New X3 Owner

avit88 · 07-02-2020, 01:36 PM

Hi All,

Brand new 2020 X3 owner here. My first BMW and loving it so far.

I have a few questions about some accessories I think I might be missing that might be normally included for U.S. owners.

Do U.S. X3s come with a first aid kid and warning triangle? Mine are both missing from the hidden compartment in the trunk.

Is the front license plate bracket included?

Is the BMW flush cigarette lighter to USB plug included?

Thanks!

Torinalth · 07-02-2020, 01:43 PM

no on the first aid kit for sure, and pretty sure no on the triangle.... but that one just because i don't recall seeing one when I was rooting around.

hinckley · 07-02-2020, 01:51 PM

Do U.S. X3s come with a first aid kid and warning triangle? Mine are both missing from the hidden compartment in the trunk. NO AND NO.

Is the front license plate bracket included? YES, EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A FRONT PLATE INSTALLED.

Is the BMW flush cigarette lighter to USB plug included? NO.

chassis · 07-02-2020, 01:58 PM

No warning triangle for US market BMW, Mercedes or VW.

foglem · 07-02-2020, 01:59 PM

Typically have to ask on the front license plate mount. So many people don't want it or don't need it that they hold it back to save some money. They shouldn't, but they do...

TJNies · 07-02-2020, 02:02 PM

It's not a bad idea to ask here, but personally for the $$ spent I'd ask the dealer.

Even if the items weren't included they may offer them free.

BuddhaTB · 07-03-2020, 12:49 AM

On my 2019 model I received the BMW cigarette lighter USB plug and the front license plate bracket. The dealer did not install the license plate bracket, so they left it in the trunk at pick-up.

No to first aid kit and triangle.

Alias1431 · 07-03-2020, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddhaTB

On my 2019 model I received the BMW cigarette lighter USB plug and the front license plate bracket.

Me, as well. It was in the under-trunk with the bracket. I thought it might have been a mistake. Nice little usb port.

Also, has anyone bought the 12V-port LED flashlight? Bought it on a whim for $20, online. It's actually really neat! Would recommend.

TheusBimmer · 07-03-2020, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddhaTB

On my 2019 model I received the BMW cigarette lighter USB plug and the front license plate bracket. The dealer did not install the license plate bracket, so they left it in the trunk at pick-up.

No to first aid kit and triangle.

Ditto

chicagofan00 · 07-03-2020, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddhaTB

On my 2019 model I received the BMW cigarette lighter USB plug and the front license plate bracket. The dealer did not install the license plate bracket, so they left it in the trunk at pick-up.

No to first aid kit and triangle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheusBimmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddhaTB

On my 2019 model I received the BMW cigarette lighter USB plug and the front license plate bracket. The dealer did not install the license plate bracket, so they left it in the trunk at pick-up.

No to first aid kit and triangle.

Ditto

Yep, same here.

IslandDriver · 07-03-2020, 10:36 AM

first aid kid and warning triangle aren't provided in North America.

Front licence plate bracket is something the dealer should provide it it's needed in your area.

hinckley · 07-03-2020, 10:56 AM

I picked my car up at the factory in Spartanburg, so it's probably a good representation of what BMW does versus what a dealer does. No first aid kit or warning triangle (from my EDs, I think those are Europe things). Front license plate bracket was not installed (my state doesn't require it), but it was in the trunk. And no 12v USB adapter (I think this is a dealer "gift").

Savsearcher · 07-03-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

I picked my car up at the factory in Spartanburg, so it's probably a good representation of what BMW does versus what a dealer does. No first aid kit or warning triangle (from my EDs, I think those are Europe things). Front license plate bracket was not installed (my state doesn't require it), but it was in the trunk. And no 12v USB adapter (I think this is a dealer "gift").

Not sure if it applies to all trim levels, but the 2020 X3 m40i has additional USB ports built in when compared to the 2018 and 2019 models, so that might be why they aren't giving the adapter anymore.

