X3 M40i ordered

Rbrown · 12-11-2017, 02:30 PM

After loads of analysis and a lot of useful advice on here, agreed a price with TRL.

Car comes in March.

Hope people don’t mind if I hang around on this forum when I become a SAV driver!!!!

Rbrown · 12-11-2017, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

How does it drive?

Taking a gamble. Test drive 20d which felt sluggish. New X3 lovely inside, watched a lot of M40i you tube reviews and US M40i forums.

Gone with gut feeling. Not the first time I’ve ordered a car without driving it.

TouringPleb · 12-11-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

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Originally Posted by Lobb

How does it drive?

Taking a gamble. Test drive 20d which felt sluggish. New X3 lovely inside, watched a lot of M40i you tube reviews and US M40i forums.

Gone with gut feeling. Not the first time I’ve ordered a car without driving it.

You are braver than me!

335i nthehouse · 12-11-2017, 03:25 PM

Wow- an early adopter indeed!!

Can you get any contribution at all?

Rbrown · 12-11-2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 335i nthehouse

Wow- an early adopter indeed!!

Can you get any contribution at all?

Yes. TRL came up trumps!!!!

davyk31 · 12-11-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Taking a gamble. Test drive 20d which felt sluggish. New X3 lovely inside, watched a lot of M40i you tube reviews and US M40i forums.

Gone with gut feeling. Not the first time I’ve ordered a car without driving it.

Watched all the videos!! - you do understand that Trish doesn't come with the car don't you

Rbrown · 12-11-2017, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Watched all the videos!! - you do understand that Trish doesn't come with the car don't you

What? No Trish!!!!!

I want my money back!

isleaiw1 · 12-11-2017, 04:02 PM

Be interested in spec and the list price to compare to my SQ5 - I suspect my car will remain very rare now BMW have joined those offering a decent petrol engine in a SAV...

R99 · 12-11-2017, 05:10 PM

I would love one of these!

Congrats on the purchase!

Mr Whippy · 12-11-2017, 05:20 PM

What's the A stand for in SAV?

Hope you enjoy the new car. You're a brave person to order without trying.

I'd be having weird nightmares about it turning up with pink seats or backwards pedals and steering haha.

Rbrown · 12-11-2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Whippy

What's the A stand for in SAV?

Hope you enjoy the new car. You're a brave person to order without trying.

I'd be having weird nightmares about it turning up with pink seats or backwards pedals and steering haha.

Sports Acivity Vehicle. For some reason BMW do not use he standard SUV term.

I am looking forward to the pink seats!

DB118D · 12-12-2017, 03:12 AM

So what spec have you ordered?

bobo13 · 12-12-2017, 03:24 AM

Congrats!

What % discount did you get?

Rbrown · 12-12-2017, 03:31 AM

Summary of spec:

Phytonic blue / black interior / adaptive suspension / sun protection and acoustic glass / space saver / folding mirrors / HK / lumbar support / model deletion.

Discounts of 8% available and high GFV are making the monthlies attractive.

alex_chung · 12-12-2017, 03:33 AM

Ohh interesting. I have one of the lasts X3s now and from looking at the new one there is a big difference. Only 4 months to go...
Alex

KCH1984 · 12-12-2017, 05:18 AM

Looking forward to seeing pics when you get it - launch material in that colour looks excellent.

How does the deal compare to what was available on the outgoing X3s? I take it the GFV is much higher?

Reviews are good and if you liked how the previous model drove and the lower powered version, then the M40i can only be better.

mikeoz · 12-12-2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Summary of spec:

Phytonic blue / black interior / adaptive suspension / sun protection and acoustic glass / space saver / folding mirrors / HK / lumbar support / model deletion.

Discounts of 8% available and high GFV are making the monthlies attractive.

What's the deposit on this?

Rbrown · 12-12-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KCH1984

Looking forward to seeing pics when you get it - launch material in that colour looks excellent.

How does the deal compare to what was available on the outgoing X3s? I take it the GFV is much higher?

Reviews are good and if you liked how the previous model drove and the lower powered version, then the M40i can only be better.

Thanks. Should be a good car.

Deals seem ok. Over 4 years. £4K down. No extras will cost you circa £560 per month.

Rbrown · 12-12-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

What's the deposit on this?

£4K. High GFV helps the figures. Man maths always wins!!!!

jamojdm · 01-07-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

After loads of analysis and a lot of useful advice on here, agreed a price with TRL.

Car comes in March.

Hope people don’t mind if I hang around on this forum when I become a SAV driver!!!!

Bet you can’t wait.

I’ve just started looking at the X3 as possible replacement for our family car but not found many deals yet. Did you discuss any prices for the lower engined models? If so what should be achievable?

Cheers

Rbrown · 01-07-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jamojdm

Bet you can’t wait.

I’ve just started looking at the X3 as possible replacement for our family car but not found many deals yet. Did you discuss any prices for the lower engined models? If so what should be achievable?

Cheers

I only got quotes for M40i and 30d. I can PM them to you if you want to see them?

NotGotABimmer23 · 01-07-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Thanks. Should be a good car.

Deals seem ok. Over 4 years. £4K down. No extras will cost you circa £560 per month.

They are 5.9% APR I think which doesn't help the monthlies. Realistically you are going to add a few grand in options so that £560 quickly becomes £650.

Feels expensive but it is a nice car for sure and if it works for you then great. Bet you can't wait, I would imagine the X40i will be a rare beast.

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