2020 X3M Competition Review

Alias1431 · 06-16-2019, 07:26 PM

Feast your eyes.

Alias1431 · 06-16-2019, 07:43 PM

Another one:

Aimster82 · 06-16-2019, 08:20 PM

Very nice car … I wish it was out when I got my M40i.

sor · 06-16-2019, 08:34 PM

A little underwhelmed, honestly. I had pictured myself upgrading from my M40i when this came out, but it's just not different enough, and the reviews are confirming that it's not the jump you expect based on other M cars.

Alias1431 · 06-16-2019, 09:30 PM

That's my impression, as well. I may have bought one when looking at the X3 if it had been out, but I don't see a compelling reason to upgrade from an M40i, especially when I plan to replace some body parts with black to get a more similar look.

chicagofan00 · 06-16-2019, 10:10 PM

I would love to have an X3MC in my garage right now but I feel like at the point the M40i really strikes the perfect balance between sport/luxury/utility for the price. Had they designed the X3M to be a bit more aggressive and differentiate it a bit more I think I could possibly justify a swap out. Granted the price difference is way more for the performance than the looks but overall I wouldn't use the increased performance day to day.

I'll either wait for the next gen X3M or perhaps step into the upcoming M3.

Crassus · 06-17-2019, 01:11 AM

This will sell well.

It will effectively play the role of an M3 estate. Even prospective RS4 buyers will take a close look at the X3 Competition.

jakhlyki · 06-17-2019, 10:15 AM

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/x3-m

ParadigmDawg · 06-17-2019, 11:49 AM

Yep I am disappointed. It should be faster and have a more aggressive look since it is a true M.

The M40 is a better balance.

keanu1 · 06-17-2019, 12:34 PM

BMWGuySweden · 06-17-2019, 12:41 PM

Not enough. I'm happy with my m40i. If anything I'd rather get the Stelvio than the X3M atm

cgroves · 06-17-2019, 12:43 PM

No hitch, no point. I'd rather drive an M sedan and get the full experience.

Neilsafc · 06-17-2019, 02:34 PM

Very nice indeed. Hard to justify the increase in price over the 40i though. The wing mirrors are a thing of beauty though.

sor · 06-17-2019, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakhlyki

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/x3-m

Pretty scathing.

As the video review said, people who are loyal to BMW as a brand might be interested, but it isn't really a stand out amongst its competitors. That is quite a change when M cars are usually head of the pack.

ParadigmDawg · 06-17-2019, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sor

Pretty scathing.

As the video review said, people who are loyal to BMW as a brand might be interested, but it isn't really a stand out amongst its competitors. That is quite a change when M cars are usually head of the pack.

Not much has changed with the other cars listed below since the article posted below in 2018. It would be one of the slowest in the fast SUV market. Hey at least my 63s is one of the fastest...

https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...tested-so-far/

KaedeNR · 06-17-2019, 04:43 PM

Im surprised they couldnt get it under 4 secs even with the Competition. From all the reviews it seems it is just ok, which is a pretty big let down for such a critical market segment (compact SUV). Stelvio Quad just seem to be such a better bargain, faster, probably handles better, and sounds out of this world.

I do wish we can programmed that M HUD with horizontal rev counter into the M40i though, the normal HUD is pretty darn boring.

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sor Brigadier General 3102 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: 2023 iX M60 Oxide Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW iX M60 [0.00]	A little underwhelmed, honestly. I had pictured myself upgrading from my M40i when this came out, but it's just not different enough, and the reviews are confirming that it's not the jump you expect based on other M cars.
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Alias1431 Lieutenant Colonel 795 Rep 1,959 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	That's my impression, as well. I may have bought one when looking at the X3 if it had been out, but I don't see a compelling reason to upgrade from an M40i, especially when I plan to replace some body parts with black to get a more similar look.
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Crassus Lieutenant 229 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 19' G20 X3 20i & 19' M140i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: England iTrader: (0)	This will sell well. It will effectively play the role of an M3 estate. Even prospective RS4 buyers will take a close look at the X3 Competition.
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ParadigmDawg Captain 610 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2019 AMG GLC63s Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	Yep I am disappointed. It should be faster and have a more aggressive look since it is a true M. The M40 is a better balance.
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BMWGuySweden First Lieutenant 192 Rep 325 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Not enough. I'm happy with my m40i. If anything I'd rather get the Stelvio than the X3M atm
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cgroves Exalted Tire Scorcher 35 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Graphite Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	No hitch, no point. I'd rather drive an M sedan and get the full experience. __________________ Now: 2019 G01 X3 ///M40i Graphite Metallic Sold: 2012 535i, 2009 328i
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Neilsafc Enlisted Member 37 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW 5 touring Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Sunderland uk iTrader: (0)	Very nice indeed. Hard to justify the increase in price over the 40i though. The wing mirrors are a thing of beauty though.
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KaedeNR New Member 18 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Im surprised they couldnt get it under 4 secs even with the Competition. From all the reviews it seems it is just ok, which is a pretty big let down for such a critical market segment (compact SUV). Stelvio Quad just seem to be such a better bargain, faster, probably handles better, and sounds out of this world. I do wish we can programmed that M HUD with horizontal rev counter into the M40i though, the normal HUD is pretty darn boring.
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