket?

In the UK I am desperate to find someone who can make it sound better without having to do an OPF delete!!

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules?

New to the X3 and my first SUV, so any tips over and above an F32 welcome!

Thanks!

Check out PCWMods on insta or Facebook. Taking my M40i in Dec

aliwtsn · 11-05-2019, 04:53 PM

Congrats on the new car, look forward to the pics

ParadigmDawg · 11-05-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

So not drive it like you stole it as I did with my 440

I have done it both ways several times and haven't noticed any difference. I have yet to keep a car for more than 2 years and my last 3 only lasted 1 year each so I doubt that I would see any ill effects in those time frames.

I want to keep my latest car longer so I did the break in procedure. Better safe than sorry.

No matter which way you do it,don't let the RPMs stay stagnant such as using cruise control or let it idle for more than a couple of minutes at a time.

Also, never hotrod a car until you have reached proper engine oil and drivetrain temperatures no matter how many miles you have on it and don't do a lot of short trips where the car doesn't come up to temperature and if you do, take it out after every few short trip and run it for a while preferably at a fiesty pace.

Brian-f · 11-06-2019, 06:56 AM

Another UK buyer

Since you have a while to wait then download the “BMW Drivers Guide” app to your phone, put in the last 7 digits of your vin and then you can read up and find out how it all works before you pick the car up.

aliwtsn · 11-06-2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by moff

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th!

In advance are there any interesting mod's or purchases? I can't imagine that I'll do to much to this car given the amount I did to my 440i.

Any suggest things to code (I use BimmerCode and BimmerLink with a Vgate adapter)?

I'm considering a trunk / boot protector - do I use BMW or aftermarket?

In the UK I am desperate to find someone who can make it sound better without having to do an OPF delete!!

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules?

New to the X3 and my first SUV, so any tips over and above an F32 welcome!

Thanks!

What spec did you go for if you don't mind me asking?

aliwtsn · 11-06-2019, 11:27 AM

Just checked insurance quotes, what's going on with them! About 3 times more than I paid for previous cars

Maybe it's because insurers don't have any statistics on this model yet....who knows

Brian-f · 11-06-2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by aliwtsn

Just checked insurance quotes, what's going on with them! About 3 times more than I paid for previous cars

Maybe it's because insurers don't have any statistics on this model yet....who knows

Mine was not much different to my old x3 35d, i was expecting to pay a lot more.

MADBMWX5MC · 11-06-2019, 11:50 AM

Pics!!!

moff · 11-06-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aliwtsn

Just checked insurance quotes, what's going on with them! About 3 times more than I paid for previous cars

Maybe it's because insurers don't have any statistics on this model yet....who knows

I just got quoted £534 which is cheap as!!!

Brian-f · 11-06-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

I just got quoted £534 which is cheap as!!!

Right on the money for what i am paying altho i am with admiral.

aliwtsn · 11-06-2019, 01:57 PM

Hmmn maybe beginning to think it’s because we have moved house and the postcode is new......admiral was £700 for me I think

Brian-f · 11-06-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aliwtsn

Hmmn maybe beginning to think it’s because we have moved house and the postcode is new......admiral was £700 for me I think

Having had a previous car stolen years ago(astra gtc-vxr 2 months old) i was with admiral then and couldnt have been any easier to claim and as i was first reg keeper and in first year then i got new car ordered by them to replace it. But lucky they are close in price to the others so i always look to go with them first.

x3mcomp · 11-06-2019, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

I've received a call this morning to arrange collection of my new X3M next week

Collect on the 14th!

In advance are there any interesting mod's or purchases? I can't imagine that I'll do to much to this car given the amount I did to my 440i.

Any suggest things to code (I use BimmerCode and BimmerLink with a Vgate adapter)?

I'm considering a trunk / boot protector - do I use BMW or aftermarket?

In the UK I am desperate to find someone who can make it sound better without having to do an OPF delete!!

The first 1200 miles is going to be tough, what are the running in rules?

New to the X3 and my first SUV, so any tips over and above an F32 welcome!

Thanks!

Congrats on the car! I also made a deal this week, plenty of great offers out there. I'm with you on the OPF! I collect mine Friday.

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Originally Posted by moff

I just got quoted £534 which is cheap as!!!

Unfortunately not the same story for me I'm 2k!

moff · 11-06-2019, 04:41 PM

£2!!!

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