06-30-2017, 12:26 PM | #1 |
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F30 driver to G01?
Hello, all. I have a F30 328i 6MT that I've modified a bit (see signature) but, for a variety of reasons, am really drawn to the new G01 X3 M40i. The previous gen(s) never really appealed to me but with the new engine and M Performance treatments I'm thinking this might be a good solution to my current quest for my next car - love to travel by driving but can't stand to drive a lumbering SAV/SUV; I want something that hauls and hauls at the same time. Of course there is the Macan but as my other half is a BMW employee, the deals are too generous to pass up. I'm just curious if any other fellow 3 series owners are looking to make the jump into a SAV/SUV for the first time with the new G01?
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06-30-2017, 12:50 PM | #2 |
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I am...I have gone back and forth on what I wanted to do next for a while now, but I have been really drawn to SAV/SUV's lately. I never liked the previous X3 enough to get one. I love the G01. It is the 1st X3 body style that I really like.
I plan to replace my car as soon as they are available. I'm planning on the M40i Phytonic Blue with black interior.
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It won't quite be my first time into an X Series as I had an X5 10 years ago (or 4 BMWs ago) when I lived in the hills of Speyside.
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But I'll say this, I recently test drove a Macan S and it literally is a sedan with an SUV body. The handling precision, the braking, it's incredible. I hope the G01 doesn't have the same soft steering we are accustomed to having in BMWs newer offerings. |
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07-01-2017, 04:21 PM | #5 |
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I went from a 2008 335i coupe sport 6 speed to a 2017 Macan.
Macan can do everything the BMW did, but more refined and better ride. I do not miss the Short Shifter 6 speed as much as I though. The pdk is great. |
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07-02-2017, 10:23 AM | #6 |
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Don't be fooled into thinking the handling will be the same though. Even something like a Macan GTS won't handle as well as a solid sporty sedan. It's just simple physics.
Depending on where you are on the sporty driving spectrum you might be disappointed with a SUV. Make sure to get in a good test drive before deciding, don't just drive around the block like in your standard dealership test drive.
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But I must say the X4 M40i handles better than any X3/X4 35i I drove and owned. For what it is, it handles amazing!
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07-05-2017, 09:03 AM | #8 |
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The Macan GTS/Turbo is what I really want, but I can't seem to build one that I like under $120K....lol.
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07-05-2017, 09:59 AM | #9 |
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Turbo w/ PP is the one I would drive but not willing to pay that much especially with not so good reliability they have at least the 15-16 models (over at MacanForum)
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07-11-2017, 11:08 AM | #11 |
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Seems like it will be two attractive choices in a new X3M40i vs the upcoming G20 M340i.
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07-11-2017, 04:39 PM | #12 |
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I went from a 2011 X3 xDrive 35i to a 2013 328i 6MT rear wheel drive Sport and at times missed the X3 a lot.
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