2019 m40i test drive

speedyman · 09-14-2019, 02:24 PM

I test drove a 2019 X3 M40i and am totally sold on the vehicle. Perfect size vehicle, looked at the X5 but it felt more like an SUV up on a truck chassis vs. the X3. Plenty of interior room with a good fitting seat and more steering column adjustability than expected.

Sport plus has great power which was more than I expected with 3 people on board in 90 degree, super humid South FL air. The 2020 with nearly 30 more HP in cooler air with possibly a piggy back should be a hoot.

The dealer said it should only take 4 weeks to have a 2020 ordered and at the dealer as they are made in Spartansburg SC which is not too far from here. Not sure about that, seems pretty quick. Really looking forward to this new X3 which will be my first BMW.

animal.style · 09-14-2019, 03:08 PM

I did the same thing last year. Went in to test drive an X5. The dealer convinced me to try the X3 and very wisely put me in an M40i. It didn't take long to convince me and there was no turning back to the X5. The handling was just so much better. I tried an xdrive too but it just wasn't as fun to drive.

speedyman · 09-14-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by animal.style

I did the same thing last year. Went in to test drive an X5. The dealer convinced me to try the X3 and very wisely put me in an M40i. It didn't take long to convince me and there was no turning back to the X5. The handling was just so much better. I tried an xdrive too but it just wasn't as fun to drive.

Yes, we were actually looking for a 540i or M550i originally. The M550i is a very hot car but really more than what I would want to tackle financially even with a lease. The X3 m40i just seems to check all the boxes at a doable price range. Color is a real tough choice. The only color I've ruled out is black.

GT500R · 09-14-2019, 08:59 PM

Skip the piggyback, get a flash and get the 2020 engine, there is more to it then just more hp.

sinbad4 · 09-15-2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyman

The dealer said it should only take 4 weeks to have a 2020 ordered and at the dealer as they are made in Spartansburg SC which is not too far from here. Not sure about that, seems pretty quick. Really looking forward to this new X3 which will be my first BMW.

You may enjoy the Performance Delivery option.
https://bmwperformancecenter.com/delivery

@speeddeacon has a nice writeup:
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1604011

freshxdough · 09-16-2019, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by animal.style

I did the same thing last year. Went in to test drive an X5. The dealer convinced me to try the X3 and very wisely put me in an M40i. It didn't take long to convince me and there was no turning back to the X5. The handling was just so much better. I tried an xdrive too but it just wasn't as fun to drive.

The M40i is Xdrive

Alias1431 · 09-16-2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GT500R

there is more to it then just more hp.

Please elaborate.

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speedyman Banned 429 Rep 756 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i, 2016 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: SW FL iTrader: (0)	2019 m40i test drive I test drove a 2019 X3 M40i and am totally sold on the vehicle. Perfect size vehicle, looked at the X5 but it felt more like an SUV up on a truck chassis vs. the X3. Plenty of interior room with a good fitting seat and more steering column adjustability than expected. Sport plus has great power which was more than I expected with 3 people on board in 90 degree, super humid South FL air. The 2020 with nearly 30 more HP in cooler air with possibly a piggy back should be a hoot. The dealer said it should only take 4 weeks to have a 2020 ordered and at the dealer as they are made in Spartansburg SC which is not too far from here. Not sure about that, seems pretty quick. Really looking forward to this new X3 which will be my first BMW. Last edited by speedyman; 09-14-2019 at 02:27 PM.. Reason: spelling
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GT500R Major 800 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: BMW X3M Join Date: May 2018 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Skip the piggyback, get a flash and get the 2020 engine, there is more to it then just more hp.
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