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« on: April 07, 2008, 11:22:35 pm »


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2008 BMW X3 3.0si

2008 BMW X3 3.0siThe original BMW X3 had its issues, but this new model irons them out with a strong engine, smooth transmission, proactive xDrive and much better interior, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh.

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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2008, 04:22:17 pm »
Wow!!! No comments on the X3 until this time of the day??? I would've never thought it's such an unloved car.
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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2008, 04:26:31 pm »
Quote from: carcrazy on April 08, 2008, 04:22:17 pm
Wow!!! No comments on the X3 until this time of the day??? I would've never thought it's such an unloved car.

When's the next generation coming out?
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« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2008, 04:34:20 pm »
I agree with Jill, I like the X3 better than the X5, old or new. I suppose people are turned off by the its looks?
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« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2008, 05:22:09 pm »
I like both the current X3 and X5. I never liked the older X5.

Just for fun, I loaded up a X3 and with all boxes checked (except for the M Sport Package), it's $66,345 MSRP, before tax. It's kind of insane.

Not sure what BMW Assist is, but this plus the Bluetooth for $1,100? Huh
Money shouldn’t be an issue at all for one to buy a loaded X3.
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« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2008, 05:58:48 pm »
Audi Q7 is the same price.. Roll Eyes
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« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2008, 08:15:38 pm »
Quote from: carcrazy on April 08, 2008, 05:22:09 pm
I like both the current X3 and X5. I never liked the older X5.

Just for fun, I loaded up a X3 and with all boxes checked (except for the M Sport Package), it's $66,345 MSRP, before tax. It's kind of insane.

Not sure what BMW Assist is, but this plus the Bluetooth for $1,100? Huh
Money shouldn’t be an issue at all for one to buy a loaded X3.


It's pure insanity in my books. I also find its exterior design is better but still far from being anything striking... There are so many other options out there for that kind of money. Will be a better value as a used vehicle in a couple of years...
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2008, 12:20:03 pm »
Is it me or does the X3 resemble an AMC Pacer from that offset front view?
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« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2008, 12:41:26 pm »
Quote from: carcrazy on April 08, 2008, 05:22:09 pm

Not sure what BMW Assist is, but .......


BMW Assist is like the On-Star deal - you can call BMW Canada from where-ever if you have trouble.

Not sure I would be an X3 buyer at all, but I can see uses for the X5, particularily with the V8 engine (diesel coming). Then again, I might get the 535xiTouring ahead of the X5...if fact, I likely would.
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« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2008, 12:44:08 pm »
Quote from: TB on April 08, 2008, 05:58:48 pm
Audi Q7 is the same price.. Roll Eyes

Base I guess. The X3 3.0si base is $51K.
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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 01:32:09 pm »
Quote from: ktm525 on April 09, 2008, 12:20:03 pm
Is it me or does the X3 resemble an AMC Pacer from that offset front view?

Must be you
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« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008, 03:51:24 pm »
I dunno. I still Pacer in this photo.


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