3 year 40k review. Damn i have a 2021 X3M that had 15k when i bought it in January of 2023 now its January 2024 and i have 76651 miles on it. Been tuned running an E60 blend for 11 of those months. No issues what so ever.
This is a REALLY nice ride, but I think that for most people the M40i is the better vehicle. The M40i can be tuned easily and becomes just as fast with a little work. The M40i has a more compliant suspension but still handles well. The full M, like this one, is a complete no-go in many areas of the country. I travel from DC to Boston regularly and an M car would be in pieces by the end of the trip (I've done it in an M2). The roads just aren't good enough for the full M suspension. Not to mention that in "normal" situations the torque is more readily available in the M40i. The M needs to be on the track and really driven up at the top of the rev range to get the most out of it. You can see this by how close the 0-60 times are between the two cars.
Tune is only good if you are willing to loose your warranty. The other issue is that 2021 and earlier you have to bench unlock the ecu which is down time and pretty pricy. No easy flash for the past few years on those models. People that say it’s stuff haven’t driven stiff cars.
X3 M40i is a great car for the general public and some so-called "budget car enthusiasts" 😂 but the X3MC is better for the die hard enthusiast. X3 M40i is a superior daily and the X3MC is a superior performance vehicle. Would you rather Gap econoboxes at every traffic light in an X3 M40i or humiliate Porsche 911 GT3s at a local road course in an X3MC? The difference between these two cars are far greater than you think. Most people tend to forget that it's a true M car that's not only built for the straights. For what it's worth, S58 all the way. And the S58 also makes great torque. What you described was an E9X.
My daily now is an Audi S4 w mods and I love it. I take my kids to school every morning in it, but my boys are getting bigger now and could use a little more room in the back. I have been looking at options, and like you I'm a VW Audi fan. But I have always wanted a BMW M car. The M3 is too small for my kids in the back, the M5 is on another tax bracket frankly. I saw a Vehicle Virgins video recently on the 2020+ X3 M Comp tuned as well and it opened up another option I didn't know existed. I'm not an SUV guy and would rather have a car, but a real M product with 500 hp and room in the back for a reasonable price?! And I like the interior as well, although I wouldn't go black, maybe red. Thanks for the video about your experience for 3 years and glad to hear you still love it. Has it turned you into a BMW fan now?
I recently ended my ownership with the Bmw. I do the same, carting kids around, and had to get a 3rd row. It was a sad day saying goodbye to the Bmw. I looked at an x7m60 but didn’t like how everything is going buttonless and the shifter (not that it’s super important) just didn’t make sense🤮. I would def buy another Bmw and I’m considering making some moves to potentially get another. I will say I was in the same boat as you where I wasn’t an suv fan whatsoever. But the x3m quickly changed my mind. I loved that car! The engine is a powerhouse and it was reliable from start to finish. Drag raced it a bunch, drove it hard and the car just kept delivering. I could comfortably say if u bought one you wouldn’t regret it!
Good to know the ownership experience has been smooth sailing. I'm picking up a 22 LCI model Friday that a fellow Bimmerpost member (Mike02z) owned and took very good care of. I'm pumped but as someone coming out of a 3 year Tesla lease, having to pay for gas again isn't going to be fun... especially since I've been charging for free at my office for the last 2 years. On the other hand, despite it being a really quick car, the Tesla had zero emotion to the driving experience and from the reviews and owner comments I've seen, the X3M Comp is a riot.
I’ve never owned an electric car but I figure there’s going to be plenty of opportunities for that in the not so distant future. But yea gas will be a change of pace for ya 😃 enjoy the new ride. I had a lot of fun with mine! Congrats again!
