First Ever BMW X3 M (F97) Prototype Spied!

ando · 08-24-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Baco

Having driven the X3 M40i a while ago I can only imagine the X3M being an awesome car. Coming from a X5 M50d, now driving a 440i GC I'm looking for something that fits in between these (and a step up from the 440i) and I think the X3M will be just that! Available to order by the end of the year (a bit earlier even, it seems), I can hardly wait... I don't think I'll wait for the Competition package, I don't want it to get overly stiff and hard to ride, but we'll see...

Me too I'm not going wait for the competition package.

Raptor59 · 08-29-2018, 08:12 AM

Can't wait to see it launched!

Baco · 08-29-2018, 01:16 PM

Same here, lol. I'm trying to convince myself to drive the 440i GC for a bit longer, but it's going to be very hard to resist that X3M

DCG · 09-01-2018, 11:50 PM

Anyone know what the expected U.S. pricing would be for the highly anticipated upcoming X4M and X3M? Approximation? Any guesses? Average M% upgrade charges.

M3 Adjuster · 09-02-2018, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DCG

Anyone know what the expected U.S. pricing would be for the highly anticipated upcoming X4M and X3M? Approximation? Any guesses?

Researching US Pricing of other models ....

X5 M in the US 101k and is about 1-2k less than the M5.

X5 base model is around 60k so there is a 40k delta between that and the X5M.

X3 base model begins at 41K and the X3M40 well equipped runs in to the mid 60s.

I anticipate a price slightly higher than than 66k which was the base price of the outgoing F80 M3 and therefore I'm anticipating the X3M at around 72k and the X4 at around 80-81K

ando · 09-03-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

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Originally Posted by DCG

Anyone know what the expected U.S. pricing would be for the highly anticipated upcoming X4M and X3M? Approximation? Any guesses?

Researching US Pricing of other models ....

X5 M in the US 101k and is about 1-2k less than the M5.

X5 base model is around 60k so there is a 40k delta between that and the X5M.

X3 base model begins at 41K and the X3M40 well equipped runs in to the mid 60s.

I anticipate a price slightly higher than than 66k which was the base price of the outgoing F80 M3 and therefore I'm anticipating the X3M at around 72k and the X4 at around 80-81K

I'm thinking the same price range. Base X3M $7Xk and with options $8Xk. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has a base price around $79k and the Macan Turbo base $77k.

Aaaaaaaaa · 09-04-2018, 11:59 AM

As a M40i owner (leaser) I don't see the point of a X3M to be honest. The M40i is already too fast for a SUV and the ride is already pretty stiff. Plus supposedly it's getting 385hp bump next year. Just wasting gas and tires with a X3M

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ando · 09-05-2018, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

As a M40i owner (leaser) I don't see the point of a X3M to be honest. The M40i is already too fast for a SUV and the ride is already pretty stiff. Plus supposedly it's getting 385hp bump next year. Just wasting gas and tires with a X3M

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The M40i is probably the best mid size performance activity vehicle around. Adding the X3M is a good thing. More product variation. A little sharper. I'm waiting in line for one.

Baco · 09-06-2018, 03:38 AM

For me (I'm driving a 440i GC right now) the X3M is certainly a step up and fits the bill for my next car. The X3 M40i is certainly an awesome car (I tested it a couple of weeks ago), it does things it shouldn't, so to speak, but I wouldn't trade in my 440i for this car (at least not now), but for the X3M I would, yes. So yes, X3M? Bring it on

Baco · 09-08-2018, 07:17 AM

An article with some official pictures of the X3M and X4M: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1533447

FCBayernFTW · 09-14-2018, 06:21 AM

Yesterday I saw a camo'd up X4M AND X3M up close in person here in Germany...unfortunately the driver, who was eating lunch on the hood, asked me not to take photos.....

Thoughts: X4M had the current full screen digital cluster with the rings. M seats had an interesting diamond pattern (a la Audi) sewn into the the back and seat planes. Yes the steering wheel is an M one.

THoughts: X3M was the only one I heard running and sounded like a freaking beast. The driver was quick to shroud the instrument cluster, but I saw a piece of it, and it looks like it may have the new cluster with the opposing C's. What I found disappointing was that the fenders didn't look to be any bulkier than my 30i. So, cosmetically the sides are identical and the only real giveaways from afar are the front/rear bumpers (tires/rims were clearly not production ones)??

So disappointed that I didn't take any photos, I guess I'm just too polite for my own good.

Jason · 11-24-2018, 10:29 AM

Newest sighting at Nurburgring:

Drj161 · 11-24-2018, 10:45 AM

So they essentially stuck the f90 m5 bumper onto the x3m. Doesn't look bad. I'd choose the x3m over the x5 for the looks in a heartbeat

Penguino · 11-24-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Drj161

So they essentially stuck the f90 m5 bumper onto the x3m. Doesn't look bad. I'd choose the x3m over the x5 for the looks in a heartbeat

What's the reason of choosing an X3M over an X3 M40i?

PARTS@STBMW · 11-24-2018, 10:52 AM

Definitely interested in one!

ThugzZ BunnY · 11-24-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguino

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Originally Posted by Drj161

So they essentially stuck the f90 m5 bumper onto the x3m. Doesn't look bad. I'd choose the x3m over the x5 for the looks in a heartbeat

What's the reason of choosing an X3M over an X3 M40i?

Are you new here? Do you know anything about M vehicles? Is this even a real question???

Miko M · 11-24-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguino

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Originally Posted by Drj161

So they essentially stuck the f90 m5 bumper onto the x3m. Doesn't look bad. I'd choose the x3m over the x5 for the looks in a heartbeat

What's the reason of choosing an X3M over an X3 M40i?

No difference then M240 vs M2

It's taking those corners very nicely

Saphirschwarz · 11-24-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco

An article with some official pictures of the X3M and X4M: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1533447

Both very sexy ... hard to choose ...

BMWZ4 · 11-24-2018, 11:06 AM

God, that puts the CAD $ at something like ~$85k

X5MSD · 11-24-2018, 11:10 AM

Just hurry up and launch the bloody car .FFS

am3r1ka · 11-24-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

As a M40i owner (leaser) I don't see the point of a X3M to be honest. The M40i is already too fast for a SUV and the ride is already pretty stiff. Plus supposedly it's getting 385hp bump next year. Just wasting gas and tires with a X3M

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I didn't either but when you got Porsche, Merc, & Alfa dishing out powerful SUVs it's only right to join that market. Plus I think Merc just set a record at the Nurburgring with their GLC. Only right for its main rival to compete with that.

stein_325i · 11-24-2018, 11:40 AM

Is the X3/4 M getting the M xDrive from the f90 M5?

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