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If you come from a Honda speaker, its an upgrade. If you come from a branded speaker (HK, B&O, ELS) you will probably notice the downgrade

i apologize

i'll do better :(

It's water, it rained

@ sir cope much?

​@@TylerWhiting The "fluid" is water. What's your deal?

@j1ndz not sure if i want to go on ethanol.. maybe after the winter ill give it a try

@@DrivnByBrian I recently added it to mine and wish I had done it sooner. Huge power gain and boost to the top end running E50. I run pump most of the time, but it's nice to have that additional power whenever you gain access to E. Super easy install too. Definitely go with the Rod Sutphin tune though. I paid for XHP and I couldn't get it to feel right with any of their maps and customizations. Paid Rod Sutphin for a custom tune and it's way better.

@j1ndz DM me on IG - def want to ask a few more questions on it. thanks dude!

I believe his is a 2020

@ oo okay, yeah I figured it was one of the years that didn’t need it’s ecu unlocked for a ridiculous amount. I’m stuck between this and a 540i m sport due to pricing for now, his came out awesome

@@jaygarcia7807 appreciate it man! Yes mine is a 2020, where I had to do the DME unlock. Few shops in the NYC area offer the service for $200-300. Honestly I wish I considered the 540 because I do miss the sedan feeling. My concern would be how different the 540 feels to the 340, as the 3 series still retains a sportier feel due to its weight and size

what can i say, im a pussy lmaooo

No issues whatsoever. I'm now on 20x10 et+25, 275 squared. Have 10mm wheel spacers all around but it's required on the front because the fronts need a +35 offset

@@MG-jp5ij Factory warranty should be enough if you are buying the car brand new. Don't buy the extended warranty

Definitely a great post-grad gift for me too. i'd say rock the lexus until you finish dental school (you probably wouldn't have time to enjoy a new car anyway haha), and then the post-dental gift would be even crazierrr

@@nigeldalziel7088 i apologize for the inconvenience i have caused you

I'm an accountant!

1. 2018 is the first year of the new X3, i'd avoid. 2020 is the redesign, and 2021 has the highest reliability rating in Consumer Reports. B58 has been proven to be reliable! since you are buying used, make sure to do your own pre-purchase inspection as small dealerships and private sellers skimp out on maintenance (sometimes)

@@DrivnByBrian hm ok, appreciate the response, thank you

@slickahhthing depends who you are. i would never want a first year car, its always the worst year. i also like the redesign in 2020. also consumer reports rates 2018-2019 BMW X3 as under/below average reliability, 2020 average, 2021+ above average

7 years on the road and never popped a tire.. just gotta be aware of the holes in the road lol

@ouzayaza5921 im stage 2 now (high flow catted dp + tune). while you can technically start driving immediately while being gentle, there are 2 benchmarks to keep in mind. most people wait until a single engine oil cycle has completed (average of 30 seconds after starting the car) before driving - this ensures the engine is properly lubricated before any sort of driving. the second benchmark is waiting until the RPMs have dropped below 1,000. this indicates the engine and downpipe has properly warmed up. I wait for this, which usually takes 3-4 minutes

@@ambassadoroftruth99 stock sound system could definitely use some improvement. some popular upgrades are with bimmerlink's alpha one: 1) upgrading just the amplifier, or 2) upgrading the entire sound system (amplifier + speakers)

@@IPhonesCrash my bad gang

@DrivnByBrian still an informative video man. Good job

@VazquezFamily09 Thanks Willie, appreciate it! The H&R springs are a set adjustment, 1.5 inches in the front and 1 inch in the back - nothing too big but noticeable for car guys. I'd personally stay away from coilovers (which allows you to adjust your ride height) because 1. they are expensive, 2. its an SUV - i personally don't like slammed SUVs. With H&R springs, i've never had to slow down on a bump or be worried about scrapping, even driving in rural roads! I still have about 5 inches of clearance, i plan on buying a lip and diffuser down the line so ill have to be more careful then. I just bought new wheels 20x10, 275/40/20, and since they are a wider setup i did have to buy wheel spacers. I was hesistant at first, but after doing some research and speaking with my mechanic - as long as they are 1. hubcentric, 2. fits your wheel set up (ex/ 5x112) and not just a general spacer that fits all cars, you should be fine! I am currently running 10mm all around

