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      05-10-2011, 04:18 PM   #8
mjjc1972
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Drives: BMW X3 2.0d SE
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hartlepool

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It's here!

Arrived today!

Not done many miles yet (about 65 today), but here are first impressions:

+ve

1) It feels bigger than I remember from the test drive - although it doesn't have the roof height of the first gen X5, you seem to sit at the same level.
2) Build quality is good, but not as good as my E60 520d MSport
3) Pronav screen is a beaut!
4) Voice commands very consistent
5) UK Dynmamic package feels fine - still a lot softer than the MSport suspension on my E60.
6) Gearbox is sweet as a nut
7) Seating position/pedals are fine (will refine comment after 1000 miles!)

-ve
1) I have a rattle/buzz from the passenger front door! Already booked in at dealers to sort.
2) MPG is about 36: yes, it's a new engine! Wait and see how it loosens up a bit. On a flat motorway with good tarmac, getting 50.6MPG at 70mph.
3) Engine noise is louder than on E60, but not bad at all.
4) Wind noise from mirrors more noticeable than on E60.
5) Bluetooth audio streaming not seeming to work....

It's early days, but I like it! Compared with the Q5 which I got a longer test drive of, I do prefer this. The Q5 is nice, but the seating position is worse, the suspensions WAY stiffer and the mpg/CO2 worse as well. If the Q5 was identical in running costs (mpg/CO2) to X3, then it would be a close run thing, but I reckon I would probably still go with the X3.

Photos to follow when I get the chance (I do a proper job for a living.....sic)
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