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Originally Posted by tank531
If you read What Car! X3 review they make the following summary:
For With the optional Variable Damper Control, the X3 strikes a fine balance between comfort and agility. The cabin is classy and spacious, and running costs are low.
Against Its wide transmission tunnel makes life uncomfortable for a central rear passenger and the manual gearbox is a bit clunky. We’re yet to try the X3 on standard suspension.
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Best to try something for yourself than rely on car mags......some of the testers appear clueless based on what they write. I regularly read WhatCar? and there are so many examples of incorrect information and advice.
Despite opting for an SUV, some people still prefer the involvement and driver engagement that a manual box provides and don't want an auto.
However BMW seem to be screwing up the driving position of late and both the X3 and new 3 series in manual guise have offset pedals which might be a deciding factor.