Appreciate the review brotha! I’ve been eyeing up the X3M’s and X4M’s hard. Mostly because of the ease of tune ability and performance. Everything you said in this video basically confirmed everything I thought I knew about these. Issue is i’m 24 years old and cannot justify having two cars. Had a Raptor with the 3.5 twin turbo and that thing with a 93 tune was deceivingly quick. Now jumped into a TRX and just cannot beat the versatility with it. Everyone always raves about v8’s but ever since I owned that twin turbo v6 I’m not gonna lie I’ve been sorta itching to get back into something with tuning capability. Only thing stopping me is the fact that these do not have receivers for tow hitches. I don’t think BMW offers them at all on M SUVS. Damn shame. I’m going to get one of these at some point. Just hope they keep producing them for a few more years before going electric so I can enjoy that motor😅
I’m a Mustang guy who’s planning on one of these as a fun daily driver so I’ve been doing some research. BMW lists a towing capacity, and I’m certain I saw something posted somewhere about a hitch receiver setup for the X3M. I’m sure you can find it if you dig a little…
@@jimmy8693 First one blew a coolant hose off while I was on the PA turnpike and left me stranded. Ordered a 2023 fully loaded and it’s been great so far. The truck is a beast.
I have a 2021 X4M Competition same color and at 30k miles I've had no issues! Just had some BMS elite intakes installed and so far no issues. A little less torque on the lower end > 3k rpm, but the sound and turbo response is well worth it!
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU Rurbo Spool is amazing! Can definitely hear it in the car, but not overly obnoxious! And fromy my post earlier…a little less torque on the liver end, but past 5k rpm the car just continues to pull! No lag or turbo response. And it you add the cones from the vinturi intake system, it's helps quite a lot with heat soak and the right cone helps force cool air strait to the turbo cone filters
I just bought the 2021 X4 M. Questio, is your suspension really stiff and harsh? I find my suspension really stiff no matter which dynamic mode I switch it to.
Really like ur review. I have a 2022 M40i. Love the car. Is the many comments re the stiff ride of the M ever been an issue in comfort of driving to you? Dan
I went into it knowing it was part of the experience (the stiff ride) so it never bothered me. But over time it got to me a bit but that was just bc I didn’t own a comfy daily. I will say it’s easy to look past it bc it’s so much fun to drive. I did lower it which made the ride much softer so that helped 👍🏽
Great quick little video... Funny I had a 19 rs3, 23 rs3, and now I'm ready for a bmw potentially. I'm getting older and really do like having an suv, at least as one of my cars... and recently I've been feeling I'd like to consolidate to a single car that does everything. These seem fantastic and "worth" the price due to the high quality, power, and overall versatility.
It was a fantastic car. I had a great experience with her. If u want something that can do it all I would definitely recommend and x3m 👍🏽 super friendly to tuning and zero reliability issues. Fantastic car/suv!
I have a 2023 LCI & absolutely love it, Dinan just partnered with my local BMW dealership & they over a tune with warranty, I’m not a smart & savvy with computers so I’m thinking of just having them do it, also thinking about the MSS springs. Only had the car a year & already racked up 16k+ 40 minute commute to work daily driven, just hoping the cars holds up once miles go up🤞🏻🤞🏻
Came out of an Audi S4 recently too. Lots of us around the 30k mileage range are experiencing issues with the differential bolt though. Have you had any?
Wait so this is my first time seeing your channel and you got rid of this for a hellcat Durango..interesting could you tell me why or is there a video I’d love to know. I’m coming from 16 S3, 18 SQ5 and 22 S4. Looking to get this next. Dodge has TERRIBLE reliability but I still like them
I bought 2024 X3M40i 3 weeks ago. It was 14k USD cheaper than 2024 X3M non comp. The BMW financing for X3M40i was 2.99% for X3M was 5.29 % The price and the service cost scared me too. Hope I did the right choice. P.S. 37 days after my 2024 X3M40i I did go and buy that 2024X3M in Alpine white.......I am in love again. :)
Anyone consider a slightly smaller wheel and slightly taller tire to increase daily driver confort? I think the car would look amazing with some clean aftermarket 20s or something
i want one and to lower it looks soo good and the motors on these are strong they can take abuse and so fast with jus tune and dps and all u need and u beating mostly everything
Stout engines no doubt! I rang her out every chance I got and had no issues over the 4 years I owned her. I also agree on the stance part. I had lowering springs on it (H&R) and it was the perfect amount of low bug ended up taking them off shortly before I sold the car.
I have a question, and yes I'm serious, but when you make an effort what kind of MPG can you get on the highway? I realize this is performance car with 500+ hp but I take a lot of road trips and id like to know what I can expect if I actually try to drive it tame on a road trip. I can't find any videos on MPG tests for this car.
