YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE YOUR EARS!!----2018 BMW X3 M40i Review

[@timsarginson26]

I enjoyed your review. I have just bought one and expect delivery at the end of May. Phytonic Blue, Black interior with blue stiching and the Ultimate Package. I can hardly wait to get my hands on it! Before I made my choice I test drove or researched the Macan, Volvo XC60, Mercedes GLC300 and AMG43, Lexus LS350, Audi Q5 and SQ5. The X3M40i brought the biggest smile to my face.

[@gosman949]

So how have you been liking it?

[@rodlawrence860]

1 and 1/2 years with ours and we both love this car. The m40 I package makes driving in the Colorado mountains a pleasure. We now have put 20000 fun miles of driving on our X3

[@jrcannon8038]

Rod Lawrence does yours have the adaptive dampers? My 2018 does not and all I’ve seen at dealerships don’t seem to have the adaptive dampers either. I keep hearing they are a game changer and honestly for the $500-$700 up charge seems silly that more aren’t equipped with these from the factory. Going into the winter months we purchased a set of 19 in rims and all weather tires and I must say a world of difference from the 21 in. run flats. I’m just curious how much the dampers really impact the drive since it seems to me that if they are so crucial to the ride comfort, why aren’t more M40i built/shipped with them?

[@MrSizzle7]

Recently purchased a 2018 x3 m40i and had a 2016 Porsche Macan S. I have not driven the x3 m40i much as of yet, but I will say.... initially it seems to be noticeably faster without hardly any turbo lag. Still loved the Porsche, but was a little on the smaller side and the x3 m40i is just about the perfect size for me personally. I am looking forward to driving the BMW more and really see how it performs.

[@johngaudet6316]

$66K not a bad price for such performance, luxury and utility. BMW did a great job here.

[@Rocketboy2023]

Is it without VAT right?

[@Eliyourcarguy]

BMW really did a fantastic job on the X3! So many manufacturers are producing little CUVs more and more. I believe that is what the majority of consumers are looking for. They fit the bill of most folks in the market need. Great video man!

[@dejoo9]

I can pick up my X3 M40i on Monday at the dealer, incredible this feeling

[@fabletty10]

I love my 2019 X.3 M40i 🥰🥰🥰💯 gave up the convertible 4 series for this beauty with zero regrets… Every day is a loving moment with this incredible drive!! End it never gets old... the expression on the men drivers when they see this hot Latin woman whipping their butt’s on the highway 🛣!! 😇😜😎

[@Arctice36]

2:53 I'm pretty sure the intercooler is integrated in the intake manifold

[@meteora8888]

its not the same engine as the m2. 40i has the b58. m2 has the n55.

[@jeffw9652]

2 things to be aware of, if you order this car with the ventilated seats option, do not expect any seat bolstering. Those seats suck on this m themed bmer! Also, if you get the towing package, you will lose the foot motion tailgate opening feature.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

I have a 2021 in the same color combo but with piano black interior trim. Love the power delivery and overall driving experience.

[@miketucker592]

Excellent video You nailed it This is the thinking man’s Adrenalin rush!

[@dskurth]

Great review...one comment, German designed, American built (South Carolina) Best of both worlds.

[@duncancycles]

Just bought a 2020 and absolutely love it!!! 69k for 59k , smoking deal

[@raycee7575]

Sharp review and very true to this car. I bought the 3.0i M sport w 20” tires and I’m really happy with it. However in the city I’m only getting 16mpg which is unfortunate for the smaller engine.

[@328skidpad]

i get 30 mpg in eco mode on highway driving 68 mph

[@matheusborges9969]

i get 16 mpg too :((

[@hybridshift]

@25:00 Sorry but all M versions have a different motor "S" version not "B" ie B58 vs S58

[@nicksanntt4788]

Very good review mate! Way to go!

[@enesko95]

Wait, why dont you have the M steering wheel? The wheel u got is the normal one which u get with car without m sport package. Weird.

[@alexmaradiaga1]

Enes Özben yeah the m steering wheel had a shortage so it’s only available in Europe and South America

[@jadecorbeil9542]

We bought it and we will receive it Monday! We are very excited! Thanks for the vidéo!

[@mde8965]

Really nice review. Very comprehensive, almost like you are there at a dealer. Coming from a 2016 x3, I was about ready to move on to something else, like the Audi, MB, or even a Mazda. Then I saw the m40i and fell back in love with BMW. I will be ordering one in the next couple of weeks.

