Finally, a new X3

BigJake · 03-16-2019, 04:14 PM

Just picked up my M40i this week replacing my 13' X3. Fantastic car, dark graphite with oyster. Big thanks to Dutch1576, BMWgrande, and Yobyot for help on beating up the dealers.

Things I love:
first 6 cylinder car!
Sport steering wheel
Apple car play
Stock wheels and sound system
Exhaust- doesn't sound as crappy as all the videos I watched

Things I miss or wish:
front cameras
bigger side mirrors..are these for a Pinto?

The car is just awesome. Like Yobyot told me, wheels get dusty quick, you go through gas quicker, but you have more fun doing it.

I will be taking it in for the medium, ceramic pro coating and PPF protection soon. Damn, BMW makes great cars.

Max Well · 03-16-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJake

Just picked up my M40i this week replacing my 13' X3. Fantastic car, dark graphite with oyster. ... The car is just awesome. Like Yobyot told me, wheels get dusty quick, you go through gas quicker, but you have more fun doing it. I will be taking it in for the medium, ceramic pro coating and PPF protection soon. Damn, BMW makes great cars.

Congratulations, BigJake - a great SAV for sure. I notice your canine family member checking out your wheels (right on cue)! You'll have to share a photo with the G01 and Dog photos thread - https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1483510

Dandle · 03-16-2019, 04:38 PM

Lovely car, congratulations. Cant wait to get my one next week.

Are you going to remove the Geico sticker

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MechX3M40i · 03-16-2019, 04:39 PM

Congrats! Car looks great, even your dog was eager to check it out and probably wanted a ride too

I lived in CT before, and I hated paying more for premium gas vs. neighboring states (hard to understand why gas in CT was even higher than that in Mass). But the cost is minimal vs the fun you'll get for the fantastic B58 Engine. Enjoy the ride

BigJake · 03-16-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dandle

Lovely car, congratulations. Cant wait to get my one next week.

Are you going to remove the Geico sticker

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Yes, that crap has to go.

BigJake · 03-16-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MechX3M40i

Congrats! Car looks great, even your dog was eager to check it out and probably wanted a ride too

I lived in CT before, and I hated paying more for premium gas vs. neighboring states (hard to understand why gas in CT was even higher than that in Mass). But the cost is minimal vs the fun you'll get for the fantastic B58 Engine. Enjoy the ride

Thankfully, I'm very close to the MA/RI border and buy gas there. I think CT has an additional 10-15 cent tax per gallon over the regular price. I don't know why I still live here

chicagofan00 · 03-16-2019, 07:48 PM

Congrats!

Lux700 · 03-16-2019, 08:27 PM

Very nice indeed. Enjoy...

BuddhaTB · 03-17-2019, 01:39 AM

Congrats on the beautiful new X3!

ando · 03-17-2019, 07:27 AM

Congrats on the new X3. Dark Graphite looks awesome. Like to see an interior shot when you have time with Oyster.

Dr.Mark · 03-17-2019, 07:36 AM

Congrats. I just picked mine up 2 days ago. I'm getting the PPF and Opti Coat this week. Then pics.

Dutch1576 · 03-17-2019, 05:39 PM

BigJake, congrats! Wonderful color choice as well! Glad you went with it and hoping you love the vehicle. If you are planning to do Ceramic Coating hit me up. There is a very good place near me that I am planning to have do mine once the weather cooperates. Enjoy!

No1Cares · 03-19-2019, 11:21 AM

congrats. enjoy it!

ScottyRyan2019 · 03-24-2019, 08:45 AM

Congrats! Really like that color combo

And yes, I am simply amazed at how dirty these stock 19 inch wheels get. We have owned numerous vehicles over the years and I have never had anything this bad, including my 2018 340 with 19's.

BigJake · 03-24-2019, 05:55 PM

Washed it for the first time today. Holy crap were those wheels dirty.

I love the way they look, but all those ridges and stuff...boo.

SROC3 · 03-27-2019, 10:16 PM

NICE!!!!! almost got the Graphite myself.....Good choice and enjoy the ride man!!! Welcome to the X3 family!!!!

m235hou · 03-27-2019, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJake

Washed it for the first time today. Holy crap were those wheels dirty.

I love the way they look, but all those ridges and stuff...boo.

Welcome! And yea, those M brakes really make the wheels dirty

03-16-2019, 04:14 PM	#1
BigJake Private First Class 48 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M40i Join Date: May 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Finally, a new X3 Just picked up my M40i this week replacing my 13' X3. Fantastic car, dark graphite with oyster. Big thanks to Dutch1576, BMWgrande, and Yobyot for help on beating up the dealers. Things I love: first 6 cylinder car! Sport steering wheel Apple car play Stock wheels and sound system Exhaust- doesn't sound as crappy as all the videos I watched Things I miss or wish: front cameras bigger side mirrors..are these for a Pinto? The car is just awesome. Like Yobyot told me, wheels get dusty quick, you go through gas quicker, but you have more fun doing it. I will be taking it in for the medium, ceramic pro coating and PPF protection soon. Damn, BMW makes great cars.
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Dandle Lieutenant 214 Rep 538 Posts Drives: G05 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Lovely car, congratulations. Cant wait to get my one next week. Are you going to remove the Geico sticker .
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MechX3M40i Lieutenant Colonel 1006 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Blue/Cognac Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MidWest USA iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Car looks great, even your dog was eager to check it out and probably wanted a ride too I lived in CT before, and I hated paying more for premium gas vs. neighboring states (hard to understand why gas in CT was even higher than that in Mass). But the cost is minimal vs the fun you'll get for the fantastic B58 Engine. Enjoy the ride
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03-17-2019, 07:36 AM	#11
Dr.Mark Private First Class 84 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (2)	Congrats. I just picked mine up 2 days ago. I'm getting the PPF and Opti Coat this week. Then pics.
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03-17-2019, 05:39 PM	#12
Dutch1576 Private 86 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	BigJake, congrats! Wonderful color choice as well! Glad you went with it and hoping you love the vehicle. If you are planning to do Ceramic Coating hit me up. There is a very good place near me that I am planning to have do mine once the weather cooperates. Enjoy!
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03-19-2019, 11:21 AM	#13
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03-24-2019, 08:45 AM	#14
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BigJake Private First Class 48 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M40i Join Date: May 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Washed it for the first time today. Holy crap were those wheels dirty. I love the way they look, but all those ridges and stuff...boo.
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03-27-2019, 10:16 PM	#16
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	NICE!!!!! almost got the Graphite myself.....Good choice and enjoy the ride man!!! Welcome to the X3 family!!!! __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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