With AC on 200 miles on the toll road with two stops using cruise control- use full tank. Full tank says you get 291 miles, but in reality you get less driving on a highway. I believe it’s supposed to be 14-18 or 19 range depending city or highway.
I’m back to stock ride height on factory springs so it’s stiff but it’s livable but also handles best this way. Not sure if that was an option in these cars. The seats I have don’t have a massaging feature. Believe these seats were shared with the m8.
have the same car, but kept it stock, wanted a tune 1 to 600plus.....but too much trouble and don't want the problems an extra wear and tear. stiffness is fine and very composed. love it. a Mercedes amg 2 door, tried to catch me yesterday at 235kmh and could not keep up, close,,,,,but I kept him in my rear view mirror......its a great car that really does it all. hope your tunes don't create problems down the road, its fast enough with 500hp on public roads anyway, but we always want more power, no matter how much you have.
I see that this video is 11 months old... How is it faring now? My biggest concern is reliability. Currently not looking at the X3M, but X3 M40i (assuming they are comparable).
I can’t speak on the x3 m40. I know that has the b58 but those are solid engines and pretty stout. I had fun in every possible way with my x3m. I didn’t hold back and never had any issues whatsoever other than a strut mount that went bad from h&r lowering springs. I drove the car for 56,000 miles and sold it bc I needed a 3 row for a growing family. But it’s one of those cars I would happily buy again
Yea when I got rid of my rs3 I didn’t want to be limited so much on torque so I specifically wanted the zf 8 speed. They’re very stout and handle so much torque vs a dual clutch.
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU That’s very true. I’m trying to decide between a M340 and X3 M. Obviously everything in me is telling me get the X3 M but I’m just a little scared of something going wrong on the X3 M and it costing me a arm and leg compared to B58 that is used in almost all mid range BMW
I’m debating about getting a 2020 X3 M Competition with 2800 miles only. Kinda sucks cause I know I want it bad but why does it have such low miles and are there any issues with these cars?
A 2020 with miles like that is def suspicious. I would def do some digging on that one. I had mine for over 4 years and with all the racing/ romping around I did I never encountered a single issue. I would own another one 👍🏽
Good question. I was so hesitant to pull the trigger on trading the RS3. I worried that I would regret it and really struggled with making the decision. However, I have never once regretted trading the Audi. Having more space is definitely nice. The cabin is way nicer than the Audi and it drives like a car so it masks its size. Also the seats are way more more comfortable and better bolstered in the BMW (at least the comp seats). The rear seats recline a bit and are heated and cooled so if u are loading baby seats u can get a little more room if u need. So as far as regrets I have zero. And size wise the bmw feels bigger to me now but handles like a car so I don’t even think about it. Hope that helps!
Outside of general maintenance nothing has been changed. I did have a weird issue regarding lowering springs which is why its back to stock ride height but that’s on me not bmw. 👍🏽
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU that’s good to know! I just picked up a 2020 X3MC in the same exact color (storm trooper) :D. What issues did you encounter with the springs and what springs did you go with? I was planning on going with MSS springs in the very near future.
@@P_Tha_Pharaoh I had H&R lowering springs. Less aggressive drop and really softened the ride. Had them on for 17k miles till a strut mount went bad (bummer). Congrats on your new ride! I hope you have a better experience with MSS they’re suppose to make the ride really nice from what I’ve heard!
Thanks! I’ve almost had the car for about a year now, put almost 13k miles on it and it’s been fantastic. My muffler started rattling but that’s all because of me, I went the Er midpipe route before knowing that going that route can blow out your stock mufflers baffles and creates a rattle noise around 2k rpm, ended up going with a full Valvetronic exhaust and have been Extremely pleased. I’m sure I’m the anomaly on this one but I’ve been through 2 windshields so far believe it or not lol. I never drive behind any type of trucks so if caught me off guard. The first time it cracked I noticed it in the morning on my way to the dealership for a service appointment, it was covered under my warranty thankfully, the bill was around 3k. And just last week I noticed a very small chip in the glass and the next day it expanded and created a hairline crack, thankfully again it was covered under warranty. I’ve only heard of this happening to 2 other people with the platform. But other than that she’s been nothing but excellent .
