M logos on X4 fender

Neo1130 · 09-29-2018, 09:50 AM

Hey guys,

New here and KIND OF new to BMW. Had a 1997 M3 a few years back but didn't last long as it had issues beyond what the car was worth.

Custom ordered a 2019 X4 M40i and it has started production! Woohoo! We test drove and X3 and X4 M40i and the X3 had M badges on the side... X4 didn't. When you build the car on-line and looking up the production process, it shows the M badges on the front fenders... I kind of like the little logo and not sure if I will be getting them. Part of me says no but seen some videos on YouTube that are mixed up. Some have them, some don't but it seems that most X3's have it?

arciga18 · 09-29-2018, 12:09 PM

Will not get them in the United States.

Neo1130 · 09-29-2018, 12:30 PM

But why does the X3 M40i get them and not the X4? That's where my confusion is coming in...

EDIT: Must be a dealer add on or a customer request because I know 100% that the X3 we looked at and drove had them but Autotrader doesn't show any on other dealer lots...

nyalpine90 · 09-29-2018, 05:35 PM

In the US vehicles with msport pack doesnt get M logos on fender only Euro specs.

Neo1130 · 09-29-2018, 06:46 PM

I'm going to ask the dealership about it. We test drove two vehicles that day... X3 M40i and X4 M40i. I thought it was weird the X4 didn't have the logo... Both were brand new 2019's with only 12 miles on them each... Dunno if it was a mistake at manufacturing or what but I know for a fact it was there and the entire reason I brought up this thread. Anyone have a part number at all? I don't want the cheap eBay crap. And it's not up-badging, LOL.

02420X3 · 10-01-2018, 10:59 PM

Well, there's M, and there's M-Sport, and there's now M-Competition.

M is M. Love it.

M-Sport is some pretty parts and an M-Logo anywhere that BMW thinks to place it.

M-Competition, that's perhaps what the old M has become.

An X4 M-Sport is NOT an X4M.

morscode · 10-02-2018, 11:27 AM

X3's initially had them in the '18 model. They were removed when they changed the rear emblem position. I'd guess that's when they decided an X3M will be produced.

Douggie · 10-03-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo1130

I'm going to ask the dealership about it. We test drove two vehicles that day... X3 M40i and X4 M40i. I thought it was weird the X4 didn't have the logo... Both were brand new 2019's with only 12 miles on them each... Dunno if it was a mistake at manufacturing or what but I know for a fact it was there and the entire reason I brought up this thread. Anyone have a part number at all? I don't want the cheap eBay crap. And it's not up-badging, LOL.

Cool. How did the two cars compare in terms of the drive?

Douggie · 10-07-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmee150

Obviously the X4 drove more sporty

Cool. Can you please share more about your back to back test drive? Was the difference really noticeable?

Neo1130 · 10-16-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Douggie

Cool. How did the two cars compare in terms of the drive?

Well, we drove the hell out of the X3 but liked the looks of the X4 more and didn't get on the X4 as much as we did the X3 because we knew they'd be damn near the same. This is going to be the wife's car so she is the one that drove. However, what we noticed...

- X4 feels slightly quicker (we are coming from a Hellcat and were impressed by the quickness to be honest)
- X3 has more (or more noticeable) pops and sputters from the exhaust. I think this may be because the X4 has more "material" between exhaust and your ears, making the X4 sound quieter.
- X4 back seat is near impossible for my 6 foot 210lb body to get into, but it's more for the kids anyways. I was only in the back so the salesman could show the wife all the vehicle features. Also, being a disabled vet with a bad back really sucks getting into tight areas anymore.

Other than being slightly "quicker" they are pretty much dead on the exact same.

nyalpine90 · 10-17-2018, 06:17 AM

last friday i took delivery of the X3 and it had the m logos on the fender.

Neo1130 · 10-17-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

last friday i took delivery of the X3 and it had the m logos on the fender.

Being that you're in NY, any chance it's a Canadian model? What year is the X3?

nyalpine90 · 10-17-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Neo1130

Being that you're in NY, any chance it's a Canadian model? What year is the X3?

2019, i doubt its a canadian model. i order 2 X3 with same dealership, 1 xline 1 msport.

Neo1130 · 10-17-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

2019, i doubt its a canadian model. i order 2 X3 with same dealership, 1 xline 1 msport.

