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In case you missed the update that came out August 1 (the X3 hasn't had much luck in Santa Monica): Road Test (Inside Line ) Steve, Host
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Replying to: timmboj (Aug 26, 2005 11:02 am) A well equipped X3 3.0 should be around $400/month. Not sure what the Saturn would run you, but the difference in vehicles should justify and additional cost, if it is affordable to you. And all of the maintenance on the BMW is included in the price......
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 26, 2005 2:25 pm) |
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 26, 2005 2:25 pm) They also seem to find fault with the X3 braking so fast, that the guy in the Chev couldn't stop in time. Does that mean the X3 has brakes that are too good, and should be less powerful in case you have a GM car behind you. The testers have done a lot of damage in very few miles. Maybe the testers could be morons!
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Replying to: driver100 (Aug 27, 2005 6:05 am) That combination is definitely not designed for off-road.. That said, I still wouldn't be too happy about my entire rear suspension failing.. Something tells me that vehicle got the same test they would give a Nissan Xterra or Toyota 4Runner... The X3 is just not that kind of vehicle, and isn't even advertised as such... I always laugh when I see the Honda Ridgeline commercials, with the vehicle bouncing over the rutted cart path.. I think they are idiots to show the vehicle where it is probably the weakest in comparison to it's competitors... They would be better off showing the wife putting groceries in it... At least BMW shows the car on the road.. .where it blows away the competition... regards, kyfdx |
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| to KYFDX: I need to impose on your expertise pertaing to a lease that I'm working on for a 2005 X-3 3.0. In 12/03 I leased an X-5 that cost me $41,50.00. I am now rolling it over into a new lease on an 05 X-3.the MSRP is $39,695.00, residual is 70%,an miles 10,000,penality $0.20,residual is $27,786.50,term 24 months,cap cost, $37,205.00, trade $3,849.03,bank fee $625.00 adjusted cap $34,930.27,lease factor .00120 , calif tire fee $8.75,base monthly rental $372.92,use tax $28.90, total monthly payment $401.82,DMV fee $314.00, cap reduction tax$224.73, working cash payment $3,849.03,drive off $3,849.03. I would appreciate you imput. Thanks Bmwbob27 | |
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Replying to: delrick (Aug 26, 2005 2:48 pm) I test drove the Saturn Saturday morning. It was nice and all, but just not what I was hoping it'd be. Afterward I popped into my BMW dealership for a spin in the X3 3.0 (I'd never driven one, just looked at and read about them) It was VERY nice. What a ride! Reminded me of my old 330i. I'm sold! Gas mileage sucks though. I'm having trouble finding just what I want of the remaining 2005's. I really wanted a 6-Speed manual. Wonder if I shouldn't consider the 2.5 in a 6-speed? There may be more of those. Or get an automatic in the 3.0? Decisions... decisions....
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Replying to: bmwbob277 (Aug 27, 2005 9:54 pm) 2) I like the deal.. It looks like no security deposit, though.. If you took $450 of that money and made a security deposit, they money factor would come down, and your payment would go up slightly, but you'd be ahead for the term of the lease.. A payment increase of about $12-$13, but a net gain of $150-$200, at the end of lease... 3) You could do a 39 month lease with the same exact structure as this one, and the payment would be $50/mo. less.... About $352/mo. including tax.. And, when you figure the downpayment and fees are spread over 39 months, instead of 24 months, the actual savings is closer to $100/mo... regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: timmboj (Aug 28, 2005 3:42 am)
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