These were for the x3 m40 and I purchased them from bmw. Not an exact fit but really close. When I got the car three years ago there was nothing available for them at the time but I needed something. Hopefully there’s better options at this point but all and all these aren’t bad
Hey do you still own this car? Would to ask some questions as I am looking at a 2020 X3m at around the mileage of this one in this video. Is the ride as harsh as people say?
The ride is indeed firm. There’s aftermarket lowering springs that can make the ride much more livable which most owners tend to do myself included. However, it really depends where you are driving. If u have nice roads then you’ll be just fine on stock suspension. Potholes/rough roads there’s no doubt it will be punishing at times. I would happily own one again though!
I’m currently looking to buy one of these. Currently owning an M2 (fantastic car) and I now want something with more space. A dealer has 2 X3M one from 2020 and one from 2021. They’re both nearly same spec. The 2020 has the older idrive6 system and the 2021 has the idrive7 system and they want 7k more for the 2021 model which even has a few more miles. I saw that you have the idrive6 system do you find the system to be outdated already? Would you say the idrive7 is 7k more worth? I’m just not sure. On one hand I know the idrive6 already from my M2 but on the other hand I fear that the car with the older system will feel outdated fast. I do plan to keep the X3 for a while at least.
Bought these when all that was available were mud flaps for x3m40. I put ppf on rear end of the car but wanted a little extra protection. I’m sure at this point there’s probably better options 👍🏽
Was around 19/20 on 93 tune. I haven’t logged enough miles on the e30 mix yet. Had shoulder surgery and haven’t been able to drive so I’ll have to get back to you on that one. As it sits right now it shows 17.2mpg.
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU not bad, I should be able to average at least 20-23 mpg, I live in the country and around lots of hills. I get 21-23 mpg in my 5.0 mustang 😂😂
3 year 40k review. Damn i have a 2021 X3M that had 15k when i bought it in January of 2023 now its January 2024 and i have 76651 miles on it. Been tuned running an E60 blend for 11 of those months. No issues what so ever.
This is a REALLY nice ride, but I think that for most people the M40i is the better vehicle. The M40i can be tuned easily and becomes just as fast with a little work. The M40i has a more compliant suspension but still handles well. The full M, like this one, is a complete no-go in many areas of the country. I travel from DC to Boston regularly and an M car would be in pieces by the end of the trip (I've done it in an M2). The roads just aren't good enough for the full M suspension. Not to mention that in "normal" situations the torque is more readily available in the M40i. The M needs to be on the track and really driven up at the top of the rev range to get the most out of it. You can see this by how close the 0-60 times are between the two cars.
I’d agree, my wife’s M40 is fantastic, still plenty quick and gets better mileage.
@@Minicoup58tvwhat do u regret? Was looking in trading in my car for a x3/4m ☹️
Tune is only good if you are willing to loose your warranty. The other issue is that 2021 and earlier you have to bench unlock the ecu which is down time and pretty pricy. No easy flash for the past few years on those models. People that say it’s stuff haven’t driven stiff cars.
@@eiros59with a little work it becomes as fast as a stock s58. The B58 is a great motor nowhere near as fast.
X3 M40i is a great car for the general public and some so-called "budget car enthusiasts" 😂 but the X3MC is better for the die hard enthusiast. X3 M40i is a superior daily and the X3MC is a superior performance vehicle. Would you rather Gap econoboxes at every traffic light in an X3 M40i or humiliate Porsche 911 GT3s at a local road course in an X3MC? The difference between these two cars are far greater than you think. Most people tend to forget that it's a true M car that's not only built for the straights. For what it's worth, S58 all the way. And the S58 also makes great torque. What you described was an E9X.
My daily now is an Audi S4 w mods and I love it. I take my kids to school every morning in it, but my boys are getting bigger now and could use a little more room in the back. I have been looking at options, and like you I'm a VW Audi fan. But I have always wanted a BMW M car. The M3 is too small for my kids in the back, the M5 is on another tax bracket frankly. I saw a Vehicle Virgins video recently on the 2020+ X3 M Comp tuned as well and it opened up another option I didn't know existed. I'm not an SUV guy and would rather have a car, but a real M product with 500 hp and room in the back for a reasonable price?! And I like the interior as well, although I wouldn't go black, maybe red. Thanks for the video about your experience for 3 years and glad to hear you still love it. Has it turned you into a BMW fan now?
