[WWM3]

Sales will be great! Why is that always the defense? First, we have to see if
that comes to fruition. BMW's latest quarterly results were horrible. Second, this is a BMW forum and users are entitled to their opinions.

As far as this new X3 goes, I think both the interior and exterior are horrific. Major miss IMO.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by WWM3

Sales will be great! Why is that always the defense? First, we have to see if
that comes to fruition. BMW's latest quarterly results were horrible. Second, this is a BMW forum and users are entitled to their opinions.

As far as this new X3 goes, I think both the interior and exterior are horrific. Major miss IMO.

I agree and wonder if the X3 always been a BMW best seller since introduction, or did it vary by platform ?

The original X3 platform was a poor effort.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by avi66

I agree and wonder if the X3 always been a BMW best seller since introduction, or did it vary by platform ?

The original X3 platform was a poor effort.

Best seller currently, but I think it always verified by platform

I owned a Gen 1 X3 3.0si and thought at the time it was one of the very best in its segment

[myg45]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

At this point, I have no doubt that it will sell well regardless

As time goes on, that might change, but for now it’s probably a given

You know, I have a feeling that if there are a lot of people thumb down on this SUV,then BMW has to give discount. Then I will consider to buy if the price is right.

[dmac@HI]

Originally Posted by hyde

So happy that I got one of the last near fully loaded m40i. I knew what they were going to do X3 after seeing what they did to x5.. I basically got an x5 in X3 size and very happy with almost every single aspect of M40i. (except the silly tire and rim choice, my bad not realizing staggered summer performance tires, placed my order for Pilot 4 A/S for) another bonus of getting m40i is that nobody can say is it new body or old body since there is no m40i anymore and m50 is a gimmick on X3.

This new x3 is nothing like X3 which has always been a mini x5. Now it's something odd. Front, back, inside.. It looks bloated, yet too light in looks. Side profile looks incomplete. Interior feels like a Kia/Hyundai. I hope it drives better than it looks. Is there any possibility it drives better than outgoing m40i with this body shape?

This is what we did for the wife also. I looked at early renderings, and told wife we would be better off with outgoing X3 model that has been a pretty proven and reliable platform. So we got her a fully loaded X3M40i in BGM with the black 21s to match my BGM M2.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Best seller currently, but I think it always verified by platform

I owned a Gen 1 X3 3.0si and thought at the time it was one of the very best in its segment

Sorry, the E83 was one ugly ducking.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by myg45

You know, I have a feeling that if there are a lot of people thumb down on this SUV,then BMW has to give discount. Then I will consider to buy if the price is right.

My recommendation is to lease the car that way you never end up being stuck with the car actually owning you.

Shop long and hard and put as little out-of-pocket as necessary watch for deals and strike when the moment is right.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by avi66

Sorry, the E83 was one ugly ducking.

Yeah, it was odd looking at the time, but there was a lot of other uglier cars without question.

But the only real competitor at the time in my opinion was the Acura RDX Technology with super handling all-wheel-drive.

[Enduro963]

Originally Posted by spuntyb

just realizing now that i missed the news that the X3M is dead, and this is the feeble replacement. yikes

Can someone elaborate on the death of the X3M please? I was thinking it would be the solution to our interior complaints…

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Enduro963

Can someone elaborate on the death of the X3M please? I was thinking it would be the solution to our interior complaints…

It’s coming back. It’s not dead. It’s just there’s a dead period before they re-release it as a new model.

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Like I said, it’s so easy to criticize others… You don’t have to like it.

Business school doesn’t teach a damn thing about car design so let’s get real.

The numbers themselves don’t lie. The X3 sells like hot cakes, and I’m sure this will too

Yeah you don’t need to repeat it, mate. Thankfully I read and comprehend well before responding.

A) I am talking about sales not design, and customer needs to open the wallet. Every single thing you and I buy is marked up, that’s how businesses work.

I’ll leave at this to watch on how pricing and discounting has worked for decades.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DATFl...RlODBiNWFlZA==

B) It will sell well like I said for the reasons I mentioned, not contesting that. Roundel is all you need.

