[SM2]

Hmm . . Fully loaded X3 m40 or base X3 M?

[Germanauto]

Looks nice, don't understand all the negativity.

[shemeld_135]

Saw a black x3m in person and wow!

[spuntyb]

Still doesn't look like an M. Stout engine though. Hopefully sounds good at WOT

[M4VERT]

IMO Fenders are not wide enough on this new generation.

[cc3]

Bit of a dud. Accountants must have cut the budget down to the minimum

[allen3ybq]

Looks 10% better than M40i
Drives 100% better than M40i
(I own a M40i and I can't wait to drive an X3M)

[IND-Distribution]

Cant wait to get a hold of one!

[city1991]

Originally Posted by ihateredlight

the background music was such a distraction.

Porn music? LOL, I didn't watch the video so I'm only guessing.

[Saphirschwarz]

Whatever but how does it SOUND ?????

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by allen3ybq

Looks 10% better than M40i
Drives 100% better than M40i
(I own a M40i and I can't wait to drive an X3M)

not calling you out.

but how do you know it drives better if you never drove it?

[TX3M]

Originally Posted by jzmundy

STD in the US, but can be replaced by the mobility kit at no charge

Good to know, thanks!

[mrmoua2u]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

not calling you out.

but how do you know it drives better if you never drove it?

Oh yea you calling him out, if not, why would you ask such a question? lol

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by mrmoua2u

Oh yea you calling him out, if not, why would you ask such a question? lol

are you calling me out; for calling him out

[4everkidd]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

not calling you out.

but how do you know it drives better if you never drove it?

If it's like every other M vs Non-M car ever (maybe minus the USDM E36) there will be a night and day difference in driving dynamics.

[Mako]

So I am a bit confused by all the people bitching about it not "looking special" on the outside and basically saying thats why you pay $15K more for this over a X3 M40i. The Mxxi versions are meant to bridge the gap between a standard version and the Ms, like like Audi has the S versions, and just like Audi there isn't as much difference between the M40i and a full blown M now (look at a S vs RS). Compare a 30i to the X3M and its a huge difference.

You are paying $15K more for the actual M PART, the engine, suspension, handling improvements...

If you are buying for looks alone why are you even buying a BMW and why spending so much for the upper end models, there are better looking SUVs out there for the same or less.

Am I disappointed with the looks, yeah a little, would it stop me from buying this over the competition, nope! I will make my decision 100% on the driving experience.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by Mako

So I am a bit confused by all the people bitching about it not "looking special" on the outside and basically saying thats why you pay $15K more for this over a X3 M40i. The Mxxi versions are meant to bridge the gap between a standard version and the Ms, like like Audi has the S versions, and just like Audi there isn't as much difference between the M40i and a full blown M now (look at a S vs RS). Compare a 30i to the X3M and its a huge difference.

You are paying $15K more for the actual M PART, the engine, suspension, handling improvements...

If you are buying for looks alone why are you even buying a BMW and why spending so much for the upper end models, there are better looking SUVs out there for the same or less.

Am I disappointed with the looks, yeah a little, would it stop me from buying this over the competition, nope! I will make my decision 100% on the driving experience.

Do people take their SUVS to the track; that all these suspension components and handling? Seriously asking.

I will disclose I don't track my M3; but I paid a hefty premium for those rear fenders and it was worth it

[allen3ybq]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

not calling you out.

but how do you know it drives better if you never drove it?

Just trying to find something positive to say.
Reviews will come in a few weeks maybe

[BigSky702]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

not calling you out.

but how do you know it drives better if you never drove it?

Lol. And I doubt it will sound better than an M40i

[unfoundnemo]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

Do people take their SUVS to the track; that all these suspension components and handling? Seriously asking.

I will disclose I don't track my M3; but I paid a hefty premium for those rear fenders and it was worth it

A few of the tracks I have looked at attending do not even allow SUVs.

I paid the premium for the seats in my M3 more than the fenders, and they're about the offer the M sport seats in the X3/4 M40i so...

Now, after pushing my M3 toward the limits a bit, I think sticking with a full ///M will be a safer choice while the M-lites are gaining performance. I was looking at my M3 vs a M550i, so not quite a similar comparison as the X3M vs X3 M40i since it was a different class of car with a lot more tech and comfort and they were around the same money, but I'm certainly glad I made the choice. I'm scheduled for an M-Town tour test drive of the X3M in a couple of weeks, I have a strong feeling I'll end up with an X5 M50i (possibly an X7 but only because of children hauling duties) instead of the X3M in this battle, but if I was looking at an X3M vs X3 M40i, I wouldn't see a reason not to go with the full ///M, the price difference seems like a good bargain.

[Transfer]

They could easily put fender extenders on like X5M or Stelvio QV as well as 295 rear and 265 front tires (which can be had in PS4S as well). Those two little changes alone would improve the look. Carbon roof option makes sense as well and people would pay for it. I think it looks alright and I'm sure it's going to be a real hoot to drive regardless but we all want it to look more the part too.

[supershaft]

why couldn't we hear the startup and revs instead of listening to this dumb clown music?