[HampshireUK]

Not sure if it’s a fault or there is a software update but. Sometimes when pushing on a hit then lifting off the gearbox stays in a higher gear for quite a while before dropping down again, the revs stays higher. This is in comfort mode and normal D.

Overall compared to the software/speed of the M235i it seems a bit slow and clunkier gearbox

I also miss the noise and drama of the M235i but clearly a different car

[Pete17]

Hi,
Had the car 7 days love the car to bits so far. Just a few things that could be better.
1 only digital speed in sports mode and that then turns off stop/ start.
2 analog dials not easy to read quickly.
3 wireless charging a option (really)
4 no autonomous braking on a £42,000 car

Peter

[verysideways]

Originally Posted by Pete17

Hi,
Had the car 7 days love the car yo bits do far. Just a chew things that could be better.
1 only digital speed in sports mode and that then turns off stop/ start.
2 analog dials not easy to read quickly.
3 wireless charging a option (really)
4 no autonomous braking on a £42,000 car

Peter

1. You can code different options when it comes to having a digital speed readout.
2. can't help with that, but maybe you'll get used to them?
3. yeah, but my wireless charging pad has never worked properly and the replacement part is on an engineering hold so i am using a USB cable to charge my phone!
4. Have you not got the circle button underneath the hazard light button, between the two face vents in the middle? I thought that was standard for all UK X3's. I didn't order autonomous braking but my car still has it.

[bl0ckev]

It would be good to customise the display more (make text smaller so radio station, song and artist all fit when in split screen)

Accelerator seems off to the right based on drivers seating position.

[MattXYZ]

Loving the car so far!

2 minor gripes:
- can’t turn nav volume down further
- can’t adjust how much music is muted when nav speaks

[MarkyM]

Originally Posted by Pete17

Hi,
Had the car 7 days love the car yo bits do far. Just a chew things that could be better.
1 only digital speed in sports mode and that then turns off stop/ start.
2 analog dials not easy to read quickly.
3 wireless charging a option (really)
4 no autonomous braking on a £42,000 car

Peter

If you're so inclined you can code a couple of digital speedo options with the BimmerCode app, if you have the full digital dash you can also code the Alpina display as well which gives a larger digital Speedo above clock

I think active guard is standard on X3 now which I think only works under a certain speed? for collision mitigation

[tonyb15re]

Originally Posted by RegieX

I fuc@# R#@ hate the auto engine stall at the stops.

Code it out Ive set mine to remember the last setting I choose

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by Eclimax13

So far I love this vehicle. I've had so much enjoyment driving it and discovering all the hidden features and tricks it has. But I have some complaints.

1. The autozoom feature during navigation is awful. It zooms out way to far. I've had to leave it in manual zoom. Hopefully Bmw fixes this in an update.

2. Can't receive text in a $60,000 vehicle??? I've read that this can easily be enabled but with so many other cars that do this including my previous, this should be standard.

3. Wind noise seems to be excessive.

4. No track forward or reverse on the steering wheel. This should be on every wheel. Luckily I was able to assign a gesture to do this.

5. No spare really limits my choice of tires when they need to be replaced. Will have to stick with rft's.

6. No remote start feature. Could have at least given the ability to turn on the rear defrost, heated seated and heated steering wheel from the app.

Now the list of things I love would be obnoxiously long so I'll end it here. What's on your hate list?

Hate is a strong word. Most gripes of technical issues with how our X3s operate are due to ignorance. Reading the manual does wonders. Just saying.

Originally Posted by SamS

1. Never noticed
2. I receive all text just fine via CarPlay. You must use Android?
3. Never noticed
4. The scroll function is infinitely more useful than just track skip
5. You should have ordered the spare option, it’s like $300
6. I guess this is good? GM cars have had it for 10+ years, always seemed like a waste of gas to me. I live in Texas, so I suppose I don’t need this?

My only gripe: no auto-stop/start when in Sport Mode. If the M3/M4 can do ASS in any mode, why can’t an X3?

I agree 100% and to be transparent, I have a fully loaded M40i. In addition to CarPlay (wife uses it), with text messages and Android it works just fine lol. Voice control or you can even use the hand gesture and say "text messages". I think it also works with skipping tracks but I like the wheel as well.

16,000 miles so far and I am OK to say there's not a thing I "hate" but there is always room for improvement.

[derklink]

"Hate" is such a strong word well, I'm only in about 350 miles. I do have my encore with the genius this afternoon so that should help to learn more about the car.

What I don't like is the lack of seatbelt height adjustment (b-pillar) and the cheap, hollow plastic they used on the b-pillar going down. We have a 2018 CX-5 which cost half of what the X3 costs and in that particular aspect, it is superior.