[BobBMWX3]

I like the look of the black one shown. Both the exterior and interior on the black look good to me. I also like some of the improvements BMW put to the driving. That Boost feature is a nice trick. The increased torque also helps. I could see this replacing my MY22 if I were in the market in a couple of years.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

Yeah you don’t need to repeat it, mate. Thankfully I read and comprehend well before responding.

A) I am talking about sales not design, and customer needs to open the wallet. Every single thing you and I buy is marked up, that’s how businesses work.

I’ll leave at this to watch on how pricing and discounting has worked for decades.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DATFl...RlODBiNWFlZA==

B) It will sell well like I said for the reasons I mentioned, not contesting that. Roundel is all you need.

Business school does not cover design and regardless the numbers are high. It’s clear these things sell without question people are afraid of change and designs have to go in different directions. It doesn’t mean it has to appeal to everybody.

[5Zigen]

New to BMW but after looking at all of the pictures and reading the early reviews, very glad to pick up one of the last X3M Comps in my area.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Once the early buyers post on the forum, for sure they will defend the interior. Hey I thought the G87 M2 was horrendous at first in pictures, now it looks great (no I did not just pound a bunch of beer)

Maybe it will age better as we get used to the look and design.

[javax3m]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

It’s coming back. It’s not dead. It’s just there’s a dead period before they re-release it as a new model.

Rumors are that the gas-powered X3M is dead. The next iteration is rumored be electric and based on the Neue Klasse platform:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-bm...led-off-report

This would align with the rest of the segment, as nearly all of the X3Ms competitors are either done completely (Stelvio Quadrifoglio, F-Pace SVR) or moving to electric/hybrid (Macan GTS, GLC63).

[Game]

Originally Posted by Game

Drove the M50 today as well. Definitely some questionable quality on the interior, especially the door lock/unlock on the front doors. I’ll grab a pic tomorrow.

Here’s what I’m referring to.

This piece is very flimsy. The whole piece moves when you’re trying to lock/unlock, set your seats or open/close the vents. Just feels cheap.

The second and third pictures, while not a big deal, would bother some. Seems like the fitment isn’t the best.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by Drdave2024

2023 X3 M40i loaded except for toe hitch. Brooklyn grey. Almost the perfect car. Love, love, love it. Think I’ll OPEN the large sunroof and grab hold of an actual gearshift as I blast down the road. Run flats are way too expensive! Will change out after they’re worn out.

Nice! Looks just like mine except I got the all black 20 inch wheels with summer non-RFT.

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by Game

Here’s what I’m referring to.

This piece is very flimsy. The whole piece moves when you’re trying to lock/unlock, set your seats or open/close the vents. Just feels cheap.

The second and third pictures, while not a big deal, would bother some. Seems like the fitment isn’t the best.

God, that is awful. I have better quality in my work car which is a old bodystyle Grand Cherokee.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Game

Here’s what I’m referring to.

This piece is very flimsy. The whole piece moves when you’re trying to lock/unlock, set your seats or open/close the vents. Just feels cheap.

The second and third pictures, while not a big deal, would bother some. Seems like the fitment isn’t the best.

Just don’t clean or rub your fingers in the printed elements on that nasty plastic door mounted control.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by avi66

Just don’t clean or rub your fingers in the printed elements on that nasty plastic door mounted control.

Originally Posted by Game

Here’s what I’m referring to.

This piece is very flimsy. The whole piece moves when you’re trying to lock/unlock, set your seats or open/close the vents. Just feels cheap.

The second and third pictures, while not a big deal, would bother some. Seems like the fitment isn’t the best.

your complaints are identical to my experience w a 5 series loaner... the window switches were out of a corolla at best

[Stockwell]

Watching you guys having fun with this G45 forum I put some $ into BMW stock on Monday because of the level of activities here,, and my $ just grow 7%.. just sold it all (short trade)..

Take it easy and get used to those screen and touch panels... like stick shift, time to move on.