I'm a easy going-down 2 earth type of guy, up for a few laughs. Into all types of sports. I like mus...
I'm a easy going-down 2 earth type of guy, up for a few laughs. Into all types of sports. I like music, cars, boats and planes. Thankyou peace, love and harmony to everyone who read and rates me, I will return the favour...
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The BMW X3 is a capable, compact SUV...the X3 is propelled by 3.0L straight 6, that produces 260 hp, inline with its competitors. The X3 starts at a base price of £30K, but by the time you've upgraded with core options like premium and sport packages, navigation, premium sound, xenon lights, active steering your looking at closer to £40K. Maybe its me but £ 40K for a compact SUV..hmmmm BMW get real ! No wonder BMW isn't selling alot of these. I found the ride yielded by the X3 is nice, nothing special, but predictably BMW. Handling on the X3 is above average, a touch sporty, but not exactly performance orientated. The X3 interior is where you begin to feel like your driving a BMW. As I expected everything is solid. The sound system is top of the line, and controls feel expensive and durable. The heating was comfortable. I would enjoy driving the X3 on a daily basis, if it were not for the "hefty" monthly payments. My take on the X3 is that it is minimal product for maximum price. If I only needed a small SUV I would focus my effort on non-luxury brands like Honda or Toyota. For example the Rav 4 has more horsepower, more room and better fuel economy (mpg) for about £10K less. In general the market segment the X3 was classed for doesn't make alot of sense to me, and in my opinion, leasing this car is the only way to go..but who said luxury comes cheap !
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BMW X3 - Hatchback - Four Wheel Drive (4x4) - 6 Speed Manual, 5 Speed Automatic - 2494 cc - Max Speed: 129 mph - 192 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: SE, Sport
BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 130 mph - 143 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: M Sport, Sport, SE, ES
BMW X3 - 4 X 4 - Four Wheel Drive (4x4) - 6 Speed Automatic, 6 Speed Manual - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 128 mph - 177 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: M Sport, SE
BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 140, 143 mph - 163, 177 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport
I wonder how many people would buy these without the badge on them?
BMW are probably the world's most over-rated car and are usually driven by prats...
Expired-Account 18.10.2008 21:45
I hate these cars taking up the roads, nice review though
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