11-27-2010, 02:28 PM | #1 |
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BMW X3 on order
Ordered my F25 X3 2.0d SE (due end Feb/early March 2011) to replace E60
Metallic Black Saphire paint, Oyster Leather and Sienna Wood Auto Transmission 18" V Spoke alloys Panoramic Sunroof Heated front seats Sports Seats Window Blinds Tinted Windows Pro Media Package X-Line Package Folding Mirrors Busniness Speaker Package + Xenons Sports Steering Wheel Counting days - we have snow early for a UK winter and E60 is shocking!! Test drive next friday (hope I like it otherwise it will be an expensive inpulsive purchase!!!) Last edited by BIMMER UK 76; 01-12-2011 at 05:06 PM.. |
11-27-2010, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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Nice one. Let me know when you get a production week. I have week 3 for an order placed Oct 24. Should be early Feb delivery. Long time to wait but I'm sure it will be worth it!
If you haven't already done so, I recommend that you add the sports steering wheel (especially if you have the pro media package). You can't add it online other than part of the dynamic package which ties you to Y-spoke alloys, but they have changed the rules and you can now add it as a standalone or you can combine other alloys with the dynamic package. I have the dynamic package plus the 309 19" alloys on my order. |
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11-27-2010, 05:31 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the advice, I will speak to the dealer about the sports steering wheel option, wasnt keen on the dynamic package but I did want steering wheel (not suprised they changed the rules!)
Ordered X line package but like the look of the X line pro package in the accessories - see bmw.com accessories http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...er/finder.html (not on Uk site yet) I will also order the Chrome Grille and Tailpipes before delivery ** EDIT ** just had a quick look on the bmw.com accessories list and the sports steering wheel is now available on its own! Last edited by BIMMER UK 76; 11-27-2010 at 05:47 PM.. |
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I'm surprised you haven't ordered xenons with all of those options?? |
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No price list yet online - I guess dealers part dept will have prices, I will call them next week
Tailpipes are a must guessing at £80 and £100+ for the titanium grille Will need to also order ipod cable, blackberry dock, spare rubber mats and boot liner Agree lack of xenons was a mistake but where do you stop |
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My wife started taking the **** after what seemed like the 100th time on the car bmw configurator
My colleague has a new x5 and he said you do need the special ipod cable for full use with idrive, it has ipod connector one end and usb plus phono other end to plug into car (apparently according to dealer it tricks ipod to allow download of music and pics??) |
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Thanks for the info. I think I will get one as well. I guess the good news is that I have plenty of time! |
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11-30-2010, 03:46 PM | #10 |
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When you test drive the 20d, could you try slowing down to very low revs in 2nd gear and then accelerating to see how much throttle / turbo lag there is?
I drove a brand new 320d in August and it was awful in the situation above, borderline dangerous when approaching a roundabout for example. One could count to 3 after pressing the accelerator before the car would pick up enough speed. |
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11-30-2010, 04:04 PM | #11 |
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I drive a manual 520d and you quickly learn strengths and weaknesses of 2.0d - I think Pepsi does a similar size
My order and test drive will be in a 2.0d with auto transmission |
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This is all guess work based on what it says in the brochure. Perhaps someone else can correct me. Does your colleague have the pro media package on his X5? |
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Shocking but true - the ipod cable is needed even with the pro media (X5 & X3). Normal Ipod cable will not work according to dealer See photo of cable (note usb and phono output) and dock below
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I would have thought the quality would suffer connecting this way too. Surely it would be better to have a digital audio feed to the amp rather than analog?
Never mind. I think I'll just use the 8GB on the hard drive and not bother playing directly from my ipod. It might have to see this setup in action to be convinced that it's worthwhile. Thanks for the info and pics, and if you get a price, please let me know. I'm also not sure if you would necessarily need to have the BMW version of the cable. I have a USB to phono cable already (£25 from Apple) to connect my ipod to my amp at home but it's split left and right output channels rather than combined like this. |
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Agree the phono is far from an ideal way of connecting, I have seen aftermarket versions of the split cable on ebay but will go for the genuine one myself.
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You can be the guinea pig and you might save me a few pounds!!!!
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You need to specify the video/media snap-in adaptor (NOT the old USB adaptor), which allows full USB connectivity and bluetooth if not plugged in.
For the iPhone 3G/3GS the code is 84219229004. Have been using it (X3 2.0d) for 2 weeks now and is a must have with prof. nav. setup. |
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2 weeks and no photos - shame on you!!! Post us some photos and your thoughts Cheers
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