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Replying to: driver100 (May 27, 2006 7:19 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (May 27, 2006 9:58 am) I am going to take your word for it. My X3 is shorter than my neighbours Jetta! IMO big just seems clumsy and dated...even perceived big. The X5 is only a few inches bigger than the X3 and it looks huge in comparison. I wouldn't consider anything other than an X3, but I wouldn't want an X5...these big vehicles could be dinosaurs in the next few years. If you drive a Hummer you are already a social misfit.
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Replying to: driver100 (May 27, 2006 2:12 pm) I don't think the soldiers who drive them are social misfits and it's probably best to avoid being judgmental.  tidester, host
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Replying to: tidester (May 27, 2006 3:15 pm) Not referring to the military where they are necessary. And not for people who bought them when gas was not a problem....how could they know. However, if someone goes out today and buys a Hummer for their own personal use, IMHO it would be looked at by many about the same as wearing a fur coat, or smoking (not everyone cares, but there are people who get upset about these things). Social misfit is a little strong...probably socially irresponsible to a lot of people would be what I am trying to say  If I was being judgemental I apologize. I was trying to say "society might perceive Hummer buyers -as being socially irresponsible if gas is over $4 a gallon". The whole point of the matter is that excessively large vehicles could become socially unacceptable if gas prices keep rising.  (And it seems GM is getting this impression as they plan to stop building Hummer 1's for civilian use)
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| I am strongly considering buying an 04 model X3 from a dealer. It is not a CPO car. Has about 20k miles. Wondering what I can expect in reliability?? Any consistant problems with the 04 as a first model year? Were they offered in Europe in 03 as I've been told, which would really make the 04 a second year model? Thanks, 462 | |
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Replying to: 462 (May 28, 2006 6:46 am) My only complaint is the power windows don't work when the temperature goes a little below freezing...makes it difficult to get a ticket for parking or go through drive through restaurants. Dealer says it is because of sound proofing materials (rubber around the doors/windows)being extra wide. This winter was fairly mild though so it only happened a few times. Other than that, I have never driven a car that is so pleasureable. Compare comfort, safety, sitting position, gas mileage, performance, handling, those big windows and view of the road, sound of the engine, huge sun roof, well thought out interior design etc. After testing a few cars (and my wife has a very nice 2003 Mercedes C Class wagon that is great) I knew when I drove this one it would be the one....I didn't want to give it back to the dealer! |
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Replying to: driver100 (May 28, 2006 7:21 am)
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Replying to: driver100 (May 28, 2006 7:21 am) thanks for the info!! What gas mileage do you get? 462
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Replying to: designman (May 28, 2006 10:05 am) The dealer really tried. They did spray all the seals around the door. That didn't work. A newspaper columnist suggested some spray which I tried...helped a bit. I have told BMW Canada about it, even to say when I buy my next car I am going to test other makes to see if they have this problem, because I think it is a safety issue. It isn't safe opening your door to pay when you can do it through a window. I will say it does get better after about 2 hours of driving or in the bright sunshine. It makes it difficult to take to the dealer because it has to happen at the perfect time for them to see what I am talking about. I have written about it before and I seem to be the only person with the problem. It is embarassing that Ford Focus drivers can get their parking tag with no problem, and I have to open my door and reach way back!!!! But, for me it happens about 10 times a year, and, other than that is the most perfect car in the world. |
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Replying to: 462 (May 28, 2006 10:21 am) Someone wrote quite a few pages ago that when you reach 10,000 miles your mileage will magically increase 20%. They were right! I now get 22 to 24 U.S. miles per gallon highway and 18 to 20 city (I'd call it moderate city traffic), and I think this is very good for a vehicle of this size. Premium gas of course. |
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