r/bmwix3

I am so ANGRY! Getting the M Sport seats is one of my top priorities. I can't get this option, [which is currently in production and offered to European markets] because I live in North America? I placed my M Sport Pro (without M Sport seats) build order on Day 1. The dealer informed me the build can be modified until it goes into production. These [North American] M Sport Pro seats appear to be the standard seats with only different covers. Compared to the European M Sport seats there are No thigh/leg support extensions, No adjustable larger shoulder supports, No adjustable side thigh supports and still NO ventilation!

Let's let BMW USA hear, this decision is missing the mark! (see BMWBlog post) Production for NA is slated to begin late August/September. There is time for our voices to be heard!

Maybe a dumb question, but I'm wondering if anyone's done a reservation like this before - is everyone stuck with paying the sticker price here? I suspect there's no reason to call multiple dealers for the best price. I mean it makes sense, basic supply and demand.

tried three so far in my area and they're all insisting on pushing stocked iX which is what I currently have. I filled out the reservation form to the third dealership over the weekend and again got hit with a sales rep trying to get me to test drive an iX. the first and closest dealer wouldn't even let me talk to someone over the phone about the iX3; they told me I had to come to the showroom. I'm about at my limit.

Anyone else disappointed that in a $72k car (as I’ve spec’d it); the cover/shade for the panoramic roof is manual.
The inability to close the shade for my kids in the back while I’m driving is something so basic, that it never ever factored into my car choice before.

May be a reason to wait for the model refresh - or to see how the Rivian R2 pans out.

Is there actually a difference in the brakes on the two U.S. trims other than colored brake calipurs? I'm reading conflicting things. Does the M Sport Pro have performance brakes that are idfferent from the M Sport? Or is the hardware the same?

I’ve been looking into buying an Ix3, but one thing a lot of online reviews mention as a con is the firmness of the ride quality. For those who have driven it, how noticeable is it on less smooth roads? Particularly, if anyone has driven an ix3 and. Polestar 2, I would appreciate a comparison, as I know from experience that the suspension of the polestar was too firm for my liking.

Just got a call from my local BMW dealer. Sales manager said demo units will arrive in September and production is set to start “some time this year”.

We're planning on ordering an iX3 this coming week in the US. I'm torn as to whether we should buy it or lease it. The car will be driven less than 10,000 miles per year (probably around 8,000), which would make it better to buy it, but on the flip side, I'm concerned about the massive depreciation of EVs. I'm also concerned about repair costs once the warranty expires.

Thoughts?

Reserved mine!

https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/x-series/ix3/bmw-ix3.html

I'm looking at the US online configurator and can't tell the difference between these two interiors and their seats if I select the M Sport option. Can anyone here explain that to me?

What is the story on the roof rails? I tried to order one yesterday on the US site and roof rails were not an option - at least that I could find.