Hindsight ordering

BIMMER UK 76 · 05-29-2011, 03:56 PM

For those who already have their X3's, if you were ordering again tomorrow what options would you order in addition to your spec and/or what options would you delete

I would drop:

Xline package (not happy with rear trim)

I would add:

Matt aluminium exterior trim (not available when I ordered)
Internet (not available when I ordered)
309 19" alloys
Performance control (salesman missed off my order)
30d (not available when I ordered)

I would still order Black/Oyster and Sienna combo

Would consider M sport but think I would end up spending extra on the 30d performance rather than sport styling

BMWZ4 · 05-29-2011, 04:05 PM

Would have waited 3 more months (if I'd known) and ordered the M-Sport package. Wasn't available at time of order for my 28i. Frankly, all I wanted were the sports seats & steering. But...I have my loaded Z which has all those goodies, so sort of makes up for it!

acey81 · 05-29-2011, 04:10 PM

Good resale values atm, sell your current car and order a new one?

BIMMER UK 76 · 05-29-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by acey81

Good resale values atm, sell your current car and order a new one?

Who? Me or Dave?

I couldnt wait another 6 months

Radioactive · 05-29-2011, 05:00 PM

Nothing, but 6NR BMW Apps. I don't even have an iPhone! Cheap insurance if I ever did get one.

Nahoa · 05-29-2011, 06:37 PM

SAT radio (which I later added). Would have liked to have waited for the 6NR, but had no choice on when to buy.

guitarpath · 05-29-2011, 07:50 PM

The only thing I would add is the power liftgate. Everything else (sapphire black, sand beige, wave wood, tech package, sports activity package, heated front seats/wheel) would stay the same.

Want the thrill · 05-29-2011, 08:34 PM

Being that I had to put a second re-order in on my vehicle after receiving the 1st, the only thing I added the second time around was the power tailgate. I didn't get it the first time around because at that time it was delaying orders and I didn't want to wait. Since that is not an issue now, I added it. Wouldn't change a thing otherwise

carlili4190 · 05-29-2011, 08:37 PM

The only 2 things I would change(based on my personal preference) would be the interior color(change to Black Nevada as it shows much less dirt). I would also order power tailgate.( I love it on my car. It is really fast opening and closing)

Hoppyjr · 05-29-2011, 09:42 PM

I just helped my folks purchase their X3 off the lot, mineral silver w/tan leatherette. X-Line, Heated Seats, Headed wheel, Sport Package w/ Sport Seats, Roof, and a few other options. The only options they/we would have liked would be Sirius and Xenon Lights. What a great vehicle this new X3 is!

tuco44 · 05-29-2011, 10:05 PM

I am very happy with mine the way I ordered it. I might push harder for summer tires instead of the AllSeasons that came on the 390M wheels, that's about all I would change.

clarence · 05-29-2011, 11:30 PM

Performance Control is available as a retrofit, ask ur dealer.

Bimar · 05-30-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Would consider M sport but think I would end up spending extra on the 30d performance rather than sport styling

20d not that adequate power after all? I would have to trade msport to get the 30d non msport ...interesting comment.......

BIMMER UK 76 · 05-30-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

20d not that adequate power after all? I would have to trade msport to get the 30d non msport ...interesting comment.......

20d power is just fine, but if re-ordering today would spend the extra money on performance rather than M sports styling as it add nowt to performance

Better a sheeps in wolves clothing (30d SE) than a pimped 20d M Sport for me (I have always has SE spec cars so no offence meant)

509trooper · 05-30-2011, 01:33 PM

The one thing I was on the fence about was the color of the leather. I went back and forth between Black and Mojave. Ended up going with Black.

BIMMER UK 76 · 05-30-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 509trooper

The one thing I was on the fence about was the color of the leather. I went back and forth between Black and Mojave. Ended up going with Black.

Think you chose right, I saw one at the dealer the other day and it wasnt for me

DJ Daddy-O · 05-30-2011, 05:40 PM

Is performance control really available as a dealer retro fit ?

Only thing I would add is the storage package. I miss the net in the passenger footwell and would like some rear cupholders. These may also be available as a retro fit so may get round to looking into it sometime.

tuco44 · 05-30-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by clarence

Performance Control is available as a retrofit, ask ur dealer.

Never heard of that, are you sure?

sfax · 05-31-2011, 12:36 AM

extended storage, 6NR for me

Interesting that you list perf control Bimmer. I wouldn't mind having another test drive in a car with no perf control, no servo, 17" (non-RF) rims and standard suspension to weigh up the differences.

Agree on M Sport but might change my mind when I see one in real life. Couldn't justify the total cost of a 30d with all of the options I'd want. Also think the mpg would be way down (only averaging 35 with the 20d) - would be nice though

Harplayr · 05-31-2011, 07:26 AM

No buyer’s remorse by any means here, but if I had to order again I would get one of the sport packages.

