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#6 of 3287 Chris Bangle does it again! by raychuang00 Jun 20, 2003 (7:30 am)
I'm not impressed with the design of the new X3.   It reminds me too much of small SUV that was designed for Hyundai or Kia.   At the rate Bangle is going I'm NOT looking forward to the next-generation 3-series and 1-series cars due in a couple of years.
#7 of 3287 X3 photos by kennrs Jun 20, 2003 (9:37 pm)
There are a lot of official X3 photos at:   http://galleries.wheels24.co.za/cars/bmw/x3/   I had thought the X3 was going to have iDrive, but there's no evidence of it in the photos. There's no fixed screen for it, only a pop-up navigation screen, which doesn't appear in all the photos. The switchgear layout looks about the same as in the current 3-series (although a display is missing from the audio unit). Hope this turns out to be the case.
#8 of 3287 I like what I see so far by riri23 Jun 24, 2003 (6:39 pm)
Some people will like it, others will not; so far I like what I see. Just want to know the pricing for US?   Riri
#9 of 3287 got a box by doct Jun 27, 2003 (6:21 pm)
in the mail today...it read "psst..want to see the new X3?   it had one of those old style novelties where you look in a little telescope to see a picture of a pretty girl in Atlantic City when you hold it to a light, but it had a X3 photo. good job BMW!! it also had a mail in card for more info and some marketing questions   looking forward to this vehicle, currently drive 1996 328cic in summer and ford ranger in winter and moving toward only one auto.   any other new info?
#10 of 3287 whoa momma by shoafilator Jul 03, 2003 (4:47 pm)
Though I'm not one to drool over SUVs, the x3, quite probably, will become my favorite SUV. An x3 3.0 with a 6 speed would be not only more fun to drive, but also more utilitarian than the other vehicles in its class. If it continues in the ruggedness of the x5, it will be a much better performer off road than the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute(the only REAL off-roading small SUV). Also, as long as the body lean isn't awful, this'll be great to take on those country back roads. God, I hope it has that sweet Bimmer exhaust note. If the price is right, and it's safe, it'll be my #1.
#11 of 3287 hardly even an SUV though by libertycat Jul 03, 2003 (4:57 pm)
It's like the first subcompact SUV. I may have to start callling it a wagon, it's so small.
#12 of 3287 Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, there is no comparison.... by wsag26 Jul 03, 2003 (5:28 pm)
There is no comparison between a BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander. I know, and I bet you know that any BMW (especially if it was out for a reasonable price) would sell better than a Land Rover, even the X5 vs Range Rover. BMW is bringing out entry level sport coupes, compact sedans, and compact SUV's (like the X3) Love it or hate it design like other BMW's coming out at the moment (excluding 2004 BMW 5 and 2005 M5) like the 6 Series picture Edmunds has recently released to the public. I will update if I get anymore information.
#13 of 3287 wsang by libertycat Jul 03, 2003 (5:33 pm)
So what? They would still be in the same size and price range.
#14 of 3287 size by theo2709 Jul 04, 2003 (5:51 am)
I have to agree with libertycat on this one, that the X3 is small, and is basically a 3-series wagon with bigger shocks. Also, what is going on with the styling over there in Bavaria? To me, at least, the X3 looks rather dull, not as good-looking as the 3 sedan. Was Bangle in charge of this one? If he was, he must have been under a tighter chain . But the X3 will probably sell very well anyway, and I agree that it does have better off-road ability than other mini-SUVs on the market. And it will obviously be a blast to drive.
#15 of 3287 by regfootball Jul 04, 2003 (7:53 pm)
thank GOD their is no iDrive.   Time for Bangle to go.

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