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#67 of 76 07 X3 with Sport Package by pantaleone Apr 05, 2007 (11:21 am)
Can anyone commend on whether this is a good option? The appearance, headliner, m steering wheel all seem pretty cool.   Just wondering about overall ride/comfort?   Thank you
#68 of 76 X3 M version? by pantaleone Apr 05, 2007 (11:22 am)
Has anyone heard rumors of BMW coming out with an M version of the X3 and X5? Replies to this message: bruceomega (Apr 06, 2007 8:13 am)
#69 of 76 Re: X3 M version? [pantaleone] by bruceomega Apr 06, 2007 (8:13 am)
Replying to: pantaleone (Apr 05, 2007 11:22 am) pantaleone,   No, I have not heard anything about an M version.   I'm hoping BMW will offer the twin turbo I-6 engine in the X3. Has anyone heard any rumors about that?   Thanks Bruce
#70 of 76 3.0s v. 3.0si with steptronic by bodble2 Apr 07, 2007 (11:29 am)
Has anyone driven the 2 back-to-back and could comment on the difference in real-life performance?
#71 of 76 X3 audio system by mpt1123 Apr 20, 2007 (7:39 am)
Hello : I'm about to place an order for an X3. I'd like to get Sirius satellite added - but the dealer wants $885.00. Seems like a lot since the X3 is already pre-wired for satellite. Does anyone know what's involved in the installation and do they replace the audio unit that comes standard with the X3? Will I still have the CD player and Bluetooth capabilities? For $885 I was thinking of just taking the X3 over to the local audio store and having them install a satellite unit. Thoughts? Thanks. Replies to this message: x3driver (Apr 20, 2007 8:07 am) bruceomega (Apr 20, 2007 9:36 am)
#72 of 76 Re: X3 audio system [mpt1123] by x3driver Apr 20, 2007 (8:07 am)
Replying to: mpt1123 (Apr 20, 2007 7:39 am) My thoughts:   If you have the radio prep package (and you said you do), then the install is quite easy, as is the activation. My dealer sold it to me for a discount, after I found another dealer's internet ad and showed it them. I think it was $465 or something, but can't swear to that.   They would NOT discount the install, citing a "minimum" hourly charge.   The unit is an add-on which bolts in the driver's side rear cargo area, and the instructions guide you through it. DO take of the rear-mounted battery cables! My instructions were wrong about a blue or white connector, but the dealer said it's nothing, and mine works perfectly.   That took 20 mins, but I think you then you have to remove the radio, to switch out a cable in the back of it which is easy, if you have the right technique for removing the radio. (I forget if this was needed for the Sirius or the I-POD connector I added later, but put it in just in case)   The hardest part is figuring out how to pop out a/c vent to access the radio to switch out a connection at the rear. The middle a/c vent radio is pressure fit (really), and then 4 screws release the radio.   Remember re the price: it includes the 1st year service.   I would NOT get a non-factory unit because it does not intergrate with the radio controls. It's just not worth it to have to deal with switching sources and not having the data on your radio itself instead of some little box dangling or attached to your car.
#73 of 76 Re: X3 audio system [mpt1123] by bruceomega Apr 20, 2007 (9:36 am)
Replying to: mpt1123 (Apr 20, 2007 7:39 am) Enigma869.   I wasn't as ambitious as x3driver- I had the dealer install Sirius in our 06 X3, which was prewired for satellite radio.   I don't have my records in front of me, but it seems like the price was between $500 and $600 complete, for the unit and installation.   I had to sign up and pay for Sirius service after it was installed. As an aside, my 06 3 series sedan came with the Sirius option and BMW provided a 1 year free subscription.   Our Sirius unit in the X3 went bad several months after we had it installed. The dealer installed a new unit, under warranty, and I had to switch our subscription to the new serial number. Other than that it has worked fine and we are very glad we got it.   Bruce
#74 of 76 X3 Sport Tires... not good for snow? by suvcurious Apr 22, 2007 (9:17 pm)
Dealer told me today that you can't put chains on the tires that the Sport Pkg comes with? Has anyone else heard about this? I'm thinking of leasing this car soon and I like the way the sport tires (M steering wheel, etc) look on the X3! But does this defeat the purpose of getting an SUV? We already have a sedan (Audi). Any thoughts/expertise?   Thanks in advance! I love love love this site!   SUV CURIOUS Replies to this message: markcincinnati (Apr 25, 2007 5:21 pm)
#75 of 76 Re: X3 Sport Tires... not good for snow? [suvcurious] by markcincinnati Apr 25, 2007 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: suvcurious (Apr 22, 2007 9:17 pm) The sport package comes with H rated all season tires -- the wheels and tires are 235 x 50 x 18". I would see no reason the chains would not work.   Now, however, therefore, notwithstanding, there ARE optional tires of the summer only persuasion -- they do not come automatically with the sport package, and as I recall are actually 19"-ers.
#76 of 76 IPOD INTERFACE ADAPTER by maryn165 Apr 27, 2007 (10:13 pm)
I just picked up my new O7 X3 today and absolutely love the ride. I was wondering if anyone had the IPOD interface adapter installed. Originally I thought just hooking it up into the input would be OK, but after riding around all day, I think I would like to have access from the steering wheel and also have my IPOD charging when using it. Any information would be appreciated (i.e. price and satisfaction). Thanks in advance.

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