I recently ended my ownership with the Bmw. I do the same, carting kids around, and had to get a 3rd row. It was a sad day saying goodbye to the Bmw. I looked at an x7m60 but didn’t like how everything is going buttonless and the shifter (not that it’s super important) just didn’t make sense🤮. I would def buy another Bmw and I’m considering making some moves to potentially get another.
I will say I was in the same boat as you where I wasn’t an suv fan whatsoever. But the x3m quickly changed my mind. I loved that car! The engine is a powerhouse and it was reliable from start to finish. Drag raced it a bunch, drove it hard and the car just kept delivering. I could comfortably say if u bought one you wouldn’t regret it!
Good to know the ownership experience has been smooth sailing. I'm picking up a 22 LCI model Friday that a fellow Bimmerpost member (Mike02z) owned and took very good care of. I'm pumped but as someone coming out of a 3 year Tesla lease, having to pay for gas again isn't going to be fun... especially since I've been charging for free at my office for the last 2 years. On the other hand, despite it being a really quick car, the Tesla had zero emotion to the driving experience and from the reviews and owner comments I've seen, the X3M Comp is a riot.
I’ve never owned an electric car but I figure there’s going to be plenty of opportunities for that in the not so distant future. But yea gas will be a change of pace for ya 😃 enjoy the new ride. I had a lot of fun with mine! Congrats again!
GREAT VIDEO BROTHER GETTING MINES NEXT WEEK ALWAYS COOL TO HEAR THINGS ABOUT THE CAR BEFORE BUYING ....BLESSINGS,,,,,,
*From what I hear, the V6 is SOLID. It's the V8 that has catastrophic failures*
Appreciate the review brotha! I’ve been eyeing up the X3M’s and X4M’s hard. Mostly because of the ease of tune ability and performance. Everything you said in this video basically confirmed everything I thought I knew about these. Issue is i’m 24 years old and cannot justify having two cars. Had a Raptor with the 3.5 twin turbo and that thing with a 93 tune was deceivingly quick. Now jumped into a TRX and just cannot beat the versatility with it. Everyone always raves about v8’s but ever since I owned that twin turbo v6 I’m not gonna lie I’ve been sorta itching to get back into something with tuning capability. Only thing stopping me is the fact that these do not have receivers for tow hitches. I don’t think BMW offers them at all on M SUVS. Damn shame. I’m going to get one of these at some point. Just hope they keep producing them for a few more years before going electric so I can enjoy that motor😅
I’m a Mustang guy who’s planning on one of these as a fun daily driver so I’ve been doing some research. BMW lists a towing capacity, and I’m certain I saw something posted somewhere about a hitch receiver setup for the X3M. I’m sure you can find it if you dig a little…
how you liking the TRX
@@jimmy8693 First one blew a coolant hose off while I was on the PA turnpike and left me stranded. Ordered a 2023 fully loaded and it’s been great so far. The truck is a beast.
I have a X4M Comp and the car is equiped with tow bar (automatic).
Your dog and car are nicely colour coordinated.
Funny..... Similar garage to you. X3 m40i and a FL5 CTR! Really happy with both.
Bmw had to go but yea nearly the same! Sounds like you have good taste 😃
I have a 2021 X4M Competition same color and at 30k miles I've had no issues! Just had some BMS elite intakes installed and so far no issues. A little less torque on the lower end > 3k rpm, but the sound and turbo response is well worth it!
Nice this is prob my favorite car I’ve owned!
I only changed the filters to dinan. No intakes. You getting a lot of turbo sound now vs before?
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU Rurbo Spool is amazing! Can definitely hear it in the car, but not overly obnoxious! And fromy my post earlier…a little less torque on the liver end, but past 5k rpm the car just continues to pull! No lag or turbo response. And it you add the cones from the vinturi intake system, it's helps quite a lot with heat soak and the right cone helps force cool air strait to the turbo cone filters
I just bought the 2021 X4 M. Questio, is your suspension really stiff and harsh? I find my suspension really stiff no matter which dynamic mode I switch it to.
