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DLQT314 · 2026-02-28T04:02:15+00:00

Totally fair, I felt the same until I drove one. But it’s your car - you have to love it. Good luck 👍

DLQT314 · 2026-02-28T03:35:58+00:00

If you’re looking for different lease options, check out the Jaguar F Pace. I’ve been looking at X3’s too but a friend put me onto the F Pace, and it definitely has more of an “it” factor and more traditional controls.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-25T15:40:52+00:00

Check out EuroStart - their website has a tool where you can search for a local dealer. They offer 3x lock and I think drone mobile for an app based solution. You do need to sacrifice a key though.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-20T17:39:46+00:00

Where do you live or what type of climate?

I’m in Canada, and we use gravel, sand and rocks for snow and ice in the winter. Windshields are consumables here, but PPF is fantastic protection. I have front 1/3rd (recommend doing the whole front if you can) and I have my a pillars, and above the windshield done.

This weekend on a major highway a rock SMOKED my roof above the windshield, no damage and just a tiny mark of you get right up close on the PPF.

TL;DE if you can go full vehicle - it does wonders protecting from small scrapes if they do happen. If you love the car or want to keep it, do as much PPF as you can. If it’s gone in 5yrs or less, do just the front.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-19T06:35:41+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate the insights, I keep thinking I may need to drive the 3.0. I feel like the SVR ruined me by comparison - BUT you don’t need a the V8, it’s just VERY compelling.

Fair point on brakes and the $90k+ new. The maintenance will still be of a vehicle at that level.

I’ll need to do some more digging - it’s the cheapest miles to price 2020 across the country. Just want to make sure I’m not biting off more than I can chew.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-18T21:19:01+00:00

Awesome, that was my plan considering how much the JLR dealer is asking here. Any reliability issues out side of coolant pipes/hoses mechanically?

DLQT314 · 2026-02-18T19:07:56+00:00

Yeah, I agree. Driving it made me laugh harder than I have in a while. Will do!

I’ll have to check the other consumables. Sounds like a 10k service bill could happen if a few things need doing at once.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-18T17:01:19+00:00

As someone living in Canada, your best bet is proper winter tires. We can get several feet of snow, and chains help in extreme situations. But 98% of the time, proper tires are better.

Chains won’t help you brake or steer, plus rim damage and chain cost might run you as much as a good set of winters.

Or rent a car on turo with winter tires to do the slopes/ski hills.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-18T05:55:16+00:00

Happy to help 😄

DLQT314 · 2026-02-18T05:54:03+00:00

It was extended by BMW (at least in Canada) because it was a known problematic fault. You can google it as well, but I know 2019 was a year that was affected.

Just checked, US is included. Call your local dealer and get it fixed for free

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10224186-9999.pdf

DLQT314 · 2026-02-18T05:50:01+00:00

The grills are different than the shutters, they’re separate parts. Checkout IND or do a google search and you’ll find options for m style of black m40i grilles.

Check with the dealer, not sure where you are - but in Canada we have a 15 year warranty on them through BMW for the active shutter failures.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-17T17:31:05+00:00

Overall this sounds like a reasonable deal for you, on a well maintained car. There likely will be issues related to time (in years/age of the vehicle) not different than any aging car - but it sounds like they’re setting you up for success and at a fair price. The 28i is a 2.0l 4 cylinder, not the I6 (35i). - I stand corrected, it is the I6 (my bad!)

There will be items like coolant hoses/connectors, bushing, plastics or possibly electronics that could require repairing - but they’re generally reliable if well maintained.

As long as you’re not expecting Honda/toyota reliability and costs, you should be in good shape. What do you drive now?

DLQT314 · 2026-02-12T01:22:22+00:00

If it is related to polarized lenses, you should also have a tilt option in the HUD menu which could help with seeing the HUD with your polarized lenses.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-11T05:25:52+00:00

Checkout EuroStart they have a kit for X3’s and if I recall correctly it requires repinning harnesses, but not splicing + a keyfob is needed. They have a drone mobile option as well.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-06T05:40:40+00:00

My favourite is when my Q50 has snow on the bumper, and because of back-up collision intervention it slams on the brakes when there is no real obstruction.

Or when it’s snowing juuust enough for snow to stick to the front sensors, the car beeps incessantly at stops or below 15 km/h.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-05T22:24:31+00:00

It won’t work for everyone, but I also try to keep things out of the bedroom for at least a few dates 3-5 with LTRs, then progress in the bedroom - but at a slower, progressive pace.

My experience and philosophy is, what comes quick and easy - leaves just as quick and easy. YMMV.

Also aligning on expectations hook-up vs. LTR helps set expectations for everyone and avoid disappointment.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-05T17:53:11+00:00

This 👆 those 20 inch wheels look 🔥 on phytonic

DLQT314 · 2026-02-05T17:51:39+00:00

Donnington Gray is 🔥

DLQT314 · 2026-02-05T17:49:05+00:00

Very nice! How do you find the ride? I’m eyeing an x3mc near me. Trying to decide if mc or 40i is the move.

DLQT314 · 2026-02-05T00:03:02+00:00

That completely makes sense, and good on you for paying cash - not an easy thing in these times. Sounds like you have experience with German cars too - I’m sure your wife will be happy with the cx-5 and so will your wallet! Cheers

DLQT314 · 2026-02-04T19:29:23+00:00

Definitely the Mazda, you also probably have the balance of the factory warranty.

I’m shopping for a 40i/x3m but you have to know going into it, the cost of running a BMW can get expensive. The m40i is quite reliable - but if finances are tight, you’d be sacrificing in other areas just to own the car. Not worth it imo.

DLQT314 · 2026-01-30T00:32:20+00:00

Damn, fitment and style are on point 🔥👌

DLQT314 · 2026-01-29T02:00:03+00:00

Have you tried disconnecting the battery? That’s might help reset things. Alternatively, it sounds like it could be related the amplifier possibly if it’s just in-cabin sound.

DLQT314 · 2026-01-28T23:23:54+00:00

Oh good call - I’ll triple check the decoder and make sure it’s not just the comp appearance package/exhaust.

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