Alignment guy said the same thing lol. keep in mind i had a 1-1.5 inch drop all around. Here's all the bad things that have come from it: - improved handling, comfort, and ride quality - smaller wheel gap, looks better - scraped on 0 curbs, bumps, ramps, etc

I just lowered mine, but for some reason, the front is a little bumpy. I'm not too sure that maybe the shock absorbers are actually bad

@@Gh0stM2 oh really - are you noticing it on both sides, or one? You might have to check the suspension top hat. if you don't tighten them evenly, one strut may be extremely stiff (loud and bumpy) while the others are closer to stock (quiet and soft). This is definitely true on the rear struts, as i mistakenly left a top hat lose. every time i hit a bump it sounded like something fell off the car. Fixed it by tightening it down!

​@@DrivnByBrianthat makes sense because I have a loud sound on the passenger front side so I'm thinking you might be right that maybe the top hats are actually loose but I'm pretty sure I tightened them unless they loosened up after the fact I'm not too sure I'll check them and then if not I'll put it on the lift to figure out maybe the poorly stupid design spindle is loose

​@@DrivnByBrianit took me all of 1 hour max to lower my M2 like quick literally the most easiest car to lower and then this one took me almost 8 hours

Yes to alignment. Any time you touch the suspension you need an alignment. No adjustable links. It was pretty straightforward, literally just swapped the springs and drove carefully until alignment

@@DrivnByBrianthank you!!!!! Looks excellent

I got this confused too. I originally thought the bench unlock happens with I flash with MHD. A DME unlock is ALWAYS needed. There are 2 methods: 1) bench unlock, and 2) FENTMO unlock. Bench can be done at shops like BMCoding for $300. FENTMO requires you to ship it to Europe and costs a lot more. After you unlock the DME, you can tune the car via BM3 or MHD. Its a 2 step process!

@@DrivnByBrian ah good to know. I picked up a 2020 in april coming from a 2014 accord and its been a rocket

@@lawboixD Came from a 2017 Accord too! only thing i miss is 45MPG haha

Great for my needs. The only issues I had were addressed in the video! Super smooth and comfortable ride, but I miss the sedan sometimes

@DrivnByBrian yeah true that. Sedans handle much nicer 👌 of coures a bmw over my hyundai sonata 😆 I just like the room and Comfort the seats are very firm with x3 and most bmw long rides like 3 hours plus Does your back start hurting?What are the seats are comfortable throughout the whole trip? I sat in a few older X5 models seats felt hard

@@paulrakis its a love hate relationship. i like that it is more sporty, so i don't mind the harder seats and side pieces to hold me in place. on longer road trips it does get hard at times. i have to slouch a little haha

Appreciate it! Love the long comment, haha. Feel free to shoot out any more questions: 1. Agreed 2025 looks weird with all the screens and new design. We'll have to see if the BMW fanboys will fall to liking it (similar to the nostril M3/M4s). Also being a first year model, I wouldn't recommend it for any manufacturer 2. If you want to run the car into the ground, buying used and staying on top of maintenance is the better choice. Financially speaking, you save 20k from buying a off-lease car. Putting that 20k towards maintenance will be cheaper than buying brand new AND THEN doing maintenance. If you are worried about prior ownership, take your time in searching. I looked for 8 months across the X3 M40 and M340. Scan pictures for window sticker/options and Carfax for oil changes. Find ones with detailed services from BMW. Being from NY, look in the southern states - usually more highway mileage, an older population (thus better maintenance and doesn't drive as hard), and less salt on the roads. IF you got deep pockets, buy a new one! At the end of the day, it's your money haha

@@DrivnByBrian thank you so much for your response. I will definitely take your advise.

i think you can "purchase" it through an annual subscription in the bmw app

im in NYC - we have some bad potholes, and a few inches of snow every year. from stock ride height, the car drops 1-2inches. It still has plenty of clearance, i've never needed to slow down for a bump or slope. only thing i would worry about is driving with 21in wheels in the winter

is the 2022 also fully loaded? 2021 is the last year of the B58TU w/o the mild hybrid. By car industry standards, it's going to be the most refined and reliable. With 2022 out of warranty, electronics can fail, mild hybrid has shown to be weaker than the B58TU (2020+). I'd go 2021 fully loaded all day, and only take the 2022 if it is fully loaded and extended warranty

Interesting didn’t know about the mild hybrid issues. I know they removed the start/stop button and it helps with any turbo lag. But I definitely dont want to deal with electronic or hybrid battery issues either.

