New X3 M40i Order (UK)

ziggys101 · 11-22-2018, 09:53 AM

Hi Guys,

Currently in a F06, looking for a change so originally jumped ship to Audi and ordered a new A7 55 TFSi but cancelled the order as Audi were unable to even give me a build date never mind a delivery estimate as the engine is impacted by the new emission rules.

Looked around and it looked as if the M40i was more than I was willing to pay but TRL (Tony Lewis) came up trumps with can only be described as an awesome deal. So the order is in for Jan delivery spec below:

G01 X3 M40i B58 3.0i
Sophisto Grey Xirallic
BMW Individual Tartufo/ Black Merino extended leather
Technology package
M Sport Plus package
22Z 21" Cerium Grey 718 M double-spoke
Steering wheel heating
Exterior Mirrors - folding with anti-dazzle
Seat heating, front and rear
Parking Assistant Plus
Apple CarPlay preparation

Cant wait

smanji · 11-22-2018, 10:47 AM

congrats on the purchase! Welcome to the club... what is your estimated delivery time?

ziggys101 · 11-22-2018, 11:17 AM

Been told the end of Jan, which works out fine as the current car is due MOT 11 Feb so will VT the week of delivery.

teaston · 11-22-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggys101

Been told the end of Jan, which works out fine as the current car is due MOT 11 Feb so will VT the week of delivery.

Same as me! I'm looking to pick mine up end of Jan as my MOT is due Feb 4th!

So I might see you at Berry Heathrow!

Worzey · 11-22-2018, 11:49 AM

Collect mine tomorrow

Rbrown · 11-22-2018, 11:55 AM

Congratulations. They are great all rounders!

Looks like most of the M40s in the UK have come from TRL!!!!

I have still to see one on the road. Cant believe mine is 1 year old in March! I still look forward to driving it every day!

T16ole · 11-22-2018, 12:46 PM

Congrats,

It’ll look like mine from the outside

ziggys101 · 11-23-2018, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by T16ole

Congrats,

It’ll look like mine from the outside

Thanks, I've got to admit choosing the colour was the hardest bit as there is not really much choice.

nogren · 11-23-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggys101

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Originally Posted by T16ole

Congrats,

It’ll look like mine from the outside

Thanks, I've got to admit choosing the colour was the hardest bit as there is not really much choice.

I agree.
Ended up with Sophisto grey as well, in absence of Alpina green, or even better, British racing green.

bmwgrande · 11-26-2018, 01:05 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

ziggys101 · 01-08-2019, 05:11 AM

TRL has been in touch and my car is at the port and I've provisionally booked to collect on the 26th Jan

can't wait. Need to get the VT ball rolling now!

DHA-uk · 01-08-2019, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggys101

TRL has been in touch and my car is at the port and I've provisionally booked to collect on the 26th Jan

can't wait. Need to get the VT ball rolling now!

Made the phonecall about VT yesterday. Docuements sent out, you sign, return recorded delivery. Within a week BCA will call you to offer dates within the next 2 weeks to collect.

Rhino707 · 01-08-2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DHA-uk

Made the phonecall about VT yesterday. Docuements sent out, you sign, return recorded delivery. Within a week BCA will call you to offer dates within the next 2 weeks to collect.

You can do it all via email too. Payments stop as soon as they receive the paperwork back, whether via post or email, so if you're close to a payment date it is worth emailing them. If any payment is taken after that point, e.g. if you are very close to a payment date and it can't be cancelled in time, they automatically refund the payment.

teaston · 01-08-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggys101

TRL has been in touch and my car is at the port and I've provisionally booked to collect on the 26th Jan

can't wait. Need to get the VT ball rolling now!

Congrats, soon be your collection day!

X5MSD · 01-08-2019, 04:23 PM

I've read the 2019 exhaust note has been muted a bit
Can anyone confirm this
I drove one 3 moths ago and sound brilliant

ep22jg · 01-09-2019, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by X5MSD

I've read the 2019 exhaust note has been muted a bit
Can anyone confirm this
I drove one 3 moths ago and sound brilliant

Still a bit noisy on start up (for about 20-30 seconds), but not a lot of sound in Sport/Sport+ for me!!
Although others have said it gets a bit better as the miles go on???