2019 X4M Competition with 63k miles - no issues. Great car I think.
Awesome and informative video bro. I definitely subscribed thanks to your cool dog that was posing next to the beautiful X3M, cheers.
looking at this exact car … worried about the stiff ride everyone talks about as well as mpg
You were a Volkswagen guy and you said that proudly 😂😂 but that x3 is gorgeous my gosh.
Debating this or MHD. I’m only going 93 stage 1, do I need to gap or change spark plugs?
Really like ur review. I have a 2022 M40i. Love the car. Is the many comments re the stiff ride of the M ever been an issue in comfort of driving to you?
Dan
I went into it knowing it was part of the experience (the stiff ride) so it never bothered me. But over time it got to me a bit but that was just bc I didn’t own a comfy daily. I will say it’s easy to look past it bc it’s so much fun to drive.
I did lower it which made the ride much softer so that helped 👍🏽
Great quick little video... Funny I had a 19 rs3, 23 rs3, and now I'm ready for a bmw potentially. I'm getting older and really do like having an suv, at least as one of my cars... and recently I've been feeling I'd like to consolidate to a single car that does everything. These seem fantastic and "worth" the price due to the high quality, power, and overall versatility.
It was a fantastic car. I had a great experience with her. If u want something that can do it all I would definitely recommend and x3m 👍🏽 super friendly to tuning and zero reliability issues. Fantastic car/suv!
s3 has nothing on x3m i drove the s3 and its to small for an adult male.
Thanks for info and I can second all said here; ots tune e30 no issues and at 36k miles car feels like new..solid car
Love to hear it! How long have u been running on an e30 tune?
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU6 months no issues
puppy just chillin 😂
That’s his style 24/7 😃
My dream car
Going to be hard finding a replacement for this one she’s a lot of fun 🙂
Nice video man, nice dog, nice ride.
What kind of tune and where did you get it
Actually cross-shopping rs3/f80/x3m lol. Currently have a 340 xdrive. Kinda wanna stay with awd but the f80 is fire.
A baby blue f80 😍😍😍 Good luck those are all great options and a tough choice!
Thats crazy you had issues with your rs3, we never see issues with them at the dealer I’m at.
I have a 2023 LCI & absolutely love it, Dinan just partnered with my local BMW dealership & they over a tune with warranty, I’m not a smart & savvy with computers so I’m thinking of just having them do it, also thinking about the MSS springs. Only had the car a year & already racked up 16k+ 40 minute commute to work daily driven, just hoping the cars holds up once miles go up🤞🏻🤞🏻
That sounds like a good deal with your dealer I’d be all over that! People really seem to like those mss springs 👍🏽
Came out of an Audi S4 recently too. Lots of us around the 30k mileage range are experiencing issues with the differential bolt though. Have you had any?
No issues knock on wood 🪵 😃
Wait so this is my first time seeing your channel and you got rid of this for a hellcat Durango..interesting could you tell me why or is there a video I’d love to know. I’m coming from 16 S3, 18 SQ5 and 22 S4. Looking to get this next. Dodge has TERRIBLE reliability but I still like them
Hello can we be friends. I think the dog is lonely and need companionship he feeling bored. 😂
I bought 2024 X3M40i 3 weeks ago. It was 14k USD cheaper than 2024 X3M non comp. The BMW financing for X3M40i was 2.99% for X3M was 5.29 % The price and the service cost scared me too. Hope I did the right choice.
P.S. 37 days after my 2024 X3M40i I did go and buy that 2024X3M in Alpine white.......I am in love again. :)
Did you not like the m40i?
Did you run into any issues regarding the diff bolt that’s common in this car
Sorry but why would someone was a m sport mom car? Lol
We can’t never stop being a VW guy"
🎉Where can i buy that M banner that you have on wall??
Nice car and dog. Love beagles
Thank you he’s a pain in my ass but I love him!
I’m hesitant because the suspension has a reputation for being unbearably stiff.