@@RimzH yes I would definitely look into it. Also saving 10k would be a “buffer” for any problems from the 2021

I been slacking.. but I'll add this to the list!

@@DrivnByBrian yeah bro please do

Haha, nice! The handling and ride is a little smoother and less bouncy than stock suspension. I just took a trip to the Poconos, backroads and interstate all my passengers commented how the car didn't sway as much as other SUVs too!

got a lot of compliments on the cognac, peanut butta babbyyyy

@@DrivnByBrian peanut butter all the way!

haha for real. im waiting to get tinted so just leaving it like this for now

there are a few around 6k rpm and dropping to 4k, however its not consistent and you must completely let off after a hard acceleration!

just under 31k miles. No issues and just did a oil analysis with Blackstone (now 35k miles) which came back near perfect. honestly, some days i wish i had the m340 but the x3 is a great all around car. definitely test drive an x3, even if its the base model to see how you fit in the car!

@@DrivnByBrian thanks for feedback. I’m concerned that 2 people owned the one I’m looking at with only 27k miles. I like the sound and performance but is a newer X3 30i m sports package a better way to go. Both same price only difference is 2020 vs 2022.

@@mikej3755 I got the X3 M40i for the B58 engine. So personally I wouldn’t consider any 4 cylinder/B48 engine. If you aren’t looking for the “power” or “sportiness” of the 6 cylinder/B58, then I’d get the 2022. Just make sure you negotiate in the extended warranty or learn how to do maintenance on your own, to help with cost of ownership!

Gotchu w the head mount next time!! Appreciate it fr

Appreciate it! And for sure - I've been slacking with the videos but will add this to the list. Took me an hour because i had fat fingers lol

I should've! Maybe next time, its a little finnicky but great when it works as designed

Great question! I considered the SQ5, Macan and Model Y Performance as competitors. Coming out of college and supporting the car myself, going straight to Porsche instead BMW/Audi/Tesla seemed unwise. I "could" afford it, but across 5-7 years it wouldn't be smart for my future self. Or if I did, would I really enjoy spending more money for my first luxury car? Coming from a Honda, BMW is enough lol. I ultimately chose BMW because of its more friendly-priced maintenance, upkeep, modification capability, and community. If I had to pick another I'd go Audi for those reasons as well. At the end of the day, whatever fits your budget (Macan Turbo S is calling my name.. but eventually)

Before both our M40I G01 we tried Macan Turbo 2015... 🤮 I was disapointed... No caracter... We had M50D F15 and i Can say BMW have more caracter. We tried M40i and the result was as expected. For me Porsche is 911.

Honestly, nothing noticeable. If anything it'd be less than 0.5 inch due to the science of it. I am on 19in stock wheels and planning to upgrade to a summer setup in a few months. That should lessen the wheel gap even more

Awesome, good luck with your search! It's definitely easy to pick up a COVID optioned car, be patient and don't jump the gun!

Haha thanks but I'm okay. Just got it, can't get rid of it so soon!

No problem! I'm also looking to be done with my mods in the fall, it'll be great!

used it coming back from the dealership! 6 hours ranging from 70mph to stop and go traffic, and it worked the entire time. honestly was pretty impressed

Nope, I'm one of the few people that actually uses their parking brake so it's definitely off lol. I actually "tested" this by giving both low and medium throttle. The car is much more comfortable when it is purposely revved to 2k RPM right after cold start!

Appreciate it boss! Wishing you the best too

This is actually the B58TU (Gen 2). 2018-2019 M40s are B58 (Gen 1). The 2020-2021 M40 is the mid-cycle refresh which updated the engine and interior design. The addition of the mild-hybrid occurs right after (2022 - Present)