(Sorry it's in English) Picked up my new X3 i20 / Pictures and initial thoughts!

Feel free to write / comment in German, I can translate to read. I just cannot write, sorry! But wanted to contribute!!
Hello forum,
As promised here’s some quick review and pictures from my new X3 i20 picked up on Tuesday this week.
Obviously, I have not had much time to play with it yet as I don’t commute with it, so, this weekend will be the true driving test when I take it for a big spin.
Ordered 18.09.18 – Zug Switzerland
Produced 01.10.18 – Roslyn South Africa
In transit btwn 14.10 – 8.11 (ship)
In transit btwn 9.11 – 16.11 (Germany-Switzerland)
Arrived at dealer in Zug 16.11
Scheduled pickup 20.11 (sales rep did not work before, otherwise, I would go before…)
Pick up on the 20th it had 17km’s on the odometer.
Picked up with winter tires already and other accessories I purchased.
Initial impression:
Wow, I had a Nissan Quasquai, 4 year old, and I liked it. Drove well, but was looking for a change and wanted more power and more safety and more tech. Boy, did I get what I was looking for. I work with IT, love computers and playing with such things, but, this was overwhelming. The amount of tech and settings and things to configure it’s amazing.
I spent about two hours in the dealer for the handover with some explanation and configurations being done. Then I went home and literally sat in the car for another 4 hours just poking around.
Two things right away that got me really upset were:
Since I opted to have the remote heating option, I must order a package that comes with the display key. And, since I get the display key I only get one regular key and one display key. The display key is useless as I can do all it does (and more/better) on my iPhone, so this was a real turn off, and I wish they would not do that, as I will end up having to buy a new key just so I don’t look at this stupid display key everyday I need to drive and cuss BMW. Really really stupid in my opinion.
The gas lever on the trunk, to keep the compartment open, they are not offering that anymore. I looked at one car, test drove two models (both had it) and when I received my car it did not have it. I was really upset, as again, this should have been at least communicated to me prior, or been an extra option to pay. Not having it, and not knowing about it ahead of time, finding out during the handover was a real let down. I questioned the sales rep and she was clueless, later she said they don’t do those anymore. I told her this was unacceptable and told them to “fix it” so now she’s working with parts department to see if we can somehow have this installed. The way it comes looks flimsy and ugly, not quality or performance you would expect from a BMW.
Some cool things I liked:
I did order the trail hitch, and here in Switzerland this model is a button you press and comes in and out, so when its closed, you cannot even tell it exists. By the way, it does still work with the kick to open feature both with it closed or open.
The remote start, heated seats and steering wheel will keep me happy and cozy during the winter.
I like how you can have the picture from the car on the app. My garage has horrible cel. Signal and I still managed to get it working for that and other remote access features.
There’s a lot to be learnt and a lot to look and play still, but I figured this quick report, specs and pictures will help those who are waiting for theirs and/or just want to look at other specs, colors, etc…
Here’s the full specs from the VIN decoder:
Type Code?TR55
E Series?G01 ()
Series?X
Type?GEFZG
Model?X3 XDRIVE20I (EUR)
Steering?LL
Doors?5
Engine?B48M
Displacement?2.00
Power?135
Drive?ALLR
Transmission?AUT
Colour?ALPINWEISS 3 (300)
Upholstery?LED.VERNASCA/CANBERRABEIGE DEKORS.( (MAFO)
P7LEA?Modell Luxury Line
P7S9A?Connected Drive Services Paket
S1CAA?Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CBA?CO2 package
S1DEA?Exhaust emission standards EU6 RDE
S205A?Automatic transmission
S223A?Dynamic Damping Control
S230A?Extra package, EU-specific
S248A?Steering wheel heater
S258A?Tire with run-flat functionality
S26ZA?19" light-al.whl.double spoke 696 em.op.
S2PAA?Wheel bolt retainer
S2VBA?Tire pressure display
S2VGA?Performance Control
S302A?Alarm system
S319A?Integrated universal remote control
S320A?Deleted, model lettering
S322A?Comfort access
S3ACA?Trailer coupling
S3ATA?Roof rail, aluminum, satin finish
S3DSA?BMW Display key
S3DZA?Delete extra external lettering
S3KAA?Acoustic comfort windows
S402A?Electric panoramic roof
S413A?Trunk room net
S417A?Roller sun vizor, rear door
S420A?Sun protection glazing
S423A?Floor mats, velours
S428A?Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A?Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431A?Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S461A?Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear
S488A?Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493A?Storage compartment package
S4AWA?Instrument panel 'Sensatec'
S4FHA?Seat with active ventilation
S4HAA?Seat heating, front and rear
S4LHA?Fine-wood trim "Fineline Cove"
S4NEA?Blow-by heater
S4U0A?Electroplat.cover/clip f.operat.elements
S4URA?Ambient interior lighting
S534A?Automatic air conditioning
S536A?Auxiliary heating
S548A?Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S552A?Adaptive LED headlight
S5A1A?LED Fog lights
S5ACA?High-beam assistant
S5ATA?Driving Assistant Plus
S5DAA?Passenger airbag deactivation
S5DNA?Parking assistance system Plus
S609A?Navigation system Professional
S610A?Head-up display
S650A?CD player
S654A?DAB tuner
S676A?HiFi speaker system
S6ACA?Intelligent emergency SOS call
S6AEA?Teleservices
S6AKA?Connected Drive Services
S6AMA?Real-Time Traffic Information
S6ANA?Concierge Services
S6APA?Remote Services
S6CPA?Preparation Apple CarPlay
S6NWA?Phoning with wireless charging
S6U8A?BMW Gesture Recognition
S6WBA?Multifunctional instrument display
S6WDA?WLAN Hotspot
S7CKA?BMW Repair Inclusive
S853A?Language version English
S880A?On-board vehicle literature English
S8KAA?Dummy-SALAPA
S8R9A?Refrigerant R1234yf
S8TFA?Active pedestrian protection
S925A?Dummy-SALAPA
S962A?Deleted, license plate support front
S9AAA?Outer skin protection
Enjoy the pictures:
Best to all,
X3inZug

