Anyone with Alpine White over Sakhir Orange?

richard in NC · 06-06-2020, 12:16 PM

Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking.
I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange.
I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim.

PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers.

beammeupscottie · 06-06-2020, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking.
I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange.
I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim.

PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers.

Some

beammeupscottie · 06-06-2020, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking.
I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange.
I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim.

PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers.

With the aluminum....I did considerable research and ultimately got Sahkir Orange int, Alpine White
.....I got the carbon fiber and piano black accents standard on the comp model

beammeupscottie · 06-06-2020, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking.
I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange.
I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim.

PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers.

Carbon

ferrarifast · 06-07-2020, 12:11 AM

Just picked up today:
2020 X3M Competition
AW on SO
I went with CF trim though.
Car is loaded
$83,845 MSRP

floating.spirit · 06-07-2020, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ferrarifast

Just picked up today:
2020 X3M Competition
AW on SO
I went with CF trim though.
Car is loaded
$83,845 MSRP

What kind of deal did u get?

SpiralOut · 06-07-2020, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking.
I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange.
I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim.

PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking.
I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange.
I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim.

PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers.

I have white on SO with CF trim. Actually purchased from Northlake down there close to you back in December. Can take specific pics if you need some, but pics above are pretty good.

richard in NC · 06-07-2020, 10:14 AM

Thanks all, great photos.

ferrarifast · 06-07-2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by floating.spirit

What kind of deal did u get?

Next Level Auto Brokers got me 11% off MSRP
Pretty sweet deal considering my cousin qualified for loyalty & recent grad. Plus the car was leased under the May program so we got the two payment waiver as well.

cfm56d7b · 06-07-2020, 12:14 PM

To all, this is perhaps the best thread ever with Sakhir Orange overload that looks and feels just right. My favorite interior choice.

ChitownNorthShore · 06-08-2020, 05:44 PM

Just picked my AW over Sakhir Orange X3 M two days ago! In love with the combo, best choice!

Its non competition, but that wasn't a big deal to me especially with the great deal I got on it. Mine has all the options I wanted including drivers assistance plus package w/ ACC Stop and Go.

I test drove an M2C before this and this X3 M definitely is much more responsive in my opinion. I also have the 20s and they drive awesome and I already purchased a winter set of tires to put on them!

armani335 · 06-08-2020, 06:45 PM

I picked up a AW/SO X3MC about a week ago. I had this combo on my F80 and had to repeat it

One thing to note, is the 2021 model appears to have matching seat backs vs. black in the 2020. Happy to send pics if needed. Haven't taken many photos yet.

LukeM15 · 06-08-2020, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by armani335

I picked up a AW/SO X3MC about a week ago. I had this combo on my F80 and had to repeat it

One thing to note, is the 2021 model appears to have matching seat backs vs. black in the 2020. Happy to send pics if needed. Haven't taken many photos yet.

Yes pics. I want to see

ChitownNorthShore · 06-09-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeM15

Yes pics. I want to see

My MY2020 back seats are SO, not black.

robopp · 06-09-2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChitownNorthShore

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukeM15

Yes pics. I want to see

My MY2020 back seats are SO, not black.

Seat backs, not back seats. Hehe

ChitownNorthShore · 06-09-2020, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by robopp

Seat backs, not back seats. Hehe

Here are some more interior pics if interested.

armani335 · 06-23-2020, 10:54 AM

Here some shots in the wild and what it looks like with a car seat in the back. This is sunset near Ocean Beach, SF.

Will Pwr · 06-23-2020, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by armani335

Here some shots in the wild and what it looks like with a car seat in the back. This is sunset near Ocean Beach, SF.

Looks great!

As a fellow parent and car enthusiast, check out the below seat protector (or any brand like that one) specifically for child car seats. It has proved its worth to me a few times over the years in terms of clean up and preventing indentions on the vehicle seats

https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Lionhe...2936985&sr=8-3

06-06-2020, 12:16 PM	#1
richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Anyone with Alpine White over Sakhir Orange? Once I begin looking at X3Ms in earnest, that's the combo I'm thinking. I'm thinking a base model with 20s but M Sport seats in Sakhir Orange. I'm still undecided on interior trim. For some reason I'm not a fan of shiny carbon fiber. I want to see photos please, especially if the aluminum trim. PS: I'm wondering if the 20s help the ride and if the base engine is a less peaky torque curve. If anything like the M2C torque, I'd be fine. It kicks in at 2k with plenty of mid range. Since I have the M2C, I want the utility of an X3 but want more sport and style than the M40i offers. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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ferrarifast Commander 639 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 22 M4 Comp xDrive Coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Just picked up today: 2020 X3M Competition AW on SO I went with CF trim though. Car is loaded $83,845 MSRP Attached Images __________________ 2022 M4 ZCP xDr Cpe - Frozen Black on Black full lthr....fully loaded Gone: 2020 BMW M4 ZCP: MG/SO Full Merino 2018 BMW M3: Black/ Blk cloth 6MT Life is too short to list the non Ms
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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, great photos. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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ChitownNorthShore New Member 5 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X3 35i, 2020 BMW M340 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Just picked my AW over Sakhir Orange X3 M two days ago! In love with the combo, best choice! Its non competition, but that wasn't a big deal to me especially with the great deal I got on it. Mine has all the options I wanted including drivers assistance plus package w/ ACC Stop and Go. I test drove an M2C before this and this X3 M definitely is much more responsive in my opinion. I also have the 20s and they drive awesome and I already purchased a winter set of tires to put on them! Attached Images
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armani335 Private First Class 42 Rep 130 Posts Drives: AW F80 M3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	I picked up a AW/SO X3MC about a week ago. I had this combo on my F80 and had to repeat it One thing to note, is the 2021 model appears to have matching seat backs vs. black in the 2020. Happy to send pics if needed. Haven't taken many photos yet. Attached Images
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armani335 Private First Class 42 Rep 130 Posts Drives: AW F80 M3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Here some shots in the wild and what it looks like with a car seat in the back. This is sunset near Ocean Beach, SF. Attached Images
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