[JamnX3]

M40i arrived at dealer today. Picking it up Friday. This blue looks outstanding! I cannot wait...

[greg2step]

looks beautiful! can't wait for mine in a few weeks

[Rbrown]

Mines comes next week!!!!

[JamnX3]

What kind of modifications are you all planning? All weather mats a must for me.

[IND-Distribution]

Beautiful, congratulations!

[MostlyHarmless]

Congrats! Just ordered ours on 2/24 in Phytonic Blue...awesome color.

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by JamnX3

M40i arrived at dealer today. Picking it up Friday. This blue looks outstanding! I cannot wait...

The best color on the new X3. But I could be a bit biased.

I'm glad that from what I was told by BMW NA, that because my X3's rear spoiler and many others got stained from the white plastic protector sheet they apply to the vehicle, after the first month of production, they started cutting the protector sheet before it would overlap the black shadowline trim part of the spoiler.
Glad others aren't having to wait the 2.5 months to get another replacement like I had to do. Though last I heard, they had 924 on order for replacement in the US alone. So there's still lots of them out there.

[JamnX3]

Staining? Was it from the adhesive or transportation?

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by JamnX3

Staining? Was it from the adhesive or transportation?

It was either from the adhesive or somehow moisture caused it. I remember years ago Lexus had the same staining problem under the plastic shrink wrap on the body paint due to moisture getting under the wrap. In their case, using a heat gun eliminated the stain. If it was from moisture on the X3, don't think the heat gun method would work to well since the part is plastic.

[greg2step]

Originally Posted by JamnX3

What kind of modifications are you all planning? All weather mats a must for me.

agreed. i did the rubber floor mats on my F25 on delivery, will do it again - may wait to see what Weathertech comes out with the trunk floor - and hopefully something that works w/ spare tire.

[JamnX3]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

It was either from the adhesive or somehow moisture caused it. I remember years ago Lexus had the same staining problem under the plastic shrink wrap on the body paint due to moisture getting under the wrap. In their case, using a heat gun eliminated the stain. If it was from moisture on the X3, don't think the heat gun method would work to well since the part is plastic.

Thanks! I'll be looking for it upon delivery.

[JamnX3]

Originally Posted by greg2step

agreed. i did the rubber floor mats on my F25 on delivery, will do it again - may wait to see what Weathertech comes out with the trunk floor - and hopefully something that works w/ spare tire.

Dealer wouldn't throw the mats into the deal. The best they do was a discount if I purchased them? I'm going to ask again at delivery. Maybe I'll have a Sales Manager in a good mood lol

[JamnX3]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Mines comes next week!!!!

Please post some images when it arrives. Congratulations as well.

[Slalom]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

The best color on the new X3. But I could be a bit biased.

I'm glad that from what I was told by BMW NA, that because my X3's rear spoiler and many others got stained from the white plastic protector sheet they apply to the vehicle, after the first month of production, they started cutting the protector sheet before it would overlap the black shadowline trim part of the spoiler.
Glad others aren't having to wait the 2.5 months to get another replacement like I had to do. Though last I heard, they had 924 on order for replacement in the US alone. So there's still lots of them out there.

Bob, I really appreciate the fact that you raised the issue of the staining. I saw it on the first cars that came here and brought it to the attention of the dealer's guru. They raised it with BMW as well. By the time I took delivery of mine in January, I knew to bring an inspection light with me. No staining!
Thanks for sharing. That is part of what makes this board so helpful. We may like are cars but we are not a bunch of "fan girls and boys".

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Slalom

Bob, I really appreciate the fact that you raised the issue of the staining. I saw it on the first cars that came here and brought it to the attention of the dealer's guru. They raised it with BMW as well. By the time I took delivery of mine in January, I knew to bring an inspection light with me. No staining!
Thanks for sharing. That is part of what makes this board so helpful. We may like are cars but we are not a bunch of "fan girls and boys".

Thanks. The staining should have only affected X3's built from October through
mid December. But worldwide, that's easily thousands of them.
However, most people won't notice it till the sun is shining on it from the rear. Or they bring a light with them for close inspection like you did.

[cvee]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Thanks. The staining should have only affected X3's built from October through
mid December. But worldwide, that's easily thousands of them.
However, most people won't notice it till the sun is shining on it from the rear. Or they bring a light with them for close inspection like you did.

Are there any pictures of the staining?
Pick up my car build week 50 in 2 weeks.
Not sure what to look out for.

[Slalom]

Originally Posted by cvee

Are there any pictures of the staining?
Pick up my car build week 50 in 2 weeks.
Not sure what to look out for.

Mine was week 49 and the issue had been resolved, so you should be ok.

[FCBayernFTW]

Gorgeous. My only complaint about the color is that it's a lost cause trying to keep it clean. I have given up. It's as bad as black in that regard

[JamnX3]

Originally Posted by FCBayernFTW

Gorgeous. My only complaint about the color is that it's a lost cause trying to keep it clean. I have given up. It's as bad as black in that regard

It's Ok I will be out in the garage every night pampering the vehicle lol.

[JamnX3]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Thanks. The staining should have only affected X3's built from October through
mid December. But worldwide, that's easily thousands of them.
However, most people won't notice it till the sun is shining on it from the rear. Or they bring a light with them for close inspection like you did.

Bob, thanks for sharing. I'll spot check it tomorrow when they deliver tomorrow.

[JamnX3]

Tomorrow is the big day. I hope I can sleep this evening.

[WI_Rob]

Pics!!!