[F30form]

Originally Posted by dwells

It might sound ridiculous, but it's little crap like this that has turned me off of BMW. It just goes to show their attitude - cost cutting and maximum profits above all else. That piece is awfully tacky, and it's just so they wouldn't have to spend a few bucks to slightly change the plastic fenders. Come on.

I miss the BMW that offered only a few models, paid great attention to detail, and built beautiful timeless designs. I miss the BMW that didn't compromise and made driver oriented cars.

I miss the Ultimate Driving Machine.

I'm sorry, you are disappointed in not finding the Ultimate Driving Machine...in the X3. A little piece of metal is turning you off of the whole brand. Trolling at its finest.

BMW still makes the Ultimate Driving Machine. Look at the 2, 3 or 4. BMW also makes an SUV. Drive it. I'm sure you'll like it.

[hyperboost]

this looks nice. nice update

[bclemans]

I still hope there is going to be a M Performance model to do battle with the 354hp Audi SQ5 and the 340hp Porsche Macan S.

[ska///235i]

Originally Posted by bclemans

I still hope there is going to be a M Performance model to do battle with the 354hp Audi SQ5 and the 340hp Porsche Macan S.

Attachment 974497

Attachment 974498

Attachment 974499

Sorry but wrong league

[pokerface]

I think i like the LCI. The face looks more muscular. Definitely more presence. Disappointed with the diesel offering though. 2k more in price but less power and pretty much identical torque as the N20

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Mako

love the updated look, hate the new D engine, why not the higher power one?

and 50 mpg US combined? they are joking right, I doubt it gets that in real life

Where did you read 50 mpg, I must have missed that skimming the press release.

[JustinGTP]

YES! They finally fixed the headlights!!!!!!

[eldo33]

can't wait to see when bmw refresh with a NEW look. this LCI is expected to match with the rest so nothing new. The front is still very aggressive yet the REAR and side are ugly and so feminine.

[The J-Man]

Originally Posted by F30form

I'm sorry, you are disappointed in not finding the Ultimate Driving Machine...in the X3. A little piece of metal is turning you off of the whole brand. Trolling at its finest.

BMW still makes the Ultimate Driving Machine. Look at the 2, 3 or 4. BMW also makes an SUV. Drive it. I'm sure you'll like it.

You've completely missed the point of his post. BMW is in massive cost cutting mode right now, and the little details like the fender plug begin to add up. I'm sure the X3 LCI will be full of cost cutting details once they can be seen in the flesh.

The new 3 series is a soft, hollow feeling, cost cutting POS. Certainly not the ultimate driving machine.

The 2 series could be promising, except the interior materials are on par with a 1996 Chevy Cavalier.

I too miss the days when BMW produced only a handful of highly quality class leading models.

[Sp82]

for those asking when this goes into prod... I believe this is April production...hopefully its earlier, as I extended my wifes 2011 lease by 3 months in hopes of this, back in December, but I do believe this is a 4/14 production.

[TN_3]

Originally Posted by Sp82

for those asking when this goes into prod... I believe this is April production...hopefully its earlier, as I extended my wifes 2011 lease by 3 months in hopes of this, back in December, but I do believe this is a 4/14 production.

Ok, I like the sound of that. We were about to utilize the current pull ahead program on my wife's 2011 X3 (lease end in July) and get into a 2014, but we can definitely wait and put in an order for a 2015.

[bimmerblanco]

Do you think the 1 series f20 and f21 si having also a facelift?

[BMWinAZ]

I really like the look of it, both inside and out! Looks sporty and elegant and somewhat understated. Also, there is a naturally aspirated inline 6 in the line-up

[Mako]

Originally Posted by GuyOh

looks a lot better! I always thought the X3 only looked good with M package, but with the LCI, looks good without

100% agree. I would get the X3 without M Sport now.

[Mako]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

Where did you read 50 mpg, I must have missed that skimming the press release.

Second video, 4 minute one they show a US gallon conversion and if says combined 50 mpg.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by bclemans

I still hope there is going to be a M Performance model to do battle with the 354hp Audi SQ5 and the 340hp Porsche Macan S.

Attachment 974497

Attachment 974498

Attachment 974499

There will likely be an M Performance model of the X4 to compete with those two (as usual, BMW is late to market).

[aajami]

Originally Posted by bimmerblanco

Do you think the 1 series f20 and f21 si having also a facelift?

Of course they will. The F20 and F21 LCI will probably be unveiled later this year, and the F30 and F31 late next year.

[aajami]

Originally Posted by BMWinAZ

I really like the look of it, both inside and out! Looks sporty and elegant and somewhat understated. Also, there is a naturally aspirated inline 6 in the line-up

BMW doesn't make naturally aspirated engines anymore.

[BookemDano]

I was about to pull the trigger on a 2014 28i, when I decided wait and see what the 2015 had to offer. I'm glad I waited. The 2015 front end is much nicer, IMO. I'm ordering a 2015 as soon as they are available.

Dan.

[///3dkn]

This is my wife's next car!

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by F30form

I'm sorry, you are disappointed in not finding the Ultimate Driving Machine...in the X3. A little piece of metal is turning you off of the whole brand. Trolling at its finest.

BMW still makes the Ultimate Driving Machine. Look at the 2, 3 or 4. BMW also makes an SUV. Drive it. I'm sure you'll like it.

He's got a huge flaw highlighted here and that does not make him a troll !

[MikeRR]

I think it looks great! Really like the new front.
I didn't expect the facelift to be this drastic as we are selling tons of these.