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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
I saw the 2018 X3 30i M Sport with Vernasca leather today at a local dealer (MSRP $56,570). There was no M40i in inventory. The X3 30i was a slight upgrade but definitely not 100% better than my 2016 X3 35i xLine in interior quality, finish and materials.
In my opinion:
-The leather in the 2018 was slightly nicer than that of my 2016 X3 xLine, but not a major upgrade.
-I did not find the seats to be any more comfortable or supportive in the 2018.
-The dash had a more modern look including a larger screen in the G01, but I prefer the screen placement in the dash of my F25.
-I prefer the view out the larger rear window in my F25 over the G01.
-I found the interior trim to be updated in the G01 with plenty of brightwork, but I prefer the more traditional (dull?) interior of my F25.
The MSRP of this turbocharged 2 liter 4 cylinder 2018 was essentially the same as my more powerful, turbocharged in-line 6 cylinder. The 2018 X3 M40i would be an upgrade in performance but the MSRP is almost 15% higher.
I am not motivated by the changes/upgrades to pony up >$20K for the 2018 X3. YMMV.
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thanks for your feedback, my car is 3 years old still on the fence and not convinced its that much better for it looks almost the same as the F25. I am waiting for the X4 Xline reveal then I will make my call. The M40i engine is the only compelling reason currently.