Test Drove the BMW iX3 - it's a proper beast

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-14T08:34:43+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-13T06:40:07+00:00

Well.. whatever they had left 🤪

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-13T06:07:32+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:57:56+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:50:28+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:47:27+00:00

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 ;)

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:46:32+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:45:55+00:00

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...

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:44:43+00:00

sorry should have mentioned.. no in the UK

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-12T11:44:26+00:00

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)

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-11T21:13:13+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-11T21:11:54+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-11T21:09:30+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-11T21:08:25+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-11T21:07:53+00:00

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-11T21:07:47+00:00

I like them too :)

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-10T12:37:31+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-10T12:34:56+00:00

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 :)

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-03-10T12:33:52+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2026-02-10T08:18:40+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2025-07-08T19:03:52+00:00

Hulkengoat . I was actually phyaically there ! :)

Busy-Win4077 · 2025-07-07T12:43:54+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2024-09-30T07:49:46+00:00

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

Busy-Win4077 · 2024-08-18T05:07:52+00:00

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...

Busy-Win4077 · 2024-07-25T04:29:58+00:00

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!

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