[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by cdog

Thinking of getting an X3. I'm a little concerned the 4 cyl might be bogged down too much on the occasional camping trip - 4 people, gear, mountains, maybe towing a dinghy. This would only be a couple of times a year if that. A little slower I can live with but maybe not a lot (re: line of cars behind me).
Anybody have any feedback ?
Thanks

I drove an X3 28i for 3 years and found it peppy enough around town -and very smooth for a 4 pot. Now my wife has the N20 in her X4 and loves it (she's coming from E70 35i).

We're also not hauling much other than a couple big Labradors.

For me (under the situations you are describing) I'd have been happier with the 35i.

Strongly suggest you test drive them both. Shouldn't be hard to do.