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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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Replying to: driver100 (Aug 10, 2006 7:10 am)
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Replying to: div2 (Aug 10, 2006 11:19 am) Nothing wrong with those, or the GTI. The GTI should be sensational and the E36 or 46 are nicer than most new cars out there today....I actually prefer the 36 to almost any new car. I prefer the simple squared off styling and the big windows to the current models. Oh well, that's progress..... 
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Replying to: driver100 (Aug 10, 2006 3:58 pm) IU
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Replying to: invaliduser (Aug 11, 2006 7:37 am) That sounds tempting.....if I was in the market. My 2004 2.5 is automatic and has just over 20,000 miles on it. I am only doing about 10,000 miles a year so it might last 10 years.  By the way, I sometimes wish I had a manual, but usually I prefer the automatic, easier to talk on the cell and juggle the coffee while looking for another radio station. IMHO that X3 is worth every penny!
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Replying to: div2 (Aug 03, 2006 7:00 am) I would have to agree with you, but lets take it a step futher...... Cayanne turbo S and a M5 might do the trick! |
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I just got my black sapphire X3 with premium pack, heated seats, PDC, HID, Serv steering, and privacy glass yesterday. I drove for about 70 miles and the darn "service engine soon" light comes on! Has anyone else in this forum experience this within the first day or the week of ownership? Any insights on the seriousness of this problem? Thanks a bunch. Jupiter415 
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Replying to: jupiter415 (Aug 13, 2006 6:45 am) All US cars built since 2006 are fitted with the second generation of On-Board Diagnostics(OBDII). When an OBDII system detects a fault in the engine management system it will illuminate the "Service Engine Soon"(SES) light. Since there are dozens of potential fault codes, it's impossible to determine exactly what triggered the light on your car. That said, one of the most common causes of an SES light is a loose fuel filler cap-I would check that first. In any event, your dealer will be able to determine what is wrong in a matter of minutes. Since it's a new car, the problem is most likely a loose sensor connection or possibly what the techs call an "infant mortality"-a sensor or other electronic part that has failed within the first few hours of operation. I really wouldn't worry about it; let the dealer fix it and drive on down the road. The problem is not indicative of long term reliability. |
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