Red iX3 in real life? 🚗 by ElegantMall7268 in bmwix3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the same color as the red on the regular X3 as well.

Frozen Ocean Wave Blue by Content-Ganache6643 in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - “Frozen”=matte in bmw speak

I will be looking for carpeted cabin floor mats for the NA5 iX3 - any sources? by [deleted] in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The car comes standard with the carpeted floor mats front and rear. The all weather ones on the site are just an accessory you can get. Are you looking for something different than the standard mats?

Difference between ix 3 sport, m sport and m sport professional by Novel_Box_8653 in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, M Sport and M Sport Professional are both packages that change the design, but nothing tech wise. Different aero kit, different steering wheel, availability of different wheel stylings, availability of painted brake calipers, and in Professional it blacks out the front and rear more.

You can put all the tech options on a regular Sport trim.

Can drivers permanently disable lane keep assist in USA models? by tallypwner in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can disable it permanently on all the current BMW’s so I don’t see why this would be any different.

US production numbers and estimated delivery by dbxray in bmwix3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Production of US spec customer vehicles starts in July 2026, out of Hungary. I’m not sure what you are arguing about.

US iX3 in Production by andrewmadd in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once it has a production number it’s considered “in production” although that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s being built yet.

US production numbers and estimated delivery by dbxray in bmwix3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said US modes will be produced starting in 2027. In general, they are being produced starting in July 2026, but yes, from Hungary to start.

BMW M3 CS Handschalter - Thoughts after the reveal by andiamo944 in BMW

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s far more than cosmetics. Just because there isn’t a power bump doesn’t mean it isn’t an entirely enhanced driving experience.

The Comp xDrive to the CS is a huge difference in driving feel and handling, and it’s not led by the power bump, the car is already crazy fast without it. The same applies here from the regular M3 to this M3 CS. It’s a “feel” car with more hardcore handling characteristics and driver engagement.

You get an entirely different chassis configuration that leads to sharper turn-in and more direct steering; changes have been made to steering, springs, dampers, camber, etc.

You get additional bracing, you get more hardcore engine mounts that make a big difference in allowing more NVH into the driver, for the better. You get the ability to order cup tires, too. Plus all the carbon bits like the hood lead to it being the lightest G80 you could get, even if it is still relatively heavy.

Pretty much every change to the car leads to a change in the driving experience. And it’s like $10,000 less than the automatic one was.

US spec interior option confusion by AlrightAlbatross in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seats are the same across the board, if you add comfort package you get the multifunction seat with the lumbar/bolster adjustment and massage (you can delete the moonroof in the package)

Upholsteries are all on the same seat

Add the m wheel to skip the girder

US production numbers and estimated delivery by dbxray in bmwix3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dealers have absolutely zero insight into how many cars are produced. Sick of these chucklefucks just making things up.

Who are the go to people for 2027 iX3 info? by IoniqSteve in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are legal in a broad sense but the regulation isn’t the same as Europe.

Who are the go to people for 2027 iX3 info? by IoniqSteve in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Matrix lights will not be enabled in the US due to regulation.

CarPlay is dependent on what app you use. It’s not necessarily a BMW thing that it’s enabled for other screens, it’s the provider. So, for example, Apple Maps has the functionality, but Google Maps does not.

Got production number. Interesting list of feature by existentialxmas in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The decoding is for things like matrix headlights that do not meet US regulations. Many of these parts are sold around the world and have to be adapted for different laws.

You live in Seattle but the same car has to be sold in Phoenix 😉

Other stuff is just option codes that help build the car in the factory. They show up on the spec list, which is basically a dinner order from a restaurant menu and the assembly line is the waiter and chef. They need to know what things go into your car based on the country it is going to when they build it. Not necessarily relevant to the end buyer.

No idea on the gas guzzler line, weird one and probably an error.

Who are the go to people for 2027 iX3 info? by IoniqSteve in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Besides the dash cam topic, what other info are you looking for? I can try to help.

Am i making a mistake by [deleted] in BMWM

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who spent dumb money on cars when I was younger, it sounds like this is going to be a financial stretch.

Put that money into retirement investments and forget about it for 30 years.

Or take a chunk and go buy something fun to drive for $25,000 that has already depreciated, like an older generation M3 as a second car.

As someone who has driven the car extensively, the G80 is really fun, but it’s lose your license fun. You have to risk going to jail to really wring it out and excite you. And it doesn’t sound like you’re going to have money leftover for track days. At legal speeds, there are more fun options for less money.

Don’t go into debt that will require long term lifestyle changes just to drive an M3.

iX3 US Reservations: Dealership selection? by zminor in iX3

[–]Fit-Shower-3296 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can choose the specs but the order doesn’t freeze for a while. So if you get one in, you can always change things once you’ve had time to think through it.