ANOTHER new Phytonic Blue X3M Comp

kzg1969 · 11-30-2019, 03:51 PM

Picked it up this morning and 300+ miles to get home averaging 23mpg. Pleasantly surprised at that! (bearing in mind i went down in a 335d with 39mpg).

A number wee things i liked
+ Speed Limit shows the upcoming change
+ Ambient lighting
+ M HUD is ace
+ seat/wheel heating is programmable depending on outside temp
+ like the tech
+ Mirror Screening (until i move!!!!!!!!!)

Downsides?
- small scratch in front bumper - dealer will pay to fix it

Obviously it doesnt have the initial in gear acc of the 335d, but after it drops a gear or 2 with the slightest of pedal prod, but even limiting it to the 5500rpm, it already feels it picks up the pace quicker.

Quieter that the 335d on most roads and doesnt seem too firm in comfort (maybe about same as 335d on sport mode).

Thanks to Steveo535 for the tip on checking the Mobility Kit - it didnt have one!

I wont bore you with too many pics - others seem to take better ones!

I had a real dilemma of a X3 m40i or the X3M. Very happy so far

Steveo535 · 11-30-2019, 03:59 PM

That’s a thing of beauty, congrats.

Then again I’m biased as it’s the same colour as mine.

Enjoy the new motor.

x3mcomp · 11-30-2019, 04:09 PM

Looking good, I think this colour looks different every time I see it! Congrats! Did you get your mobility kit in the end?

kzg1969 · 11-30-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by x3mcomp

Looking good, I think this colour looks different every time I see it! Congrats! Did you get your mobility kit in the end?

yep - 3 times asking though

they even checked the X4M in the showroom and its one is gone too. They think they are maybe getting stolen?

x3mcomp · 11-30-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

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Originally Posted by x3mcomp

Looking good, I think this colour looks different every time I see it! Congrats! Did you get your mobility kit in the end?

yep - 3 times asking though

they even checked the X4M in the showroom and its one is gone too. They think they are maybe getting stolen?

Dealer has ordered mine says I can collect when I go for the running in service.

aliwtsn · 11-30-2019, 04:40 PM

Very nice indeed, I do like that colour and there aren't too many around in the X3MC

enjoy!

cfm56d7b · 11-30-2019, 06:23 PM

Beautiful car. Congrats!

MADBMWX5MC · 11-30-2019, 06:30 PM

Always good looking, thanks for posting.

Transfer · 11-30-2019, 06:44 PM

Nice! What was the dilemma between M40i and MC? Cost, suspension, something else?

sayemthree · 11-30-2019, 11:13 PM

Does the HUD show the rpm or tachometer?

x3mcomp · 12-01-2019, 12:58 AM

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Does the HUD show the rpm or tachometer?

The M view display looks like this.

Craig 1527 · 12-01-2019, 01:13 AM

congratulations colour looks great enjoy

kzg1969 · 12-01-2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Nice! What was the dilemma between M40i and MC? Cost, suspension, something else?

With the deals on offer, the MC is actually cheaper on monthly payments

The dilemma is in relation to the ride/economy and it being primarily a family car (meaning it will be 80-90% driven like a m40i with kids/dogs).

really a m40d is the sensible thing.....but right now its like F*CK IT - live once!!!

Steveo535 · 12-03-2019, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

With the deals on offer, the MC is actually cheaper on monthly payments

The dilemma is in relation to the ride/economy and it being primarily a family car (meaning it will be 80-90% driven like a m40i with kids/dogs).

really a m40d is the sensible thing.....but right now its like F*CK IT - live once!!!

Had the same dilemma was initially look at a M40i as I thought the X3MC was out of my budget but like you said its cheaper on the finance side then the M40i.

Yes it will drink more but I don't do thousands of miles a year and my last car (F11 535) only did 23mpg.

kzg1969 · 12-03-2019, 03:05 PM

Bought a boot liner from CustomCovers and also mats from Travall - few pics below. The mats came rolled up in a box, hence why a little curled at the edges....

Zero71 · 12-04-2019, 12:42 PM

Very nice.

