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Congrats and nice write up!
Looks like you got it from Chapman in Chandler?
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Thanks for write-up.
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Seriously... Don't blame the buyer.. instead blame the manufacturer.... People can't order their cars in " colors that aren't so boring " until the manufacturer provides paint options that aren't so boring. +1 |
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great review, get those color match reflectors and it will be all you need, thats a great looking ride!!
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07-15-2019, 05:35 PM | #27 |
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Donington Grey is my favorite color so far as well.
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07-15-2019, 07:21 PM | #28 |
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I was looking at the launch X3MC at my dealer yesterday. I will say the comp seats are very nice and comfortable. Though at 6'3", the leg side bolsters (which are non adjustable) might get kind of annoying/uncomfortable after a short while. Didn't like, maybe you get used to it, the raised cargo floor because of the spare tire. Looks ugly.
Why doesn't BMW include a sealer/inflator kit like they did on my E92 M3? Don't care for the Donnington Gray color, but no surprise since I don't like silvers or gray colors on vehicles. I would get Alpine White with an all black interior, which is usually my favorite combo. Problem is, it just reminded me too much of my M40i. After thoroughly looking it over, I didn't have time for a test ride, so that will wait for another day. That would probably change my mind. |
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It's because they are spending their money and not yours. I'm sure if you offered to pay for their vehicle they would let you pick the colour. Besides Donington Grey is a fantastic colour in person.
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My neighbor just got the same color combo (and he also traded in an M3 Comp). Anyway, it is sweet and sounds awesome (in Sport Plus)...makes me think the next M3 will sound WAAAAAAAY better than the car it replaces.
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This is a great write-up! Really enjoyed reading it. I just got my wife a new X3 and really enjoy driving it... even the base model has decent pickup and the new idrive and instrument cluster are great. I'm in a 340 with the MPPK and am looking forward to my first M3 once the G80 comes out.
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Wow, thanks for all the comments and congratulations to my post! Looks like it was helpful in some way to many of you.
Rather than reply to each individually, I'll hit a few things that I saw while reading through these below, but first I need to correct a mistake I made in my write up - the ventilated seats are noisy! I saw a question about the ASD this morning, so I tried to do some sleuthing on the drive to work and to/from lunch today, and in doing so I discovered this. It's been pretty hot these past few days in AZ, so I typically have air blasting and I thought I was hearing a rear A/C blower, but nope, it is the seat ventilation. I apologize for that error, but I would still recommend the ventilated seats for people in hot areas. It's a pretty inexpensive add on when you want/need it and chances are (like me) you'll have other air blasting too, so it may not bother you. ASDI think that covers all the questions. Cheers! John The old bike hauler, & the new bike hauler Last edited by JohnNick72; 07-15-2019 at 11:30 PM.. |
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Thank You for the great write-up and enjoy your beautiful new M toy!
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Ha yeah I took them. No way I was going to buy it just got rid of my 2018 X5M Donington on black for my M5, was in for run in. Looked good, like a mini X5M. Love Donington but went Bluestone this time around.
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If an M Car/SAV can go like an M Car should and still be comfy on a comfy setting, cool. I agree though, it probably should not be the first, second or third consideration for the typical M Car (SAV) buyer. I'm thinking, "does it go, turn, and stop like it should" are ahead of "what's the WAF of this one?" Mine will like it fine! So far she's only seen pictures. j |
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