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3287 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 6:14 PM
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Replying to: bargamon (Aug 01, 2006 10:56 am) That being said I do have one pratical question...my last car was a 5 speed manual and the X3 is 6 speed. The feel is very different though and I'm having trouble getting into first geaer without lurching. It's no problem if I take it real slow, but that's not always practical or desirable. What's the trick with this car or does it just take practice? Thanks. |
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Replying to: stevenyc (Aug 02, 2006 5:57 am) It ain't no thang! What color interior? Premium, sport, navi, sat radio, Servotronic? Details, please! Congrats. 
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Replying to: stevenyc (Aug 02, 2006 5:57 am) I for one dig what Chris Bangle has done and its obvious the sales are very strong the last few years. I like the X3 alot and think it looks much nicer than the Infinity fx, the Lexus RX, but not the Mercedes ML. BUt there are not that many choices in the Smallish Suv market but Mazda and Acura are entering this year with nice attractive ones that will sell at about 10k under. The Lexus to me is an awful vehicle to look at. It drives nice, but read my opinion on lexus in other forums. They are boring! Shifting will take you some practice if you have not done it for a while or are new to it. Those smooth launches become a habit after a while. |
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Replying to: stevenyc (Aug 02, 2006 5:57 am) I take exception too! What looks better??? First, it is the perfect size. The styling as with almost all BMW's and MB's will look good 10 and probably 20 years from now. It'simple, makes sense, no faddish items that you will get tired of. My X3 is white and although I am in the minority I like the contrasting bumpers. The X3 looks like it is in motion when it is standing still. The kicked up rear quarter window is ingenious, it is a bold styling cue that alters the whole styling of the car, and is getting copied a lot. Note too, large windows all around, you don't see that too much any more (you can actually put your arm on the window sill). Great sightlines to the fenders and in being able to judge the rear end. I can't think of a vehicle that has all that, and that just covers the style.  From the headlights and grill to the rear tailights it is as good as an SUV gets! (Personally and styling is of course personal, I don't think MB's Porche or the new Audi come close for styling) |
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Be sure to report your mileage in BMW X3 & X5: MPG - Real World Numbers" and see how others are doing. tidester, host |
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Replying to: driver100 (Aug 02, 2006 4:53 pm) IT ain't like I called your sister ugly! I like contrasting bumpers too. My Audi Allroad is full of them. My allroad is very similar to the objective of the X3 to me. Manual tranny, some off road capacity, and good utility. Both car based. The Allroad was better appointed inside. The X3 remains high on my list. And the list only includes only BMW's. But, in my opinion, if judging by interior and exterior styling only, the A6 quattro Avant (current model) is superior to the BMW 5 series wagon and for that matter (apples and oranges???) the X3. Factor in drive train which is really important to me, the BMW pulls ahead. I think a garage of a X3 and 335i coupe would be perfection!
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Replying to: bargamon (Aug 03, 2006 6:02 am) If I had to select new BMWs, my choices would be the X5 4.8is and the M Coupe.
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Aug 02, 2006 8:51 am) The interior is light gray leather, which I thought was a bit of an unusual departure but it works for me. The shifting is getting smoother. I just need to drive more! |
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Replying to: bargamon (Aug 03, 2006 6:02 am) I like Audi's a lot, and I think the styling is slightly better than comparable BMW's. My main concern is the reliability factor and the network of dealers. I have sat in BMW 3's, 5's and 7's and although I would like the idea of going back to a car or wagon, I have become accustomed to the height and large windows in the X3. I find that with cars I am kind of sunk down inside and am peering out a port hole. I have now had the second time experience of going to pass someone when they decided to veer into my lane just as I am approaching. I truly believe a lesser vehicle would not have braked so straight and quickly...and the all wheel drive keeps the car from skidding while swerving. We take these features for granted after awhile but the quality and safety of the X3 is another reason it is a terrific car. |
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Just some random thoughts. I always admired Toyotas and Hondas for their reliability, OK styling, and general favorable impression left by owners. My wifes Mercedes C Class was rear ended at a stop light and now we have a 2006 Honda Civic loaner for a few days...with about 100 miles on it. My positive impressions are; Fair amount of get up and go, Solid feeling, Design is clean and not offensive, My negative impressions are; Direct steering, you turn the wheel 2 inches to turn a corner, No hood, feels like driving a bus or a van. Windshield is so far forward and so sloped, you are detached from the road ahead, Seating position is never great - steering wheel isn't right. The big digital speedometer is right at the top of the dash and the numbers constantly changing is very distracting. I find that as I come to a stop the numbers are still falling - and I watch it to see if it gets to zero, The dash is on two tiers and it looks a little bit like you are seeing double, Rear vision is poor with big head rests and lots of metal in the rear quarters, No feel of the road and not much fun to drive. This is a car I have always admired mostly from reading reviews, surveys and owners comments. I think I would be disappointed in a RAV4 or Acura RD-X. Now if I just needed basic transportation or was on a budget I would consider these cars, but I have been spoiled with my X3.
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