[@DarrelLaBossiere]

I'm looking at getting a used one of these. Do you have any long term feedback? Also, loved the review. Peace

[@michaelmesolellaesq]

Best car I’ve ever owned. BMW did SO MUCH here. It’s worth every penny. I drove everything in the class. Nothing offers ALL the x3m40i does. It is th best well-rounded choice in the segment. It’s also the fastest to 60, stops around 150ft, while literal click of the button either turns this thing WILD or into a luxury suv. I couldn’t be happier. No problems. Already have 20k on it. Still same rubber, too. This is a sleeper (even tho m performance line, it puts up numbers and feels like it driving that go up against much stronger alternative in Hp/tq, i think this is MUCH CLOSER TO ITS FATHER THE X3M, it’s just tooooo far away from the normal x3) and I think it might be amongst BMWs best vehicle on sale now. Nothing checks as many boxes as this car. Bmws are expensive. This is expensive. BUT, is worth it all, is a SOLID VEHICLE INVESTMENT that literally performs near M level, while providing BMW luxury just the same.

[@andredg804]

Well done video. Thanks. I'll take delivery this week!!

[@JoJo-Sings]

Hey cool video and liked how you gave a detailed description. I'm thinking about getting this X3M OR the AUDI SQ5.

[@joesmith9216]

cheers BMW for making cd players in 2018, epic.

[@juliesmith777]

Nice job with the review, it was super informative. I just test drove an Audi Q5, I think this looks a lot better, can't wait to drive it!

[@shaneh734]

Love this car! I would love to see this exact model and color with a red leather interior and black trim! Love the sound of the exhaust!...

[@glenn8206]

I own one and I love it!

[@polarbear353]

The interior is gorgeous. Considering this or the new BMW 330i.

[@michaelmesolellaesq]

Polar Bear if you are going x3m40i - the x3 is better and incredible. Best car I have owned to date. And I’ve had many. If you are doing the 3 m40i, then I would say it’s a matter of preference however the 3 has all the new updated tech, dash, design elements and so forth. That said, I really can’t express enough just how good the x3m40i. It is the absolute best in the segment. It gives you just so much behind the wheel, on top of giving you lux cruising. You must get the adaptive m suspension, I consider that an ultimate option that compliments these vehicles so much more.

[@polarbear353]

@@michaelmesolellaesq I must say Michael, you have given me plenty of room for thought. I have to admit, I am leaning towards the x3 and you're right, the m40i is the way to go.

[@michaelmesolellaesq]

Polar Bear just be sure to drive before you buy!

[@polarbear353]

@@michaelmesolellaesq already have my friend.

[@polarbear353]

Thanks for the insight, I really appreciate it. Now I just have to decide on a color, but it's a good problem to have.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Dang Forest, where ya been?! Nice shots to start the video. That MPG is impressive for going "all the way out to Frisco" haha. Good review as always! How'd you get hooked up with BMW for that?

[@wassha09]

How does a person get into the business of being able to test out cars to rate them for people of KZbin?

[@alexmaradiaga1]

Great Review man !!! Love this car

[@peterleary8738]

Excellent review. As far as suvs go this one is tough to beat. FYI its a dead pedal not a kick plate.

[@rl2239]

Excellent review! BMW as stepped up in every way. This is going to make next SUV purchase difficult. Was trying to decide between the GLC 43 and the SQ5. Wasn’t keen on driving a BMW, this could and may change my mind. Really like this suv.

[@junetube123]

The iDrive with touchscreen and super easy-to-use navigation was a key reason I bought the M40i over the GLC or SQ5. Finally, one of the top 3 German manufacturers has a simple to use navigation system! I took delivery 3 days ago and the new car has been awesome.

[@gosman949]

@@junetube123 still liking your x3 M40i?

[@GodZji]

Did you have the driving assist plus option on this one? Great review!!

[@LuckyBarber]

The best vote of approval: 1:30. :-)

[@t6553gw]

Where is this video made? Nice little town with some curvy road

[@marcovanni1851]

looks sharp and sounds awesome! BMW did very well with this design and performance! The 21" inch wheels looks much nice though lol

[@duncancycles]

How’s the car holding up??

[@Benny87654321]

Great Review as always 👏🏽👍🏽

[@Tokoo83]

Why no M steering wheel on North America 40i

[@BobsGT235]

The 2019's have it.

[@arisgod2749]

what is it with these bracelets? I don't get it.

[@michaelmesolellaesq]

I’d love to see u do the x3comp. I own the x3m40i loaded with the 21 inch rim pkg and adaptive M

[@oodle42]

very good review, i think this model needed all these upgrades to the M performance. however i think what would make this model even better is a feature the Macan has which is the adjustable height control since this is not really an off roader, would be nice to have that option. so i might consider this to replace my 1st Gen Acura RDX which i have enjoyed for almost 11 yrs even though it is still a great performer as well as super reliable. but this X3 is definitely impressive. thanks for a great review.

[@aaronchang8397]

4:44 exhaust sound

[@palzsolt3712]

Really awesome review, nice shots and contentwise very impressive! It’s a hell of a car, mine soon arrives, im gonna fall in love with it in seconds! Would you take one as a daily driver?

