02-12-2020, 06:05 AM | #67 |
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
Early congratulations! That is my wife's exact combination as well (without the spare for us, not sure if you got the Mobility Kit or not). Here was an image I took when I met her at a local restaurant for lunch one day. Looking forward to your images when you take delivery.
|
Appreciate
5
|
02-12-2020, 06:23 AM | #68 | |
Second Lieutenant
302
Rep 247
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
3
|
02-12-2020, 09:31 PM | #69 | |
Colonel
2005
Rep 2,152
Posts
Drives: F80 and G80
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chicago
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
3
|
02-13-2020, 06:25 AM | #70 | |
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
Quote:
With the excellent deals in December we were fortunate to find one on the lot exactly like she would have spec'd (except for the moon roof). We'll never use it, but the savings were so great it just didn't make sense to order one with the M Drivers Pkg for her. There really isn't another vehicle either of us would rather own, so for us it makes sense to have two of them but I can understand if some are shaking their heads wondering why. This gives us flexibility to take either vehicle on a drive or trip without compromising utility/cargo volume, performance or handling, so having two of the same fits our needs well. |
|
Appreciate
1
ando2005.00 |
02-13-2020, 07:42 AM | #71 | |
Private
15
Rep 59
Posts |
Quote:
The tire sealant rarely works and when it does it's never permanent but the degradation of PTMS and rubber it causes is. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2020, 07:46 AM | #72 | |
Straight Six Convert
444
Rep 894
Posts
Drives: 2019 X3 M40i
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Cotswolds, UK
|
Quote:
__________________
2019 G01 X3 /// M40i in Carbon Black, 718M 21's, M Sport + Pack, Pano, F/Mirrors, Full Screen CarPlay Activated, ThinkWare F770 F/R DashCams, Gyeon Q2 Pure Ceramic Coated. PCW BackBox Mod
|
|
Appreciate
1
Max Well4791.50 |
02-13-2020, 07:53 AM | #73 | |
Second Lieutenant
166
Rep 272
Posts |
Quote:
I added a spare to one of my other cars that didn't come with one. Much more comfort knowing that I have one should I get a flat. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2020, 05:30 PM | #74 | |
Colonel
1397
Rep 2,221
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2020, 06:42 PM | #75 |
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
LOL - I've got a bit more experience with M School, a few days at the Strip, and I don't have the heavy moon roof, so for now I think I would.
But, as she has first dibs on the upcoming 2022 X3MCS, which is rumored to have an amazing channeled CFRP roof, factory tune with full OEM warranty at 610 crank HP, light-weight custom forged racing alloy wheels saving 40 lbs unsprung weight, wind-tunnel refined aerodynamic enhancements, and 80 lb weight reduction throughout the suspension and frame, she'll definitely smoke me then. [Disclaimer: this is a purposeful hint to M Division and is not an actual rumor] |
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2020, 09:11 AM | #76 | ||
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
For the remainder of the 99.9% of the time I'm using our X3MC when the tires are healthy, I need the flexibility for having all of the usable cargo space I get by not having that hump (see post #15 in this thread), so just comes down to a matter of personal choice as to which provides the most sense in our individual situations. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2020, 09:45 AM | #77 | |
Second Lieutenant
166
Rep 272
Posts |
Quote:
Case in point: I ordered a 2nd spare for my Camper and my truck for when we go camping. I don't rely on a single spare for those vehicles when traveling. Sadly, the X3 I chose did not come with a spare and I am not sure if it's even possible to easily add one to this car. I don't think you lose enough storage to not have the spare should you need it. If I need to haul, I use my truck. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-15-2020, 11:39 AM | #78 |
Second Lieutenant
166
Rep 272
Posts |
I decided to buy a plug kit to keep in the car instead of figuring out the spare tire thing.
I have one of these that I keep on my bike at all times I used it on one of my cars and it was so simple to use. Since the car already comes with a compressor, I just ordered a plug kit. Just make sure you have a pliers to pull whatever is stuck in your tire out. https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1075-.../dp/B0018EUDHW |
Appreciate
1
Max Well4791.50 |
02-20-2020, 05:52 PM | #79 | |
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
Quote:
And as an aside, my wife and I took a 'Staycation' day trip down to Orlando in her X3MC today as it could use some more miles compared with mine. I've never enjoyed driving on congested high-speed Interstates more than I do in our X3MCs. Confidence across the board. Visually - 360 degrees situational awareness, power (I keep in Sport+/D3/Sport susp/Sport steering for highway) to avoid/anticipate potential issues, and knowledge of being able to handle the 85-90 mph fast lane flow if you need to - priceless. And this image is for SWOT1 - suspect he's been there a few times. |
|
Appreciate
3
|
02-21-2020, 11:25 AM | #80 |
The Hammock Man
493
Rep 593
Posts
Drives: X3MC, X3 M40i, E93 M3
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Orlando, FL
|
I live less than ten min away. Next time give me the heads up and we'll meet for a few side-by-side pics!
__________________
- '20 X3MC | Alpine White | Black Alcantara/Midrand Beige | loaded | 295/265 PS4S - '09 E93 M3 | Alpine White | Bamboo Beige Novillo | DCT | loaded | Chrome M220 Wheels - 275/255 PSS |
Appreciate
1
Max Well4791.50 |
02-21-2020, 04:57 PM | #81 | |
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
Quote:
That area has changed a lot since the last time we drove down - now looks like there are entire towns on the South side of the FL Turnpike which were just cattle pastures before (and years before that, orange groves). And the traffic - really glad we have our X3MCs! |
|
Appreciate
1
sf2360319.50 |
03-01-2020, 04:15 PM | #82 |
Colonel
4792
Rep 2,547
Posts |
Another day trip on the Interstate today, so stopped at an exit for lunch and parked next to a black F-Pace (not an SVR). I've never seen them side-by-side so took this image. 360 degree visibility is key for me while driving, and this view seems to suggest it should be less in the F-Pace? Wondering if anyone who has driven one (or owns one now) can comment on that aspect?
|
Appreciate
1
ando2005.00 |
09-10-2022, 06:32 PM | #83 | |
Captain
499
Rep 962
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-12-2022, 06:52 PM | #84 |
Lieutenant
301
Rep 437
Posts
Drives: 2021 X3MC
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Nj
|
Seems helpful for those on the fence which X3 to choose
https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/bmw...mpetition.html |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|