Congratulations. Beautiful car, but do you really need the CH sticker? Kind of kills the vibe in the rear shots.
Regarding the gas lever there are threads full of people complaining. I doubt the dealer will do anything about it.

Congrats on the beautiful new car! If you go to the complaints thread in this forum, you will see that you are not alone with your disappointment about the missing gas lifter. Mine doesn't have it either, but its not a big deal for me since I always have boxes on top of the floor anyway.
@lyas den CH Sticker braucht er theoretisch, wobei ich jahrelang ohne gefahren bin und es hat sich nie jemand beschwert.

Thanks <LYAS> and <DISELSCHWABE>
I have read about the people complaining, and I guess I was in denial, thus being angry. I am pushing them hard and lets see what the outcome will be. I've been promised an answer in a week or two. I'll contribute in that thread later with what happens (or does not happen)
In regards to the <CH> sticker, yes, its a pitty. But I've been told its a must and as such I just went with it.
Looking forward to driving it with more time to play and test on the weekend...

The CH sticker is not a must when driving in Switzerland. Some countries like Italy want to have the sticker on when driving there. In Germany or Austria you don‘t need it. I have a magnetic one tomput on when I drive to Italy.

BTW, nice car... Greetings from a neighbour, I live 20 min away from Zug.

Hi! Congrats! Don’t you get a display key and one regular remote key? I was told the display key only replace one of the normal remote keys. Plus you get the safety key. Did you only get 1x display and 1x safety (mechanical) key?

Zitat:

@muyalto schrieb am 23. November 2018 um 09:45:44 Uhr:

Did you only get 1x display and 1x safety (mechanical) key?

Hi Muyalto.

No. I did get one normal remote key, one display key and one safety (mechanical) key.

Wish I could sell my display key for someone who could actually use it!