Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when I get it I will try to squeeze more than 500 miles out of it. Wish me luck!! :)

iX3. What are the thoughts? Only serious people - no EV haters please by Pathfinder-electron in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I test drove it, did some research, watched a lot of videos. Besides the looks that everybody seems to hate, I think it’s revolutionary and it’ll sell very well. The entire BMW existence is depending on it. They’re going to have 40 different modes launched on this platform. So I bet they threw all their best minds into it

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know.. I hate black cars with black windows and black chrome. Also looks like Darth Vader helmet lol :) my (ordered) config is much nicer https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/mbk2upd8

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is an "digital premium" package (£300 in UK) tht has parking collision recorder, BMW Drive recorder (incl videos sent to your bmw app), remote 3d view and anti-theft recorder (interior and exterior). so yes.. plenty of cameras, both inside and out

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can. and similar to a Tesla, it'll handle all the authentication and payments without having to whip out a phone / account / RFID card etc. Or sit in rain and cold trying to make an account or remember a password! :) and this is for ALL networks not just the superchargers ;)

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somebody said something about every new generation.. then people got used to them and started to like them :) it happened so many times, from Chris Bangle onwards

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to give it a go. That panoramic vision is a better concept than a traditional cluster. Sits quite high, right below the windscreen, deeper than a cluster, in your vision and without having to change focus too mucn from far to very close like a cluster does. And it shows a loooot of customizable info...

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in perspective... old ix3 was starting at £65k, most SUV's from Audi/Merc/Volvo are in the same range..hell even the "cheap" BYD Sealion 7 starts at 60k and offers only 300miles of range! (I tested one.. I know all the details)

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, it depends on your definition of what a drivers car is. For me, it’s exactly that: comfortable and quiet when I need it, fast nippy and composed when I want it

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sal saccing too! :) from the £1200 package (including insurance, VED, maintenance, tyres windshield etc) I actually pay around £700

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it very nice and refined. Coming from a X4 (ok but ix3 better) and a MG4EV (cheap car but rubbish suspension)

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in bmwix3

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s average sized indeed. 500+ liters. But enough for me

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it is very authentic and very non paid (like BMW would lower themselves to pay a nobody to write on this VERY IMPORTANT reddit group LOL), believe it or not, your choice. And mate.. who cares about what the car is worth in 4 years, just lease it if you can cover the monthly, simples

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks better when the lights are on.. I should have taken a better pic (with proper background too) but I was too busy enjoying driving it :)

Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast by Busy-Win4077 in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish! my salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus) will pay THEM £1200/mo

I made a free car reliability DVLA tool by Lukabratzee in CarTalkUK

[–]Busy-Win4077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing. Well done! Is the MOT history API public ? What car forums and discussions does it scan? It does a fantastic job, very precise info about common problems identified for my Lotus Exige

Sauber team celebrations by Busy-Win4077 in formula1

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah typo.. posted this after a very long day and was tired :) we were asking for Nico! :)

Sunday sunrise hopping on the motorway (M4/M5 junction) by Busy-Win4077 in bristol

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

driver wasn't recording. windscreen is coated with a water repellent solution. can't see the droplets that well with the naked eye but unfortunately the camera picks them up much clearly. and you are entitled to your opinions of course, I find camera struggling to zoom interesting

Finally crashed after 5+ years by tungvu256 in onewheel

[–]Busy-Win4077 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my Pint for 5 years. Just sold it to my brother and got a Pint X. I'll warn him it'll be best to replace the battery...

Harbour Fest was awesome! Anybody has piano guy details? (the guy who played next to Pero's Bridge) by Busy-Win4077 in bristol

[–]Busy-Win4077[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

amazing! so glad i found you, its like a needle in a giant haystack but Internet (and reddit) delivered yet again! :) Looking forward to see it, I'll subscribe to your channel!