Anyone consider a slightly smaller wheel and slightly taller tire to increase daily driver confort? I think the car would look amazing with some clean aftermarket 20s or something
alpinebeast_x3m (on IG) had something like that. Looked really clean
i want one and to lower it looks soo good and the motors on these are strong they can take abuse and so fast with jus tune and dps and all u need and u beating mostly everything
Stout engines no doubt! I rang her out every chance I got and had no issues over the 4 years I owned her. I also agree on the stance part. I had lowering springs on it (H&R) and it was the perfect amount of low bug ended up taking them off shortly before I sold the car.
When you had tuned did they do transmission tune as well?
I did the tuning from home via Bootmod3. Since it’s a zf eight speed I haven’t done anything to the transmission at this time
I have a question, and yes I'm serious, but when you make an effort what kind of MPG can you get on the highway? I realize this is performance car with 500+ hp but I take a lot of road trips and id like to know what I can expect if I actually try to drive it tame on a road trip. I can't find any videos on MPG tests for this car.
With AC on 200 miles on the toll road with two stops using cruise control- use full tank. Full tank says you get 291 miles, but in reality you get less driving on a highway. I believe it’s supposed to be 14-18 or 19 range depending city or highway.
Is the ride stiff or comfortable? And do you have massage seats in yours and is that an option?
I’m back to stock ride height on factory springs so it’s stiff but it’s livable but also handles best this way.
Not sure if that was an option in these cars. The seats I have don’t have a massaging feature. Believe these seats were shared with the m8.
have the same car, but kept it stock, wanted a tune 1 to 600plus.....but too much trouble and don't want the problems an extra wear and tear. stiffness is fine and very composed. love it. a Mercedes amg 2 door, tried to catch me yesterday at 235kmh and could not keep up, close,,,,,but I kept him in my rear view mirror......its a great car that really does it all.
hope your tunes don't create problems down the road, its fast enough with 500hp on public roads anyway, but we always want more power, no matter how much you have.
I see that this video is 11 months old... How is it faring now? My biggest concern is reliability. Currently not looking at the X3M, but X3 M40i (assuming they are comparable).
I can’t speak on the x3 m40. I know that has the b58 but those are solid engines and pretty stout.
I had fun in every possible way with my x3m. I didn’t hold back and never had any issues whatsoever other than a strut mount that went bad from h&r lowering springs. I drove the car for 56,000 miles and sold it bc I needed a 3 row for a growing family. But it’s one of those cars I would happily buy again
Funny thing is I got a new 2022 Golf R and since then I had 3 transmissions replaced. Why I wanna buy a X3 M myself now. Some cars are just lemons
Yea when I got rid of my rs3 I didn’t want to be limited so much on torque so I specifically wanted the zf 8 speed. They’re very stout and handle so much torque vs a dual clutch.
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU That’s very true. I’m trying to decide between a M340 and X3 M. Obviously everything in me is telling me get the X3 M but I’m just a little scared of something going wrong on the X3 M and it costing me a arm and leg compared to B58 that is used in almost all mid range BMW
I'm in the same debate right now, i got a rs3 stage 2 e85 thinking switch to m340i or x3m hard decision
unfortunately my panoramic roof creaks like hell :(((
Oh man! That blows I’m sorry to hear that. Beyond annoying 🫤
I’m debating about getting a 2020 X3 M Competition with 2800 miles only. Kinda sucks cause I know I want it bad but why does it have such low miles and are there any issues with these cars?
A 2020 with miles like that is def suspicious. I would def do some digging on that one. I had mine for over 4 years and with all the racing/ romping around I did I never encountered a single issue. I would own another one 👍🏽
Thanks, I’m gonna probably pick up a Ticket me Red X3MC. 13k miles. 2020. $56k.
How is it going from something small like an rs3 to a compact SUV? Any regrets?
Good question. I was so hesitant to pull the trigger on trading the RS3. I worried that I would regret it and really struggled with making the decision. However, I have never once regretted trading the Audi.
Having more space is definitely nice. The cabin is way nicer than the Audi and it drives like a car so it masks its size. Also the seats are way more more comfortable and better bolstered in the BMW (at least the comp seats). The rear seats recline a bit and are heated and cooled so if u are loading baby seats u can get a little more room if u need.
So as far as regrets I have zero. And size wise the bmw feels bigger to me now but handles like a car so I don’t even think about it. Hope that helps!
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU I'm struggling too about trade in my rs3 for m340i or x3m
In 40k miles was their anything that needed to be changed outside of tires/oil changes?
