[TX3M]

Originally Posted by lochview

Agreed - I took a double take there. Oyster is Beige not Tan. I have Piano Black now and it has held up well in my 435d (always have a small microfibre cloth to hand to buff it once a week).

In the US market, "Canberra Beige" is the color closest to "Tan". You're all correct that Oyster is lighter than Canberra Beige, but just very slightly. In person, it's hard to tell the difference unless you see them side by side.

The grey poplar trim goes very well with Canberra beige too. Of course, piano black goes well with just about everything so you can't go wrong with that.

[Crypto2k3]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

Carbon Black mate, get it coated, and no swirls if looked after. Last car was metallic black too. You get two colours in one, black and dark blue 👌

Just got a carbon black last weekend. What should I be doing to it to prevent swirls and keep it looking awesome?

[SO8]

Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Just got a carbon black last weekend. What should I be doing to it to prevent swirls and keep it looking awesome?

Nothing, don't drive it at all ... you have to just keep it in a garage

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Just got a carbon black last weekend. What should I be doing to it to prevent swirls and keep it looking awesome?

Depends how deep your pockets are. PPF (self healing) is great but not cheap. Next best ceramic coating, and wash and dry carefully (2 bucket, decent mitt, good microfibres and drying towels). Or pay an expert to maintain for you 😂

[TX3M]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

Depends how deep your pockets are. PPF (self healing) is great but not cheap. Next best ceramic coating, and wash and dry carefully (2 bucket, decent mitt, good microfibres and drying towels). Or pay an expert to maintain for you 😂

All of the above, which means NEVER taking it to a carwash where anything is going to touch your car. Even self-service coin-operated washes are not a good idea if you use their brushes (they are OK if you just use the water and soap coming out of the spray gun).

[lochview]

Originally Posted by teaston

Defo need a microfibre to hand with piano black, even the bits of gloss black that's there with aluminium trim drives me crazy with the dust and fingerprints!

What size of spacers would you recommend for the 21" rims to bring out both wheel axles to be flush with the exterior of the car body?

[X3M40i_Nev]

My 21”s already stick out past body (at least pretty sure at least the bottom of the arches). I will take a pic tomorrow as too dark now.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by lochview

What size of spacers would you recommend for the 21" rims to bring out both wheel axles to be flush with the exterior of the car body?

They're the same width and offset as the 20's, so 15mm all round.

[lochview]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

My 21”s already stick out past body (at least pretty sure at least the bottom of the arches). I will take a pic tomorrow as too dark now.

Thanks mate, appreciate you letting me know. If you could check that would be great and if they do, it would save some dosh for other things I'm looking to do

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by lochview

Thanks mate, appreciate you letting me know. If you could check that would be great and if they do, it would save some dosh for other things I'm looking to do

So does stick out in the bottom of wheel arch, but less so the top, but to be honest, for me, it is spot on, but others will disagree.

Excuse filthy car 🤦*♂️

I don’t know why this site insists on changing the orientation of my pictures from iPhone, no other forum does it!

[dylan1357]

On a slightly different subject... I'm also on the cusp of placing an order in the UK for an X3 M40i. Has anyone found adding any of the safety features reduces insurance costs? Such as Driving Assistance / Plus?

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by dylan1357

On a slightly different subject... I'm also on the cusp of placing an order in the UK for an X3 M40i. Has anyone found adding any of the safety features reduces insurance costs? Such as Driving Assistance / Plus?

In a word...No. All I had was a bit of confusion when I detailed the options I had as standard like the M Sport + Pack. They (initially) thought they should charge more as "modified" despite me using the words "factory fitted options"

Anyway, they came to their senses, but I very much doubt you will get a discount for having those options. Maybe with tracker or ghost

[lochview]

Originally Posted by dylan1357

On a slightly different subject... I'm also on the cusp of placing an order in the UK for an X3 M40i. Has anyone found adding any of the safety features reduces insurance costs? Such as Driving Assistance / Plus?

