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SUVs BMW X3 & X5 2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
18 messages, Last post on Sep 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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I am trying to decide between a used 2006 BMW X3 or a used 2009 Subaru Forester X Prem or Limited. I currently have a full size SUV and am looking to downsize. I love the X3, but am not sure of the reliability compared to a Subaru. Help!
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I had 2 BMW X3 and a Subaru. Both cars are great, but Subaru it's very simple for my taste. On the other hand 2006 it's 3 years old, so go with 2009 Subaru Forester. It's a really good card and if it's 2.5 turbo it's incredible |
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Replying to: smsoule (Jun 22, 2009 9:54 am) t |
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Replying to: palefire (Sep 15, 2009 1:39 pm) I ended up with the BMW X3. It's nice, but I have kinda second-guessed my decision. It's very nice and handles great...but it feels ritsy. We had to go somewhere over the weekend where we had to park in grass and it was muddy. I felt like the car was too pretty to be muddy. I guess for my needs, the Subaru probably would have worked out well and felt a little less over the top. But I don't usually own higher end cars anyway. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions. 
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Replying to: smsoule (Sep 16, 2009 2:18 am) Part of me wants to own a flash car that feels great, and I like it when a car is response and powerful, and part of me wants to say, get serious you don't have that kind of money, you need something practical and solid! Another factor for me is I have never bought i new car in my life. I am going to test drive both and take a deep breath. Thanks for your reply. t
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Replying to: palefire (Sep 16, 2009 5:08 am) |
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Replying to: smsoule (Sep 16, 2009 2:18 am) It is a zippy suburban car though and not meant to be taken off road to any degree , that said, I have heard it is excellent in snow and ice. Grass and mud, no problem.
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Replying to: pp2009pp (Sep 16, 2009 1:45 pm) That is strictly come from how good the 4 tires are. Snow tires are the best but need to keep extra set for other 3 seasons. |
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Replying to: smsoule (Jun 22, 2009 9:54 am) I have a 2009 Forester Prem, so far there is no problem at all, it has 30K miles on it now. By the way this is my third Forester, I had a 2002 and 2006 model. By far 2009 is the the best. 2002 model was the worst because of the wheel bearing and O2 sensors problems.
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Replying to: kenm6 (Sep 17, 2009 9:45 am) |
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