[Theatermax]

I have struggled with my 6 week old X2 MSport that now has 1700 miles on it. Having owned many BMW's over the years we wanted something cool and different for a winter car for my wife to goto work in inclement weather and 6 weeks ago we got a white 18 X2 Msport. We have tried to enjoy the steering but it steers like a drunk sailor. The car really can't keep a line for the life of it and its driving us nuts. Your constantly re aiming the car with small touches and input that we don't have on our Porsche 718 S and our Audi Sq5. Its also really small and I didn't realize how small it was until we got it home and drive it for a few weeks.

I went to see my friends today at my local dealer and wanted to peek at the 2019 X3. I drove an 18 he had a loaner of and it seemed to be really nice and the engine although still a 2.0 felt much nicer and sounded nicer than the X2. I do understand the X2 is a Mini cooper platform and the traverse mounted engine and the mostly front drive etc. but I had hoped for more.

So after driving the X3 today and seeing the pricing I think I am going to pull the trigger Wednesday morning.

I would love to know if this deal seems awesome. I buy a lot of Bmw's from these guys so they always seem to come through but I want some input.

First do you guys think we will like the new X3 alot more than the X2 ?

All 25 inventory X3's they have are pretty much built the same way. This is the one I am thinking of -

2019 X3
MSRP 50885
Xline
Mineral White 550
692 19" wheels 600
Convenience 2850
Drivers Assist 500
Heated Wheel 190
Heated Seats 500
Nav 1700
Dest 995

I am in the audio biz so the only thing i'd like is the HK sound but they dont have a single car with HK and I dont want to wait. I am ready to pull the trigger now. I played with the stock radio and its decent and its not the every day driver its our 3rd car so I am thinking I can live with the radio.

So he's selling me the car for 46000 then I am getting 1500 off for financing some of it and then getting another 1500 off for loyalty so actual cost 43000.

He's giving me about 2000 behind what I paid for the X2 6 weeks ago which is very decent and I am not complaining about that at all.

What do you guys think of this deal ?

Thanks

[TxHornX3M40iGuy]

Originally Posted by Theatermax

I have struggled with my 6 week old X2 MSport that now has 1700 miles on it. Having owned many BMW's over the years we wanted something cool and different for a winter car for my wife to goto work in inclement weather and 6 weeks ago we got a white 18 X2 Msport. We have tried to enjoy the steering but it steers like a drunk sailor. The car really can't keep a line for the life of it and its driving us nuts. Your constantly re aiming the car with small touches and input that we don't have on our Porsche 718 S and our Audi Sq5. Its also really small and I didn't realize how small it was until we got it home and drive it for a few weeks.

I went to see my friends today at my local dealer and wanted to peek at the 2019 X3. I drove an 18 he had a loaner of and it seemed to be really nice and the engine although still a 2.0 felt much nicer and sounded nicer than the X2. I do understand the X2 is a Mini cooper platform and the traverse mounted engine and the mostly front drive etc. but I had hoped for more.

So after driving the X3 today and seeing the pricing I think I am going to pull the trigger Wednesday morning.

I would love to know if this deal seems awesome. I buy a lot of Bmw's from these guys so they always seem to come through but I want some input.

First do you guys think we will like the new X3 alot more than the X2 ?

All 25 inventory X3's they have are pretty much built the same way. This is the one I am thinking of -

MSRP 50885
Xline
Mineral White 550
692 19" wheels 600
Convenience 2850
Drivers Assist 500
Heated Wheel 190
Heated Seats 500
Nav 1700
Dest 995

I am in the audio biz so the only thing i'd like is the HK sound but they dont have a single car with HK and I dont want to wait. I am ready to pull the trigger now. I played with the stock radio and its decent and its not the every day driver its our 3rd car so I am thinking I can live with the radio.

So he's selling me the car for 46000 then I am getting 1500 off for financing some of it and then getting another 1500 off for loyalty so actual cost 43000.

He's giving me about 2000 behind what I paid for the X2 6 weeks ago which is very decent and I am not complaining about that at all.

What do you guys think of this deal ?

Thanks

I think you can get a little better deal if it's an '18 model. They should be wanting to clear those out. Get a little more to offset your loss on the trade. Also, the Harmon Kardon you are not missing much. Mine does not impress me a whole lot compared to a lot of high end systems I've had in other cars. Better off waiting and putting your own in later if you want.

[Theatermax]

Originally Posted by TxHornX3M40iGuy

I think you can get a little better deal if it's an '18 model. They should be wanting to clear those out. Get a little more to offset your loss on the trade. Also, the Harmon Kardon you are not missing much. Mine does not impress me a whole lot compared to a lot of high end systems I've had in other cars. Better off waiting and putting your own in later if you want.

So the price i quoted above is for a brand new 2019 !!

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by Theatermax

So the price i quoted above is for a brand new 2019 !!

Seems ok to me, especially only 'losing' $2k on your X2. I figured the depreciation would be much steeper even for a 6 week old vehicle, so $2k loss seems palatable IMO

[Bimar]

The HIFI has always produced better overall sound than HK in previous X3/4. Comments so far on forum by some HK on new X3 is a let down. Btw still have the X4?

[Bob in IL]

A little over a month ago we traded our '17 X1 with only 9300 miles in on a '19 X3. We really liked the X1 (especially my wife) and it was a great vehicle while we owned it. I got the bug and was looking for something slightly larger, a few more ammenities and better driving and handling dynamics. The new X3 fits the bill and so far we're very happy with the choice. Good luck with your new X3.

[SROC3]

I think that's a decent deal for a 2019