Who would like 35i if there is

B_M_VV · 02-15-2019, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MechX3M40i

Well, I meant participating in the forum, but not necessarily reflective to the actual ratio of M40i vs 30i out in the real world...

Yes, it is all about participation, which helps the community and also X3 sales. Then more sales means more people may come to this forum, a virtuous cycle.

I remember a salesperson told me he saw about 1:9 of 35i:28i for F25 X3. Since the price gap of M40i and 30i is bigger, maybe the ratio is more extreme for G01 X3 in real world. So far I have only seen one confirmed M40i on road.

I also notice there are not as many posts in GLC or Q5 forum, although both models sell quite well. The great information in this forum is one of the reasons that I finally chose X3 over GLC, Q5 or XC60.

MechX3M40i · 02-15-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MechX3M40i

Well, I meant participating in the forum, but not necessarily reflective to the actual ratio of M40i vs 30i out in the real world...

Yes, it is all about participation, which helps the community and also X3 sales. Then more sales means more people may come to this forum, a virtuous cycle.

I remember a salesperson told me he saw about 1:9 of 35i:28i for F25 X3. Since the price gap of M40i and 30i is bigger, maybe the ratio is more extreme for G01 X3 in real world. So far I have only seen one confirmed M40i on road.

I also notice there are not as many posts in GLC or Q5 forum, although both models sell quite well. The great information in this forum is one of the reasons that I finally chose X3 over GLC, Q5 or XC60.

Maybe people buying BMW are more likely to be informed enthusiasts who are also likely to be forum members vs other brands?

chicagofan00 · 02-15-2019, 10:18 PM

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Off topic, but the side effect of this poll gives us a snapshot of how many M40i vs M30i owners hanging around in this forum... one single data point to support (but not confirm) my earlier guess that there are a lot more M40i folks around...

Which is interesting because I rarely ever see another M40i on the road around here.

Well, I meant participating in the forum, but not necessarily reflective to the actual ratio of M40i vs 30i out in the real world...

I get that, but I would just think that in general with it being a fairly common model here you'd also run into more of them in the wild too.

chicagofan00 · 02-15-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by B_M_VV

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Originally Posted by MechX3M40i

Well, I meant participating in the forum, but not necessarily reflective to the actual ratio of M40i vs 30i out in the real world...

Yes, it is all about participation, which helps the community and also X3 sales. Then more sales means more people may come to this forum, a virtuous cycle.

I remember a salesperson told me he saw about 1:9 of 35i:28i for F25 X3. Since the price gap of M40i and 30i is bigger, maybe the ratio is more extreme for G01 X3 in real world. So far I have only seen one confirmed M40i on road.

I also notice there are not as many posts in GLC or Q5 forum, although both models sell quite well. The great information in this forum is one of the reasons that I finally chose X3 over GLC, Q5 or XC60.

Maybe people buying BMW are more likely to be informed enthusiasts who are also likely to be forum members vs other brands?

I honestly think this has some good truth to it. When I had my S4, the Audi forums I found never seemed to be nearly as active as Bimmerpost or Bimmerfest. I've always found the Bimmer community to be pretty active regardless of model.

B_M_VV · 02-18-2019, 07:04 PM

Seems the picture is clear: 35i won't steal M40i sales, but would look attractive for many 30i buyers, which means it would be able to draw people from competitors that don't offer 6-cyl engines in this class.

Pray for Mojo · 02-18-2019, 07:17 PM

N55 died due to emissions regulations, that's why the M2C has S55. There could never be a 35 model unless they rolled back regulations a few years ago.

MechX3M40i · 02-20-2019, 05:49 PM

There is a new review of X2 M35i. Unfortunately, this 'M35i' is based on a tuned 4-cylinder engine making a hair more than 300hp but not an inline 6... So a 6 cylinder engine being offered as a 35i again doesn't seem realistic...

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/review...hicle-preview/

B_M_VV · 02-20-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MechX3M40i

There is a new review of X2 M35i. Unfortunately, this 'M35i' is based on a tuned 4-cylinder engine making a hair more than 300hp but not an inline 6... So a 6 cylinder engine being offered as a 35i again doesn't seem realistic...

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/review...hicle-preview/

F25 X3 28i and F48 X1 X28i (same as 25i in other markets though) use different engines. But still the chance of 6cyl 35i for G01 X3 is low.

SROC3 · 02-21-2019, 12:36 AM

The M40i is an AMAZING engine. However, I have the 30i and Flash Tuned it - Boom. Likely would have been in the same power range as a hypothetical 35i. I'm pushing 305HP/358TQ (give or take 10HP) right now. It's plenty fast and the non-M Suspension of the 30i still handles it perfectly (I also have the Dynamic Handling PKG).

B_M_VV · 02-21-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

The M40i is an AMAZING engine. However, I have the 30i and Flash Tuned it - Boom. Likely would have been in the same power range as a hypothetical 35i. I'm pushing 305HP/358TQ (give or take 10HP) right now. It's plenty fast and the non-M Suspension of the 30i still handles it perfectly (I also have the Dynamic Handling PKG).

How to tune it and how much does it cost? What are the side effect?

AndroidRobot · 02-22-2019, 11:26 AM

the B58 is well worth any premium as others have echoed. I have an N63TU3 now and it's smooth but the B58 was better in that regard.

View Poll Results: Opinion on hypothetical G01 X3 35i
I have M40i, I wouldn't choose 35i even if it were there.	46	74.19%
I have M40i, I would have chosen 35i if it were there.	3	4.84%
I have 30i, I wouldn't choose 35i even if it were there.	7	11.29%
I have 30i, I would have chosen 35i if it were there.	6	9.68%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

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B_M_VV Private First Class 56 Rep 188 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Seems the picture is clear: 35i won't steal M40i sales, but would look attractive for many 30i buyers, which means it would be able to draw people from competitors that don't offer 6-cyl engines in this class.
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