Have tried to get the guide ever since my VIN was issued a couple weeks ago without success. Finally loaded today.
Not sure if it’s VIN specific re timing or if everyone with a VIN can now download. Now know what I’ll be reading the next few weeks.
I know that quite a few people have been having this issue lately. My order was "scheduled for production" a couple of days ago, but as of this morning, it's gone back to "order received" (status code 111).
Does anyone know what might be the reason?
We know they did this in Germany already, but wanted to take a stab at it as just a couple of normal dudes. Starting in Niagara Falls, Canada and attempting to make it to Quebec City (940KM) on one 100% charge. If (huge if) we make it there, we will continue on and try to hit 1,000 KM.
Depending on how this goes, we might do it again in the iX xDrive60 and the iX5 when it comes.
Will be on YouTube eventually - good luck to us!
Once upon a time, many years ago, American consumers used to go to Germany to buy Porsches drive them awhile around Europe and have the cars shipped back to the States. It was cheaper!!! Right now given all the difficulty in getting a Neue Klasse IX3, I would do, if I could, the same damn thing. Go to Germany, buy the damn car, and have it shipped back.
Follow-up to my first-impressions thread. here. Got the first few weeks behind me now and just completed a longer road trip of 830 km. A few observations:
Charging: The car’s charging performance is usually higher than what the charger itself can deliver. I had zero connection issues at the stations, even though I deliberately mixed providers. It’s every bit as hassle-free as Tesla Supercharging.
Chassis: Excellent, typical BMW.
Noise: Wind noise is barely noticeable, even at high Autobahn speeds.
Assisted driving: Very relaxed on the Autobahn – though my wife isn’t a huge fan when I take my hands off the wheel. :)
Consumption: 20.2 kWh/100 km on the Autobahn – actually a touch less than my Tesla Model Y.
Voice control: Also clearly better. “Find the nearest charging stations with at least 300 kW along the current route” gave me a correct result within a few seconds.
Overall, still very happy with it.
Let’s compare lease offers for the first iX3 sales in the US. Here’s an initial reference. Please post what you learn. https://quotedefender.com/blog/bmw-lease-deals-august-2026
What I believe are likely the first batch of US customer-ordered iX3s left Zeebrugge (Belgium) yesterday on the ship, Pontus Highway, headed to Baltimore. ETA is 8/23 which would theoretically enable customer deliveries late the first week of September. The Genius said they had no information on an embargo until 9/25 and my dealer was vague, saying only “in September”. Would love to hear some “facts” - and maybe even a report of an earlier ship. You can track here: https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9974113
Can’t find it to download. Would appreciate if somebody points me to a download link.
To preface:
I currently own an Ioniq5 and my lease is ending next year. I've started to look at my options and was initially set on the Rivian R2. With the price in Canada not released yet, and the possible tarrifs on top, I can't quite justify the possible cost given the range and features. What I know is that I'm all in on the EV exprience and want to purchase my next EV instead of leasing. I've looked up and down the EV options and have 3 shortlisted with prices reflecting the options/packages I want. The practical option: Subaru Uncharted (55K CAD). The throw money at things options: Audi Q4 e-Tron (75K CAD) and BMW iX3 (85K CAD). I would have wanted to stick with the Ioniq as it's been a great car, but the Hyundai dealerships around me are ass when it comes to providing service.
The thing that stands out for me with the iX3 over the Q4 e-Tron is the almost 635 KM mixed range EPA rating. It would be my firts luxury car, so I have some reservations. Is everything that it brings to the table worth the price tag?
Does anyone else have a week 33 date that’s stalled? I’m still seeing step 3 when I thought I’d be seeing step 4 this week.
Hi all, I got my ix3 40 last week and noticed that the sun that enters through the front windshield heats up things like the safety belt quickly and up to a almost uncomfortable temperature. I drove 5 different models and brands of cars since 2020 and never noticed this effect as drastic as I do in this car. Anyone else sharing this experience?
EDIT: I don’t know want (or am allowed to) coat my windshield. I feel something is off and think this could be a defective batch of windows. The difference to other cars is very clearly noticeable and I cannot imagine bmw cut so many corners to reduce cost that they went for a non-IR coated front window
Hi, has anyone seen any aftermarket panoramic sunroof shades for the Neue Klasse ix3 for sale (in the US)? The dealer charging $240 for the OEM shade seems steep for such a basic device. I don't have the car yet, but hoping to have the shade on hand for day 1.
Is it me - is the IX45 air-con not as good as the other non electric BMWs
Any tips on best cooling settings ???
We live in Cape Town - South Africa and it’s quite warm most of the time - I
Do miss my tilt sunroof - at least then I can vent 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
First day reservation. Sent dealer my configuration, got production number, and then received production week. Several weeks ago asked if I could make changes to my configuration and was told yes. Made a couple changes. Salesman called that day, confirmed the changes and said everything still on track.
This week got VIN and car went into production. Clicked on the vehicle configuration in My Garage and all of the changes are there except one: sunroof deletion. Don’t want the sunroof. Never used it in my X5 and given that it’s a fixed panel, have even less use for it now. (Note: in Arizona and simply want to avoid the heat.) So reach out to dealer immediately and asked if the My Garage configuration is what was submitted. On day four now without a response.
It’s my understanding that once a car goes into production no changes can be made. Your production week is the week the car is produced, not the week production starts. So I’m assuming there is nothing that can be done now. Really don’t want the sunroof but don’t want to go to the back of the line and order another one.
Has anyone had a similar issue? What, if any, are my options at this point? TIA
Just placed my order for an iX3. Went with the panoramic roof and Iconic Glow (for matrix headlights), but deliberately skipped the Innovation Pack. Over here in NL it is the only way to get the Harman Kardon system. The pack bundles HK with the 3D head-up display and a couple of other things I don't have a use for, and paying that much mostly for audio didn't add up for me.
My reasoning: I listen to podcasts about 70% of the time, music occasionally. For spoken word, a 13-speaker surround setup with extra bass drivers isn't buying me much. And Panoramic Vision already puts speed and nav in my sightline, so the HUD felt redundant rather than essential.
The one thing nagging at me: I'm coming out of a 2022 Model 3 SR, whose base system is unusually good for a no-cost setup. BMW's entry-level audio has historically been the weak spot. So I'm curious whether I've talked myself into a small regret.
Questions for people who already have their cars:
Not looking for audiophile territory. Just one step up from stock if it turns out to be needed.
Im so poor!