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      01-21-2011, 01:13 PM   #1
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Hello all,

I'm a member on the "Z" forum, but just wanted to drop a post to say that I've also just joined the ranks of the 2nd gen X3!

Dealer made a great offer on my '09 Lexus and picked up a loaded X3 xDrive28i for a great price after trade-in. Colors: Bronze Metallic & Nevada leather, with dark wood trim.

In any case, I'll post some pics at the end of February when I take delivery.

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      01-21-2011, 01:15 PM   #2
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Congrats! You are going to have a lot of folks interested in pics of the sparkling bronze! What color leather did you get?
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Yes, I've read a few of the color threads. Some like it, some not so much. But I managed to actually see an X5 on the lot with the same paint code (Bronze Metallic) and it looked ok to me, even on a cloudy day.

I picked the Nevada (dark brown) leather, plus the interior wood trim vs. the aluminium trim.

Pics in 4 or 5 weeks!
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Yes, I've read a few of the color threads. Some like it, some not so much. But I managed to actually see an X5 on the lot with the same paint code (Bronze Metallic) and it looked ok to me, even on a cloudy day.

I picked the Nevada (dark brown) leather, plus the interior wood trim vs. the aluminium trim.

Pics in 4 or 5 weeks!
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All the leather choices are called Nevada. Chestnut and Mojave are the only two that I would consider dark brown (since beige, black and oyster don't fit that description)
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      01-21-2011, 06:09 PM   #7
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Ahh...understood, sorry about that! Mojave leather was my selection - the darkest of the two.
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Looking forward to pics!
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I am getting ready to order the Bronze. I did see an X5 on the lot in that color and it is gorgeous. I took a flash photo of it and there are gorgeous gold and copper flecks in the paint.
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Contacted BMW Canada earlier this morning & my car has left Spartanburg! It's on route now to Toronto so should have it in a couple of weeks!!

Can't wait...I'll be sure to post some pics of the SB & Havana interior assuming the weather cooperates!

Great delivery time too; Ordered Jan 21st and looks like I'll be getting it somewhere around the 25th. Much faster than my MY11 Z last year.

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What dealer did you buy from? I ordered end of Dec and will be getting my X3 in a few weeks also.. seems like a month was lost?
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BMW Mississauga. Have ordered other BMW's from them & always great service / timing etc.

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Looks like our X3's are on the same train, let me know if you hear any shipment/timing details, I'll do the same.
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Congrats!!

Very much looking forward to the pics. I am looking to order same colour for the interior.

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Will do Spitfire. Although I was told it's on a car carrier vs. train. Still only 2 - 3 days though from N.C.
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Congrats! You are going to have a lot of folks interested in pics of the sparkling bronze! What color leather did you get?
I found these pictures of Sparkling Bronze on the new X3 (trying to remember which bimmerpost member's car this is). *Attached.
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Got the call, the X3 arrived at the dealer today and will be ready for pick up Wed. Bad timing on a long weekend!
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Hey Spitfire, I got a call today and mine won't be in until next Friday, for pickup Tuesday Mar 1. Lucky stiff.

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As promised, couple of quick photos of the new X3 I just picked up a couple of hours ago!

As others have said, color is much better in person. The Havana leather appears very washed out in the photo below, not sure why, but doesn't look anything like that "live". No issues with the pick-up, condition of the car was immaculate as was my previous BMW.

Handles beautifully!

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Congrats!

What are your total specs?
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The SB grows on me each time I see it. Very nice. Congratulations!!
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