[CH_M3f80]

my dealer told me this will not be just a standard facelift. BMW will release an extensive facelift for the importan G01. Next to new headlights (laser), tail lights and some interior stuff from the X5 he is sure (for 80%) the new X3MC LCI will have the option for the carbon bucket seats!
As a comparsion....meanwhile you also can configure the M8 with carbon bucket seats...
Negative aspect. The pricing will be much higher as the pre LCI....

[strohw]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

If we can expect to see the LCI in July & we don't like the looks of it / the small changes that have been made - and we were to order a 2021 at that very moment... what are the chances of use getting pre-LCI car... ? -or- would it simply be too late at that point to order & build a pre-LCI car... ?

By the time you see production 2022 it's generally too late to order the current year model for this vehicle. Usually they're done taking current model year allocations by May while the next model year is showing up around August/September.

[blinkme323]

So according to the forum, the LCI is either going to be extremely minor, or a whole new car. Should be an interesting reveal! lol

[Sarg33]

I think there are some extreme cases of FOMO in this thread. lol

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by strohw

By the time you see production 2022 it's generally too late to order the current year model for this vehicle. Usually they're done taking current model year allocations by May while the next model year is showing up around August/September.

I didn't want to wait for some possibly very minor overall changes to the outside aesthetics. So I ordered one in early March and should taking delivery of my new 2021 X3 M Competition soon.

[BavarianPrince]

Originally Posted by CH_M3f80

can someone appreciate the release date and start of production?
Next few weeks/month or end of 2021?

Taking orders Sep-October 21

[M370z]

Just playing devils advocate, but when it's all said and done, is it fair to say that the 21 X3M may be the least desirable of all of the years for the car?

The 2020 model is the first model year and also has a more classic gauge setup which most seem to prefer. 2022 will bring the LCI and likely HP/TQ increases. Then who knows.

But 2021 seems to be a weird, line toeing year. Again I'm just playing devils advocate so I could be totally wrong here.

[Bestle]

Originally Posted by M370z

Just playing devils advocate, but when it's all said and done, is it fair to say that the 21 X3M may be the least desirable of all of the years for the car?

The 2020 model is the first model year and also has a more classic gauge setup which most seem to prefer. 2022 will bring the LCI and likely HP/TQ increases. Then who knows.

But 2021 seems to be a weird, line toeing year. Again I'm just playing devils advocate so I could be totally wrong here.

Is Android Auto available on the 2020?

[Capt baz]

¿¿ 2022: AppleCar new release will be impossible to drive....They're saying it doesn't have windows!!!

[blinkme323]

Originally Posted by M370z

Just playing devils advocate, but when it's all said and done, is it fair to say that the 21 X3M may be the least desirable of all of the years for the car?

The 2020 model is the first model year and also has a more classic gauge setup which most seem to prefer. 2022 will bring the LCI and likely HP/TQ increases. Then who knows.

But 2021 seems to be a weird, line toeing year. Again I'm just playing devils advocate so I could be totally wrong here.

One thing I've learned, is that unless an LCI really is a game changer - I'm talking about different engine, fully reworked interior, etc. no one really seems to prioritize one over the other when it is all said and done.

Don't forget that BMW has also screwed up their share of LCIs, which I think is why they've started to go much more conservative recently. They certainly don't want to mess too much with a good thing here, so those hoping for a major retool will be disappointed.

[RichM50d]

Spoke to my dealer today about ordering an X3MC. Lead time is 16-20 weeks, so he said it will be the LCI model. Just waiting to hear what extra options will be available, and what sort of deal they’ll do on it now.

[blinkme323]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Spoke to my dealer today about ordering an X3MC. Lead time is 16-20 weeks, so he said it will be the LCI model. Just waiting to hear what extra options will be available, and what sort of deal they’ll do on it now.

You may want to take a look at this thread. It seems like the 2022s are going to lose a few options.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1816983

[RichM50d]

Originally Posted by blinkme323

You may want to take a look at this thread. It seems like the 2022s are going to lose a few options.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1816983

Cheers for the heads up, I hadn't seen that as not been on here for a while. I wouldn't have specced those options anyway, so won't lose too much sleep!

I just hope that all the decent deals haven't gone, and BMW don't put the price up by a huge margin, rendering the car overpriced. If so, the Macan GTS or Turbo may be the better option.

[Kozumasbullitt]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Cheers for the heads up, I hadn't seen that as not been on here for a while. I wouldn't have specced those options anyway, so won't lose too much sleep!

I just hope that all the decent deals haven't gone, and BMW don't put the price up by a huge margin, rendering the car overpriced. If so, the Macan GTS or Turbo may be the better option.

Not really sure Porsche is ever a better option when we are talking about value to cost.

[sayemthree]

Facelift or nose job?

[CH_M3f80]

any or soon any updates on this case? F97 LCI?

[hernanipalma]

Time for them to revamp and update their interior... entire dashboard is really outdated

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by CH_M3f80

any or soon any updates on this case? F97 LCI?

Not yet & we've all been waiting for this reveal too.

[Mr Friese]

Hearing that there are significant debates between delaying the LCI or releasing decontented versions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

[CH_M3f80]

Originally Posted by Mr Friese

Hearing that there are significant debates between delaying the LCI or releasing decontented versions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

hmm interesting. What do you mean with decontented version?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Mr Friese

Hearing that there are significant debates between delaying the LCI or releasing decontented versions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

I'll wait until everything is available.

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by CH_M3f80

hmm interesting. What do you mean with decontented version?

It's not as happy as it used to be.