[Climate Changer]

Originally Posted by gugin

1. ASD (I used a bypass harness to get rid of it, but BMW should have included an option in the iDrive to allow turning ASD on/off).
2. ASS (coded this off, but BMW should have included an option in the iDrive to remember last ASS status).
3. Water dripping from side mirrors and rear spoiler for half an hour after finished washing the car.
4. A little waterfall straight into the trunk if it's raining and the trunk door is fully opened (seriously, which idiot designed the door?)
5. No aux-in port.
6. No USB port under the center armrest unless equipped with the wireless charging option (and dealers don't seem to know this).
7. Inability to hide the speed limit in the HU display. (I like it in the dash, but don't want it in the HU. The only way to get rid of it is to select "Reduced" HU, which will also stop displaying navigation and messages.)

for #3 you should fold in your side mirrors before drying the car. you wouldn't believe how much water comes out

[Pete17]

Originally Posted by verysideways

1. You can code different options when it comes to having a digital speed readout.
2. can't help with that, but maybe you'll get used to them?
3. yeah, but my wireless charging pad has never worked properly and the replacement part is on an engineering hold so i am using a USB cable to charge my phone!
4. Have you not got the circle button underneath the hazard light button, between the two face vents in the middle? I thought that was standard for all UK X3's. I didn't order autonomous braking but my car still has it.

Hi,
I have the semi digital display and not the full digital cockpit. If there is a way to put a digital speed on the comfort setting display, could you let me know how to do it many thanks if you can.
The car does have the braking but only at low speed. It would of been nice for it to work at motorway speed.

Pete

[andrewX3M40d]

I hate that it's the 1st March and I haven't been able to pick my M40d as I was supposed to

[OtherBusiness]

Same here Andrew. Got to wait till next Friday. Going to be a long 7 days....

[thestuarts]

Originally Posted by Eclimax13

So far I love this vehicle. I've had so much enjoyment driving it and discovering all the hidden features and tricks it has. But I have some complaints.

1. The autozoom feature during navigation is awful. It zooms out way to far. I've had to leave it in manual zoom. Hopefully Bmw fixes this in an update.

2. Can't receive text in a $60,000 vehicle??? I've read that this can easily be enabled but with so many other cars that do this including my previous, this should be standard.

3. Wind noise seems to be excessive.

4. No track forward or reverse on the steering wheel. This should be on every wheel. Luckily I was able to assign a gesture to do this.

5. No spare really limits my choice of tires when they need to be replaced. Will have to stick with rft's.

6. No remote start feature. Could have at least given the ability to turn on the rear defrost, heated seated and heated steering wheel from the app.

Now the list of things I love would be obnoxiously long so I'll end it here. What's on your hate list?

You can turn off the auto zoom. I believe you press the option button on the center console to access the menu. Try that option button at any screen.

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by SamS

1. Never noticed
2. I receive all text just fine via CarPlay. You must use Android?
3. Never noticed
4. The scroll function is infinitely more useful than just track skip
5. You should have ordered the spare option, it's like $300
6. I guess this is good? GM cars have had it for 10+ years, always seemed like a waste of gas to me. I live in Texas, so I suppose I don't need this?

My only gripe: no auto-stop/start when in Sport Mode. If the M3/M4 can do ASS in any mode, why can't an X3?

My android works just fine, receive and send w/o issue.

[TJNies]

Originally Posted by gugin

1. ASD (I used a bypass harness to get rid of it, but BMW should have included an option in the iDrive to allow turning ASD on/off).
2. ASS (coded this off, but BMW should have included an option in the iDrive to remember last ASS status).
   

Agree on the first point, but for me pulling the fuse 218 was quick and painless. I'll never put it back in unless necessary for service or something (and then it will be promptly removed again).

On your latter point, IIRC it's a governmental requirement to default to ASS being on as of 2018 models. My 2014 X3 kept the previous setting, as well as my wife's 2017 Volvo.

[KevinAC]

The brake dust from the M sport brakes. I feel like I need to clean my wheels every two days.

[Spoonhead]

Originally Posted by andrew2101

I hate that it's the 1st March and I haven't been able to pick my M40d as I was supposed to

Originally Posted by OtherBusiness

Same here Andrew. Got to wait till next Friday. Going to be a long 7 days....

Well, my wife picked up ours today, and she’s loving it. I’m having to make do with pictures and her grin.

[MechX3M40i]

Originally Posted by Spoonhead

Well, my wife picked up ours today, and she’s loving it. I’m having to make do with pictures and her grin.

Congrats!

Not sure if this applies to you , but keeping the wife happy is more important than enjoying driving the car myself!

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by KevinAC

The brake dust from the M sport brakes. I feel like I need to clean my wheels every two days.

Try Meguire's Ceramic wax...works well keeping brake dust off the rims

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by PureModelsOnly

ASS doesn't remember last setting.

Try Bimmercode

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by PureModelsOnly

Nah

So you would rather "hate" that ASS doesn't hold the last value set than change it...ok, makes sense lol