Have you ever thought about the new ML diesel? After my 08 MDX I test drove the X5 diesel and The new ML diesel ... I m surprise how quiet the ML is also the power and refine engine.. than the X5.. you don't really notice much is a diesel engine..
But end up we choose the X3 cause the smaller size.. and we bought a AWD sienna to carry people earlier .. so.
X3 size is good for going through traffic..