Cognac, anyone?

sor · 12-02-2017, 02:28 PM

Finally got a chance to take it out for some daytime photos. I tried to get a few lighting conditions, and of course one last one in the stable.

Not to rub it in, but carving the canyon really made me appreciate the M sport steering

On a side note, we should really have more snow for this time of year.

Langs_in_london · 12-02-2017, 03:07 PM

Stunning mate!

voyagergab · 12-02-2017, 03:38 PM

Looks fantastic Sor.

How do you like the sport seats? Enough side bolster support?

Slalom · 12-02-2017, 04:11 PM

Thanks for sharing the photos. The wood trim looks great.

sor · 12-02-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

Looks fantastic Sor.

How do you like the sport seats? Enough side bolster support?

It really hugs me, and I'm a pretty small guy at 5' 5" and 135 lbs.

voyagergab · 12-02-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sor

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

Looks fantastic Sor.

How do you like the sport seats? Enough side bolster support?

It really hugs me, and I'm a pretty small guy at 5' 5" and 135 lbs.

Cool. I'm yet to see it in person without the ventilated seats.

ando · 12-02-2017, 05:10 PM

Awesome pics

Slalom · 12-02-2017, 05:24 PM

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Cool. I'm yet to see it in person without the ventilated seats.

Same here, all the cars I have seen so far have ventilated seats too.

cvee · 12-03-2017, 01:45 AM

I’m loving the sensetec in that color combo.
Disappointed I couldn’t get sensetec.... but cognac looks great... so I’m looking forward to mine arriving in march.

Max Well · 12-03-2017, 05:26 AM

Beautiful scenery and great-looking X3 M40i (with a(n) M-Sport wheel)!

bwcooper · 12-03-2017, 07:12 AM

Not sure if I'm more jealous about the steering wheel or the beautiful area you live in! Great pics!!

scottomfg · 12-03-2017, 09:53 AM

Cognac looks so good, definitely the best in my opinion of available options—too bad BMW won't let us have it ventilated

, which is a must-have for me. Will have to live with my second-choice, Mocha.

bwcooper · 12-03-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scottomfg

Cognac looks so good, definitely the best in my opinion of available options—too bad BMW won't let us have it ventilated

, which is a must-have for me. Will have to live with my second-choice, Mocha.

From a pure looks standpoint, I agree--liked the Cognac the best. My prior car (a Lexus) had similar color seats though and after 6 years or so, they did show their age a lot and darkened in the areas that were most worn (like lower section of drivers seat), so I went for the Mocha as well. Hoping it will age better as I like to keep a car at least 7 or 8 years.

Yizu · 12-17-2017, 10:35 AM

Question, what is your experience with the M-Sport brakes?

Do you have the idea that it is really different that the 'normal' brakes on the X3?

barcelona · 12-17-2017, 05:45 PM

I got Cognac Nappa in my X6. Love it. Many say durable but I got a tiny 3 mm spec of a scuff. Chalk it up to character marks . Awaiting 30i, got basic black vinyl.

randomnyguy · 12-06-2018, 04:29 PM

I went with blue/cognac interior on my X4! I absolutely LOVE the cognac interior

12v_dub · 12-06-2018, 04:42 PM

Great color scheme. thanks for sharing

XXX3 · 12-06-2018, 06:53 PM

Beautiful ride, countryside and garage. Congrats! Merry Christmas.

SROC3 · 12-06-2018, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sor

Finally got a chance to take it out for some daytime photos. I tried to get a few lighting conditions, and of course one last one in the stable.

Not to rub it in, but carving the canyon really made me appreciate the M sport steering

On a side note, we should really have more snow for this time of year.

BEAUTIFUL combo.....If I didn't opt for my Glacier Silver/Cognac, I likely would have gotten your combo. BTW - are you near Brian Head, UT by any chance? I'm going up there with my new 2019 30i - Jan 19th to 21st with a BMW buddy of mine and his family. Maybe we can do a small meetup?

THen you can show us those "winding roads"

MechX3M40i · 12-06-2018, 08:37 PM

Thanks OP for posting! Really awesome looking car and great pictures! Your car looks exactly like mine, 20" wheels, blue exterior, Cognac interior, Fineline Cove matte wood trim, M sport wheel, and... same choice of ambient lighting color! Maybe I should borrow your pics if someone asks me what my car looks like

PeriklisV · 12-07-2018, 12:34 AM

That is a really authentic beauty...!!!

And the cognac interior make me fill happy about my decision for the same leather.!!

Be healthy and enjoy this monster .

sor · 12-07-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sor

Finally got a chance to take it out for some daytime photos. I tried to get a few lighting conditions, and of course one last one in the stable.

Not to rub it in, but carving the canyon really made me appreciate the M sport steering

On a side note, we should really have more snow for this time of year.

BEAUTIFUL combo.....If I didn't opt for my Glacier Silver/Cognac, I likely would have gotten your combo. BTW - are you near Brian Head, UT by any chance? I'm going up there with my new 2019 30i - Jan 19th to 21st with a BMW buddy of mine and his family. Maybe we can do a small meetup?

THen you can show us those "winding roads"

I'm about three hours north of Brian Head. I do ski a lot, though!

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