[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by adc

Why wimp out on an X3M then?

My M3 has almost the same interior space. I carry tall teenagers to swim practice, go to Costco with it, and Home Depot.

The one thing you can’t do in the X car is track it - most organizations don’t allow SUVs on track, and even if they did it would be murder on the consumables.

Not true. I have taken my F97 to the local PBIR round course numerous times. I wouldn’t call it a great track car, but it’s fully capable to be tracked.

Trunk space is important, too. I can put the baby stroller inside and some bags on top.

And I’ll tell you one more thing. That M xDrive is pretty sweet...

[smithf80]

Originally Posted by sf2360

Great review. We should try to set up a Long Island F97/F98 Meet, With proper social distancing of course.

Absolutely! Let's do it. Maybe we should get a group message going.

Originally Posted by SabineBimmer

Those gauges are WONDERFUL! Highly preferred over the new style. Would love to see them install both as options in the programming.

I agree. I heavily prefer these gauges.

Originally Posted by adc

Why wimp out on an X3M then?

My M3 has almost the same interior space. I carry tall teenagers to swim practice, go to Costco with it, and Home Depot.

The one thing you can’t do in the X car is track it - most organizations don’t allow SUVs on track, and even if they did it would be murder on the consumables.

I think the idea here is that BMW was trying to make this an SUV isn't a "wimp out" option. It's very fast and handles very well. Obviously it still is an SUV, but BMW defies some logic with this car.

That being said, I'd still love to have both this and an F80. I think it'd be the perfect pair. I'm still considering trying to get my previous F80 back from the guy who I traded it to and just buying it, but who knows.

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by rfranklin

Great video. I'm looking forward to seeing how the new M3 is with the S58 setup as well. I currently have a 2019 M240i and am debating upgrading next year. On the fence between the X3M and the new M3. Decisions, decisions! Thanks for sharing!

Iwent from m235i to m340i and I love it. It's light years ahead in all categories. If new M3 is anything like it , it will be great. Speed and handling several ticks up from m340. It may even make you forget the grill. XM3 is a great vehicle. Best of luck with your choice!

[DC X3M40i]

Originally Posted by Davem2c

Love my X3MC

Had a m2 and a m3cs

You wouldn’t happen to have been driving past chaminade high school in mineola a few days ago would ya? Saw a BSM x3m comp roll by while I was out for a walk with one of my kids

[Cyberdemon]

If you get bored in a few months and want to swap it out, make sure to let me know, my lease is coming due.

Curious how much time you spent with the ride on the summer tires or if you swapped straight onto the winters? I like everything about the comp but the ride scares me a bit after getting used to the plushness of the X5 on 19's. Especially given how bad the LI roads have gotten after winter + limited repaving. 25A is just a row of landmines.

We're right down the block from each other (I'm up in Huntington) - recognized the Woodbury scenery as soon as I saw it. If you get a socially distant meetup going let me know, my wife's X5 lets me wear my BMW gear again ;-)

[smithf80]

Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

If you get bored in a few months and want to swap it out, make sure to let me know, my lease is coming due.

Curious how much time you spent with the ride on the summer tires or if you swapped straight onto the winters? I like everything about the comp but the ride scares me a bit after getting used to the plushness of the X5 on 19's. Especially given how bad the LI roads have gotten after winter + limited repaving. 25A is just a row of landmines.

We're right down the block from each other (I'm up in Huntington) - recognized the Woodbury scenery as soon as I saw it. If you get a socially distant meetup going let me know, my wife's X5 lets me wear my BMW gear again ;-)

I really like this one but who knows, there's always a deal to be had somewhere hahah. Front end bra on this one too!

I don't think you'll be hearing from me on getting rid of it, but I'll keep you in mind.

[ice31]

X3Mcomp and a manual m2comp/CS, what more could you possibly need in life lol

[ppahal]

Hey awesome review, I see you have CarPlay in widescreen, pls advise how you got this done? Mine still has the split screen.

[Godchild14]

Originally Posted by smithf80

Eventually I'll get there with the video quality, so bare with me, I'm just getting started with YouTube. Regardless, I hope you enjoy!

Gorgeous. Finally BMW putting Cooling System for the Seat

[Dogz]

Originally Posted by DC F97

You wouldn’t happen to have been driving past chaminade high school in mineola a few days ago would ya? Saw a BSM x3m comp roll by while I was out for a walk with one of my kids

Yes my son goes there and he wanted to see it lol

I'm south shore nassau

[DC X3M40i]

Originally Posted by Davem2c

Yes my son goes there and he wanted to see it lol

I'm south shore nassau

Nice...just happy to see a few more of these on the road. Saw one further out east on Jericho Tpke on Saturday. Commack area I believe. Should start a "spotted" thread

[spta97]

Great vid! I've driven that route many times

One thing I would add about the sport modes: along with the aggressive shifts, it also holds the RPMs higher for longer. In other words, it will not downshift as quickly when you let off the gas and is ready for more fun.

What's amazing is it will behave similarly in comfort mode just by hitting the gas hard. It's like "Oh you want to go fast? I got ya" I've never been so amazed by a transmission as this one.

Did you get on 495 without a radar? Cray!