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Originally Posted by 5mph
X3 interior quality pretty poor for the price, design OK, 4WD better than Q5, BMW Professional Media a rip off for the price (UK price) since it does less and badly than a $200 garmin. Quality - Audi, Technical - BMW, Value - neither
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I would say that this is a very good brief summary.
For looks (inside and outside) I think that the Q5 is better, but the X3 drives better.
I have an older toddler (34 months now) and love the convenience of an SUV with small children. Currently trying for number two.
Both are great (albeit expensive) cars: you really have to test drive (preferably extended test drive) and see what you like better. I would also try a X5 too. For me X3 is perfect (especially with the small roads and small parking spaces in the UK), but with a larger family I could see an argument for an X5 (although the ride quality is much more truck like than the X3). In the US, an X5's size is a lot less of an issue and would be useful if you travel a lot (luggage space etc).
QT