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brissim · 11-26-2012, 01:58 AM

As listed on page 1 of this thread, this is a topic that has been already discussed at length. But following on from comments above by PeteX3MWhite and ReturnZero :-

We also sent some considerable time evaluating the X3, XC60 and Q5, and thats the order they finished in. Don't overlook the Volvo - and yes I still believe the XC60 is the best looking externally of the three.

Also agree the Q5 is just "too roundy and plain". Sure its got a very distinctive front-end (which people either love or hate), but the rest of it looks like any number of mid-sized SUVs from South Korea or Japan. By comparison, the X3 (and XC60) is very clearly a BMW (or Volvo) from any angle.

Tony

11-26-2012, 01:58 AM	#32
brissim Lieutenant 86 Rep 510 Posts Drives: X3 30d (2011 F25) - now sold Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	As listed on page 1 of this thread, this is a topic that has been already discussed at length. But following on from comments above by PeteX3MWhite and ReturnZero :- We also sent some considerable time evaluating the X3, XC60 and Q5, and thats the order they finished in. Don't overlook the Volvo - and yes I still believe the XC60 is the best looking externally of the three. Also agree the Q5 is just "too roundy and plain". Sure its got a very distinctive front-end (which people either love or hate), but the rest of it looks like any number of mid-sized SUVs from South Korea or Japan. By comparison, the X3 (and XC60) is very clearly a BMW (or Volvo) from any angle. Tony
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