New X3

allachie9 · 07-06-2018, 02:29 PM

OK, I know this is the UK 3 and 4 Series forum, but you (sort of) put up with me when I had my F34s, and there's that thread on here about the X3 test drive, so I thought you might like to see my new X3.
Just back from the detailers today after having Gtechniq Crystal Serum and EXO coatings etc. Sophisto Grey with Oyster interior.

Here, ready to leave the Detailers -

and another down by the river estuary -

allachie9 · 07-06-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LobB

Love it! Is that the X line spec? Which engine?

Well spotted. Yes xLine with 20" rims and the 20i variant.
I was a wee bit concerned about power, but for me it is just perfect.

MashinBenzin · 07-06-2018, 02:50 PM

Lovely. And that second shot is better than any publicity photo I have seen of the X3.

allachie9 · 07-06-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

Lovely. And that second shot is better than any publicity photo I have seen of the X3.

Thanks . . . . and I'm flattered

TouringPleb · 07-06-2018, 03:34 PM

Good to see an X Line and not the ubiquitous M Sport.

Looks great.

teaston · 07-06-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

Lovely. And that second shot is better than any publicity photo I have seen of the X3.

Except for the trippy number plate!

SteveChester · 07-06-2018, 04:36 PM

I've had one this week as a loaner - the 3.0d version.

I actually ended up quite liking it

isleaiw1 · 07-06-2018, 05:06 PM

The first new X3 photo I have seen that makes it look good. Lovely car and right engine I think for a daily driver. Not doing mega miles...

Kermit · 07-07-2018, 01:46 AM

Loved my previous X3 but this is a new level of gorgeous

teaston · 07-07-2018, 04:30 AM

Something I’ve noticed, after looking at the new X5 a bit, which has mahoosive grilles, is that the new X3 grilles don’t look too big anymore!

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-07-2018, 04:36 AM

Congrats Alan, lovely car and as usual a great photo

Great spot for car pics that

Isow · 07-07-2018, 05:30 AM

Best colour way for the X Line. . Sophistico Grey looks even better on the
X Linr with all those chrome accents.
Also it has a lighter coloured headlining. Great.
I’ve driven an X3 Xline and found the handling good but the ride a bit iffy.

mikeoz · 07-07-2018, 05:52 AM

That looks mustard. Very nice

teaston · 07-07-2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Isow

Best colour way for the X Line. . Sophistico Grey looks even better on the
X Linr with all those chrome accents.
Also it has a lighter coloured headlining. Great.
I’ve driven an X3 Xline and found the handling good but the ride a bit iffy.

The xline ride is worse than M Sport?

:

pmgreenwood · 07-07-2018, 06:06 AM

[QUOTE=Isow;23425946
I’ve driven an X3 Xline and found the handling good but the ride a bit iffy.[/QUOTE]

Was the car you drove standard or adaptive suspension?

TodmordenLad · 07-07-2018, 06:47 AM

I really don't like SUVs generally but your X3 looks great, particularly in the 2nd shot
Congrats and enjoy

Rbrown · 07-07-2018, 06:55 AM

Great looking car - and detainers workshop!

Good to see another G01 fan!

Isow · 07-07-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

The xline ride is worse than M Sport?

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I found on the car I drove that the ride was ‘ jittery ‘.
It never seemed to settle.
Bridgestone tyres.

KCH1984 · 07-07-2018, 10:45 AM

Lovely - the colour with the X Line trim accents and those alloys just works.

Watsey · 07-08-2018, 02:40 AM

That looks very nice - obviously a massive improvement in design.

07-06-2018, 02:29 PM	#1
allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1334 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	New X3 OK, I know this is the UK 3 and 4 Series forum, but you (sort of) put up with me when I had my F34s, and there's that thread on here about the X3 test drive, so I thought you might like to see my new X3. Just back from the detailers today after having Gtechniq Crystal Serum and EXO coatings etc. Sophisto Grey with Oyster interior. Here, ready to leave the Detailers - and another down by the river estuary - __________________ Alan
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MashinBenzin Major General 8459 Rep 8,783 Posts Drives: Eiger D5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Lovely. And that second shot is better than any publicity photo I have seen of the X3. __________________ Drives - 2020 LR Discovery HSE-L Previous - 2019 LR Discovery HSE-L // 2016 F36 440i // 2009 E90 320D SE
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isleaiw1 Lieutenant General 8780 Rep 12,254 Posts Drives: iPace / Mini Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The first new X3 photo I have seen that makes it look good. Lovely car and right engine I think for a daily driver. Not doing mega miles...
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Something I’ve noticed, after looking at the new X5 a bit, which has mahoosive grilles, is that the new X3 grilles don’t look too big anymore!
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Congrats Alan, lovely car and as usual a great photo Great spot for car pics that
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Isow Major 319 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: G20 330i MSport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	Best colour way for the X Line. . Sophistico Grey looks even better on the X Linr with all those chrome accents. Also it has a lighter coloured headlining. Great. I’ve driven an X3 Xline and found the handling good but the ride a bit iffy.
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pmgreenwood Major 483 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: F31 320D se auto sold, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Sussex UK iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Isow;23425946 I’ve driven an X3 Xline and found the handling good but the ride a bit iffy.[/QUOTE] Was the car you drove standard or adaptive suspension?
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TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2876 Rep 3,966 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I really don't like SUVs generally but your X3 looks great, particularly in the 2nd shot Congrats and enjoy __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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KCH1984 Major 952 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Lovely - the colour with the X Line trim accents and those alloys just works. __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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Watsey Major General 6422 Rep 8,501 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	That looks very nice - obviously a massive improvement in design. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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