2024 BMW X3 M40i - Yes, This Is The Perfect SUV 

i feel like thats gonna cost you another 10 g's lol if its included that would def be sweet

The Genius Bar can set us up for a drive there at any BMW school definitely interested in checking it out

I got the 24 in Feb the 2025 just dropped they changed the whole car top to bottom smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ however the new interface larger screen I test drove it in the i4 and I must admit its a spaceship 🚀 cockpit thats the only part of the new 2025 that I like I actually was scratching my head why all the 24 models had it except the 24 X3

have you loved it? any issues?

No issues. Runs great. My biggest complaints are I am not a fan of the auto cutoff and I am also not a fan of the active seatbelt adjustment. @@jimmy8693

I have a 23 model with all the bells and whistles. I love it, I will have it for 36 months. When My lease is up, I want to get a M3

Great choice!

How did it do on track?

Thank you!

How do you like the M2? I’m thinking about getting a G80 M3 this year

@@703Speed Love the M2 but only have had it for a week and driven about 250 miles. Still in the break-in period. Drove it in the canyons but not very hard with my friend's G82 M4 comp. This is very subjective since I was shifting at less then 5k RPM on the M2 and was not pushing hard on the corners since the tires are new as well. On the other hand I was going all out on M4 and it felt awesome and very planted. Also the M2 suspension is new and very stiff. The M4 has about 10k miles on it. M2 felt as stiff on comfort mode as the M4 on sports plus mode on the suspension. I think the G80 M3 is awesome. My wife liked the M2 better and didn't want the 4 doors. She also like the way the M2 drives vs the M4. The M2 will be her daily driver.

Why did you go with the m40i over the x3m in the end?

@@johnl.38 m40i is more usable for a daily. The torque kicks in at a lower RPM then on the x3m. Felt like the x3m was sluggish at lower RPM and city/traffic driving. Had to keep the revs up to get the "umph" on the x3m. Plus it's sort of a waste to have that nice s58 in the x3. I would never track an suv and did not justify the price difference and usability. The m40i is the perfect with the b58 engine.

That would sound sick and give it a nice power bump!

We're supposed to be watching the road, not viewing information on multiple screens.

Thank you :)

X3 still have iDrive 7.

Good question - I'm honestly not sure

The seats are comfortable enough in the Comp. If it were me and I had the money for the Comp, I'd get that. Things a rocket. But, this is more comfortable and more affordable. The comp is just more fun

Exactly our 2023 x3 M40i spec....Alpine White with Tacora Red Sensatec and Carbon Fiber interior trim. No regrets on this choice. The Sensatec vinyl is very good and do not miss the base leather from our previous BMW. Suspension is firm so I chose (wisely for us) the standard 19" wheels whose other advantage (other than ride) is the square setup allowing maximum tire rotations capabilities.

Haha.. There are some places in the U.S. we like to call Mexico..

German autobahns have more traffic than NYCity grid lock - here in the USA i dont see anyone doing 55/65...its more like 75/90 which isn't bad at all, if you like staying ahead of the pack :) @@703Speed

Down here in Florida, most cars are doing 80-100MPH. I know some great back roads and even an interstate where I did hit 130MPH in my '23 X3M40i. So in reality, you can have some fun here as well. However, the way most people drive down here, you'd have way too many accidents and fatalities if we were to have an autobahn.

What do you mean not for long at 155?

@@ryanb8736 thats fast in a SUV for long periods of time can be scary :) I can get to 155 quickly but it just not sustainable honestly as anything could happen, 130mph i can cruise no problem though :)

They’re great over there

I agree! This would make a great daily - I think you'd love it

The B58 and need for an SUV is what has me looking at these things in the first place lol, I've heard good things about the B58 and it's aftermarket capability. And for Audi, I wish they made an RSQ3! If they made an SQ3 I'd compare it to this, or an RSQ3 to the M40i, but Audi is slacking on the Q3 here in the states.. even though they do have an RSQ3 overseas. America rarely gets the cool things.

@@whatta7793 I wish the US got the new M3 touring

I dunno, the SQ5 is just too sluggish. I don't even know its numbers, but I tried driving one... Its chassis, throttle response, and pull once you do get over the turbo lag made it feel like a competitor to the regular X3, not the X3 M40i at all. Very unimpressive. Except for the seats. I really liked the seats.

@@MrTrestoTune an SQ5 and it’s insane. It’s definitely way better looking than the M40.

Haha thank you!

SQ5 is an absolute turd compared to the X3 M40i...

It's okay, I prefer this style dash tho!

Perhaps...buy out your lease ???

It’s a sweet car. What’s the fastest you’ve driven it?

@@703Speed I don’t speed. 80 the fastest. Lol I live in NYC and there’s no open roads here to drive fast on

I'm considering between this dark graphite grey vs the carbon black, which is nicer and easier to keep clean?

