X3 M40i

[garz747]

Im waiting to pick up an 18 x3m 40i for daily duties and work. From what videos ive seen this thing will do 4.6 second 0-60s! Engine is B58 from M2 duty. Im never selling my Z4m coupe but maybe she wont be feeling as fast... Will let u know...

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by garz747

Im waiting to pick up an 18 x3m 40i for daily duties and work. From what videos ive seen this thing will do 4.6 second 0-60s! Engine is B58 from M2 duty. Im never selling my Z4m coupe but maybe she wont be feeling as fast... Will let u know...

I just saw one today and they all seem to be blue. I am currently looking to add a second ride to the stable but the X3 M40i isn't on my radar. You should be very happy with it's performance.

Oh, and congrats on the new rig.

[3002 tii]

I got to test drive one of these last year at a BMW event (drag + slalom + braking) and I was thoroughly impressed with it. It felt very much like a driver's car considering its size and felt faster than my F25 N55 with JB1. The M-sport seats were more comfortable than our factory Z4M seats lol. I think you'll be quite happy with it.

[garz747]

Its actually alpine white. The blue is a little funky for a guy my age lol. Electric bolster adjustment on seats tho...

[vt100]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

I got to test drive one of these last year at a BMW event (drag + slalom + braking) and I was thoroughly impressed with it. It felt very much like a driver's car considering its size and felt faster than my F25 N55 with JB1. The M-sport seats were more comfortable than our factory Z4M seats lol. I think you'll be quite happy with it.

Did they eventually fix steering on the current gen?!

Cause the one X3 I was driving for few days (a dealer' loaner, maybe 2015 or so) felt completely disconnected from the road with extremely light steering wheel. I was turning and had no clue where the car would go and if I needed to correct or not.
Regular 3 series didn't feel much better either.
M4 was much better but still far from my Z4M.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by vt100

Did they eventually fix steering on the current gen?!

Cause the one X3 I was driving for few days (a dealer' loaner, maybe 2015 or so) felt completely disconnected from the road with extremely light steering wheel. I was turning and had no clue where the car would go and if I needed to correct or not.
Regular 3 series didn't feel much better either.
M4 was much better but still far from my Z4M.

Was there an actual problem or are you just speaking of EPS in general?

Random but I actually thought my old 135is had a 'heavier' steering feel compared to the Z4 M.

[gds52]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Was there an actual problem or are you just speaking of EPS in general?

Random but I actually thought my old 135is had a 'heavier' steering feel compared to the Z4 M.

I've a track 128i and it does feel good heavy...with so much feedback. Mine has very stiff advance suspension and that adds to more fun.
Stiffness wise I think 1-series (non active ) and Z4M steering has similar feel. Love both.

[gds52]

Originally Posted by garz747

Im waiting to pick up an 18 x3m 40i for daily duties and work. From what videos ive seen this thing will do 4.6 second 0-60s! Engine is B58 from M2 duty. Im never selling my Z4m coupe but maybe she wont be feeling as fast... Will let u know...

I've driven both x3 M40i and x4 M40i....both are v fast with minimum body roll. I liked both of these. But Z4M has that rawness and driver engagement, which makes it one of the best cars in its category. Unless your tastes change, I don't think these new cars will feel better than the Z.

[Mtxzptlk]

I picked up an X3MC as a daily and still have my Z4MC.

The X3MC is just stupid fast and pulls like a train. Speed and acceleration wise, the Z4MC will never compare to the X3MC.

However, as other have said, the Z4 despite shortcomings compared to the X3MC, still has certain qualities which make it an enjoyable drive in its own right.

[vt100]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Was there an actual problem or are you just speaking of EPS in general?

It wasn't a problem per se. More like general feeling of very crappy EPS implementation in F- models. Even my 4Runner feels more lively and provides way more feedback
I heard that G- has better version of it but has not had a chance to try it for myself yet.

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Random but I actually thought my old 135is had a 'heavier' steering feel compared to the Z4 M.

My wife' 128i also has heavier steering wheel than my Z4M

[Huz-Z]

Re the steering on current BMWs - I can comment because I have a 2019 328 loaner until Monday or Tuesday while my X5 is in the shop for a warranty repair. The steering is smooth and direct, but its very light with minimal feedback. My wife's 2014 328 is like that and she loves it, although I prefer the feel of a hydraulic set up as most of us here do. The car itself feels large and heavy for a 3 series, although it has decent get up and go and is reasonably eager to do so when asked. Its very quiet and solidly built, no squeaks or rattles. I did note a few seemingly rough shifts a few times when accelerating in a more spirited than usual manner.

The car has very useful features though. It will unlock as you approach it (to save all the work of pressing the button on the fob or touching the handle to unlock the car), and you can change the color of the interior mood lighting. And you can zoom the GPS to show the earth from 1200 miles out - I haven't spotted any space aliens, UFOs, Klingons or the USS Enterprise yet - will let you guys know when that happens.

[fiberguy]

My wife was having issues dealing with car seats in the back of her 2007 E93, so we went searching for a more practical vehicle. Found a <4K miles 2018 X3 M40i. In a straight line - it's scary fast! Cornering is surprising considering the weight and high center of gravity.

All the cameras and parking aids are spoiling me!

Keeping the E93 for my daily driver and saving our ZM Roadster for sunny days, day trips and twisty roads.

[SD ///M4]

I have a friend who's leasing an X3 M40i. He also has a F80 M3 with suspension mods that he uses frequently for autocross and track. He sold his E46 M3 with a track/autocross setup to buy the F80. He also has a Carrera 4S which he admitted he's a little afraid of!

He leased the X3 M40i for a daily driver and is extremely satisfied with it. He's autocrossed it once and took it on our club's last canyon carving run. Asked if he had buyer's remorse now that the X3 MC is out, he said no, the M40i is more than enough for what he needs it for, and besides, he's already got two performance cars.

I've driven the X3 MC and that thing is a monster! (I wasn't impressed with the ZF 8 speed auto though, especially compared to the DCT in my M4.) I haven't driven the X3 M40i, but if I needed a more useful vehicle, I'd probably opt for the X3 M40i rather than the X3 MC, especially because I already have an M4 and the Z4 MR.

[JimBob0047]

Had one as a loner for about a week. Has more of an M character than my wife's F10 M5.

[SD ///M4]

Just saw this from Motor Trend (the only car magazine to which I've never had a subscription. Oh wait, and Automobile):

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/bmw/...egjMPzUkwe5N-Q