X5MSD · 01-09-2019, 02:30 AM

That's a shame
I loved the pops and crackles of the 18 model
I'll have to wait till akrapovic develop something

verysideways · 01-09-2019, 08:28 AM

Yup - gets better with miles but definitely worse fuel consumption and less pops and bangs than the MY18.
Shame.

ep22jg · 01-09-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by verysideways

Yup - gets better with miles but definitely worse fuel consumption and less pops and bangs than the MY18.
Shame.

Interesting you compare the fuel consumption between pre & post PPF.
Mine is a 19MY and I obviously didn't buy a M40i for economy, but I am disappointed so far ....

verysideways · 01-09-2019, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ep22jg

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Originally Posted by verysideways

Yup - gets better with miles but definitely worse fuel consumption and less pops and bangs than the MY18.
Shame.

Interesting you compare the fuel consumption between pre & post PPF.
Mine is a 19MY and I obviously didn't buy a M40i for economy, but I am disappointed so far ....

Unscientific but I'd say about 10% worse, roughly.

X5MSD · 01-09-2019, 01:00 PM

So it drinks more
And doesn't sound as good 🤦*♂️
Still a blast to drive though
We need a after market exhaust
Does anyone know if any are incoming ?

verysideways · 01-09-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by X5MSD

So it drinks more
And doesn't sound as good 🤦*♂️
Still a blast to drive though
We need a after market exhaust
Does anyone know if any are incoming ?

Definitely Remus, I believe Superspint, and no doubt there will be others.

I'm tempted to get a downpipe from a MY18 X3 M40i to ditch the petrol particulate filter and then see if a mapper can copy a map from a MY18 on to my MY19 car...

11-22-2018, 09:53 AM	#1
ziggys101 Private First Class 70 Rep 140 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	New X3 M40i Order (UK) Hi Guys, Currently in a F06, looking for a change so originally jumped ship to Audi and ordered a new A7 55 TFSi but cancelled the order as Audi were unable to even give me a build date never mind a delivery estimate as the engine is impacted by the new emission rules. Looked around and it looked as if the M40i was more than I was willing to pay but TRL (Tony Lewis) came up trumps with can only be described as an awesome deal. So the order is in for Jan delivery spec below: G01 X3 M40i B58 3.0i Sophisto Grey Xirallic BMW Individual Tartufo/ Black Merino extended leather Technology package M Sport Plus package 22Z 21" Cerium Grey 718 M double-spoke Steering wheel heating Exterior Mirrors - folding with anti-dazzle Seat heating, front and rear Parking Assistant Plus Apple CarPlay preparation Cant wait
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ziggys101 Private First Class 70 Rep 140 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Been told the end of Jan, which works out fine as the current car is due MOT 11 Feb so will VT the week of delivery.
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,577 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. They are great all rounders! Looks like most of the M40s in the UK have come from TRL!!!! I have still to see one on the road. Cant believe mine is 1 year old in March! I still look forward to driving it every day!
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01-08-2019, 05:11 AM	#11
ziggys101 Private First Class 70 Rep 140 Posts Drives: G01 X3M40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	TRL has been in touch and my car is at the port and I've provisionally booked to collect on the 26th Jan can't wait. Need to get the VT ball rolling now!
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X5MSD Lieutenant 353 Rep 440 Posts Drives: X3 40i M Performance Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	I've read the 2019 exhaust note has been muted a bit Can anyone confirm this I drove one 3 moths ago and sound brilliant
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X5MSD Lieutenant 353 Rep 440 Posts Drives: X3 40i M Performance Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	That's a shame I loved the pops and crackles of the 18 model I'll have to wait till akrapovic develop something
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X5MSD Lieutenant 353 Rep 440 Posts Drives: X3 40i M Performance Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	So it drinks more And doesn't sound as good 🤦*♂️ Still a blast to drive though We need a after market exhaust Does anyone know if any are incoming ?
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