06-19-2018, 07:39 PM | #1 |
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24 hr test drive of X3 30d M Sport
As I type, it’s on my driveway, but have to return it tomorrow. I have to say, I like it a lot more than I thought I would. It’s very civilised and refined, is packed with tech and, for an SUV, it looks good. It’s a black sapphire with the red and black Merino leather. I wasn’t a fan when I first opened the door to be in when collecting the car, but having now driven it around for over half a day, I think it makes the interior of the car look a bit special and not so mainstream. Each to their own, but I now like it.
Engine develops 620NM of torque despite its 265bhp, so that torque enables it to waft along effortlessly. It’s torque is only very slightly lower than my 335d (630NM) even though the bhp is over 40 less! 0-62kmh is 5.8, which is a second slower than I’m used to but this X3 does it in extremely refined fashion. I’m going to be very reluctant to return it tomorrow and also need to be reserved and have my poker face on so the salesman won’t see me as any easy catch. I’ll probably negotiate some thinking time and have a think about it. My main reservation is should I wait for the M40d next month? |
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Generally I thought the car was great, refined. It would be a great change over a f30/31
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06-19-2018, 11:49 PM | #3 |
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Guys, if you liked the 30d...you should try the M40i.....
When I ordered mine, there was only about £10 a month difference to get the M40. Last edited by Rbrown; 06-20-2018 at 12:48 AM.. |
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Discounts of about 10% and high residual value were available late 2017. Coast2coast now offers discount of 4% and I’ve heard some dealers aren’t giving anything off. There does now seem to be quite a long wait time for them.
I ordered mine through TRL and got a build slot he had pre booked. So, in hindsight looks like I got a good deal. Was a gamble at the time. If you are looking at one, PM me and I will share figures. To respect TRL, wouldn’t want to put them on open forum. |
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06-20-2018, 02:52 AM | #6 |
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It's a great car isn't it! My day with one has really stuck in my mind, but I will definitely hope to get an M40d, the power and amount of extra standard equipment make it a much more appealing choice!
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06-20-2018, 09:08 AM | #7 |
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Isn't the M40i getting a downgrade of power shortly? Which is a shame.
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13% off is a reasonable starting point
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Which engine is it?
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I'm sure the salesmen will still claim "it makes no difference". In fact, most salesmen probably wont even know about the power decrease.
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If you were asking about the M40i....
...its just 360hp... https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-cars/m-performance/x3-m40i |
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I wonder if these newer engines are lighter these days? The diesel would benefit from that.
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I returned the X3 today and handed the key (display type) back.
Beforehand, I dropped my wife off to a business meeting and agreed to collect her later on. I then thought just morning traffic was easy and effortless, and slowly, which it does with no drama at all. It was comfortable just tootling around and in places where traffic was light it was nice to feel the very smooth delivery of power. Went to pick my wife up and the meeting was running over, so I took the opportunity to play with the idrive for 20 mins. The car ticked far more boxes than I imaged it would; there were a few boxes it ticked less than, say, a 440 F32 or F36, but on the whole it was very positive. Anyway, handing it back was more of a wrench than I thought it would be, especially after I drove my 335 again - it felt small, dated and quite unrefined in comparison... wasn’t expecting that! It’s now whether I wait for M40d or will the 30d M Sport satisfy my long-term need? |
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I'd wait, or perhaps even have a look at the new X4. I had a good look over it at Geneva and it's more practical than the F31, only marginally less so than the X3, so only an issue of you really need maximum boot volume?
It's also a much more coherent design than the previous one, and it seems that BMW are trying to make the "sportier" versions handle better than the standard cars, so the M40d version could really be quite excellent.
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