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#61 of 3287 x3 infodn by doctord13 Oct 16, 2003 (6:25 pm)
I too have been waiting, and was told by my local dealer the x3 would be in late Feb. Today I received a brochure (small card) with info and lots of pics, and re ignited my interest - I am in need of a new car and have struggled between the Lex 330, highlander (not as plush but quite the deal) and the MDX, which did not fit in my (single) garage. I called the 800# which was a call center (obviously not well trained as the operator did not know what an X3 was), and she re directed me to BMW customer service - she did take my name for a brochure however, and said it would be in the mail tomorrow!   BOW cuts service had no additional info today, so I turned to edmunds for more info (as if I am not already overloaded already)   The international web site for BMW (http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/products/automobiles/showroom/- x3/x3/index.html) has the best pics of the inside and out (I hope the large sunroof is available here), and the BMW USA site has fewer pics, but as noted above, does state availability is 11/28. At least that is better than after snow season here in the Midwest!   Anyone spoken to any dealers about test drives early??   any other info gleaned from other sites????   We'll see if I can hold out another 45 days!   thanks
#62 of 3287 day after thanksgiving by bmwseller Oct 17, 2003 (7:11 am)
We were told here in Peoria that dealers will receive demonstration units the day after thanksgiving. We are planning a ride and drive event that week for our clients. I will be in Irvine, Ca for some X3 training and race track driving mid Nov.
#63 of 3287 Some new pictures by riri23 Oct 22, 2003 (4:18 pm)
http://www.automotorundsport.de/d/46883   http://focus.msn.de/D/DL/DLB/DLBE/DLBEA/dlbea_pop.htm?bild_tmp=1&- amp;snr=311   enjoy riri
#64 of 3287 pricing? by psychrunner Oct 22, 2003 (8:09 pm)
Will the X3 really be priced in the 40k range? i find that relatively prohibitive given the competition (e.g., MDX, RX 330, etc) and the smaller size of the X3. I am hoping more in the 34k range for the 2.5. Is this an unrealisitic hope?
#65 of 3287 prohibitive pricing.......... by bmwseller Oct 23, 2003 (11:49 am)
expect the 2.5 base price to be in the range that you mentioned. The lexus is the segment sales leader here by a huge margin and a moderately equipped one is 40ish and a fancy one is way up there in the mid 40's. Heck, a Trailblazer can be darn near 40.
#66 of 3287 first drive by sunilb Oct 28, 2003 (4:57 pm)
on edmunds.com home page.
#67 of 3287 RE:first drive by sopecreek Oct 28, 2003 (5:31 pm)
Wow...
#68 of 3287 I like this quote. by sopecreek Oct 28, 2003 (5:41 pm)
"Body roll is so well contained that I initially thought the test vehicle was equipped with BMW's optional sport suspension. In reality, the tester was the base 3.0 model with standard suspension, 17-inch wheels and 235/55R17 radials. Its steering is so precise and its turn-in is so immediate it seems a waste of time and ride comfort to opt for the stiffer suspension."   How about that! But this may mean the price will be higher than expected...
#69 of 3287 first drive by sunilb Oct 28, 2003 (11:04 pm)
Sounds like they were falling all over themselves about this car. I'm always a little skeptical when a review(er) makes such a glowing review.   If they have contained the body roll (which is usually inherent to any high-riding vehicle), that could do wonders for the driving dynamics.   Two things that bother me, though: 1- the interior looks cheaper; and 2- they will be building these in a factory right next to Jeep (and at least one other) vehicle. I'm not too keen on the outsourcing of the assembly of a "premium" vehicle.
#70 of 3287 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 29, 2003 (5:12 am)
You guys are QUICK! For anyone who hasn't found it yet: BMW X3 First Drive

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