[michaelalex17]

Beauty! Solid lateral move you made

[hokejka]

[QUOTE=spdandpwr;29207940]I don't really like to create threads for new cars, but given the "rarity" of the color, I figured I'd post to let everyone in on the ownership experience of the car.

Thank you for the write up. Color and setup looks great. Im so close to ordering the 2023 but i cant get over the look of the tail lights. I absolutely hate them. I feel like the pre lci has more of a classic look and looks less like a toy. Any thoughts? Im torn between getting a new 2023 or finding a mint 2021.. or maybe i retrofit the old lights… 😐

Do the non comp m seats not go all the way down? Kind of a big deal, i also like sitting low - 6’2”

[MIA_F80]

[QUOTE=hokejka;29258824]

Originally Posted by spdandpwr

I don't really like to create threads for new cars, but given the "rarity" of the color, I figured I'd post to let everyone in on the ownership experience of the car.

Thank you for the write up. Color and setup looks great. Im so close to ordering the 2023 but i cant get over the look of the tail lights. I absolutely hate them. I feel like the pre lci has more of a classic look and looks less like a toy. Any thoughts? Im torn between getting a new 2023 or finding a mint 2021.. or maybe i retrofit the old lights… 😐

Do the non comp m seats not go all the way down? Kind of a big deal, i also like sitting low - 6’2”

Not even a point of comparison. The entire cabin is muuuuch better in the LCI. also the LCI taillights are soooo much better. In addition you get the new comp wheels. Overall is a great update all around IMO.

Side note: getting a comp is 1000% a must.

[spdandpwr]

Originally Posted by jct_m3

Love it - took a pic with my m3

I didn't catch you at Geronimo's, now I wish I did. Damn.

Originally Posted by MIA_F80

Love it!

My brother got a 2022 X3M comp in BG as well fully loaded and is great. With the same interior as yours. Those new M wheels with the LCI update are perfect. He just got a midpipe and really opens up the sound, should look into it for sure!

Which midpipe? The Dinan?

Originally Posted by bunker

what I really want to know is how you keep the weeds out of the pavers in your driveway.

Honestly, the landscaping needs an overhaul but there's been a drought here and the water bill was over 600 last month lol. As much as I like green grass, with all the water challenges we seem on the verge of facing, I feel guilty overwatering.

Originally Posted by Wmf80

Oh so now I see who bought this under me. I feel like it matches me more.. a older Asian lady !

Haha, is that really you?!

Originally Posted by hokejka

Thank you for the write up. Color and setup looks great. Im so close to ordering the 2023 but i cant get over the look of the tail lights. I absolutely hate them. I feel like the pre lci has more of a classic look and looks less like a toy. Any thoughts? Im torn between getting a new 2023 or finding a mint 2021.. or maybe i retrofit the old lights… 😐

Do the non comp m seats not go all the way down? Kind of a big deal, i also like sitting low - 6’2”

I had no issues at 6'4" with the non-comp seats, although my height in concentrated on my legs vs Torso. That said, the ability to sit as low as I can on the comp really makes me feel more connected with the car and less of a pendulum when hustling the car through corners. Of course, it's not razor edge sports car, but the car has immense capability.

Now, on the the tail lights, I see your point but got around it because the overall aesthetic works. If you haven't seen the car in person, then I recommend you do so as it has better overall presence than the pre-lci. I also think there's greater visual separation between the trim levels in the lci models than the pre-lci models. Those factors help overcome the tail light challenge. I also think BMW is really all over the place on their tail light design language. It's disappointing.

[apw2607]

That color is lovely !

[hokejka]

[QUOTE=MIA_F80;29258970]

Originally Posted by hokejka

Not even a point of comparison. The entire cabin is muuuuch better in the LCI. also the LCI taillights are soooo much better. In addition you get the new comp wheels. Overall is a great update all around IMO.

Side note: getting a comp is 1000% a must.

im with you on wheels and interior. comp wheels are 10/10
Not kidding when i say taillights are the almost a deal breaker. lol
Renting pre-lci this weekend to try.
pretty serious about putting prelci lights on lci.
... someones gotta do it hehe

[hokejka]

Now, on the the tail lights, I see your point but got around it because the overall aesthetic works. If you haven't seen the car in person, then I recommend you do so as it has better overall presence than the pre-lci. I also think there's greater visual separation between the trim levels in the lci models than the pre-lci models. Those factors help overcome the tail light challenge. I also think BMW is really all over the place on their tail light design language. It's disappointing.[/QUOTE]


Agreed with all that. I havent seen X3m in person - only 30i and m40i and really not feeling it. Ill stop by dealer.
I will likely get the new one, dont really want to buy someones used with 1000+ launches on it.

Funny how 5-10 years ago dark tails were the thing, blacklines were a must... now with so many cars going dark tails I now prefer the classic red. grass is greener

[cfm56d7b]

What a gorgeous car. Congratulations!

[0-60Motorsports]

Wow that's beautiful

[T0RM3NT]

Really nice! Congratulations!

[mose121]

Originally Posted by jct_m3

Love it - took a pic with my m3

👀

[corbinwilliams]

I love the X3M, Beautiful color combo!! Congrats

[lordgalf]

Looks 👍. Congrats on your choice

[330dMSXD]

Ivory trim would of looked

[spdandpwr]

Originally Posted by 330dMSXD

Ivory trim would of looked

I agree! I wish it had an ivory interior!

[PopDV]

great color! I also like interior color: black with beige stripes. Want to order mine but there are no option for such combination. Why it disappear from configurator on web site or it's a individual interior color?