[jsmith97321]

Hello,

Can anyone confirm that the hydraulic assist for the floor in the rear cargo area was removed for the 2019 X3's? I was at my dealer, and the 2018's have them, but not the 2019's.

I'm referring to the rear cargo area, when u lift up the floor, the 2018's have a single hydraulic strut that holds the floor up, the 2019's don't.

Thanks in advance

[skier219]

Yeah, it's gone on the 2019s.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Sooo glad I settled for the 2018 #humblebrag

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by pheerIx

Sooo glad I settled for the 2018 #humblebrag

Well, at least we did get the M steering wheel like the 2018 US version should have had. To tell you the truth, on my 18 mile ride home from picking up the M40i, I was so used to the thin wheel from the 2018, that I still wasn't used to the M wheel when I got home.
But the new wheel sure does look and feel nice.

[jsmith97321]

Thanks for the replies, I'll take the M-wheel any day!!!!

[nogren]

Wasn't this detail removed from standard spec, but only available in the "Storage package"-option? It has been discussed in earlier threads...

I can't verify, since mine is being built at the moment. (Got that storage package)

/n

[MarkyM]

Originally Posted by nogren

Wasn't this detail removed from standard spec, but only available in the "Storage package"-option? It has been discussed in earlier threads...

I can't verify, since mine is being built at the moment. (Got that storage package)

/n

It certainly used to only come with storage pack but the 2019 cars that have been shown without the strut do have the storage pack, you can tell by the silver rails left and right of boot floor so it may have been deleted from 2019 cars but time will tell if Europe versions get it or not?

[nogren]

Originally Posted by MarkyM

It certainly used to only come with storage pack but the 2019 cars that have been shown without the strut do have the storage pack, you can tell by the silver rails left and right of boot floor so it may have been deleted from 2019 cars but time will tell if Europe versions get it or not?

Yeah I'll let you know, if I remember it. My EU spec 30d is being manufactured in South Africa at the moment, with a TX35 model instead of TX31, so that might be a difference too..

/n

[jsmith97321]

Does anyone know what they replaced the strut with? In my manual it shows a cord you attach to one of the fold out hooks, but my X3 does not have the cord attached to the bottom of the rear cargo floor....

[ParadigmDawg]

Originally Posted by jsmith97321

Does anyone know what they replaced the strut with? In my manual it shows a cord you attach to one of the fold out hooks, but my X3 does not have the cord attached to the bottom of the rear cargo floor....

You have to supply your own bungee cord...lol....

None of my million other SUVs had the strut and even though I don't open that area often, everytime I do, I think...what a nice feature...

[jsmith97321]

I took another look at the cover, and there is a place to mount the strut plate under the cover, and an attachment point for the other end of the strut on the floor under the cover. Does anyone have a part # for the strut and hardware?????

Thanks in advance!!!

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by jsmith97321

I took another look at the cover, and there is a place to mount the strut plate under the cover, and an attachment point for the other end of the strut on the floor under the cover. Does anyone have a part # for the strut and hardware?????

Thanks in advance!!!

Greetings, jsmith97321. Our M40i didn't have the strap or piston either, so I just placed a 2' piece of 1-1/2" PVC pipe from the local big box store in the cargo hold. It works great and there is no slippage against the carpeted surfaces. It's lightweight and doesn't take up hardly any room. When I find some time, I might even even paint some 'M' striping on it to give it a custom look.

But I did notice the depressions you mention where the piston strut used to go, so did wonder at first how hard it would be to add one back on, but for us I just chose not to pursue it any further. Let us know what you find out - I think the part you are looking for is the 'gas spring, floor carpet', part #51477442678. I could be wrong, but that was the only diagram that seemed to make sense, labelled as part number 8 there: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...47#51477442678

[BobsM3Coupe]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Greetings, jsmith97321. Our M40i didn't have the strap or piston either, so I just placed a 2' piece of 1-1/2" PVC pipe from the local big box store in the cargo hold. It works great and there is no slippage against the carpeted surfaces. It's lightweight and doesn't take up hardly any room. When I find some time, I might even even paint some 'M' striping on it to give it a custom look.

