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      12-29-2007, 10:40 PM   #1
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New X3?

I have been thinking about getting wife a X3 to replace Lexus RX300. I don't know much about the X models so when is the X3 gonna have a total redo? It seems to me like its been here a very long time. How are 07/08 X3s? reliable? good build quality? by the way X3s arent produced in USA, where are they produced in?

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      12-30-2007, 07:34 AM   #2
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Seems like there are lots of us with 3 series that are thinking about the X3, myself included. Here's what I have found out so far. The current X3 was updated for MY 2007 and changes included the N52 engine with 260 HP and a new 6 speed Steptronic tranny that has had some software issues that may have been resolved. The X3 is made by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. The next generation X3 will be built in SC starting with MY 2010. Build quality from the Graz plant is top notch and you can see how good here: http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=173013

As with any other vehicle, you will find those that love them and would buy another and those that wish they never decided to get one. Unfortunately, there aren't as many threads about the X3 as there are on the E90's. Got to dig deeper to get the real skinny.
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When my dad was in Germany this past Jan to pick up his 5 series he mentioned the X3 to someone there and they said that the new model will be built in Germany. Could it be that they will be built in both South Carolina and Germany so we can do ED on them.
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When my dad was in Germany this past Jan to pick up his 5 series he mentioned the X3 to someone there and they said that the new model will be built in Germany. Could it be that they will be built in both South Carolina and Germany so we can do ED on them.
Nope, the X3 will only be built in SC...maybe someone meant the new X1?
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I now lease a 2007 X3 after turning in my 2004 X3 so this is number 2. The 2007 is a VAST improvement over the earlier generation. Motor is stronger and the ride is much improved. Overall much more comfortable interior. BMW made a good SAV great!
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+1 i had an 04 for a loaner and enjoyed the car, which in part made me want one as well. so this last sept. i purchase an 07 and the car feels completely different from that of the older models
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I now lease a 2007 X3 after turning in my 2004 X3 so this is number 2. The 2007 is a VAST improvement over the earlier generation. Motor is stronger and the ride is much improved. Overall much more comfortable interior. BMW made a good SAV great!
Do you have a manual or automatic tranny?
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Do you have a manual or automatic tranny?
Hey Steve I am ordering one for my wife in the next month or 2 with a manual transmission as we dont drive automatic. If we have a meet in the summertime again I will bring it. We are getting a sport package in white with tobacco brown leather and dark or gray poplar wood.

The 07 was a big imporvement over the last generations. I have heard of some tranny issues but programming has fixed it from what I have been told.
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Hey Steve I am ordering one for my wife in the next month or 2 with a manual transmission as we dont drive automatic. If we have a meet in the summertime again I will bring it. We are getting a sport package in white with tobacco brown leather and dark or gray poplar wood.

The 07 was a big imporvement over the last generations. I have heard of some tranny issues but programming has fixed it from what I have been told.
I've heard the same...my cousin has one with the 6AT and has some issues still after the update.

White over Tobacco is a hot combo and either wood trim will do it justice. You making it to the VDC Tour on 4/5? A few of us from the forum will be there.
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