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      09-09-2011, 03:08 AM   #35
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Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: East Anglia

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Originally Posted by X3buyerScotland View Post
Ant Man - once the engine is warm lag is really not noticeable. Think the 8 gears react pretty fast plus all that torque. Tested it for you by blitzing a Honda (safely) that was doing 50 and passing after backing off was super safe. Not sure if the performance control is part of this but as it was 17C and sunny the tyres gripped like a limpet. Plus the commanding view helps safety.
I've sat in but yet to drive the new X3 but would echo your view of the commanding view aiding safety. I think it will also be more fun too

In my opinion the new X3 is a fantastic family car which does most things very well.
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