I’m probably in the vast minority here, but the reason I would get it is not for the jump in zippyness but I'd get it because I live in an area where winds are regularly 20-30mph. On those windy days it would be nice to be able to stiffen things up a tad assuming sport or sport+ mode would do that.

Even with the standard suspension it does well in cross winds, but not quite as well as my old X3. It’s something that I can easily live with as I would call it very good but not great.

sfax · 05-31-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Harplayr

No buyer’s remorse by any means here, but if I had to order again I would get one of the sport packages.

I’m probably in the vast minority here, but the reason I would get it is not for the jump in zippyness but I'd get it because I live in an area where winds are regularly 20-30mph. On those windy days it would be nice to be able to stiffen things up a tad assuming sport or sport+ mode would do that.

Even with the standard suspension it does well in cross winds, but not quite as well as my old X3. It’s something that I can easily live with as I would call it very good but not great.

I just blew in from the windy city, the windy city is mighty pretty....

Harplayr · 05-31-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I just blew in from the windy city, the windy city is mighty pretty....

I hope you had a good time.
Chicago is often overlooked by foreign travelers, but has a lot to offer with a nice lakefront, great restaurants, music and just about anything you would want.

I actually live about 3 hours south of Chicago now in Bloomington, but go there often for work. Bloomington’s in the middle of farm country. With the open plains here the wind kicks up something fierce. We’re known for corn and windmills.

05-29-2011, 03:56 PM	#1
BIMMER UK 76 Major 52 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Hindsight ordering For those who already have their X3's, if you were ordering again tomorrow what options would you order in addition to your spec and/or what options would you delete I would drop: Xline package (not happy with rear trim) I would add: Matt aluminium exterior trim (not available when I ordered) Internet (not available when I ordered) 309 19" alloys Performance control (salesman missed off my order) 30d (not available when I ordered) I would still order Black/Oyster and Sienna combo Would consider M sport but think I would end up spending extra on the 30d performance rather than sport styling __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps Last edited by BIMMER UK 76; 05-29-2011 at 04:10 PM..
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BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,105 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Would have waited 3 more months (if I'd known) and ordered the M-Sport package. Wasn't available at time of order for my 28i. Frankly, all I wanted were the sports seats & steering. But...I have my loaded Z which has all those goodies, so sort of makes up for it! __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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acey81 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 313 Posts Drives: F15 X5 40d M-sport; F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Good resale values atm, sell your current car and order a new one?
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	SAT radio (which I later added). Would have liked to have waited for the 6NR, but had no choice on when to buy. __________________
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guitarpath Private 3 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	The only thing I would add is the power liftgate. Everything else (sapphire black, sand beige, wave wood, tech package, sports activity package, heated front seats/wheel) would stay the same.
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carlili4190 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 07 Nissan 350Z, 11 BMW X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln Park iTrader: (0)	The only 2 things I would change(based on my personal preference) would be the interior color(change to Black Nevada as it shows much less dirt). I would also order power tailgate.( I love it on my car. It is really fast opening and closing)
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Hoppyjr Private First Class 9 Rep 166 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington State iTrader: (6)	I just helped my folks purchase their X3 off the lot, mineral silver w/tan leatherette. X-Line, Heated Seats, Headed wheel, Sport Package w/ Sport Seats, Roof, and a few other options. The only options they/we would have liked would be Sirius and Xenon Lights. What a great vehicle this new X3 is!
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	I am very happy with mine the way I ordered it. I might push harder for summer tires instead of the AllSeasons that came on the 390M wheels, that's about all I would change. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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clarence Lieutenant Colonel 54 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Performance Control is available as a retrofit, ask ur dealer.
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509trooper Staff Sergeant 6 Rep 138 Posts Drives: X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The one thing I was on the fence about was the color of the leather. I went back and forth between Black and Mojave. Ended up going with Black.
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DJ Daddy-O Private First Class 8 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Is performance control really available as a dealer retro fit ? Only thing I would add is the storage package. I miss the net in the passenger footwell and would like some rear cupholders. These may also be available as a retro fit so may get round to looking into it sometime.
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05-31-2011, 12:36 AM	#19
sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	extended storage, 6NR for me Interesting that you list perf control Bimmer. I wouldn't mind having another test drive in a car with no perf control, no servo, 17" (non-RF) rims and standard suspension to weigh up the differences. Agree on M Sport but might change my mind when I see one in real life. Couldn't justify the total cost of a 30d with all of the options I'd want. Also think the mpg would be way down (only averaging 35 with the 20d) - would be nice though __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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05-31-2011, 07:26 AM	#20
Harplayr Lieutenant 19 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i, F25 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	No buyer’s remorse by any means here, but if I had to order again I would get one of the sport packages. I’m probably in the vast minority here, but the reason I would get it is not for the jump in zippyness but I'd get it because I live in an area where winds are regularly 20-30mph. On those windy days it would be nice to be able to stiffen things up a tad assuming sport or sport+ mode would do that. Even with the standard suspension it does well in cross winds, but not quite as well as my old X3. It’s something that I can easily live with as I would call it very good but not great.
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