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SUVs BMW X3 & X5 Article Comments - 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
67 messages, Last post on Mar 10, 2008 at 6:51 PM
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Article comments for Comparison Test: 2007 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2 - We've brought together two modern approaches to combining the comfortable wagon with the multifunctional truck: a 2007 BMW X3 3.0si and 2008 Land Rover LR2 SE. We've already had a look at the features of each, so this is a comparison of performance, not appearance. (more)
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| I know everyone's driving habits are different, but I currently get 20.4, (last 10 fillups combined). By comparison my Tahoe with same driving habits got 15.5. The milelage does get better after a break in period. | |
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After hours...days, really...of research test drives, etc, I'm still torn between these two vehicles. The agressive leasing of BMW now has the monthly lease payments lower than the LR2...which eliminates one of the factors for consideration. I think the design is hands down better inside and out on the LR2, as is the Nav and premium stereo. I also like the feel of the buttons and dials on the car...it feels right. However, although I haven't experienced any of the transmission hesitation reported widely, the X3 just is a much better car on the road. If it looked a bit more agressive and less like a car my girlfriend would take to the mall- I'd be sold. All the performance quality in the world doesn't matter if you're feeling like a chick behind the wheel... Thoughts?
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 14, 2007 6:41 pm)
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Replying to: britcrlvr (Aug 14, 2007 9:47 pm) The BMW will punish you on uneven or poor road surfaces and be miserable on a long trip. As for the interior well that is subjective. Just this past week I have had several people say they like the LR2 interior over the X3 or the RX350.
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Replying to: british_rover (Aug 15, 2007 6:45 am) I'm not clear on how the low end torque will be much benefit on freeways - the 0-60 speed on the LR2 is reportedly much slower. However, I do agree that the interior feels much better. The deal breaker may be that unless I want a silver/gray X3, I may have to pass on Xenon headlamps (somehthing I've had for several years).
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 15, 2007 8:46 am) I like firm riding cars with aggressive suspensions. The key word there is CARS not SUVs or trucks. Once you move the center of gravity up and the seating position higher then a hard ride and firm suspension feel weird at least to me. Drive a Cayenne sometime and you will see what I am talking about. Every time you hit a bump your feel like a bobble head because your body is so far away from the center of movement. Passing prowess is not about 0-60 it is about 50-70 or 40-60 mph acceleration. I would be very interested to see the difference between the X3 and the LR2 for those tests.
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Replying to: british_rover (Aug 15, 2007 9:11 am)
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 15, 2007 12:07 pm) |
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Replying to: misterjim (Aug 14, 2007 6:41 pm) I've had it for about a month now...and everytime I am driving by a common ugly X3..I am reinforced I made the right decision. True Land Rover is not in the most reliable car list, but this one was built with that tag in mind from the ground up (freelander fiasco) so hopefully the errors were corrected and if not the 4 yr full warranty/maintenance should be enough.. |
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