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BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester XT vs Infiniti FX 35 vs Toyota RAV4

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What is this discussion about? BMW X3, Subaru Forester, Infiniti FX35, Toyota RAV4, SUV


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Re: lol [mchale33] by p0926
Jan 04, 2008 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: mchale33 (Jan 03, 2008 7:51 pm)

Style, just like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Something that I consider stylish you quite possibly might view as being plain ugly and vice versa. Style is also historically fickle, what is "hot" right now more often than not is completely out-of-date before you know it. Sure some styles become classics but most do not age well.
 
And while style may be one of your top priorities, for others it may be performance, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, off-road ability, cargo capacity, etc.
 
-Frank
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Re: lol [mchale33] by kdshapiro
Jan 04, 2008 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: mchale33 (Jan 03, 2008 7:51 pm)

"Style is a lot different than prestige. Target sells stylish stuff that has no prestige and there are plenty of prestigous stuff to me that has no style. I just hope you guys enjoy your XT's and X3's a quarter of the amount I enjoy my FX. "
 
In two words, "I do".
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Re: lol [p0926] by ateixeira
Jan 04, 2008 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: p0926 (Jan 04, 2008 8:54 am)

What, so my mullet and Members Only jacket from the 80s are outdated now?
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Re: lol [kdshapiro] by flzz
Jan 14, 2008 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Jan 04, 2008 11:13 am)

BRAVO!
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Re: [edunnett] by mugwomp
Jan 28, 2008 (2:43 am)
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Replying to: edunnett (Aug 13, 2004 1:06 pm)

I cannot WAIT to take on a 2002 WRX (0-60 in 7.x sec) with my '04 F-XT (0-60 in 5.2 sec) at a green lite one of these days... Maybe the WRX owners should pump themselves up a bit acknowledging the lineage and similarities...
 
Good luck, edunnett.
 
0-60 in a 2002 WRX is 5.7 seconds.
 
2004 Forester XT 8 seconds.
 
Nevermind how differently a Forester and a WRX handle - regardless, you would not have a chance...
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Re: [mugwomp] by p0926
Jan 28, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: mugwomp (Jan 28, 2008 2:43 am)

2004 Forester XT 8 seconds.
 
Actually it depends on who's doing the testing (along with a host of environmental factors). Car & Driver (Aug 2003) clocked a 5-speed 2004 Forester XT doing 0-60 in 5.3 sec. For comparison purposes, that's a tenth of a second faster than the 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i (C&D Jan 2003)
 
-Frank
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Re: [mugwomp] by ateixeira
Jan 28, 2008 (9:16 am)
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Replying to: mugwomp (Jan 28, 2008 2:43 am)

Who got 8 seconds? Grandma?
 
Even Consumer Reports, the slow pokes of the industry, was quicker than that. I've never seen anything that wasn't in the 5-6-7 range, even for the automatic.
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Re: JB, just for fun... [rsholland] by aatherton
Jan 30, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 24, 2004 7:06 pm)

"... now that the X-3 is now a part of this discussion, it gives you a legit excuse to do so. And... knowing you, your report back would be most entertaining."
 
Especially in view of the automatic transmission hesitation problem.
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Used FX35 vs X3 by quattroporte12
Feb 26, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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Hey guys im also looking at a used car right now. The two ive narrowed it down to now are the BMW x3 and Infiniti FX. I did BMW driving school which was awesomee, so i kinda wanted to stay loyal to BMW, but i know theyre expensive to maintain and i was thinking the fx would be a little more reliable. Ive driven both, and the bmw seems to be more of an suv (atleast the driving position) whereas the infiniti feels like a jacked up sports car when youre sitting in it (which is pretty cool, ive never been in a car like that). What i cant figure out is which one handles better...I drove both pretty hard, and the fx35 was a little peppier. But in terms of handling, they were both AWESOME for suvs. Which one do you guys think is a better handler on road? and i can assume the x3 is better offroad as well. Any opinions or help would be great!
Thanks!
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Getting rid of Van...What's Next? Need room and Fun? by luvdacubs
Feb 28, 2008 (12:51 am)
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I should be enjoying this adventure of test driving cars/suv's but I've actually found it to be overwhelming and frustrating. I currently have a Toyota Sienna that has 164,000 miles on it. It has been a trooper. Served it's purpose well. I'm looking for the NEXT car/suv. I obviously don't trade out cars often so I figure I'll have it for awhile. My husband wants me to get a 4 Runner. I don't know that I want to drive a TRUCK. I was thinking it was time for some fun if possible while transporting two teenagers and a large dog. I drove an FX 45 and feel in love. No cargo space though. I have also driven an MDX, pilot, highlander, lexus 470, and MB R series.
The Mercedes Benz was amazingly large. I like the second row bucket seats and it handles nice. What else should I try?

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