@Ranger 6

Thanks for the advice - never thought about the sill sctratching aspect.

I was just about to order as my Cristmas present from 'better half' but will hold fire now. Also a bit expensive compared to many other 4x4 models

Hi guys

Getting used to my new F25, but still considering fitting 'side-steps'. Does anyone have any experience of these:-

http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/p-2571-bmw-x ... oards.aspx

They look OK

Hi Only done ~ 6 miles - home from the dealer. Still trying to come to grips with all the 'functions'it has. Took me 5 minutes to reverse it into the garage as it is a bit tight - the PDC alarms go nuts! Still it's in now with 15 inches at the rear and 6 at the front. I was in and out 5 or 6 times ...

Here she is!!

Looks like my car is ~ 2 months early - picking up next Friday. Have to clear more space in the garage - the X3 is a 'bit' bigger than the Fabia Estate!! Surprised that the insurance is pretty reasonable (but then I am a 'wrinkly' do ~ 5000 miles/year and have max NCD). Gone for BMW's own insurance ...

Well, so do I but sure as hell some pr@t will be close next to you when you get back to the car.

It is a pity that the rubber 'side strips' are no longer 'in vogue' on modern cars.
Do side steps/running boards help (if/when anyone produces them)? I recently parked next to some 4x4 with side steps and it was apparent that my door would touch them, not the 4x4 bodywork.

I had a Warranty Direct deal on my VW EOS (my X3 is due Sept) - as I was concerned if the roof mechanism went wrong. I was able to negotiate with them to fully cover the roof system at a fixed monthly price held foe 3 years. I never needed to claim so cannot advise on that aspect - Eos gone now part ...

I have gone for Jet Black. The one we saw was metallic but unless you look very, very close it is hard to tell the difference. Also our budget was stretched by going for the X3 over the X1. The thing that worries me - once I get the car is 'getting doored' when it is parked in a car park. My 6 year ...

Hello all, Ordered my first X3 this week, due Aug/Sept. 2.0 SE auto + very few goodies Can hardly wait after a test drive in pouring rain. Went to look at an X1 but wife was unimpressed, but the black X3 parked nearby brought the reaction 'I want that one!' - who am I to argue! I shall be an avid ...