Considering an X3M

Herofmine · 10-11-2023, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Those are impressive MPG figures. On semi level ground, with no AC on & keeping the speed steady at a reasonable speed on the HWY, I heard we can get around about 27 MPGs. Maybe you have better octane there too.

Their mpg measurement different than US, I owned many M cars and never seen 27mpg lol, unless you are on new electic one))

Btw also shopping and looking into x3m and m40i’s at this moment, it seeks from what I read x3m gets same mpg as x5m that I recently sold.

For mpg wise best car I owned was F10 M5 tuned around 700 whp, used to get city high mix 19 mpg without babying the car))
Only highway beat I’ve seen 24 mpg.

Oldgixxer · 10-11-2023, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BDub73

Ugh! Dealer told me about 3 months. Oh well…time for adjusted expectations.

I didn’t pick anything exciting. My current is Long Beach. I ordered Orinoco.

Would love to see pics of that as well,when it arrives...another beautiful Individual color

SctsOut06 · 10-11-2023, 05:54 AM

I appreciate all the input from the group here. After many hours (days) of consideration, I took a much different direction and purchased a 2022 Audi RS5.

Recognizing I’ll be voted off the island - but this has been a great community. I’m sure I’ll be back given how often I change cars!

Oldgixxer · 10-11-2023, 07:08 AM

Congrats,love that spec wow

BDub73 · 10-11-2023, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SctsOut06

I appreciate all the input from the group here. After many hours (days) of consideration, I took a much different direction and purchased a 2022 Audi RS5.

Recognizing I’ll be voted off the island - but this has been a great community. I’m sure I’ll be back given how often I change cars!

Nice. A RS5 was in the running for me as well. Not a crazy choice. I like CBB. I bought my M240 from them.

Enjoy.

SctsOut06 · 10-11-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BDub73

Nice. A RS5 was in the running for me as well. Not a crazy choice. I like CBB. I bought my M240 from them.

Enjoy.

Thanks!

The experience with CBB was great - especially living out of state. Would highly recommend.

FastRedPonyCar · 10-11-2023, 05:21 PM

I drove an RS5 B9.5 as well and really liked the car and if buying used, they were within budget but I couldn't find one I really liked on the used market and ALL of them had the boring old black interior which I 100% did not want.

Congrats though. The one I drove, my friend has the integrated engineering tuning thing and I drove it stock and with a 93 tune and then a few days later with full E85 and it was an absolute monster on E.

Herofmine · 10-12-2023, 05:04 PM

I have option to buy used 2021 X3M around 60k miles and 2k more expensieve or 2020 x3 m40i 12k miles still under warranty.

What do you guys think? I know M car is M car, but which one will make sense? And depreciation in next 2 years?

Oldgixxer · 10-13-2023, 03:53 AM

IDK,personally 60k is just too many miles for me. You'll hear opinions saying otherwise,but I'd try to find the lowest mileage vehicle you possibly can.

knali8 · 10-13-2023, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Those are impressive MPG figures. On semi level ground, with no AC on & keeping the speed steady at a reasonable speed on the HWY, I heard we can get around about 27 MPGs. Maybe you have better octane there too.

Yes.. I was actually surprised that I could get the stated figures..

The road was mostly flat, 36psi which ends up at about 40ish psi round, AC off as it was going to winter time and sport engine and gearbox on 1.

Oh yes and UK mpg

x3mdustin · 10-27-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by evoix

It’s a great baby hauler and a race car in one. Ride is stiff but my daughter is able to sleep comfortably.

Mpg’s are around 16 but worth every penny hitting that accelerator and gapping a sports car. (When the kid is not in the back)

well said!!!! fast as F%#^!

IcEWoLF · 10-27-2023, 05:09 PM

X3M is an awesome sporty car.
The X5 M50i is on a different league. The luxury and comfort is going to be at least 2 steps above. If I could go back, I’d probably go with an X5 M50i over a X3M due to bigger space and much more comfier seats in the back for passengers.

What makes the X3M imo better for me in terms of performance is the S58 engine. It’s legendary. Everytime I push the car it brings a huge smile on my face and forget all the cons. This thing is a rocket.

You will probably see better gas mileage (if this matters at all) on the S58 engine over the V8 in the X5 M50i. The engine will probably sound better and have a deeper tone on the M50i.

Both cars are awesome, the M50i if you value comfort then is the clear winner.

If you don’t mind the stiffer suspension then the X3M is a good choice.

As mentioned above, if I had the opportunity to go back and change I’d probably go with the M50i.

TacosRule! · 10-27-2023, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Those are impressive MPG figures. On semi level ground, with no AC on & keeping the speed steady at a reasonable speed on the HWY, I heard we can get around about 27 MPGs. Maybe you have better octane there too.

I swear at one point I got 27 mpg highway, full tank. I cant find that picture, dammit.

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FastRedPonyCar Private 69 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	I drove an RS5 B9.5 as well and really liked the car and if buying used, they were within budget but I couldn't find one I really liked on the used market and ALL of them had the boring old black interior which I 100% did not want. Congrats though. The one I drove, my friend has the integrated engineering tuning thing and I drove it stock and with a 93 tune and then a few days later with full E85 and it was an absolute monster on E. __________________ 2022 X3M Competition RK Sport Intakes, Dinan Axle back, Evolution Racewerkes Mid pipe
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Herofmine Captain 413 Rep 816 Posts Drives: E92M3, F10535i, 15 M5,340i,X5M Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 X5M [10.00]	I have option to buy used 2021 X3M around 60k miles and 2k more expensieve or 2020 x3 m40i 12k miles still under warranty. What do you guys think? I know M car is M car, but which one will make sense? And depreciation in next 2 years?
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Oldgixxer Captain 1923 Rep 812 Posts Drives: nothing fast Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: The Lowcountry,SC iTrader: (0)	IDK,personally 60k is just too many miles for me. You'll hear opinions saying otherwise,but I'd try to find the lowest mileage vehicle you possibly can. __________________ -'24 X5MC,'22 430i -'09 Busa,'05 GSXR-1K(GT28R turbo)'00 Busa(GT3582) Gone but not forgotten: -'22 X3MC,'20 M550i,'18 X2,F30 328xi,'07 E63 AMG (1st W211 63 in the 11s),997 C4S Cab,CLS55 AMG,E55 AMG,C55AMG
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IcEWoLF Second Lieutenant 302 Rep 241 Posts Drives: M340 XDrive Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Reno iTrader: (0)	X3M is an awesome sporty car. The X5 M50i is on a different league. The luxury and comfort is going to be at least 2 steps above. If I could go back, I’d probably go with an X5 M50i over a X3M due to bigger space and much more comfier seats in the back for passengers. What makes the X3M imo better for me in terms of performance is the S58 engine. It’s legendary. Everytime I push the car it brings a huge smile on my face and forget all the cons. This thing is a rocket. You will probably see better gas mileage (if this matters at all) on the S58 engine over the V8 in the X5 M50i. The engine will probably sound better and have a deeper tone on the M50i. Both cars are awesome, the M50i if you value comfort then is the clear winner. If you don’t mind the stiffer suspension then the X3M is a good choice. As mentioned above, if I had the opportunity to go back and change I’d probably go with the M50i.
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