[bwcooper]

Originally Posted by JSY

By the way, toward the end of the video, there is stock footage of an X3 running off the track and onto dirt. Was that from one of BMW's videos? I haven't seen that footage before but maybe I just missed it.

That's the footage they have in their latest commercial. Think I saw it online somewhere too.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by bwcooper

That's the footage they have in their latest commercial. Think I saw it online somewhere too.

+1 I've seen that commercial as well

[kiahickey]

Originally Posted by KAP8

But my car is in production "NOW". I'm hosed on the wheel!!

It will come with the M sport steering this isn't a vehicle that is being sold it's for test driving ... you can't get an M40i without the sport steering ..

[KAP8]

Originally Posted by kiahickey

It will come with the M sport steering this isn't a vehicle that is being sold it's for test driving ... you can't get an M40i without the sport steering ..

No M40i destined for the United States is getting an M Sport Steering Wheel. At least not yet. I am getting 255 Sport Leather Steering Wheel.

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by JSY

By the way, toward the end of the video, there is stock footage of an X3 running off the track and onto dirt. Was that from one of BMW's videos? I haven't seen that footage before but maybe I just missed it.

That is a video from BMW Press Group which I saw for the first time when they were announcing the Frankfurt Auto Show. I first posted the link to it on the thread 'UK G01' 29 Aug 2017 724PM, and BMW commercials have included segments from it as well.

Here is the link directly to it: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...7-in-frankfurt

Once on that page scroll down just past the lead article to the 'Article Media Material', and click on the Video section, which opens up 8 different video options. Video 4 is the one which shows the 30i offroad and the M40i on the track which then jumps the track to join it off road. Today there were some buffering pauses on the first run of this 1'5" video, but second time through it ran smoothly.

[JSY]

Originally Posted by Max Well

That is a video from BMW Press Group which I saw for the first time when they were announcing the Frankfurt Auto Show. I first posted the link to it on the thread 'UK G01' 29 Aug 2017 724PM, and BMW commercials have included segments from it as well.

Here is the link directly to it: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...7-in-frankfurt

Once on that page scroll down just past the lead article to the 'Article Media Material', and click on the Video section, which opens up 8 different video options. Video 4 is the one which shows the 30i offroad and the M40i on the track which then jumps the track to join it off road. Today there were some buffering pauses on the first run of this 1'5" video, but second time through it ran smoothly.

Thanks so much for the direct reference. I hadn't noticed it before. I downloaded the video because their player is a bit choppy like you had mentioned. It's really a nice video!

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by tetsuo111

Don't buy one!

A purchase of a new BMW is the same as tacit support of their current product portfolio.

I felt the same way when I had my E39 and the E60 came out. I vowed to keep my E39 until the wheels fell off. Well, the wheels literally fell off in a car accident and I had to buy another car. I shopped the usual brands and ended up getting an F30. I love it and I love what BMW is doing with its product offerings. Do I wish they still had the feel that comes with hydraulic steering?, Of course I do. But I miss manual windows and wind wings too.

Today's BMWs are great cars. We are lucky to be drivers during this generation of automobiles. If you don't like them personally, fine. I hope you get to drive your beautiful E90 for many years to come.

[BALL3N]

Yup. Temporary shortage. Supplier issue. Not intentional. I love the M Sport wheels but FWIW some people with smaller hands or otherwise prefer the standard steering wheels, which, incidentally, have been getting sportier on G chassis of the 5,7....

[sor]

Originally Posted by tetsuo111

Don't buy one!

A purchase of a new BMW is the same as tacit support of their current product portfolio.

The question is where you put priority. There are enough good things about the X3 M40i to outweigh the steering wheel issue, for me personally, so my order does signal that I'll accept it as is.

I actually prefer they give us the choice between 1) waiting and getting the M sport wheel or 2) buying now without, as they are now, vs the alternative of forcing everyone to wait until the steering wheel shortage is sorted, but they should be more clear and forward about it. If they had more consistent marketing materials and perhaps availability dates for those who ask, I think it would be a different story from what's going on right now.

[jasonladopoulos]

Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Well he's annoying isn't he. Much better with the sound muted!

Glad you are so focused on me rather than the amazing new X3

Also, regarding the stock footage: us journalists are allowed to reproduce the stock video (b-roll) for editorial purposes, especially when we test the cars in environments our own crew is not allowed for safety reasons.

Glad to be part of this excellent forum!

Regards,

Jason Ladopoulos

[jasonladopoulos]

Originally Posted by X4guy

Enjoy!

Thanks for sharing my video!