@@tbcauhome3573 I love the carbon black metallic. It changes colors depending on what time of day it is. I would think they’re both the same when it comes to cleaning them. They’re both dark colors and you can see the dirt quicker than a light color. Enjoy your wheels!

How much was it?

This dark graphite or carbon black color?

I absolutely agree with you in regards to the standard guage cluster. One of the reasons we purchased the 2023 x3 M40i BEFORE it lost the majority of its dash button controls and added the enormous / distracting video game console.

This 2024 still has physical buttons for everything, just saying.

Awesome - glad to hear!

Do you prefer the pedal box of the Mazda or the BMW?

You can turn the screen off, but it does not retract

Thank you :)

I feel like the were about the same. Just drove a 30i this past Friday. Felt similar ride wise. Suspension on the x5 I feel is more “comfortable” and not as firm as the m40. I have not driven a regular x5. Will soon tho. I’ll have to get back to you on that

If a comfort ride is of concern, I'd recommend NOT getting the larger 20" or 21" wheels as the shorter sidwalls will stiffen up the ride. Another benefit of the standard 19" wheels (besides ride quality and $ savings ) is your ability to rotate the square wheels front to rear to extend tire life. I also removed the o.e RFT tires in favor of some Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires for better ride and winter driving capability.

Yup🤣

I believe it does. Not 100% on that tho

Correct

Which one is quicker from your experience?

Bmw is quicker. It comes down to personal choice and what fits the finance side of it. I chose SQ5, I am sure any one of these vehicle will not disappoint anyone.

I test drove one of these this past weekend. Absolutely loved the power, teenage me was fucking ecstatic but it being uncomfortable is what ruined it for me. 5mins into the test drive and my wife said she couldn’t see us taking for a long drive and I agreed. So we went and got a SQ5 lol

I agree, We did 5k road trip in our 21 Q5 in 2022, never any tiredness issue, it was a blast, good 30 plus mpg, multiple drivers drove no one complained, we drove 8 plus hours stretch many times.

@@ias3068 I absolutely loved the power and looks of the BMW. Would bought it if it was comfortable

100%

Get the base Macan, it's next level. I have a loaded base Macan, and its been amazing. Not as quick as this, but so much better in every other way.

@@sbklvrbase just has a 2.0 4 cylinder. Totally different than the B58. Only Macan I would take is GTs.

The 3 is great

Price, horsepower, wheels, exhaust, exterior trim, badging, seats, M sport seatbelts, extended merino leather

@@703Speed interesting

Oakley - its legit.. Ive beat the hell out of it for over 10 years and it still looks new

This is def faster, which in my opinion, is better. Porsche handles better tho. BMW sounds better

@@703Speedthat is good to know. I like both, the x3 seems a bit more civilized for daily use.

This is more fun to drive!

We found the x5 a bit too large for our needs and entry/exit more challenging for vertically challenged owners! The x3 is "just right" for us.

Yes you will!

One day I’ll buy a ‘22 with physical controls

@@ElijahsAbastuck in the past

Go pre 22 no hybrid bs

You are correct---he was wrong. 2023 SQ5 owner here (who likes to peek over the fence) and it is matched exactly to compete with the M40i. Was considering an M40i, but I cannot stand the taillights and a couple other lesser things. M40i might be in my future---depends on the redesign.

I had a 2020 Q5 TFSI also great car. The airsuspension from the Q5 is a big miss on the X3 but other than that very happy with it @@twarren354

I agree

Yes

It's no Macan. Just priced similar, which is crazy.

They’re comparable, but X5 more complaint ride. Seats in X5 M60 more comfortable too

@@703Speedgood to know, because i heard some people talking about the ride being a bit stiff compare to its competitor

​@@Dashcamfailzdepends on wheels, 19 inch are more comfortable

I mean the ride is subjective. I think it rides well, but others may think it's super stiff. Everyone has their own opinions. The best thing to do is drive one and see what you think!@@Dashcamfailz

..and even more so if you replace teh RFT tires with non-RFT tires of your choice@@tbcauhome3573

I have not

@@703Speed wihs you guys had it in north america, would've loved to hear your thoughts! mostly bc my Kaylami Green one is arriving in 3 months :D

Lucky you!@@Keegan3005

Not available in US.

Or power steering wheel. You get so much more with a Macan.

The SQ5 is the best of what’s Audis got in this segment - hence the comparison. However, the X3M blows the SQ5 out of the water performance wise. The X3M has a very similar 0-60 to the Lambo Urus lmao

well you stated the SQ5 was more comparable to the X3M then the X3M40 which is simply not true, but yes I see what your comment says.@@703Speed

I don’t believe so

Dark Graphite Metallic

M40 for sure

Then what does Audi have the competes with the X3M? 🤔

Audi has a gap in their Q5 lineup. They would need an RSQ5 to compete with X3M. The next step up from SQ5 is the SQ8 but that's more of a X5M competitor.

Yup - exactly@@lwrjmpr

@@703Speedsorry for the delay, the x3m and glc 63 amg, Audi sadly only have sq5