But I did notice the depressions you mention where the piston strut used to go, so did wonder at first how hard it would be to add one back on, but for us I just chose not to pursue it any further. Let us know what you find out - I think the part you are looking for is the 'gas spring, floor carpet', part #51477442678. I could be wrong, but that was the only diagram that seemed to make sense, labelled as part number 8 there: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...47#51477442678

I've taken the cargo cover out of my 2018 X3 to match it against the 2019 X3.
#8 is the strut (about $40.00), but then you need part's 9 and 10 for just a few bucks. You would also need to buy the entire cover from the 2018 model year. That part alone is about $300.
That cover from the 2018 comes with the mounting bracket already mounted to the cover.
They don't sell the mount separate. Or that's according to the parts manager at my dealer.

So far, on the 2019, I'm using a california duster that I always keep in the trunk to hold open the cover. Works fine.
But boy, it's just so convenient to open the cover on the 2108 and have it stay up on its own.
Few other things BMW cheapened out on for the 2019 compared to the 2018 is the cargo tie down fasteners (the 2 that slide along the rails in back) have a cheap and lightweight feel to them, the little case that holds the tow eye and screwdriver is a cheap all black flimsy case now. And the tow eye is made of a plain looking metal. The 2018's tow eye looked like chrome.
Not a big deal, just a few things I've noticed so far. I'm sure I'll find more.

Still a nice vehicle.

Though the owners manual did gain 27 pages.

[Krod301]

Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

I've taken the cargo cover out of my 2018 X3 to match it against the 2019 X3.
#8 is the strut (about $40.00), but then you need part's 9 and 10 for just a few bucks. You would also need to buy the entire cover from the 2018 model year. That part alone is about $300.
That cover from the 2018 comes with the mounting bracket already mounted to the cover.
They don't sell the mount separate. Or that's according to the parts manager at my dealer.

So far, on the 2019, I'm using a california duster that I always keep in the trunk to hold open the cover. Works fine.
But boy, it's just so convenient to open the cover on the 2108 and have it stay up on its own.
Few other things BMW cheapened out on for the 2019 compared to the 2018 is the cargo tie down fasteners (the 2 that slide along the rails in back) have a cheap and lightweight feel to them, the little case that holds the tow eye and screwdriver is a cheap all black flimsy case now. And the tow eye is made of a plain looking metal. The 2018's tow eye looked like chrome.
Not a big deal, just a few things I've noticed so far. I'm sure I'll find more.

Still a nice vehicle.

Though the owners manual did gain 27 pages.

Do your X3’s have a dimming rear view mirror on the passenger side? I remember reading they changed the wording on the order guide so that the 19’s have it but the 18’s don’t.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Will trade my '18 for someone else's '19 if interested.

[pcmike]

Originally Posted by pheerIx

Will trade my '18 for someone else's '19 if interested.

[Pray for Mojo]

Originally Posted by pheerIx

Will trade my '18 for someone else's '19 if interested.

Swap the wheel and you'll have the superior model.

[OttoMobilia]

here is what I did...

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1581441

[geodeo]

My X3 30D M was delivered yesterday without the strut ( 2019 Build).

At time of viewing and purchase (Oct 2018) the strut was fitted so provided the dealer with the option to fit the strut and and cargo tray floor or compensate me ( Australian consumer law requires consent or compensation when a a purchase is defective or changed from time of purchase - ultimately a refund can also be sought).

Dealer refitted boot with 2018 tray and strut from display model - will post pics tomorrow when I pick up - yipee.

[pierreye]

Frankly speaking the strut is almost useless for my case. I put a subwoofer under the cargo tray and I don't foresee I need to open the tray unless something is wrong with the sub or need to show off

[Snowharp]

Yes, it is not present on our 2019 M40i - picked it up last Wednesday, 17 April 2019. I did not notice it was missing at the dealer but now I find they replaced it with a velcro loop that is then hooked over a nylon bag hook in the side of the compartment. It works I guess but I really liked the hydraulic assist when I saw it in video reviews. Reading some other posts here, I am guessing they had some issues with customers forcing the cover door down and either dislodging the mounts or tearing a hole in the cover door itself. The forces at play would be significant at the anchor point closest to the hinge.

[Mike72uk]

Originally Posted by jsmith97321

I took another look at the cover, and there is a place to mount the strut plate under the cover, and an attachment point for the other end of the strut on the floor under the cover. Does anyone have a part # for the strut and hardware?????

Thanks in advance!!!

Smith - did you ever find out the part number for the strut. As you say, there is a place to mount the strut, so I'm also looking for the part to retro fit to my new MY20 car?

M.