My mobility kit was taken from another car. BMW UK said it didn't come with the X3M/X4M. Some nonsense about it coming with sports tyres.

kzg1969 · 12-04-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero71

Very nice.

My mobility kit was taken from another car. BMW UK said it didn't come with the X3M/X4M. Some nonsense about it coming with sports tyres.

Think mines was from another car too - it came with a polystyrene holder that doesnt fit anywhere in the boot of the car.

x3mcomp · 12-04-2019, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kzg1969

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Originally Posted by Zero71

Very nice.

My mobility kit was taken from another car. BMW UK said it didn't come with the X3M/X4M. Some nonsense about it coming with sports tyres.

Think mines was from another car too - it came with a polystyrene holder that doesnt fit anywhere in the boot of the car.

The dealer ordered one for me and I pick it up at my RIS let's hope no flats before then

kzg1969 · 12-06-2019, 12:50 AM

Wee update - dog guard installed. Fits well and seems ok without those silly vertical struts (due to the divider offering some fixity). Not test drove it though

Turboextreme · 12-06-2019, 02:58 AM

I have ordered the same colour and I get it on the 16th December, 10 days, cannot wait

kzg1969 · 12-20-2019, 02:33 PM

in my attempt to go stealth - the back was easy, the sides turned out ok, i think

but, the front is still posing a problem!!!

kzg1969 · 12-29-2019, 03:30 PM

Thought i'd update with some performance figures....bearing in mind its just hit 1100mile so presumably would still loosen up

40-80mph (running thru from about 35mph)

Focus RS FPM375 [375hp] - 4.4s [246hp/tonne]
Focus RS DS Ultima3 [400hp] - 3.7s [263bhp/tonne]
BMW 335d [320hp?]- 5.1s [185bhp/tonne]
BMW X3M [503hp] - 3.8s [246bhp/tonne]

11-30-2019, 03:51 PM	#1
kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	ANOTHER new Phytonic Blue X3M Comp Picked it up this morning and 300+ miles to get home averaging 23mpg. Pleasantly surprised at that! (bearing in mind i went down in a 335d with 39mpg). A number wee things i liked + Speed Limit shows the upcoming change + Ambient lighting + M HUD is ace + seat/wheel heating is programmable depending on outside temp + like the tech + Mirror Screening (until i move!!!!!!!!!) Downsides? - small scratch in front bumper - dealer will pay to fix it Obviously it doesnt have the initial in gear acc of the 335d, but after it drops a gear or 2 with the slightest of pedal prod, but even limiting it to the 5500rpm, it already feels it picks up the pace quicker. Quieter that the 335d on most roads and doesnt seem too firm in comfort (maybe about same as 335d on sport mode). Thanks to Steveo535 for the tip on checking the Mobility Kit - it didnt have one! I wont bore you with too many pics - others seem to take better ones! I had a real dilemma of a X3 m40i or the X3M. Very happy so far Attached Images
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x3mcomp Second Lieutenant 177 Rep 211 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Looking good, I think this colour looks different every time I see it! Congrats! Did you get your mobility kit in the end?
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	Bought a boot liner from CustomCovers and also mats from Travall - few pics below. The mats came rolled up in a box, hence why a little curled at the edges.... Attached Images
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Zero71 👽 205 Rep 668 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Very nice. My mobility kit was taken from another car. BMW UK said it didn't come with the X3M/X4M. Some nonsense about it coming with sports tyres.
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	Wee update - dog guard installed. Fits well and seems ok without those silly vertical struts (due to the divider offering some fixity). Not test drove it though Attached Images
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	in my attempt to go stealth - the back was easy, the sides turned out ok, i think but, the front is still posing a problem!!! Attached Images
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	Thought i'd update with some performance figures....bearing in mind its just hit 1100mile so presumably would still loosen up 40-80mph (running thru from about 35mph) Focus RS FPM375 [375hp] - 4.4s [246hp/tonne] Focus RS DS Ultima3 [400hp] - 3.7s [263bhp/tonne] BMW 335d [320hp?]- 5.1s [185bhp/tonne] BMW X3M [503hp] - 3.8s [246bhp/tonne]
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