M40i spec questions

ejw2011 · 06-24-2020, 01:05 PM

Hi. Thinking of trading up to M40i. I have questions regarding accessories for those that have them:

1) I understand if I get a spare donut tire, you will lose the capability to store the cargo cover in the hidden compartment. Is this true?

2) Having the factory oem trailer hitch, the kick open trunk will not function. Is this true?

3) Does anyone have the glacier silver with mocha or cognac interior? I'm curious about the color combo. I've not seen this combo at any dealers.

Thanks for your help.

dcchris311 · 06-24-2020, 01:17 PM

1) Yes, you will have less space

2) I don't know

3) I don't have glacier silver but I have the blue with cognac interior and love. If you were to go with cognac, I recommend that you get protective coating applied to it.

Alias1431 · 06-24-2020, 01:28 PM

2) True.

Lucky13 · 06-24-2020, 02:09 PM

I have the Silver and Cognac, previously had a Titanium Silver 335 convertible with saddle which I got tons of compliments on. Actually the X3 is my wife’s and its not here now so no picture. Glacier Silver is my favorite color and I tend to not ever get black interiors. Cognac is outstanding if your not into dull interiors. Also have the spare donut because we got non run flat tires but I have never actually looked under the weather-tech cover I bought.

pritchd · 06-25-2020, 11:45 AM

#1 and #2 are true. I have the Mocha interior, but with the dark graphite color... I really like it but would probably go black interior with the glacier silver.

clivem2 · 06-25-2020, 12:07 PM

I’ve got glacier silver with Tartufo Merino...I agonised over Cognac vs Tartufo. Most combos work though red interior is more critical to match imo.

sbt007 · 06-25-2020, 01:08 PM

My understanding is that the spare tire in the X3 raises the load floor by 3 inches, personally I do not like the look. Weird thing is that apparently it does not raise the floor in the X4.

hinckley · 06-25-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sbt007

My understanding is that the spare tire in the X3 raises the load floor by 3 inches, personally I do not like the look. Weird thing is that apparently it does not raise the floor in the X4.

Ya, the X4 is slightly wider with a slightly different rear suspension setup. The small difference leaves enough room for the spare to be mounted so that the floor is slightly raised, but still flush with the hatch opening.

Lucky13 · 06-25-2020, 02:19 PM

I’m 67 and my wife and I have bought many leather sofa’s and couches through the years, dark reds, browns and several different oyster/cream colored ones but never a black couch. What is the fascination with black leather interiors? I tend to avoid black because its hot, boring, shows dirt and not what I would ever buy for my house. 17 BMW’s and only a few with black interiors and only because they came off a lot.

clivem2 · 06-25-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky13

I’m 67 and my wife and I have bought many leather sofa’s and couches through the years, dark reds, browns and several different oyster/cream colored ones but never a black couch. What is the fascination with black leather interiors? I tend to avoid black because its hot, boring, shows dirt and not what I would ever buy for my house. 17 BMW’s and only a few with black interiors and only because they came off a lot.

Well said! It’s car dealers wanting uniformity for an easy life. I’m 3 years younger and have never chosen a black interior.

383vett · 06-25-2020, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky13

I tend to avoid black because its hot, boring, shows dirt.

Black shows dirt?

msg617 · 06-25-2020, 03:10 PM

Went with mocha. I'd encourage you to look at interiors in person. I liked cognac online but in person the hue was much more orange, I didn't like it.

ejw2011 · 06-25-2020, 04:57 PM

I want to thank you all for your inputs and opinions.
I agree to many of your opinions and it was a tough choice.
I decided with
1) A spare tire kit bc will be changing to non rft;
2) Factory hitch bc I found the rear kick sensor very sensitive, especially on my commuter X1. It opens sometimes if I walk to the back by accident.
3) Exterior color still silver but decided either mocha or black with blue stitching. Cognac is a bit orange after seeing it a non X3. Interior color is a tough choice.

Question: Is BMW USA offering loyalty credit rebate and finance rebate credit?
Thanks

06-24-2020, 01:05 PM	#1
ejw2011 Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 287 Posts Drives: x3 F25 35i, x1 F48 28i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	M40i spec questions Hi. Thinking of trading up to M40i. I have questions regarding accessories for those that have them: 1) I understand if I get a spare donut tire, you will lose the capability to store the cargo cover in the hidden compartment. Is this true? 2) Having the factory oem trailer hitch, the kick open trunk will not function. Is this true? 3) Does anyone have the glacier silver with mocha or cognac interior? I'm curious about the color combo. I've not seen this combo at any dealers. Thanks for your help.
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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)	2) True.
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Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	I have the Silver and Cognac, previously had a Titanium Silver 335 convertible with saddle which I got tons of compliments on. Actually the X3 is my wife’s and its not here now so no picture. Glacier Silver is my favorite color and I tend to not ever get black interiors. Cognac is outstanding if your not into dull interiors. Also have the spare donut because we got non run flat tires but I have never actually looked under the weather-tech cover I bought. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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pritchd Second Lieutenant 278 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	#1 and #2 are true. I have the Mocha interior, but with the dark graphite color... I really like it but would probably go black interior with the glacier silver. __________________ 2019 M40i Dark Graphite / Mocha / Executive Package / Premium Package / Adaptive M Suspension /Driving Assistance Package / Spare / Trailer Hitch
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clivem2 Colonel 541 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I’ve got glacier silver with Tartufo Merino...I agonised over Cognac vs Tartufo. Most combos work though red interior is more critical to match imo. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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dcchris311 Private First Class 264 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i PB/C Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: N. DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List [10.00]	1) Yes, you will have less space 2) I don't know 3) I don't have glacier silver but I have the blue with cognac interior and love. If you were to go with cognac, I recommend that you get protective coating applied to it.
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sbt007 Major 625 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	My understanding is that the spare tire in the X3 raises the load floor by 3 inches, personally I do not like the look. Weird thing is that apparently it does not raise the floor in the X4.
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06-25-2020, 02:19 PM	#9
Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	I’m 67 and my wife and I have bought many leather sofa’s and couches through the years, dark reds, browns and several different oyster/cream colored ones but never a black couch. What is the fascination with black leather interiors? I tend to avoid black because its hot, boring, shows dirt and not what I would ever buy for my house. 17 BMW’s and only a few with black interiors and only because they came off a lot. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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msg617 Private 51 Rep 90 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Went with mocha. I'd encourage you to look at interiors in person. I liked cognac online but in person the hue was much more orange, I didn't like it.
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ejw2011 Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 287 Posts Drives: x3 F25 35i, x1 F48 28i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	I want to thank you all for your inputs and opinions. I agree to many of your opinions and it was a tough choice. I decided with 1) A spare tire kit bc will be changing to non rft; 2) Factory hitch bc I found the rear kick sensor very sensitive, especially on my commuter X1. It opens sometimes if I walk to the back by accident. 3) Exterior color still silver but decided either mocha or black with blue stitching. Cognac is a bit orange after seeing it a non X3. Interior color is a tough choice. Question: Is BMW USA offering loyalty credit rebate and finance rebate credit? Thanks
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