I did a quote just last night on Admiral Insurance and for 10k mileage per year, with £64.5k market value and full business use for the policy holder (including Motor legal protection and guaranteed NCD), it was £600 which is only £20 more than my current 4 year old car

[lochview]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

So does stick out in the bottom of wheel arch, but less so the top, but to be honest, for me, it is spot on, but others will disagree.

Excuse filthy car 🤦*♂️

I don’t know why this site insists on changing the orientation of my pictures from iPhone, no other forum does it!

That looks fine for me.

I am going to get the car with Gtechniq Crystal Cerum Black with EXO coating installed. Looking at GVE London or a place back home in Scotland near Perth.

I also saw a detailing video online that showed a dryer for cars called Master Blaster which can help essentially blow off the water droplets from your car after washing so it stops any chance of it drying on the paint work.

Do you think something like this would be a good thing perhaps?

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by lochview

I did a quote just last night on Admiral Insurance and for 10k mileage per year, with £64.5k market value and full business use for the policy holder (including Motor legal protection and guaranteed NCD), it was £600 which is only £20 more than my current 4 year old car

Ouch! I have Admiral Multicar for M40i (2019) and Mini JCW (2018), and for 10k miles on BMW and 7k on Min, is £405 p/a all in.

EDIT: Just spotted you said full business use. Mine just personal and commuting :-)

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by lochview

That looks fine for me.

I am going to get the car with Gtechniq Crystal Cerum Black with EXO coating installed. Looking at GVE London or a place back home in Scotland near Perth.

I also saw a detailing video online that showed a dryer for cars called Master Blaster which can help essentially blow off the water droplets from your car after washing so it stops any chance of it drying on the paint work.

Do you think something like this would be a good thing perhaps?

I coated mine with Gyeon Q2 Pure when I got it, does help A LOT keeping clean (Car hasn't been washed in 2 weeks, and been non stop rain etc).

I would HIGHLY recommend one of these instead of a dryer:

https://www.raceglaze.co.uk/race-gla...ashing-filter/

Means you can wash car and let it air dry without spotting

[lochview]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

Ouch! I have Admiral Multicar for M40i (2019) and Mini JCW (2018), and for 10k miles on BMW and 7k on Min, is £405 p/a all in.

Business Insurance always costs a little more, but still happy it's only a tad higher than my current insurance. Sounds like a good deal you have too!

Really happy to be joining the X3 M40i club for sure in the UK

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by lochview

Business Insurance always costs a little more, but still happy it's only a tad higher than my current insurance. Sounds like a good deal you have too!

Really happy to be joining the X3 M40i club for sure in the UK

yes, edited my post, and as you say, not much more than current, for high spec.
You won't regret it, GREAT car!!

[lochview]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

yes, edited my post, and as you say, not much more than current, for high spec.
You won't regret it, GREAT car!!

Obviously there will be a significant gap in my posts till the car arrives but I have just submitted for the order today, so nearer the time, I will update this thread with the photos and review.

Thanks again for all your advice and that of fellow forum members!!

[X3M40i_Nev]

Originally Posted by lochview

Obviously there will be a significant gap in my posts till the car arrives but I have just submitted for the order today, so nearer the time, I will update this thread with the photos and review.

Thanks again for all your advice and that of fellow forum members!!

No worries, hope the wait fly's by, look forward to pics and review

[Zero71]

Be careful on the comment about Live View. My understanding, confirmed with dealer, is that Live View and iDrive7 doesn't come until Sept build slots for Nov delivery. If you get an earlier slot you will likely get the current dash instead.

[Zero71]

I've had carbon black on my 4 series for the past couple of years. 90% of the time in Scotland it looks black. Only in the nicest of days does that nice metallic blue pop out. Previous car was Estoril Blue. This year we will go Phytonic as the grey seems a bit muted on all but sunny days, have had carbon, and my wife's mini is sliver.