Outside of general maintenance nothing has been changed. I did have a weird issue regarding lowering springs which is why its back to stock ride height but that’s on me not bmw. 👍🏽
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU that’s good to know! I just picked up a 2020 X3MC in the same exact color (storm trooper) :D. What issues did you encounter with the springs and what springs did you go with? I was planning on going with MSS springs in the very near future.
@@P_Tha_Pharaoh I had H&R lowering springs. Less aggressive drop and really softened the ride. Had them on for 17k miles till a strut mount went bad (bummer). Congrats on your new ride! I hope you have a better experience with MSS they’re suppose to make the ride really nice from what I’ve heard!
Thanks! I’ve almost had the car for about a year now, put almost 13k miles on it and it’s been fantastic. My muffler started rattling but that’s all because of me, I went the Er midpipe route before knowing that going that route can blow out your stock mufflers baffles and creates a rattle noise around 2k rpm, ended up going with a full Valvetronic exhaust and have been Extremely pleased. I’m sure I’m the anomaly on this one but I’ve been through 2 windshields so far believe it or not lol. I never drive behind any type of trucks so if caught me off guard. The first time it cracked I noticed it in the morning on my way to the dealership for a service appointment, it was covered under my warranty thankfully, the bill was around 3k. And just last week I noticed a very small chip in the glass and the next day it expanded and created a hairline crack, thankfully again it was covered under warranty. I’ve only heard of this happening to 2 other people with the platform. But other than that she’s been nothing but excellent .
what mud flaps are those? I'm looking to get some on my car
These were for the x3 m40 and I purchased them from bmw. Not an exact fit but really close. When I got the car three years ago there was nothing available for them at the time but I needed something. Hopefully there’s better options at this point but all and all these aren’t bad
Is warranty void from tune?
i have a question because im looking at buying one right now, whats it like in the snow ? does it handle well ?
It has 21” summer tires and 20” winter tires - you change them before the snow season.
Hey do you still own this car? Would to ask some questions as I am looking at a 2020 X3m at around the mileage of this one in this video. Is the ride as harsh as people say?
The ride is indeed firm. There’s aftermarket lowering springs that can make the ride much more livable which most owners tend to do myself included. However, it really depends where you are driving. If u have nice roads then you’ll be just fine on stock suspension. Potholes/rough roads there’s no doubt it will be punishing at times. I would happily own one again though!
Old thread , but I own 2020 , low milage , don't buy if u get car sick or live in a City
how do you deal with inspections with the downpipes and tune?
I haven’t had to cross that bridge yet 😬😃
is it junk with big m flag in the garage right sure its junk
I’m currently looking to buy one of these. Currently owning an M2 (fantastic car) and I now want something with more space.
A dealer has 2 X3M one from 2020 and one from 2021. They’re both nearly same spec. The 2020 has the older idrive6 system and the 2021 has the idrive7 system and they want 7k more for the 2021 model which even has a few more miles.
I saw that you have the idrive6 system do you find the system to be outdated already? Would you say the idrive7 is 7k more worth? I’m just not sure. On one hand I know the idrive6 already from my M2 but on the other hand I fear that the car with the older system will feel outdated fast. I do plan to keep the X3 for a while at least.
This thing tuned smokes 95% of cars.. 700+ HP
It’s a brick rocket ship 😃
What mud flaps ? If you don’t mind
Bought these when all that was available were mud flaps for x3m40. I put ppf on rear end of the car but wanted a little extra protection. I’m sure at this point there’s probably better options 👍🏽
what mpg do you get?
Was around 19/20 on 93 tune. I haven’t logged enough miles on the e30 mix yet. Had shoulder surgery and haven’t been able to drive so I’ll have to get back to you on that one. As it sits right now it shows 17.2mpg.
Just finished a tank. With some horsing around and normal driving I averaged 18.6.
@@IMHARDNBEHINDU not bad, I should be able to average at least 20-23 mpg, I live in the country and around lots of hills. I get 21-23 mpg in my 5.0 mustang 😂😂
What percent tint?
It was suppose to be one shade beyond legal in Ohio but it’s pretty dark
Dam lindu
Way too stiff in my opinion