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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 29, 2006 4:41 pm) Let's go easy, there! Not all members of the Forums speak English as their first language. I think what Juan means is that the garage door may act as a soundboard like on a guitar with the effect of amplifying the sound. tidester, host |
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"Of course, my lake house near the skis slope don't suck either!" Yes, no doubt. But then again, my condo and resort club membership smack in the middle of one of the top-ranked ski resorts in North America also serve me nicely!! 
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Replying to: juanchypr (Jul 29, 2006 3:07 pm) Thank you Juan, I got to the sight this time and it was very interesting. First, I had no idea they were planning on making X5's and 3's in North America, and second and more important, looks like the X3 won't get a model change until 2010, which is quite a ways off. I bought a fairly standard version because I was a little hesitant and it seemed expensive to me at the time, almost double the cost of a Jeep. If I could do it again I would get a lot more options. I probably would come out ahead because I would want to keep the car for another year or two or more, so I wouldn't take as much of a hit in depreciation and taxes etc.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Jul 28, 2006 11:05 am) Maybe I should have mentioned that I'm looking at the X3 as a possible second car for utility and winter driving mainly. Hence why I want to be practical. My other car is a 2001 Saab 9-3 convertible. I'm not totally enamored with my Saab, but I am drawn to European cars for both their styling and performance. I chose the Saab over the BMW 3 series convertible because the dealer knocked $9,000 off the sticker price making it a bargain and the larger trunk. As I've read mixed reviews on the X3 (mainly harsh ride, interior below typical Bimmer standards, slightly underpowered for "sport" vehicle, poor gas mileage and reliability), I'm mainly looking for feedback on X3 owners experiences. I hope all of these negatives are cured with the 2007 update. (I'm really interested in gas mileage figures, but all I'm hearing is "improved" from what was terrrible, in my opinion, for a smaller SAV.) I think consumers have a right to, and should, demand improvement in lagging areas even though a product has excellent attributes in most areas. In other words, I unequivically reject the notion that it acceptable for BMW products to lag in some areas (say, realiability) because it delivers so well in others. I know this is an X3 lovers website, but surely you can offer an objective, critical opinion without losing your love! ButI digress. I am leaning towards buying the X3 (that's why I'm here!), but obviously must wait a few more months for the 2007 model. As I'm looking to own the vehicle longer term (say 8 to 10 years), do you think it would be a good idea to purchase a long-term service warranty? Do you know the cost of these? Also, does intended long-term ownership make leasing a less attractive option? Thanks for your comments.
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 29, 2006 10:56 pm) Too bad I have to sell the house to cover my drug rehab bill! Reality is, I don't have such a property, Just being sarcastic. Funny, your one line really tells alot about yourself. 
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Replying to: bargamon (Jul 31, 2006 7:07 am) So I guess your one line said everything about you. 
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 31, 2006 9:17 am) Now I'm wondering what it would say about me if I asked that we all get back on topic?  tidester, host
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 31, 2006 9:31 am) It would say that you are a good host, on top of things!  Like a good referee, you have the judgement to let enough go to keep the "game" entertaining, but not too much so that a full-scale brawl breaks out. There are other hosts/hostesses on TH that whacks posts at the drop of a pin! 
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 31, 2006 9:17 am) 
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