[ZHPsedan]

Originally Posted by E90M3JETS

It looks interesting. Hopefully it would have less M badges than the tacky X3 M40i. I went to the dealer and it looks like someone went crazy inside the BMW store and bought a special sale of 10 M badges for $30. Crazy if you ask me.

The X3 M should be a decent competitor for the Macan and Alfa Stelvio. It was about time.

My $0.02

There's only one that I know of on US spec M40is...

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Auto

Time to V8 these things like AMG..

With AMG said to be working on an even hotter (than the one going in the new line of *53 models) version of the new M256 I6, how much more time does the M177 V8 have in the "C" family of AMG vehicles?

When talking about performance engines, vehicles in this class are currently being nudged toward six cylinder engines, with V8s being hard to justify at this point for anything less than 500hp. Now, the next generation "C" vehicles in AMG *63 guise may very well be targeting over 500hp even in non-S trim. But then that figure is hardly the ceiling for the M256 either...

[raysspl]

Can't wait to see the whole thing

[M2COMP]

Originally Posted by raysspl

Can't wait to see the whole thing

Can't have European delivery's on SUVs while living in US.

[SCOTT26]

The X5M and X6M are classified as "volume sellers" at BMW M. As they sell in huge numbers.
Just think what the X3M and X4M will do.

[darksilkx1]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

The X3M is going to be a huge seller and I think may even take sales from the X5M. Those who want a full size SAV will still go with the X5M but I think others got one because it was the only X M car. And seeing how the X3 is selling and the reviews of it, the X3M is going to be a hit.

While I agree with you that it will be a hit, I think your phrase "huge seller" may be a bit optimistic. At the end of the day it will still be a high performance mid size premium suv costing about $80k well equipped. You don't see a huge number of those around. Maybe your market is different but here, in Tampa FL, I would estimate I see 20 GLC300's for each GLC43AMG I see. Probably same thing for the SQ5 and Macan Turbos. I'm guessing Miami and the LA markets do a bit better.

[Kief]

Can't wait!! The F97 will be a nice replacement once this gets old after a year and half or so...
BTW, winters are installed in this pic, as the 21" 718M are stored nicely with my 20" 666M

And unlike the others, I'm thinking the color is Space Gray Metallic

[LemonOne]

Lifted M3 in wagon style? Sign me up.

[firedown31]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The X5M and X6M are classified as "volume sellers" at BMW M. As they sell in huge numbers.
Just think what the X3M and X4M will do.

Don't know about X5/6M production to demand, but I sure hope BMW is able to keep up with the demand on the X3/4M. I would love to get into this car in a few years, but hopefully allocations won't be tight.

[Raikkonen]

@ Kief....I think it's Space Gray as well....

[FSociety]

The segment gets hot as soon as BMW releases something

[ilia]

Originally Posted by F85Matt

I am actually going to be trading my f85 for an x3m when they launch. Definitely Donington, have it now and will probably have it again

That'll be nice, but I say switch up the color. Maybe even wait for individual to be available

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by Ryan997GT3

I actually like the Alfa Stelvio Quadrifoglio

It looks amazing...I drove the base stelvio in Germany last summer and it was nice. Unfortunately, as Grand Tour explained...no tow bar. That'd be a deal breaker for me. Plus, after that episode...a raptor does seem like a much better value!

Originally Posted by Raikkonen

@ Kief....I think it's Space Gray as well....

Interesting...second pic does look like it, first doesn't though. Would like to see space gray coming back!

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by FSociety

The segment gets hot as soon as BMW releases something

This all started back in 2011 with the F25. It's too bad it took BMW a full life cycle to bring us an X3M. To be fair, when the 2011 F25 came to market, there was nothing that came close...until the Macan was released.

A fully loaded X3M should sit at @80K USD. Add at least another 6-8K if they do end up releasing a Comp Pack. Sign me up in 2021 if I can wait that long.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by kozzi

This all started back in 2011 with the F25. It's too bad it took BMW a full life cycle to bring us an X3M. To be fair, when the 2011 F25 came to market, there was nothing that came close...until the Macan was released.

A fully loaded X3M should sit at @80K USD. Add at least another 6-8K if they do end up releasing a Comp Pack. Sign me up in 2021 if I can wait that long.

I agree I'm going to wait as well make sure the crank-hub problem is not there

[Crisp]

Originally Posted by avex8

I will still pick macan gts or a used macan turbo over this.

Why the hate? They don't even compare. The GTS and Turbo are in line with the X3M40i / X4M40i, NOT the X3M and X4M.

Have you tried driving them back to back (the GTS/Turbo and X3M40)? I've spent a lot of time driving that entire lineup, including Audi, Jag, MB, and still went with the M40i for a better driving experience - even came out quicker in some test and reviews.

[Brasko]

Definite yes! Looking forward to the official launch.

On a side note, anyone wanna buy my '16 LSB M3 6MT?? Less than 9000k on the clock and exclusively garage kept.

[xcusem3]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I'm looking at the x3m40 because this one will be an easy $90kcad...

Agreed this will be a $100k CAD car for sure with minor options

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by Palbay

Unfortunately...Based on this Comparo Photo I Shot...No Flared Fender Wells on the F97 X3M. Thanks. Palbay

Well that’s too bad, hope it still looks aggressive and justifies the price tag. Thanks for the response

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I agree. I noticed a trend of the SAV model
Running quite close in price to the sedan model in US pricing structures.

I did price a moderately equipped x3m40i to $66k as well for comparison.

For $66k, you get the M40i in a color other than Alpine White with every available package, wireless charging, harmon kardon, Adaptive M Suspension and the 699Ms, that's not really moderately equipped.

Originally Posted by kozzi

This all started back in 2011 with the F25. It's too bad it took BMW a full life cycle to bring us an X3M. To be fair, when the 2011 F25 came to market, there was nothing that came close...until the Macan was released.

A fully loaded X3M should sit at @80K USD. Add at least another 6-8K if they do end up releasing a Comp Pack. Sign me up in 2021 if I can wait that long.

That seems like revisionist history, the F25 should have included the launch of a performance SAV before Audi launched the SQ5 but BMW didn't and for some reason waited for the F26. To add insult to injury, they offered M Performance kits for the 30d but not the 35i in late 2014. At least they're ahead of the RS Q5, but they're still later to market then the GLC63, Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the aforementioned Macan Turbo S.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ND40oz

For $66k, you get the M40i in a color other than Alpine White with every available package, wireless charging, harmon kardon, Adaptive M Suspension and the 699Ms, that's not really moderately equipped.



That seems like revisionist history, the F25 should have included the launch of a performance SAV before Audi launched the SQ5 but BMW didn't and for some reason waited for the F26. To add insult to injury, they offered M Performance kits for the 30d but not the 35i in late 2014. At least they're ahead of the RS Q5, but they're still later to market then the GLC63, Stelvio Quadrifoglio and the aforementioned Macan Turbo S.

these days it is.. I started with a $54,500 base price car and added the Adapative suspension, a hitch, the Exec pack, . .... but left off all the Driving Assistant , Driving Assistant Plus... Active Cruise control. optional Leather... . left off the big pimpin 21" wheels.. etc.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by Crisp

Why the hate? They don't even compare. The GTS and Turbo are in line with the X3M40i / X4M40i, NOT the X3M and X4M.

Have you tried driving them back to back (the GTS/Turbo and X3M40)? I've spent a lot of time driving that entire lineup, including Audi, Jag, MB, and still went with the M40i for a better driving experience - even came out quicker in some test and reviews.