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      07-10-2011, 12:21 PM   #2
Bill S
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Drives: F25 X3 30d N57 + E60 535d M57
Join Date: May 2011
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Interesting comparison!
My X3 is very similar spec. but I do have the VDC - I agree; well worth having - it does make a big difference on rough roads.
I have the 3.0d - but my 5 series is the 535, so the comparisons are similar.

I would not say that I am underwhelmed. And I can see me keeping the X3 well past 2012...
OK - it is not the same as the 535 - but then its a lot less expensive and quite a different vehicle. The 535 is appalling in the snow and ice - I'm looking forward to winter in the X3. But for summer autobahn or motorway runs, I would guess that the X3 would not be the car of choice over the 535.
Only done about 1600 miles - auto hold is great but still not got used to run-stop. It is far too unpredictable.
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