Well that just adds to the confusion. LOL!

nyalpine90 · 10-17-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo1130

Well that just adds to the confusion. LOL!

i asked my CA did you add these logos??? he said no thats how the X3 arrived!
i thought you would like it since ur msport guy

my X4 with msport was fully loaded and it was white as well.

i dont miss it !

Douggie · 10-25-2018, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo1130

Well, we drove the hell out of the X3 but liked the looks of the X4 more and didn't get on the X4 as much as we did the X3 because we knew they'd be damn near the same. This is going to be the wife's car so she is the one that drove. However, what we noticed...

- X4 feels slightly quicker (we are coming from a Hellcat and were impressed by the quickness to be honest)
- X3 has more (or more noticeable) pops and sputters from the exhaust. I think this may be because the X4 has more "material" between exhaust and your ears, making the X4 sound quieter.
- X4 back seat is near impossible for my 6 foot 210lb body to get into, but it's more for the kids anyways. I was only in the back so the salesman could show the wife all the vehicle features. Also, being a disabled vet with a bad back really sucks getting into tight areas anymore.

Other than being slightly "quicker" they are pretty much dead on the exact same.

Thanks for the comparison!

Neo1130 · 10-25-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Douggie

Thanks for the comparison!

No problem! If you want any more details, let me know. We are picking our X4 up on Saturday, even though it's a high risk due to still having our lemon we were supposed to get rid of. LOL! Long story on that.

bmwgrande · 10-25-2018, 10:11 AM

I took delivery of my X3 M40i 2 weeks ago through PCD. No side fender logos.

Douggie · 10-25-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo1130

No problem! If you want any more details, let me know. We are picking our X4 up on Saturday, even though it's a high risk due to still having our lemon we were supposed to get rid of. LOL! Long story on that.

Congratulations! Just wanted to hear from someone who did a back to back drive to compare the drive. The reviews on the x4 always says it drives more sporty because of the slightly lower height and a slightly wider rear stance. But I wonder whether it is noticeable in real life, daily driving.

Sorry for going off topic.

Neo1130 · 10-25-2018, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Douggie

Congratulations! Just wanted to hear from someone who did a back to back drive to compare the drive. The reviews on the x4 always says it drives more sporty because of the slightly lower height and a slightly wider rear stance. But I wonder whether it is noticeable in real life, daily driving.

Sorry for going off topic.

Barely noticeable unless you have them side by side. You can tell SOMETHING is going on when they are apart but it's absolutely minimal.

jocamryn · 03-25-2023, 08:23 AM

What are the measurements for placement?

JC210 · 03-25-2023, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jocamryn

What are the measurements for placement?

Sorry about the blurry images, I need three arms!

09-29-2018, 09:50 AM	#1
Neo1130 Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rochester, WA iTrader: (0)	M logos on X4 fender Hey guys, New here and KIND OF new to BMW. Had a 1997 M3 a few years back but didn't last long as it had issues beyond what the car was worth. Custom ordered a 2019 X4 M40i and it has started production! Woohoo! We test drove and X3 and X4 M40i and the X3 had M badges on the side... X4 didn't. When you build the car on-line and looking up the production process, it shows the M badges on the front fenders... I kind of like the little logo and not sure if I will be getting them. Part of me says no but seen some videos on YouTube that are mixed up. Some have them, some don't but it seems that most X3's have it?
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Neo1130 Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rochester, WA iTrader: (0)	But why does the X3 M40i get them and not the X4? That's where my confusion is coming in... EDIT: Must be a dealer add on or a customer request because I know 100% that the X3 we looked at and drove had them but Autotrader doesn't show any on other dealer lots...
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Neo1130 Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rochester, WA iTrader: (0)	I'm going to ask the dealership about it. We test drove two vehicles that day... X3 M40i and X4 M40i. I thought it was weird the X4 didn't have the logo... Both were brand new 2019's with only 12 miles on them each... Dunno if it was a mistake at manufacturing or what but I know for a fact it was there and the entire reason I brought up this thread. Anyone have a part number at all? I don't want the cheap eBay crap. And it's not up-badging, LOL.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7422 Rep 11,836 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	last friday i took delivery of the X3 and it had the m logos on the fender.
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