BuddhaTB · 07-04-2020, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

Also, has anyone bought the 12V-port LED flashlight? Bought it on a whim for $20, online. It's actually really neat! Would recommend.

Do you have a link to this or the part number?

Alias1431 · 07-04-2020, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddhaTB

Do you have a link to this or the part number?

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...ht-63312410071

chassis · 07-04-2020, 09:21 AM

MB and BMW differ on the first aid kits. Both companies have the same practice for safety triangles - no triangle in the US market.

MB provides first aid kits in the US market, at least for the models that have been in the market for some time. The new and lower price models such as A, CLA, GLA and GLB may not have the first aid kit, I haven't checked lately at the dealer.

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Torinalth First Lieutenant 195 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2019 x3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	no on the first aid kit for sure, and pretty sure no on the triangle.... but that one just because i don't recall seeing one when I was rooting around. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Phytonic Blue - MST Intake, VRSF Chargepipe, ER catted/coated DP, Dorch Stage 2 HPFP, BM3 stage 2+ e30, XHP stage 3, 275/40/20 Michelin MPS4
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hinckley Brigadier General 3493 Rep 3,213 Posts Drives: '24 M4C Conv Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Do U.S. X3s come with a first aid kid and warning triangle? Mine are both missing from the hidden compartment in the trunk. NO AND NO. Is the front license plate bracket included? YES, EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A FRONT PLATE INSTALLED. Is the BMW flush cigarette lighter to USB plug included? NO. __________________ CURRENT: '24 M4C Conv RETIRED : '23 M8C Conv \| '20 X4 M40i \| '18 M4 6MT \| '13 M5 6MT \| '08 550i 6MT \| '04 545i 6MT \| '98 540i 6MT \| '94 530i 5MT \| '84 528e 5MT Other retirees from Chevrolet, Buick, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Merkur(!), Volvo, Saab, Audi and Porsche
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foglem Private First Class 108 Rep 166 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i; Porsche Macan Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Typically have to ask on the front license plate mount. So many people don't want it or don't need it that they hold it back to save some money. They shouldn't, but they do...
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TJNies Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Latrobe, PA iTrader: (1)	It's not a bad idea to ask here, but personally for the $$ spent I'd ask the dealer. Even if the items weren't included they may offer them free.
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BuddhaTB First Lieutenant 150 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 xDrive 30i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00]	On my 2019 model I received the BMW cigarette lighter USB plug and the front license plate bracket. The dealer did not install the license plate bracket, so they left it in the trunk at pick-up. No to first aid kit and triangle. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Alpine White \| Cognac w/ Fineline Cove Matte \| 20" 699M Wheels \| M Sport \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| Parking Assist \| Navigation \| Trailer Hitch
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IslandDriver Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	first aid kid and warning triangle aren't provided in North America. Front licence plate bracket is something the dealer should provide it it's needed in your area.
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hinckley Brigadier General 3493 Rep 3,213 Posts Drives: '24 M4C Conv Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	I picked my car up at the factory in Spartanburg, so it's probably a good representation of what BMW does versus what a dealer does. No first aid kit or warning triangle (from my EDs, I think those are Europe things). Front license plate bracket was not installed (my state doesn't require it), but it was in the trunk. And no 12v USB adapter (I think this is a dealer "gift"). __________________ CURRENT: '24 M4C Conv RETIRED : '23 M8C Conv \| '20 X4 M40i \| '18 M4 6MT \| '13 M5 6MT \| '08 550i 6MT \| '04 545i 6MT \| '98 540i 6MT \| '94 530i 5MT \| '84 528e 5MT Other retirees from Chevrolet, Buick, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Merkur(!), Volvo, Saab, Audi and Porsche
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chassis Colonel 6538 Rep 2,310 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	MB and BMW differ on the first aid kits. Both companies have the same practice for safety triangles - no triangle in the US market. MB provides first aid kits in the US market, at least for the models that have been in the market for some time. The new and lower price models such as A, CLA, GLA and GLB may not have the first aid kit, I haven't checked lately at the dealer.
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