[@MiroBG359]

Great review. We're deciding between this and the Macan

[@clinxeo5702]

sunsirel tbh I would go with macan I have a 2018 turbo one and it’s really good.Its more reliable and it has more mpg

[@MiroBG359]

Clinxeo yeah, I'm leaning toward the Macan, waiting to see what the upcoming refresh will be like first.

[@modestlycrowned]

AWESOME review!

[@duncancycles]

Excellent review

[@Mrrlamb1]

Saw one in person on Saturday... What an aggressively beautiful vehicle (for my wife) :) But sheesh--still no cooled seats?!!!

[@filip.loncaric]

Rush Love It is finally optional also for x3

[@BobsGT235]

Ventilated seats are available on certain color interiors.

[@planetfabulous5833]

At 8:02 you said it's "German built" but it's really American built! :)

[@planetfabulous5833]

Which is better? This or the Stelvio?

[@Rocketboy2023]

No contest 😂

[@jameskousoulos562]

Great video, thank you!

[@mattbourne4401]

Good review. It would have been good to show more details in the driving modes. Just one note: the vents on the side of the car are not functional vents but only for design.

[@rohanzky]

definitely not the same motor as the F87 M2 (n55 / s55) nor the current G series M2 (s58). Your motor is the B58, same motor found in all bmw's ending in 40i plus the A90/91 Supra and the Ineos Grenadier suv.

[@kylecarr5615]

Does it have the active grill?

[@BobsGT235]

Yes it does.

[@MehranJabbari]

side vent isn't functional! put a stick in there doesn't go through. also, have a look at the wheel arch no opening towards the vent.

[@BobsGT235]

@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial You are mistaken.

[@catherinestevens6427]

I have to get this! ❤

[@n.prince2458]

Disappointed. Was really expecting to hear how you felt about your feet, in the back, under the driver's seat. There was no mention on how it felt. In terms of rear feetroom, was it a confined feeling or an improvement from the previous X3 models? The rest of the review was impressive in relation with how you had the right balance of covering the general features awhile not delving too deep into details, just enough to cover what was really important and necessary to know to travel safely.

[@endoneezer]

whats the 0 to 60?

[@endoneezer]

oh damn! thats a beast!

[@VirtueAce]

Nice! 👌

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

1. X3 2. GLC 3. Q5

[@DezFTW]

Riley said wassup

[@CrusaderX]

maybe if they didn't load the car with so many needless gizmos the price would be lower.

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Too bad BMW still doesn't offer Android Auto..

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Forrest's Auto Reviews No, and not only that but they charge $300 for Apple Carplay in 2018 when even cars down market are offering BOTH Apple Carplay and Android Auto as standard. That definitely is frustrating.. My M40i will arrive soon, in a few more days hopefully. Not having Android Auto wasn't a deal breaker but it's definitely something BMW needs to sort out. Soon.

[@sethssd]

Yeah I was told they might have a software upgrade for it down the line if you have the Apple carplay, supposedly something that the legal bean counters couldn't agree to during negotiations on the software, bmw didn't want to give them total software access or something

[@lorinjones3007]

Such a babe... the car not you.

[@raus_mit_Islam]

👦🏿🚕

[@MB-xx6xc]

This car is not German built.

[@모든날모든순간-c6d]

Good~♡^^

[@stefanfreestylez]

It has literally nothing shared with the m2 lol...

[@jayclark4239]

Forrest's Auto Reviews I’m sorry but it’s yourself that is wrong. Bmw has moved away from the n55 for a couple years now, the new modular series is the ‘B’ range, so B38 is theire 1.5L 3cyl petrol engine, B48, 2L 4cyl petrol engine (really good engine used in the jcw mini) and finally the engine that is in this car the B58, a 3L 6cyl twin power turbo. Unfortunately your commenter was correct, this does not share much with the m2, however the B58 and B series have INCREDIBLE tune-ability, the B48 in the mini jcw makes 230hp stock, after a remap, can safely make 300hp. Likewise with the B58, a remap or even a plug and play tune will got you over 400hp, likewise with the torque. Amazing engine! The b58 is where it’s at. Great review bro, new subscriber

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I like the SQ5 much more, even though it has those terrible fake exhaust tips.

[@berniesutton7277]

Why do you have to “go ahead and...”? It just adds words to your commentary that are completely unnecessary

[@luissantuzzi5891]

Un polmone rispetto a Stelvio Q

[@Darealist5629]

Sound is horrible but nice camera

[@qlpar]

First

[@toptobottom247]

Yeh...no...I'll t take the Volvo XC40 because the price is cheaper and I would feel more comfortable with a little off road weekend camping with little ones.

[@guygood3760]

ugly... what is new car this bad economy.

[@bigdeal4147]

BMW SUVs are hideous.

[@bigdeal4147]

Forrest's Auto Reviews the coupes and sedans are nice. The SUV comes off as trying too hard. MB makes theirs look nice.

[@ganuv]

The steering is nice but it’s not an M steering which is way nicer !